Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its Pathfinder 3-blade carbon fiber propeller for Aviat Husky aircraft. It is available as a Top Prop STC upgrade for existing aircraft, and is also available as an STC option on new production aircraft through Aviat. The 80-inch diameter Pathfinder replaces existing 2-blade composite, aluminum, and wood pro...
Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five aircraft with Jetran, LLC. Mammoth has also announced the successful completion of the initial test flight of its 777-200LRMF prototype freighter. The prototype aircraft, now registered as N705DN, took to the skies following an extensive and rigorous...
Diamond Aircraft announced the establishment of the official Diamond Flying Club and simultaneous launch of the club’s online portal, www.diamondflyingclub.com. Through the DFC, Diamond Aircraft aims to foster a worldwide community of Diamond enthusiasts, while enhancing communication and interactivity with and between Diamond owners, operators, specialists, fans, and the...
Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28 April, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The servi...
Textron Aviation announced the delivery of a Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft aimed at strengthening Greece’s air ambulance capabilities. The new King Air 360C will join two Beechcraft King Air 350C turboprops already in service and will be operated out of Elefsis Airbase in Greece. The air ambulance conversion was completed by Fargo Jet Center at its special m...
Baltic Ground Services has recently extended its 14-year partnership with Europe’s fastest-growing airline Wizz Air. The agreement, valid for another year, covers aviation fuel supply for the airline’s aircraft at Vilnius, Kaunas, Riga and Tallinn airports. Vitalis Dudys, Head of Commerce at BGS Group, commented: “We couldn’t be happier about this opportunity to fur...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the finalization of its expanded aircraft completions operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport during a ceremony to inaugurate the new space. Originally announced in 2023, this facility expansion provides the necessary resources to support full aircraft interior outfitting at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility. This expansion represents an investmen...
Japan Airlines, a member of the Oneworld alliance, began the gradual deployment of its new Airbus A350-1000 on its Paris (CDG) - Tokyo Haneda (HND) flights (JL046/JL045), offering customers an ever higher level of on-board comfort and a tailor-made experience. The airline marked the occasion with a special celebration at Terminal 2E of Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, to the delight of...
Textron Aviation announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The company is calling on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft owners and operators to come together on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Saturday, Ju...
H55 has earned a place on TIME's World's Top 250 GreenTech Companies of 2025 list. Selected from over 8,000 global firms, H55 is one of only four Swiss companies recognized, underscoring the company's strengths and achievements in clean air mobility. H55 earned this honor by pushing the boundarie...
Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service. The global 787 fleet of more than 1,175 airplanes has flown nearly 5 million flights covering more than 30 million flight hours. Scott Stocker, Boeing 787 program vice president and general manager commented:...
Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation has officially removed cabotage restrictions on charter flight operations, with several international business and private jet operators already applying for permits to operate flights within the Kingdom. The decision, effective 1 May 2025, marks a major milestone in GACA’s strategy to transform Saudi Arabia into a global aviati...
