April 24, the Latvian airline airBalticwelcomed its millionth passenger traveling on the brand new Bombardier CS300aircraft since the launch of commercial operations of the aircraft on December 14, 2016. The lucky millionth passenger was Santa Klēģere, who arrived at Riga International Airport on board an airBaltic flight from Paris. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer...
Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel have tested Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities between an H145 platform and a CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), thus becoming the first European helicopter manufacturers to demonstrate this technology with the highest level of interoperability (LOI°5). The companies carried out test flights with the support of the A...
Inflight entertainment server weighs 1.2 kg Features moving map and GeoRadio-triggered entertainment Aircraft owners looking for a moving map and inflight entertainment solution will find it in a tiny, lightweight, inexpensive component introduced in Geneva in May: the GojiBox. The paperback-sized server is easy to install: you place it in a cabinet or elsewhere on the...
Sam Harris, President of JetLoan Capital based in Stuart, FL announced that the company completed five aircraft financing transactions in March 2018. The transactions are as follows: • Refinancing of a 2002 Citation X with an interest rate of 5.07%, 42-month term, and 144-month amortization for a client who uses the plane in a Part 135 Operation. • Acquisition financing for a 2001 Le...
Investment furthers Boeing's commitment to a competitive ecosystem for aerospace-quality 3D-printed parts Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced its investment in Morf3D, an El Segundo, Calif.-based company specializing in metal-based additive engineering and manufacturing. Morf3D's technology enables lighter and stronger 3D-printed parts for aerospace applications. Since Morf3D was e...
Singapore Airlines to resume world’s longest commercial flights The Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB, MSN 216, has successfully completed its first flight. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines in second half 2018. The aircraft pow...
Brussels Airport was crowned the overall winner of the Routes Europe 2018 Marketing Awards at a ceremony tonight (23 April) in Bilbao, Basque Country. The annual Routes Europe Marketing Awards are highly regarded in the aviation industry because they are voted for by airline network planners. They recognise the outstanding marketing services that have supported the launch of new air r...
Aviation has always been on the leading edge of innovation. Recently, however a new technology has been leading digital innovation – Blockchain. While still a new concept, Blockchain is already disrupting the Fintech industry and with its secure operating principles, so here’s why Blockchain is already on target to improve the Aviation industry as well. At its core blockchain...
The Irkutsk Aviation Plant to produce 10 serial MC-21 aircraft by 2020, by 2023 - already 35, and by 2026 will reach the maximum production volumes. This was announced on Thursday by the Governor of the Irkutsk region Sergey Levchenko. "In 2020, the task is to produce ten aircraft, by 2023 - 35 and by 2025-2026 - will reach to the maximum volume," he said. He recalled that...
Safran Helicopter Engines has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) engine type certification for its Arriel 2H engine, installed in the Avicopter AC312E. This Arriel variant was selected in 2015 to power this helicopter developed by AVIC Harbin Aircraft Industry Group, a subsidiary of Avic (Aviation Industry Corporation of China). The AC312E made its maiden flight in July 2016. Co...
On May 1st, 2018 Václav Havel Airport Prague will become a non-smoking airport. From this date it will not be allowed to smoke in any interior areas and all the smoking corners in transit area will be closed. By this decision Prague Airport follows the modern trend and responds to passengers’ feedback. The smokers among passengers will still be free to use the designated areas in...
HondaJet Central Europe has announced that the region’s first HondaJet available for charter has made its official debut with an appearance event at the Chopin-Warsaw Airport. The debut took place on April 12thand was attended by many high-level executives and dignitaries including His Excellency Satoru Takahashi, the Japanese Ambassador to Poland.Honda Aircraft Company was represented...
