Owners of London Stansted Airport recently announced a major investment package including an extension to the terminal. Artemis Aerospace takes a look at the rise of Stansted and the new plans. In wartime 1942 a runway was built by the US Air Force on the green fields of Essex, near a village called Stansted Mountfitchett. Stansted means ‘stony place’ in Anglo-Saxon, possibly n...
flydubai and Boeing announced new agreements for parts sourcing services and digital solutions that help support efficient fleet operations: Tailored Parts Package – Boeing’s Tailored Parts Package helps flydubai ensure ready access to the parts needed to maintain its fleet, improving costs savings and inventory forecasting. 737MAX QEC Kits – Quick Engine Change...
Textron Aviation expands of its footprint in Australia with the construction of a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to maximize support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the region. The new facility will add more space for servicing aircraft, aiding in faster scheduling with minimal down time to keep customers flying. Construction is s...
From now on, travelers can book flights with Lufthansa Allegris to additional destinations and select special Allegris seats. From March 30, the new long-haul cabin will also be available from Munich to San Diego and New York-Newark (from mid-April) and continuously from the beginning of August also to Charlotte. The connection to Bengaluru will continue to be offered. Guests who have already rese...
Magma Aviation made significant progress in 2024. With its strategic hubs in Europe and expansions in Dubai and Dublin, Magma Aviation is well-positioned to make substantial improvements in operational efficiency and market coverage. Last year, Magma Aviation signed a multi-year contract with Worldwide Flight Services for freighter handling at Liege Airport (LGG) with the aim of enhancing han...
Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in the presence of a delegation of representatives from the Austrian government. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security commented: “We’re thrill...
airBaltic welcomed its 50th Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration No. YL-ABX) with a special livery at RIX Riga Airport. The event was attended by approximately 200 people, including employees of the company and the airport, partners, media representatives, and officials of the Latvian State, as well as Canada’s Ambassador to Latvia. This 50th aircraft features an a...
Jet OUT announced the opening of its newest base at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This expansion marks the company's first move outside the Midwest, bringing its innovative local-national fleet model to the vibrant South Florida market. The Fort Lauderdale-based fleet serves customers in South Florida with zero repositioning costs. Jet OUT started operations in Fort...
Fatigue poses an important safety risk, especially in aviation, where tasks are conducted around the clock. Psychologist PhD John A. Caldwell noted that pilots' fatigue has been a top-of-mind issue for the National Transportation Safety Board since 1990. One of tragic fatigue examples is the crash of the 2010 Air India Express Flight 812 on arrival into Mangalore. Based on The Court...
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract, is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. Lufthansa Technik will...
Cathay Pacific inflight entertainment system has received accolades from two of the world’s most prestigious design awards, the German Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Award 2024, reaffirming its excellence in customer experience and design, and its commitment to becoming the world’s best premium airline. Cathay Pacific has been named a Gold winner in the “Excellent Commun...
Thales, in partnership with Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails, takes a major step towards more environmentally friendly aviation, by implementing an innovative contrail avoidance solution. Since June 2024, Thales' contrail avoidance solution has been deployed on all Paris-Valladolid flights operated by Amelia, using Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This initiative is part of the DECOR ...
