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Savback Partners with Bucher Leichtbau to expand multi-mission helicopter interiors’ clientele

Savback announce a global partnership with Bucher Leichtbau, Switzerland’s leader in multi-mission helicopter interiors. This strategic collaboration, introduced by Savback’s CEO and Founder, Michael Savback, and Bucher Leichtbau’s Director Sales & Programs MIC, Rolf Kraus at European Rotors 2024, underscores both companies’ commitment to customer-centred, mission-...

Elixir Aircraft is now CAA certified

The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) granted its certification to Elixir Aircraft. This new approval authorises Elixir Aircraft to deliver aircraft that are immediately operable in flight schools in the United Kingdom. Some thirty Elixir aircraft are already in operation at French flight schools, including Airbus Flight Academy, others have been ordered by European pilot schools (Portugal, Spain, Gr...

Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion

Global Medical Response has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopter...

Rise Air pioneers ATR -600 series entry into Canada

ATR announced that Rise Air, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned airline providing essential services across Saskatchewan, is upgrading its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600, becoming the Canadian launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series. The first aircraft is a firm order with ATR, set to be delivered by the end of 2025. The company plans...

Thales to empower JetZero innovative aircraft for safe and eco-friendly flights

In line with the Aviation industry’scommitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, JetZero has designed a breakthrough blended wing body aircraft that burns 50% less fuel using today's engines. It also has the internal volume to accommodate hydrogen. With a full-scale demonstrator being planned for 2027, the innovative aircraft requires a reliable flight control system to ens...

CAE to increase ownership stake in SIMCOM Aviation Training JV & extend exclusive Business Aviation training agreement with Flexjet

CAE will increase its ownership stake in its existing SIMCOM Aviation Training joint venture by purchasing a majority of SIMCOM shares from Volo Sicuro for USD $230 million, subject to customary adjustments, to be financed with CAE’s existing credit facility and cash on hand. As part of the transaction, Flexjet, LLC, a related party of Volo Sicuro, will retain a minority stake in SIMCOM...

APS invests in Malaysian talent with International Training Program

Aircraft Propeller Service is making a strategic investment in Malaysia’s workforce by sending 20 recruits out of its 30-member team to the U.S. and Brazil for comprehensive skills training. The recruits are preparing to support operations at APS' upcoming MRO facility in Kuala Lumpur, which is set to open early next year. Half of the recruits are currently training at APS’ headqua...

Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada collaborate to ensure 100% SAF readiness for the D328eco

Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada concluded a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328UpLift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable aviation fuels produced using Power-to-Liquid technology. This significant achievement marks a new milestone in the 40 years of collaboration betwee...

Airbus signs historic contract to provide 19 H135 military training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force

Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program and marks the first time that Airbus helicopters will fly as part of th...

DAE signs lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise announced the signing of lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, commented: “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Hainan Airlines. This agreement reflects the strong relati...

Hartzell Propeller elevates customer service experience

Hartzell Propeller is making a number of investments to further elevate its customer service experience. Hartzell has introduced a new propeller exchange program, added new Hartzell-owned propeller service facilities, and unveiled a customer-centric Hartzell Service Center website. These initiatives are designed to improve customer convenience, reduce downtime, and provide an enhanced se...

TAG Aviation UK & Malta renews their WYVERN Wingman certification

TAG Aviation has once again secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful audit, recently conducted by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before pu...