easyJet is set to make a saving of 54 tonnes of CO2e per year thanks to an ongoing fleet renewal programme for its engineering and maintenance vehicles at several of its major bases across the UK and Europe. Replacing traditional petrol and diesel-powered vehicles for engineering and maintenance teams across its operations. The new fleet of active vans, 36 in total, has been rolled out a...
Organizers of the upcoming AIRTAXI World Congress are coming together with official Host Partner Air Chateau and Showcase Partner Unified Aviation to deliver a unique Market Showcase to the final day of the Congress on 10 October. eVTOL companies have until Monday 23 September to confirm their participation and join the line up. Taking place at the Air Chateau Dubai Helipark, VIP&...
Thales and Underwood Innovation Labs signed a MOU to establish an AAM Centre of Excellence. The AAM COE, supported by the Mayor of Logan City, Hon Jon Raven, will operate as a membership-based, open-ecosystem, enabling organisations to utilize and access state-of-the-art innovation, technology and resources. The location of the AAM COE, in South East Queensland, is one of Australia&rsqu...
Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family – which is spotlighted at this week’s Bali International Air Show by VoltAero’s regional partner, Global Sky – offers a new era of sustainable aviation for Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with highly eco-efficient applications ranging from regional, business and personal transportation to tourism and medical airlift. Global Sky high...
Modesto Jet Center has added a Pilatus PC-24 jet to the company's management operations. The light business jet will also be added to the company's Part 135 charter operations. Built for operation landing on shorter fields, the Pilatus PC-24 offers a large cabin with room for six executive seats plus an aft divan that converts into a full-size bed, as well as a completely flat floor....
The Registry of Aruba has type validated Gulfstream’s flagship G700 aircraft. The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba’s acceptance follows the aircraft's European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval in May, further solidifying its status as a premier choice for global aviation. Gulfstream G700, renowned for its ultra-long-range capabilities, superior...
Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from 15-17 October 2024 in Dubai. UAE ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders from across the aviation and aerospace, airfreight, MRO and logistics ecosystem, will converge in Dubai for the inaugural event. The event presents a platform for unparalleled insights and discuss...
Embraer will showcase its innovative aircraft and solutions from its commercial aviation, defense and executive jets portfolio at the upcoming Bali Airshow, which takes place at the Ngurah Rai International Airport, September 18-21. Scale models of Embraer’s latest aircraft, such as the E2 family of small narrowbody jets and the multi-mission military airlift C-390 Millennium will be on...
Global Jet Capital announced the closing of its BJETS 2024-2 securitization, raising approximately $617 million. BJETS 2024-2 is Global Jet Capital’s eighth asset-backed security offering, bringing total assets securitized to approximately $5.8 billion and bonds issued to approximately $4.8 billion. The BJETS 2024-2 offering contained three tranches of notes: a $490.4 million...
Textron Aviation has received FAA approval of the company’s new Safety Management System implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This approval builds on the company’s previously FAA-accepted and approved SMS program supporting the maintenance and support of iconic Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, and underscores the company&rsq...
ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has commenced performing heavy maintenance checks on South African-registered Embraer Legacy aircraft following the receipt of regulatory approval. The South African Civil Aviation Authority has officially approved ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East’s Dubai facility to conduct heavy maintenance checks on the Embraer EMB-135/145 series (Legacy 600/650 series),...
British cargo airline, One Air, has entered its second year of flight operations by adding a third Boeing 747 freighter to its fleet to meet strong demand for cargo capacity in Asia and Europe.The Boeing 747-400ERF has joined One Air on a five-year lease from AeroTransCargo FZE and completed its first flight for the airline today from Hong Kong to East Midlands Airport. An original Boeing-built fr...
