SmartLynx Airlines has received the Foreign Air Operator Certificate granted by the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America. The certification allows the airline to begin operations to, from, and within the United States. The received Certificate acknowledges that SmartLynx aircraft registered under Latvian Air Operator Certificate is compliant with the...
Atlantic Airways announces the forthcoming opening of its new Simulator Center for Airbus A320 and Leonardo AW139 helicopters, scheduled for early 2025. The center, which will be close to the airport and the recently renovated Vagar Hotel, will mark a major step forward in the development of aviation training in the region, offering advanced training opportunities to pilots and aviation profession...
As a major milestone for India’s Aerospace & Defence industry, Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus inaugurated the Final Assembly Line complex for the Airbus C295 aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat in India. TASL and Airbus are partnering for the pioneering ‘Make in India’ project to deliver 56 C295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force. The state-of-the-art facilit...
The Air Ambulance Division of German Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG, has been nominated as one of three finalists in the Air Ambulance category of the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal Awards 2024. This is the sixth time that FAI has been nominated and the nomination follows three award wins in 2012, 2020 and 2021 respectively. The winner will be r...
Sometimes people realize they need much more explanation on the subject, even if they have a basic understanding. With FBO services in Spain, this is quite frequently the case. During my first trip to Spain this summer, I witnessed this situation personally. Reaching out to those who are working on the fields around-the-clock and seeking a thorough explanation makes perfect sense....
MTU Maintenance Lease Services strengthens its logistics network with the launch of a warehouse for engine spare parts at the MTU Maintenance Dallas facility in Fort Worth. This addition aims to increase availability of new and serviceable engine parts for maintenance customers as well as dispatch speed. It is the second such facility for the Amsterdam-based leasing and asset management arm o...
NDX has entered into a multi-year agreement with Signature Aviation to implement NDX's Quality Control Inspections software across all U.S. locations in the Signature Aviation network. The collaboration follows an extensive evaluation of the software in early 2024, after which Signature approved a network-wide rollout. NDX is already operational at one-third of Signature’s...
During the winter flight season, which runs from 27 October to the end of March, Riga Airport anticipates a 10 to 11 % increase in planned passenger flights and available seats compared to the previous winter. Airlines operating at Riga Airport will provide flights to over 80 destinations, an increase of five routes compared to the previous winter season. Significant news is expected fro...
Teams of baggage handlers at Nuremberg Airport in Germany were able to test the latest software update for German Bionic's Apogee exoskeleton for a week. The German deeptech company specializing in robotics and wearable technologies was thus able to obtain first-rate feedback prior to the official wide-scale roll-out of this new update. It significantly increases the amount of compensated load...
Liebherr-Aerospace and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, one of the world's leading providers of MRO services, have signed a Heat Exchanger Maintenance Services Agreement at MRO Europe 2024 in Barcelona. Over the next 5 years, Liebherr-Aerospace will provide re-coring services for Air France KLM Group aircraft portfolio heat exchangers. The re-coring...
KUHN Aviation has ordered a third ACH145 helicopter, following two previous ACH145 orders this year, as it looks to expand its fleet. This commitment includes the first North American order for the refreshed ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, while the additional two helicopters will feature ACH Line interiors. The ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, currently undergoing a facelift, draws on...
American Airlines announced its donation of a $150,000 grant to Florida Memorial University (FMU) in support of the school's Wayman Aviation Academy, which provides access to careers in aviation for underrepresented students and develops top aviation talent. The contribution furthers American’s mission to create awareness and access to opportunities in aviation. Christina Flores, Mana...
