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BBGA calls for ring-fencing of slots as two prime London airports restrict bizav movements this summer

British Business General Aviation Association is appealing for the ring-fencing of take-off and landing slots for business aviation users on behalf of its operator members who face being locked out of two premier London airports after 11 pm this summer.  London Luton (LTN) and London Stansted (STN) airports will be closed from 11 pm to 6 am from June 1 to September 30 as a...

Luxaviation Group extends its leadership in FBO industry with the acquisition of 17 Sky Valet FBOs

Luxaviation Group announces the acquisition of Sky Valet. This strategic move bolsters its ExecuJet FBO network, bringing it to a robust 141 FBOs across all key regions globally. The acquisition synergizes with Luxaviation’s earlier 100% takeover of the Paragon Network, affirming its steadfast dedication to elevating client service standards with consistent excellence and competitive pr...

SAF production in France: Haffner Energy announces new strategic project

Paris-Vatry SAF is a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel production project led by Haffner Energy. This facility is designed to meet the exponential demand for the decarbonization of air transport. Developed in collaboration with multiple public and private partners, Paris-Vatry SAF will be located at Paris-Vatry airport, in the Grand-Est Region. The biofuel will be produced using Haffner Energy&nb...

Heart Aerospace opens US R&D hub, enters new development phase for hybrid-electric airplane

Heart Aerospace announced a significant milestone with the opening of a new Research and Development hub in the United States. This strategic move comes as the company prepares to enter a new phase of hardware testing in the development of its first regional hybrid-electric airplane, the ES-30. Los Angeles-based R&D hub will focus on the advancement of Heart's hybrid-el...

ACA 75 Internship Programme launched to strengthen the next generation of air charter industry

Air Charter Association announced the launch of a new sponsored internship programme, to coincide with its 75thanniversary. The programme is designed to further support the next generation of air charter industry professionals and strengthen the pool of young talent within the sector. ACA 75 Internship Programme will run from August 2024 and is open to 18 - 25-year-olds interested i...

Gulfstream G700 EASA certification paves the way for increased deliveries

Gulfstream G700 has received EASA type certification, following the aircraft FAA type certification on March 29. Before FAA certification, Gulfstream announced G700 performance enhancements for range, speed and cabin altitude. Aircraft’ range increased to 7,750 nautical miles/14,353 kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm/12,316 km at Mach 0.90, gaining 250 nm/463 km at...

Pratt & Whitney Canada selects Azzera for carbon offset solutions

Pratt & Whitney selected Azzera to provide carbon credits for Pratt & Whitney Canada Carbon Offset Service. With this arrangement, Azzera will supply a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits rated through Azzera’s Impact Score, ensuring transparency and integrity. This announcement marks another significant step towards impactful action in aviation. Canada&rsquo...

Elevating aircraft interior design - Gauzy presents next-generation shading solutions

Gauzy is set to showcase its latest innovations at the Aircraft Interiors Expo to be held in Hamburg, Germany from May 28 to May 30,2024. With a focus on enhancing passenger comfort through ambiance and shade control, while fostering brand individuality for airlines, Gauzy plug-and-play solutions offer a seamless integration of functional...

Data Communications upgrade for Hawker 4000 business jets earns STC approval

Federal Aviation Administration has granted STC approval of a fully integrated Future Air Navigation Systemand Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication program for Hawker 4000 aircraft equipped with the Honeywell PRIMUS EPIC integrated cockpit. This program allows pilots to communicate more easily with air traffic controllers and utilize the most current Data Link services...

flyvbird & bloXmove strategic collaboration to revolutionize regional air travel with Blockchain Technology

flyvbird and bloXmove announce their strategic collaboration. With this partnership, both parties aim to integrated bloXmove blockchain technology with flyvbird regional airline model, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of air travel. The partnership marks bloXmove foray into the regional aviation market.  flyvbird is set to redefine the Europe...

Elevating global flight training standards - Aeroplanned & Airways Aviation Group strategic partnership

Aeroplanned and Airways Aviation Group proudly announce their strategic partnership aimed at elevating global flight training standards. In response to the escalating demand for pilots worldwide, Airways Aviation Group has a rapidly expanding network, currently spanning 12 locations globally offering a wide set of training capabilities. With this expansion, and a global network, Airways...

Lilium in advanced discussions with French government to expand industrial footprint with high-volume facilities in France

Lilium confirmed that it is in advanced discussions with the French government on plans to expand its high-volume production capacity with an industrial footprint in France and on potential government subsidies and loan guarantees. This follows a French government announcement of the talks at t...