The 2023 financial year was marked by major successes for Pilatus. Thanks to high, unbroken demand, 148 aircraft were delivered despite the ongoing challenges of the operating environment. With total sales of 1.478 billion Swiss francs, operating income of 240 million Swiss francs and new orders worth 1.513 billion Swiss francs, Pilatus closed the past year with record results. Hansueli Loosli,...
At Singapore Airshow 2024 Lilium and PhilJets signed a MoU. The agreement includes the intent to purchase 10 Lilium Jets, as well as a future strategic collaboration on the establishment of an eVTOL operation network across the Philippines and other Southeast Asia countries, such as Cambodia. As part of the agreement, Lilium and PhilJets will partner to develop a future service...
Asia-Pacific region continues to demonstrate robust economic growth and dynamic trade activities, Airbus forecasts demand for around 400 widebody freighters in the region, over the next 20 years, including new-builds and conversions. This represents more than 25% of global demand for 1,490 widebody freight aircraft in the above 40 tonne segment. Crawford Hamilton, Airbus Head o...
Comlux completed the second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin by its center in Indianapolis.As the exclusive partner of Airbus for the first 15 ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft, Comlux Completion proudly maintains its ability to craft the most sophisticated and technologically advanced aircraft cabins ever envisioned. The resulting ACJ TwoTwenty combines intercontinental range, unmatched personal space, an...
For the first time in its history, Lufthansa Technik Philippines has completed the so-called twelve-year check on an Airbus A380, supporting the return of the world's largest passenger aircraft to the fleet of Lufthansa Airlines. After successfully completing the most extensive work package in its maintenance schedule last week, the A380 registered D-AIMC has returned to Germany. Elmar...
Gulfstream G700 surpassed 50 city-pair speed records en route to the Singapore Airshow. G700 achieved its 50th speed record on a carbon-neutral flight connecting Los Angeles to Nice, France, traveling 5,197 nautical miles/9,625 kilometers in 10 hours and 13 minutes at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The industry-leading aircraft then set its 51st speed record — also a carbon-neutral flig...
Bombardier expanded its cost-per-flight-hour program with the introduction of Smart Services Defense for its growing special mission, medevac, head-of-state, and government operators.Smart Services Defense is ideally suited for Bombardier Defense clients who may require a specific maintenance plan considering their high utilization or unique operating profiles. With some&n...
With a longstanding commitment to support the future of aviation, Avfuel announced its 25th scholarship class, distributing a further $5,000 in scholarship monies to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP Scholarship recipient and three Avfuel Pilot-in-Training Scholarship recipients were selected from the 2023 applicant pool: Cherry Kan, Rachel M...
Take-off time for AURA AERO all-electric two-seater INTEGRAL E is approaching fast. Today, on the tarmac of Toulouse-Francazal airport, the engine of the INTEGRAL E prototype was ignited. Event's godfather, Louis Burton, a French sailor who had come as a friend, and who is himself committed to the decarbonization of boating. INTEGRAL E power-up, first pr...
Honda Aircraft Company is set to introduce Certified Pre-owned program to the Asian market at Singapore Airshow. Honda Aircraft Company CPO comes with a rigorous 208-point inspection and a comprehensive maintenance process, ensuring unparalleled peace of mind, backed by an OEM-endorsed product. In addition, it promises direct interaction with Honda Aircraft’ experts throughou...
FAI rent-a-jet Air Ambulance Division has received Commercial Airline Medical Escort accreditation from European Aeromedical Institute for its Dubai-based medical escort service. This follows FAI' accreditation as an approved EURAMI provider in early 2023. The CAME endorsement accredits aero-medical providers performing patient transfers, like FAI, to transport patients seated i...
Nordic Aviation Capital and ATR announced successful delivery of first new ATR 72-600 to Uzbekistan airline Silk Avia. This milestone marks the beginning of a new era for regional connectivity in Central Asia. The ATR 72-600, which was delivered by ATR to NAC in December 2023, is part of an order announced in November 2022 during the visit of the President of Uzbekistan, M...
