Joby Aviation announced that SK Telecom is making an equity investment of $100 million in Joby, as part of an expanded partnership between the two companies. The agreement, executed on 27 June, paves the way for Joby to participate alongside SKT in Korea’s “K-UAM Grand Challenge.” The Challenge is a phased demonstration program, led by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infra...
IBA outlined a largely positive outlook for the helicopter market. IBA expert panel signposted a number of key positive factors for the market including expected continued growth in helicopter leasing, the easing of supply chain issues, growth opportunities in sectors such as EMS, offshore and wind farms, and the successful introduction and growth of the super medium helicopter...
ATP Flight School signed an agreement for the purchase of 40 Textron Aviation Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to be delivered in 2025. The piston aircraft will add to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 200 Skyhawks, positioned across 82 training centers nationwide. This is the second fleet purchase of Cessna Skyhawks for ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program in less than a year, as the flight...
Airbus Helicopters has received FAA certification for H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in theaircraft's development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. The H160 is a revolutionary medium-class rotorcraft that sets a new benchmark in terms of safety, comfort, and environmental performance. It features cutting-edge technologies, including noise-...
The Ohio State University Airport (KOSU) joined the Avfuel-branded Network effective July 1. The partnership unites the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services with the university’s aeronautics and aviation campus, a general aviation reliever for John Glenn Columbus International Airport. One of just three airports owned by top-tier universities nationwide,...
Rolls-Royce new small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight is set to begin testing. The engine is part of a turbogenerator system that is being developed for the Advanced Air Mobility market. This includes eVTOL aircraft for Urban Air Mobility and Commuter Aircraft applications up to 19 seats. The turbogenerator system will complemen...
New research shows growing support for the development of air taxi services in Canada to help the country seize opportunities to create jobs and boost revenue, while also helping the environment. The nationwide study by Horizon Aircraft, a Canadian-based innovative leader eVTOL, found 73% of Canadians support the development of the air taxi and eVTOL industry. Nearly four out of fiv...
Universal Hydrogen has selected the Mojave Air & Space Port as its new flight test center, and also announced the successful ferry flight to Mojave of its Dash-8 modified 40-passenger regional airliner, powered on one side by a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. This move signals the next phase in its extensive flight testing regimen. Since its initial successful flight test earlier this year...
Portland International Airport anticipates substantial growth over the next two decades. PDX is scaling up in preparation to better serve 35 million passengers annually by undergoing a main terminal expansion project – nearly doubling its size. A key component of this expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Mammoe...
SmartLynx Airlines, in partnership with Jeppesen, has launched a Flight Dispatch Training Course starting October 2023. The program, offering theoretical study and hands-on training, will take place in Riga, Latvia, and Denver, Colorado. This training course will equip students with a variety of the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the flight dispatcher role. ...
An exclusive and alternative pathway to owning a HondaJet with a guarantee of quality and support is company's first Certified Pre-Owned program. Being the sole CPO choice in its class, each CPO HondaJet undergoes discerning selection, a rigorous inspection and expert maintenance processes to ensure it meets Honda' high standards for quality, safety and performance before r...
First PC-12 NGX has been handed over to OpenSky, Japanese “Private Jet Membership” company. From now on, the single-engine turboprop with its unique Asian-style design will carry passengers to destinations all over Japan. It was already evening when the PC-12 NGX arrived in the Japanese megacity of Osaka after its ferry flight from Switzerland. Even though no information was publi...
