Acropolis Aviation renewed its WYVERN Wingman Certification by transitioning to the Flight Leader Program, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing quarterly coaching by WYVERN. This strategic move highlights the value they place on the program’s proactive approach to safety, performance, and accountability. As a result, Acropolis continues to uphold the WYVER...
Following its 2024 success in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, EUROPEAN ROTORS, Europe’s leading rotorcraft and vertical aviation event, will return 17-20 Nov 2025 to Cologne, Germany. Owned by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and produced by European Rotors GmbH with the support of Vertical Aviation International (VA...
Finnish company Liquid Sun is launching a globally unique pilot project to produce renewable eSAF from biogenic CO₂ emissions. Originating from research at Tampere University, Liquid Sun has developed an innovation based on low-temperature electrolysis technology that converts CO₂ emissions and renewable hydrogen into eSAF. For this pilot, Liquid Sun has partnered with Finnair, ABB, Fortum, and Fi...
Phenix Jet Cayman announced a partnership with Deus X Pay. Clients can now seamlessly pay for private flights using cryptocurrency—making transactions faster, more secure, and hassle-free. This collaboration marks a major step forward in modernizing private jet travel payments—bringing cutting-edge crypto solutions to the skies. Andrew Svoboda, Chief Executive Office...
Sometimes, after following industry leaders for a while, we wait for aviation events to get the possibility to meet them in person. For me, this was the situation when it was revealed that Mr. Wissam Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise, would be attending CARIBAVIA 2025. Regretfully, Mr. Mehyou was unable to attend the conference. Therefore, I had to do the interview using contempo...
SWISS is setting new benchmarks in First Class air travel. With the ‘SWISS First Grand Suite’, the airline is further expanding its First Class offering to even better meet the individual needs of its guests. The new SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single spacious and self-contained space that can serve as a bedroom, an office or a meeting room – a...
Bombardier inaugurated its newly relocated and expanded component manufacturing facility in Moorpark, California. This milestone enhances the company’s U.S. operations and underlines company's commitment to excellence in manufacturing. The Moorpark facility produces key components for the performance-leading Global 7500 and Global 8000 business jets. ...
airBaltic celebrated an important milestone for both the company and its airBaltic Pilot Academy, as Kaspars Kasakovskis, the very first graduate of the academy, has successfully completed his Captain upgrade, becoming the first airBaltic Pilot Academy graduate to serve as a Captain at the airline. K. Kasakovskis joined the Pilot Academy in 2018 as part of the very first group of 12 cadets. Pau...
Rotortrade announced the release of its Market Analysis for Africa 2024–2025, a comprehensive report offering insights into fleet composition, procurement trends, financing challenges, and long-term opportunities across the continent’s rotary-wing industry. Although Africa’s helicopter market is among the smallest globally in terms of operational fleet size, the report highl...
Germany is a country that effortlessly blends centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovation. From the fairy-tale castles of Bavaria to the vibrant nightlife of Berlin, this destination promises something for every type of traveler. For those who appreciate both comfort and efficiency, flying business class to Germany is the perfect way to begin the journey. This travel experience...
SkyDrive announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Whitesky, one of Indonesia’s foremost helicopter operators. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of eVTOL aircraft in Indonesia and explore innovative business models that can transform both urban and industrial mobility. Under the agreement, SkyDrive and Whitesky will jointly explore the deployment of the SKYDR...
XTI Aerospace announced the selection of the Garmin G700 TXi avionics system for its flagship TriFan 600, the revolutionary xVTOL aircraft for fast, comfortable regional travel. The selection marks a significant milestone for the TriFan 600 program, delivering unmatched situational awareness, enhanced flight safety, and future-ready cockpit technology to XTI's aircraft platform. D...
