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Clay Lacy Aviation breaks ground on Orange County FBO, largest private infrastructure investment in John Wayne Airport history

Clay Lacy Aviation began a new era of investment, service and commitment to Orange County aviation and the communities it serves. The 57-year-old private aviation services provider broke ground on a sustainability focused FBO development facility Thursday at John Wayne Airport (SNA).The FBO, ai...

Electra reveals design for EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra revealed the design of its EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric product aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft built for the electric future that redefines air travel without airports, emissions, or noise. Electra now enters the development phase of the EL9 backed by over a year of successfu...

Gulfstream G700 exceeds 65 city-pair speed records

Gulfstream G700 recently exceeded 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights include a trip from Savannah to Honolulu using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel and traveling 4,090 nautical miles/7,574 kilometers in 8 hours and 52 mins at an average speed of Mach 0.90. The aircraft also set a speed record traveling 6,507 nm/12,051 km from Los Angeles to Sydney in just 14 h...

Cirrus SR Series and Vision Jet receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation certification

The Cirrus SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet have successfully achieved Transport Canada Civil Aviation certification. This certification confirms that Cirrus aircraft adhere to stringent regulatory standards set by Transport Canada concerning aviation safety, performance and operational requirements. Cirrus has delivered over 10,000 SR Series aircraft and nearly 600 Vision Jets...

Skyports and RTA break ground on first vertiport in Dubai

Skyports Infrastructure in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai announced that construction has begun on the world’s first permanent, commercial vertiport. Situated near Dubai International Airport, this landmark facility is the first of an initial four vertiports planned across Dubai, paving the way for the launch of air taxi services with aircraft partner J...

FBO meetings - getting to know people - General Aviation Service Madrid

I have the exceptional chance to get to know and share the stories of the individuals who make up the aviation industry's core, despite their diverse backgrounds and occupations. I had the chance to ask the incredibly welcoming staff at General Aviation Service in Madrid a few questions during my first visit. Presenting David Daniel Fernandini Blazquez from the General Aviation Service Ma...

Rotortrade and Safran Helicopter Engines collaborate to offer certified pre-owned helicopter engines program

Rotortrade and Safran Helicopter Engines announced a strategic partnership aimed at creating value and providing reassurance for buyers of second-hand helicopters equipped with Safran engines. Together, they are launching a Certified Pre-Owned Program, ensuring peace of mind for operators and offering comprehensive support for the operation and maintenance of second-hand Safran helicopte...

Japan Airlines’ and Soracle announces agreement including intended purchase of up to $500M of electric aircraft from Archer

Archer Aviation and Soracle, a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements focused on bringing advanced air mobility services to Japan. Soracle plans to launch its AAM operation in Japan using Archer Midnight aircraft, with the goal of offering electric air taxi flights in cities where existing ground transportation is constrained by traf...

EH216-S eVTOL completes debut passenger flights in Thailand, with flights tests and commercial operations forthcoming

EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft completed debut passenger flights in Thailand at the renowned Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in central Bangkok. The flights mark a new milestone for expanding EHang eVTOL flight footprint to the 18th country globally. With the permission of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, the Company is also planning to conduct flight tests on EH216-S...

ExecuJet MRO Services received FAA approval for Gulfstream G650

The US FAA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, to provide line and base maintenance for Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraft. ExecuJet MRO Services, which already provides line and heavy maintenance for other types of Gulfstream aircraft, will now support US-registered G650 series aircraft that are either based in or visiting the Malays...

Savback Partners with Bucher Leichtbau to expand multi-mission helicopter interiors’ clientele

Savback announce a global partnership with Bucher Leichtbau, Switzerland’s leader in multi-mission helicopter interiors. This strategic collaboration, introduced by Savback’s CEO and Founder, Michael Savback, and Bucher Leichtbau’s Director Sales & Programs MIC, Rolf Kraus at European Rotors 2024, underscores both companies’ commitment to customer-centred, mission-...

Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion

Global Medical Response has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopter...

CAE to increase ownership stake in SIMCOM Aviation Training JV & extend exclusive Business Aviation training agreement with Flexjet

CAE will increase its ownership stake in its existing SIMCOM Aviation Training joint venture by purchasing a majority of SIMCOM shares from Volo Sicuro for USD $230 million, subject to customary adjustments, to be financed with CAE’s existing credit facility and cash on hand. As part of the transaction, Flexjet, LLC, a related party of Volo Sicuro, will retain a minority stake in SIMCOM...

Eve, OHI and Revo collaborate to develop AAM ecosystem in Brazil

Eve Air Mobility, Revo and its parent company, Omni Helicopters International Group announced the conclusion of an urban air traffic simulation in São Paulo as part of a strategic partnership to develop the AAM ecosystem in the city. The simulation, which utilised Revo helicopters and Vector, Eve Urban ATM software solution, took place at Revo’s operations con...

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From first call to final mission: Helicopter Alliance’s Black Hawks excel throughout fire season

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters operated by Helicopter Alliance played a vital role in combating wildfires across Central and Southern Europe during the aerial firefighting season that has now concluded....