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Niagara Helicopters renews fleet with order for six Airbus H130 helicopters

Bristow signs new AW189 framework agreement including firm orders for 10 AW189 helicopters

Leonardo and Bristow Group announced a framework agreement including firm orders for 10 AW189 super medium helicopters plus 10 options. Bristow is currently operating 21 AW189 helicopters globally with another five due off the assembly line in 2024. The new framework agreement covers a fleet expansi...

Major investors expect first commercial eVTOL passenger routes to be operational by 2026

Global investors are anticipating the first commercial passenger routes of eVTOL aircraft to be operational in the next few years as the Future Air Mobility market continues to advance rapidly, according to new global research from New Horizon Aircraft. Its global study with seni...

VIP Completions unveils comprehensive Boeing Business Jet interior refurbishment project

VIP Completions unveiled the interior of a completely refurbished Boeing Business Jet. This particular aircraft offers exceptional levels of luxury, comfort, personalized décor and the conveniences of latest-generation technologies. It seats and comfortably sleeps 12 passengers. VIP Completions team has extensively refurbished six BBJs, two Boeing 757s, a Boeing 767 and a Boe...

THC signs historic framework agreement for up to 120 Airbus helicopters

Saudi Arabia THC has signed a historic framework agreement with Airbus, including up to 120 Airbus helicopters of various types set to be delivered over the next five to seven years. Part of the deal is a firm order for eight H125 along with 10 H145 that are converted options from an earlier contract, bringing THC’s total firm Airbus helicopter fleet to 60, 25 of whi...

AutoFlight successfully performs world’s first inter-city demonstration flight

AutoFlight presented the world first inter-city electric air-taxi demonstration flight between the southern Chinese cities of Shenzhen and Zhuhai. AutoFlight five-seater Prosperity eVTOL aircraft completed a significant milestone by autonomously flying the 50km (31 miles) route from Shenzhen to Zhuhai. The flight from Shenzhen to Zhuhai across the Pearl River Del...

AIR partners with Nidec

AIR announced its partnership with Nidec Motor Corporation to develop the motor for the production model of AIR's two-seater eVTOL AIR ONE. The two companies will design and develop a motor specifically for mid-sized eVTOL aircraft, ultimately filling a void in the burgeoning advanced air mobility industry. This collaboration marks a significant step towards the future of a...

Advancing eVTOL operations in Japan - Airbus and Hiratagakuen evaluate a multi-mission use of CityAirbus NextGen

With recent completion of CityAirbus NextGen assembly, Airbus’ advanced air mobility teams are focused on putting together the major components that make up the eVTOL prototype, gearing up for its first flight later this year. In addition to reaching this major milestone, the teams continue to work on the development of the entire ecosystem, which will be necessary to operate CityAirbus...

Embraer Phenom 300 is the world’s best-selling light jet for 12 consecutive years

Embraer Phenom 300 series has maintained its status of the world's best-selling light jet for 12 consecutive years, while also attaining the best-selling twinjet for the fourth year running, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. To achieve this distinction, the company delivered 63 Phenom 300 series aircraft throughout 2023. Demonstrating Embraer...

Preparing aviation future: Daher and General Aviation Manufacturers Association renew their international internship

For the second consecutive year, Daher and GAMA have partnered on an international internship program that identifies and encourages promising industry leaders of the future. The trans-Atlantic program will extend the selected interns’ hands-on experience in 2024, involving four students – two from North America and two from Europe. It provides unique industry exposure that b...

Skyservice and Fontainebleau Development partner to develop new Fort Lauderdale FBO

Skyservice Business Aviation announced the completion of its investment in Fontainebleau Aviation FBO development project at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This exciting venture marks the first co-development project between Skyservice and Fontainebleau Development as the companies join forces to create Florida’s ultimate private aviation gateway f...

Amber Aviation prepares for fractional aircraft ownership program launch in 2024

Amber Aviation announces that it has successfully completed its Series C funding round and will launch Asia’s first true fractional aircraft ownership program by the end of the third quarter of 2024. Amber Aviation has once again garnered strong support from its existing shareholders during this Series C financing round, reaffirming the market and investor confidence in Amber Aviation a...

ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter debuts at Singapore Airshow

ACH130 Aston Martin Edition from Airbus Corporate Helicopters is making its first appearance at the Singapore Airshow.The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is the product of a highly fruitful collaboration featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin and applied by skilled craftspeople at Airbus Helicopters, delighting helicopter owners and pilots who appreciate the pleasur...

LCI signs framework agreement for up to 21 latest generation helicopters from Leonardo

LCI announced a framework agreement for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters from Leonardo, comprising of 10 firm plus 11 options. The innovative agreement covers the latest generation light-intermediate AW169, intermediate AW139 and super-medium AW189 helicopters, which will collectively address industry renewal and replacement requirements. New helicopters will...

Euroairlines strengthens its aerotaxi service with its new Cessna 421C aircraft

Euroairlines presented its new Cessna 421C Golden Eagle aircraft at Cuatro Vientos Airport in Madrid with which it will reach North Africa. With a capacity of 6 passengers, the Cessna 421C, designed exclusively for passenger transport, joins the Euroairlines fleet, which already includes a Beechcraft Baron G58 with a capacity for four people and a range of more than 2,700 kilometers.&nbs...

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