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Air Cambodia becomes launch customer for new Business Class on ATR 72-600 featuring ‘X-Space Table’

Britten-Norman and World Mobile Stratospheric partner to demonstrate airborne 5G connectivity

World Mobile Stratospheric announced a collaboration with Britten-Norman to demonstrate a pioneering airborne 5G communication system using a BN2T-4S Islander aircraft. The partnership marks the first major milestone in WMS’s mission to extend next-generation connectivity f...

RoyalJet selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its upcoming fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft

RoyalJet, Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has announced the selection of CFM LEAP-1A engines as the power source for its new fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft currently on order with Airbus. CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history, with 4...

Pipistrel Velis Electro, Explorer, Velis Club aircraft earn type certificate validation from Transport Canada

Transport Canada has validated the type certificate for the currently produced Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro. This milestone paves the way for operators to own and fly the validated aircraft models, opening new opportunities for flight schools to incorporate these aircraft into their curriculum, providing future pilots advanced training opportunities. Gabriel Massey, presiden...

Silk Way West Airlines orders two additional A350F freighters

Silk Way West Airlines signed a firm contract for an additional two A350F freighter aircraft. The agreement, which takes the total order to four A350Fs, forms the backbone of Silk Way West Airlines’ fleet modernisation and expansion strategy. The A350F features the largest main deck cargo door in the industry, with fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s stand...

Archer to supply electric powertrain to Anduril and EDGE Group for their recently announced Omen Autonomous Air Vehicle

Archer Aviation agreed to supply Anduril Industries and EDGE Group with its dual use electric powertrain technology to accelerate the development and scaled production of Anduril’s recently unveiled Omen Autonomous Air Vehicle system. The UAE has committed to an initial acquisition of 50 Omen systems, creating an established demand signal for the Omen system and Archer’s powertrai...

Emirates and Safran sign MoU to bring manufacturing and seat assembly unit to Dubai

Emirates and Safran Seats signed a MoU to establish a manufacturing and seat assembly facility in Dubai. The joint industrial cooperation, the first of its kind, will initially concentrate on Business and Economy Class seats for cabin retrofit projects, with plans to expand to line-fit in the future. This state-of-the-art facility will bring capacity which will be available to serve...

JEKTA and Tahseen sign LOI to collaborate on and assess potential for amphibious operations in the GCC

JEKTA signed a Letter of Intent with Tahseen Aviation Services, a full-service air charter innovator in the UAE, to collaborate on ascertaining the future potential of multi-purpose amphibious aviation operations across the GCC, and further into Africa and Asia. The intent is for both parties to jointly identify, assess, and consider the potential benefits and opportunities of...

Etihad Airways grows its Airbus widebody fleet becoming a new A330neo customer, adding A350-1000 and A350F aircraft

Etihad Airways significantly expands its Airbus widebody fleet by placing a firm order for six A330-900s, becoming the latest A330neo customer. In addition, the airline has disclosed an order for seven additional A350-1000s (increasing its total for the type to 27) and three A350F (bringing the airline’s A350F commitment to 10 aircraft). The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow, wh...

FIREHAWK helicopters to join Europe’s fight against wildfires

In a significant step forward in Europe fight against wildfires, PZL Mielec announced a groundbreaking contract with Česká Letecká Servisní and the Czech Republic Ministry of Interior for two new Sikorsky S-70 FIREHAWK helicopters, marking the first international fleet of its kind. FIREHAWK helicopters play a key role in responding to the most challenging w...

TRU Simulation Bell 525 flight simulator receives FAA Interim Level C qualification

TRU Simulation Bell 525 Full Flight Simulator located at Bell Training Academy received Interim Level C qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration. Bell Textron has designed and will manufacture the Bell 525 helicopter. By achieving this milestone, pilots can earn more flight hours on the Bell 525 platform ahead of the rotorcraft’s expected FAA type certification. Je...

EHang EH216-S conducts first urban human-carrying pilotless eVTOL flights in the Middle East

EHang completed a landmark series of trial air taxi flights, including point-to-point and human-carrying flights, with its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft in the core district of Doha, Qatar. Conducted in close partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Transport, these pioneering point-to-point flights between the Port of Doha and the Katara Cultural Village, a prominent landmark in th...

Exclusive Bombardier and ELIE SAAB collaboration to create uniquely elegant Global 8000 interior design

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB announced a collaboration to create a uniquely elegant passenger cabin design for the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft. Centered on delivering an exceptional passenger experience, the ELIE SAAB-designed jet will combine refined aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship and innovative functionality, creating an environment where comfort and elegance seamlessly meet....

Bristow selects Airbus H160 from Milestone for offshore missions in Africa

Airbus Helicopters welcomes Bristow Group as the newest operator of the Airbus H160. Bristow will introduce up to five H160 into its fleet for offshore energy missions across Africa. The aircraft are leased from Milestone Aviation Group. This agreement solidifies the H160’s success in the offshore energy segment and comes as the helicopter’s global rollout gains steam, h...

Emirates orders 65 more Boeing 777X airplanes

Boeing and Emirates announced world's largest international airline has placed its third order for 777X airplanes to fuel future expansion and meet growing travel demand. The new order for 65 777-9 passenger jets was announced during a signing at the Dubai Airshow. Emirates, which has grown its global network with the Boeing 777 as its flagship, is one of the launch customers for the...

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Electra demonstrates revolutionary airport operations with Ultra-Short Takeoff aircraft using helicopter-style procedures

Electra announced the successful completion of first-of-its-kind flight operations from a heliport located on the commercial airport ramp at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The demonstration high...

Flexjet receives first-ever Embraer Praetor 600E as fleet launch customer

Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, marking the operator as the launch fleet customer for Embraer’s latest-generation super-midsize business jet. The inaugural aircraft joins Fl...

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Jungheinrich & Deutsche Aircraft set a new standard in aerospace logistics with automated warehouse for next-generation regional aircraft production

In a landmark step towards next-generation regional aircraft manufacturing, Jungheinrich has delivered an advanced automated logistics centre to Deutsche Aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Supporting...

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