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ATR optimizes inventory management with Syncron

ATR has selected Syncron's Parts Planning software to improve the reliability, accuracy, and consistency of its inventory management. ATR is known for its innovative, efficient, and low-emission aircraft, which are flown by 200 airlines in over 100 countries. Maintaining resiliency in a cha...

Introducing Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3

On the eve of NBAA-BACE 2024 Textron Aviation announced the future of its Cessna Citation lineup with the next generation of light jets — the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3. In addition to Garmin Emergency Autoland technology to be used in all thr...

Saft introduces new 28 V lithium - ion battery for aviation

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, launches innovative, smartnew lLi-ion battery for aviation.The 28-volt lithium-ionbattery is a game-changing development for the aviation industry in terms of weight saving, energy density,total cost of ownership and CO2emissions. The new Li-ion batterystoresover twice the energy in the same weight and one...

Daher Kodiak 100 multi-role aircraft is now available with Hartzell five-blade composite propeller for operation on floats

Daher announced the latest enhancement to its Kodiak 100 aircraft by integrating Hartzell Propeller’s five-blade composite propeller with a pitch latch function for water operations on floats. The five-blade propeller for Kodiak 100s was introduced by Daher in 2023, and its new pitch latch function enables float-equipped aircraft to be easily maneuvered on water with greater control and safe...

Toho Air signs for an additional AW139 helicopter to enhance shuttle service in Japan

Toho Air Service, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace and Leonardo signed a contract for the supply of an additional Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopter for Tokyo-Ai land shuttle services. The aircraft is expected to be delivered in 2025.Toho Air, headquartered in Tokyo and with over 60 years of experience, operates commuter helicopter service linking together the six major Izu islands. Th...

AURA AERO selects Volusia County for 500,000 square foot manufacturing & assembly plant facility

AURA AERO announced its intent to build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County at Daytona Beach International Airport. To meet the needs of the important American market, developing its presence in the United States is an essential step for AURA AERO which is also continuing its industrial roll-out in Europe, notably with the AURA Factory project at Toulouse-Franc...

Garmin unveils its new integrated flight deck: G3000 PRIME

Garmin introduced G3000 PRIME, its most advanced integrated flight deck yet. Setting a new standard in integrated avionics, Garmin’s G3000 PRIME redefines the flight deck experience with sleek, intuitive, all-touchscreen displays and a highly flexible open system architecture that seamlessly adapts to serve a broad and dynamic market. With a state-of-the-art user interfac...

Sustainable materials for Pilatus PC-24 cabin interior

Pilatus is committed to sustainability – as demonstrated by the use of environmentally friendly materials in the cabin interior of the PC-24, including natural oils instead of synthetic varnishes. PC-24 also offers passengers the highest level of comfort: a bright, spacious cabin, a flat floor, first-class workmanship and a wide choice of materials. At the 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas...

Embraer to invest up to $70 million in new MRO facilities for commercial jets at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas

Embraer announced the expansion and investment in the United States of its MRO services network to support the growing fleet of E-Jets with the opening of a new Embraer owned service center at the Perot Field Alliance Airport, in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County and the State of Texas, Embraer expects to begin operations in an existing hangar in the...

The D328 Uplift flying testbed becomes the first large aircraft to successfully fly with 100% synthetic zero aromatics fuels

Deutsche Aircraft has successfully operated the first-ever test flight using 100% synthetic zero aromatics fuel in both engines of the D328 UpLift flying testbed. This is the first time a CS-25 aircraft has operated solely on a fuel that is chemically identical to Power-to-Liquid fuel. The flight, which was conducted at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport on 9 October 2024, is the starting point of the...

Wisk partners with Airservices Australia to incorporate autonomous air taxi network into national airspace

Wisk Aero has signed a Memorandum of Understanding Airservices Australia. This government-owned organization provides air traffic management and associated services in Australia. The MoU lays the foundation for incorporating safe, autonomous air taxi travel into Australia’s airspace.Australia is an important market for Wisk’s testing and evaluation program and for future commercial ser...

Airbus and Toshiba to partner on superconductivity research

Airbus UpNext and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation will cooperate and mutualise experience on superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. In the quest to decarbonise the aviation industry, hydrogen-powered aircraft are one of the promising solutions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Superconducting technologies offer a unique advantage for th...

Embraer showcases portfolio of aircraft solutions at Japan International Aerospace Exhibition

Embraer will showcase its innovative aircraft and solutions from its commercial aviation and defense portfolio at the Japan Aerospace Exhibition from October 16 to 19 2024. The company will feature its renowned E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the multi-mission C-390 Millennium airlifter and advanced air mobility solutions from Eve Air Mobility, an independent company founded by Embraer. M...

Britten-Norman secures investment to ramp up Islander production and expand aftermarket operations

Britten-Norman has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business. Britten-Norman will scale manufacturing operations in the UK up to eight aircraft a year in phase one. Manufacturing will be focussed pr...

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The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three...

Electra completes first urban flight of hybrid-electric ultra short aircraft in downtown Charleston

Electra completed first urban demonstration of its Ultra Short airplane at the Columbus Street Terminal, offering a real-world look at how regional air travel can move beyond...

Kepplair Evolution reaches a major milestone with the delivery of its first prototype aircraft this summer

Kepplair Evolution, which recently received official support from the French government and the Occitanie region as part of the France 2030 plan and the FEDER (European Regional Development Fund) for...

Platoon Aviation to build Europe's largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet

Platoon Aviation signed a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets. With this order, Pl...

NOEMI Aerospace - strategy beyond passenger travel - interview with Eric Lithun and Simon Bendrey - new aircraft platform approach

NOEMI Aerospace unveiled a broader platform strategy that expands company’s vision beyond its initial fully electric amphibious passenger aircraft programme. The company remains firmly committed...

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection complete regional electric flight demonstrations across Florida

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways Holdings and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier...

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AIR selects Dynon Avionics as exclusive avionics provider across smart aircraft portfolio

AIR announced a strategic partnership with Dynon Avionics as its exclusive avionics provider across its aircraft portfolio. The portfolio includes the AIR ONE personal eVTOL and the company&...

Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA contract, providing mission-critical communications services for ‘hurricane hunter’ aircraft

SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, announced today that it has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National...