British Airways announced a £21 million investment to give up to 200 prospective pilots the chance to follow their dream of flying for a commercial airline without the worry of self-funding the £100,000 cost of training, opening the door to being a pilot to more people than ever before. The Speedbird Pilot Academy aims to attract the very best talent for the future generation of pilots...
Wisk Aero and Skyports Infrastructure are expanding their partnership to identify an Entry-into-Service network for Wisk’s autonomous Generation 6 aircraft in the South East Queensland (SEQ) region of Australia.The latest agreement builds on an existing partnership between Wisk and Skyports announced in 2022, which marked the first collaboration between a vertiport developer-o...
Almost three-quarters (71%) of the UK are eager to see cleaner forms of air travel, according to a representative survey unveiled by Lilium. Ahead of the Farnborough Air Show, Lilium today presented brand new research about the United Kingdom’s attitudes to the present and future of aviation and transportation, including its impact on congestion, pollution, and disruption such as noise level...
Drukair - Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a fully owned subsidiary of the state holding company Druk Holding and Investments Limited has signed a MoU with Airbus for 3 A320neo and 2 A321XLR aircraft to expand its international network. New aircraft are anticipated to start delivery in 2030. The airline plans to fly these aircraft out of Paro Internat...
Daher announced the latest delivery of its Kodiak aircraft family in the multi-mission role, which is a Kodiak 100 version for use by the U.S. state of Maine in maritime duties with the Maine Marine Patrol bureau.This announcement was made at the EAA Air Venture fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where Daher is underscoring the growing operator base for its Kodiak airplanes in a full range of multi-mis...
Hadid International Services and Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that launches their strategic partnership. By harnessing their extensive experience and established reputations within the aviation industry, the two organisations aim to enhance the convenience and efficiency of their services for global clientele, particularly those...
EnB AIR Co. has signed an agreement for the purchase of a Bell 505 helicopter in South Korea. This marks the first Bell 505 helicopter sale to a commercial entity in South Korea, following the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration selecting the Bell 505 as the new military helicopter trainer in 2022. Established in 2020, EnB AIR provides helicopte...
Global Sky has signed a MoU with VoltAero for the pre-order of 15 Cassio aircraft, becoming a candidate launch customer in Southeast Asia for VoltAero’s family of electric-hybrid airplanes.The agreement was announced today at the opening of this week’s Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. It enables the two companies to collaborate on actions that will bring Cassio to Sou...
For more than four decades, the Dash 8 family of aircraft has established the benchmark for regional turboprops accumulating over 46 million flight cycles of experience in operations globally. The aircraft type has delivered unequalled performance, robustness, value, and efficiency to a wide range of operations in some of the most demanding and harsh environments on the planet. With new...
Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace have been selected by Airbus Helicopters to support the development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its PioneerLab technology demonstrator. Based on a twin-engine H145 helicopter, PioneerLab aims to demonstrate the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion as well as aerodynamic improvements to enable up to 30% improved fuel effic...
Saudia Group and Lilium signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more. This sales agreement marks the largest of its kind in the MENA region and represents an important industry milestone as the largest reported firm order of eVTOL aircraft by an airline that plans to operate the aircraft. The agreement includes a schedule of depo...
Eve Air Mobility announced a significant advancement in the assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype. During the 45th Farnborough Airshow, the company unveiled the aircraft being built in the Embraer test facility of Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paulo State. In addition to the roll-out of its prototype, Eve also announced that it has completed the selection of the primary suppliers for it...
Aerobility, a UK based aviation charity offering disabled people, the opportunity to fly and participate in aviation-based activities, will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow during July 22-26, 2024 as it celebrates the flying debut of its latest fleet addition, the homebuilt two-seat Zenair CH750 STOL aircraft. G-ICAN flew from Aerobility’s home at B...
The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development concluded the financing contract for the export of 32 Embraer E175 commercial jets to American Airlines. The operation, worth around R$4.5 billion, takes place through BNDES Exim Post-shipment, a direct credit line from the Bank to commercialization of national goods destined for export. The announcement was made in a ceremony at...
Savback Helicopters announced that Konner K1-S19 was the inaugural helicopter to land at the at the all-new helipad at the Koenigsegg supercar factory in Ängelholm, Sweden. The arrival marking a double celebration as the occasion also saw the setting of a new world speed record by the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut - achieving 0-400-0km/h in an astounding 27.83 seconds. Reja Savbäck, Chief...
Canadian flying school, Executive Compass Flight Institute, has renewed its confidence in ALSIM by purchasing its second AL250 simulator. AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re–configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit for each flight model at the simple flick of a switch...
Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine ve...
RECARO Aircraft Seating was selected by Alaska Airlines to retrofit their Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft with the award-winning R2 economy class seat and R5 business class seat. This will include 79 aircraft in the Alaska fleet for a total of 12,719 PAX with deliveries scheduled to begin in Q4 2024. As the launch customer for R5 in 2017, Alaska will bring an enhanced level of comfort to th...
easyJet teamed up with Airbus, London Gatwick and Air Products, the world’s largest hydrogen supplier, to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in the UK as the manufacturer moves closer to its target of getting a hydrogen powered aircraft in the sky by 2035. Setting up the right infrastructure is key to enabling hydrogen flight and this partnership is yet another step towa...
Electra.aero successfully completed off-runway test flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft from a grass field near Electra’s facility in Manassas, VA. The flights demonstrate the eSTOL aircraft’s effectiveness for operating from austere fields smaller than 300 ft that are minimally prepared. The aircraft flew a series of takeoffs and...
London Oxford Airport was delighted to play a small part in the bringing together of 47 European leaders, including newly elected UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the King, for the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace on 18th July. Having in recent years also hosted the US President for a dinner back in 2018, Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, is one of...
