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ACA 75 Internship Programme launched to strengthen the next generation of air charter industry

Air Charter Association announced the launch of a new sponsored internship programme, to coincide with its 75thanniversary. The programme is designed to further support the next generation of air charter industry professionals and strengthen the pool of young talent within the sector. ACA 75 Internship Programme will run from August 2024 and is open to 18 - 25-year-olds interested i...

Gulfstream G700 EASA certification paves the way for increased deliveries

Gulfstream G700 has received EASA type certification, following the aircraft FAA type certification on March 29. Before FAA certification, Gulfstream announced G700 performance enhancements for range, speed and cabin altitude. Aircraft’ range increased to 7,750 nautical miles/14,353 kilometers at Mach 0.85 or 6,650 nm/12,316 km at Mach 0.90, gaining 250 nm/463 km at...

Pratt & Whitney Canada selects Azzera for carbon offset solutions

Pratt & Whitney selected Azzera to provide carbon credits for Pratt & Whitney Canada Carbon Offset Service. With this arrangement, Azzera will supply a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits rated through Azzera’s Impact Score, ensuring transparency and integrity. This announcement marks another significant step towards impactful action in aviation. Canada&rsquo...

Elevating aircraft interior design - Gauzy presents next-generation shading solutions

Gauzy is set to showcase its latest innovations at the Aircraft Interiors Expo to be held in Hamburg, Germany from May 28 to May 30,2024. With a focus on enhancing passenger comfort through ambiance and shade control, while fostering brand individuality for airlines, Gauzy plug-and-play solutions offer a seamless integration of functional...

Data Communications upgrade for Hawker 4000 business jets earns STC approval

Federal Aviation Administration has granted STC approval of a fully integrated Future Air Navigation Systemand Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication program for Hawker 4000 aircraft equipped with the Honeywell PRIMUS EPIC integrated cockpit. This program allows pilots to communicate more easily with air traffic controllers and utilize the most current Data Link services...

flyvbird & bloXmove strategic collaboration to revolutionize regional air travel with Blockchain Technology

flyvbird and bloXmove announce their strategic collaboration. With this partnership, both parties aim to integrated bloXmove blockchain technology with flyvbird regional airline model, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of air travel. The partnership marks bloXmove foray into the regional aviation market.  flyvbird is set to redefine the Europe...

Elevating global flight training standards - Aeroplanned & Airways Aviation Group strategic partnership

Aeroplanned and Airways Aviation Group proudly announce their strategic partnership aimed at elevating global flight training standards. In response to the escalating demand for pilots worldwide, Airways Aviation Group has a rapidly expanding network, currently spanning 12 locations globally offering a wide set of training capabilities. With this expansion, and a global network, Airways...

Lilium in advanced discussions with French government to expand industrial footprint with high-volume facilities in France

Lilium confirmed that it is in advanced discussions with the French government on plans to expand its high-volume production capacity with an industrial footprint in France and on potential government subsidies and loan guarantees. This follows a French government announcement of the talks at t...

Signature LAX now 100% supplied by blended SAF

Signature Aviation announced a new milestone in sustainability by bringing a 100% supply of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to its Los Angeles International Airport location. This achievement aligns with the company’s steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility and mission to accelerate the aviation industry’s adoption of sustainable practices. With t...

SwissDrones secures USD 10 million in additional funding

SwissDrones announced the closing of its Series B equity growth funding round, securing over USD 10 million from a consortium of investors including aviation investor DiamondStream Partners, Chevron Technology Ventures, Ingleside Investors, and a continued commitment from existing shareholders, marking another significant milestone in Company’s rapid development. The transaction closed on Ap...

Cessna Citation Ascend program advances - successful certification tests & extensive flight testing

Unveiled during EBACE 2023 Cessna Citation Ascend program advances following the successful completion by the prototype aircraft of numerous certification tests and more than 350 flight test hours. The aircraft is expected to enter into service in 2025. Cessna Citation Ascend is designed to bring a new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize business...

Clay Lacy prepares to open Waterbury-Oxford FBO Summer 2024

Scheduled to open this summer Clay Lacy Aviation newest FBO and hangar complex at Waterbury-Oxford Airport (KOXC) serving New York and the greater Northeast is nearing completion. Featuring 120,000 square feet of new hangars, the large corporate facilities answer the need for new hangar space in the region, combined with the convenience and reduced costs associated with basing...

Airbus Helicopters to support Sécurité Civile and Gendarmerie Nationale helicopter fleet

Airbus Helicopters and Babcock have been awarded a contract to support 48 EC145s operated by the French Ministry of Interior. The 12 year contract that starts this year was signed with the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique, the organisation in charge of maintenance for aircraft operated by the French government.The contract covers the 33 EC145s operated by the Sécurité...

Pratt & Whitney receives Transport Canada type certification for PW545D engine

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545D engine is one step closer to entry into service with type certification granted May 9 by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. Back in May 2023 Textron Aviation announced its new Cessna Citation Ascend business jet would be powered by twin PW545D engines. New engine incorporates an advanced mixer and efficiency improvements in the compressor and tur...

Collaborative future in aviation - Fokker Next Gen and airBaltic sign MoU

Fokker Next Gen and airBaltic signed a MoU that sets the stage for a collaborative future in aviation.This memorandum will leverage the insights of airBaltic to contribute to the development of the Fokker Next Gen liquid hydrogen combustion powered commercial aircraft. From airBaltic perspective, this is an opportunity to investigate hydrogen aircraft fit for the airline'&n...

Maldivian strengthens regional fleet with arrival of 4th ATR 42-600 aircraft

Maldivian announce the arrival of its newest addition to the fleet, a fourth ATR 42-600 aircraf. New aircraft will enhance Maldivian capacity to serve more routes and provide increased connectivity for both locals and tourists. This expansion reflects Maldivian's commitment to offering exceptional service and convenience to its passengers. With state-of-the-art technology, increased...

New logistics center enables Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey to grow further

Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey relies on the expertise of Timbra and Goldbeck for its growth. The construction and service company Goldbeck, in cooperation with the real estate project developer, the Timbra Group, is realizing a new forward-looking expansion of warehouse and logistics capacities for the aircraft engine maintenance specialist in Alzey, Rhineland-Palatinate. The construction work...

Avion Express Brasil moves to phase 3 of the AOC certification process

Avion Express Brasil announces the start of the Phase 3 of the certification process for its Air Operator Certificate in Brazil. Recently the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency approved the finalization of Phase 2 of the certification process. In the coming weeks, Avion Express Brasil is expected to receive feedback on its manuals and other documentation already submitted...

Airways Aviation - new simulator centre opening

A significant milestone in the continued expansion of world-class pilot training facilities - Airways Aviation celebrated the opening of its new simulator centre at the Gold Coast Airport. The event saw a full house with attendees including key industry partners, academic collaborators from Ansett Aviation Training, Griffith University, Southern Cross University and representatives...

Garmin earns best supplier recognition from Embraer for 9th consecutive year

Garmin received a Best Supplier award for the ninth consecutive year by Embraer at its annual Suppliers Conference held April 30 in Gavião Peixoto, Brazil. Embraer, a leading aerospace manufacturer, recognized Garmin as the top supplier in the Electrical & Electronic Systems category for its G3000 Prodigy Touch flight deck systems in the Phenom 100EV and Phenom 300E. Phil S...

Piper Aircraft announced approved service center in France

Troyes Aviation appointed as the Approved Piper Service Center in France by Piper Aircraft and Flying Smart Aero. Founded in 1973 by Françoise Horiot and transferred to new ownership in 2023, Troyes Aviation is a fully-owned subsidiary of JGH SAS and the sister Company of JG AVIATION, the Authorized Pilatus Service Centre for France. Over the past 50 years, Troyes Aviation has...