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India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations. India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly positioned to serve the country’s aspirations...

Singapore Airlines Group orders sustainable aviation fuel from Neste

Neste and the Singapore Airlines Group signed an agreement for the purchase of 1,000 tons of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This will make SIA and Scoot, the two airlines in the Group, the first carriers to receive sustainable aviation fuel, produced at Neste’s refinery in the country, at Changi Airport. Neste will blend the SAF with conventional jet fuel according to the...

Innovative D328 UpLift Research Aircraft is ready for ILA 2024 in Berlin

The D328 UpLift flying testbed, a collaboration between Deutsche Aircraft and the German Aerospace Center, will showcase cross-industry German aerospace capabilities, setting the stage for groundbreaking advancements in the German aviation industry. Nico Neumann,Deutsche Aircraft Chief Operating Officer handed over the model UpLift aircraft to the Chairwoman of DLR Executive Board, Prof....

Supporting next-generation aviators - Diamond Aircraft & LIFT Academy celebrate continued partnership with significant fleet expansion

Diamond Aircraft and Leadership in Flight Training Academy announced an expansion of LIFT Academy training fleet, underscoring a steadfast partnership that began in 2018. This collaboration supports LIFT Academy's cutting-edge program, which is meticulously designed to prepare aviators for successful careers, specifically at Republic Airways, one of the largest regional airlines in the Un...

Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 network

Emirates announced first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months, offering customers its latest signature cabin experiences. These first 10 Emirates A350 aircraft will off...

2024 Future Aviation Forum to convene global aviation leaders in Riyadh

The Future Aviation Forum returns to Riyadh from 20-22 May 2024, bringing together 5,000 experts and aviation leaders from over 100 countries, including ministers, regulators, manufacturers, airlines, and airports. The Forum will find solutions to the sectors main challenges, inviting attendees to vote in person on what they see as the biggest challenge in aviation, with results announced on...

I Hart Flying Foundation ‘Springs into Action’ with more than $30,000 in Scholarships, industry support launching May 6

Delivering more than $30,000 in flight training scholarship funds matched with valuable industry packages illustrates I Hart Flying’s goal to spring into action at a time where funds are becoming an even more critical need in this space. “Spring into Action,” launches Monday, May 6 for three weeks, with applications open until May 24. For women in aviation, the gender gap is stil...

NetJets was unveiled as the previously confidential buyer of 12 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft

NetJets has been revealed as previously confidential buyer of 12 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. This firm transaction initially announced in December 2023 was valued at US$326.4 million based on list prices at the time of signing, but the landmark deal could be more than US$6 billion if all optional 232 Challenger 3500 jets are exercised over time. With this ord...

AIX 2024 to host over 40 first-time exhibitors

AIX gathers airlines, OEMs, suppliers, and designers from across the globe to discover and shape the cabin concepts of the future. The 2024 show will welcome returning faces alongside 40 suppliers exhibiting at the show for the first time to present their innovations to attendees and airline buyers, including ASE Aviation Services Europe GmbH, Sabena Technics, WeSky, and others.&nbs...

airBaltic boosts connectivity – 15 new routes for summer 2024

airBaltic announced the launch of the 2024 summer season with a flight from Riga to Tirana and a dedicated special event at RIX Riga Airport, introducing six new destinations and connecting Riga with more than 70 routes within the carrier’s network. In total, airBaltic will offer 15 new routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, and Tampere for the upcoming summer season. T...

Enhanced aviation mental health support with MedAire Wellbeing Services powered by Talk to a Peer

MedAire introduces MedAire Wellbeing Services in collaboration with OdiliaClark, leaders in impairment risk management and workplace wellbeing. This initiative sets a new standard for peer support within the business aviation sphere, offering a targeted approach to mental health and wellbeing tailored for aviation professionals. The FAA Mental Health & Aviation Medical Clearance...

The freedom for everyone to go from A to Anywhere - Skai -simple, safe, clean from end-to-end

A company declares to change the world with a revolution in transportation. By innovating, developing processes and technologies that no one else has yet done. By offering convenient, cleanest, and safest way to move from A to B - first hydrogen eVTOL aircraft. Simply. Better. It's absolutely logical that we were determined to learn a lot more and get the answers to our many question...

Spearheading low-emission flight instruction in England - Saxon Air launches pioneering flight training centre

A significant advancement in environmentally sustainable pilot training - Saxon Air announced the grand opening of 'Saxon Air Flight Training Centre' in the East of England. The program is anchored by the introduction of the UK first Virus SW121A - ‘the Explorer’ aircraft, provided by NEBOair. The Explorer represents the pinnacle of eco-conscious aviation te...

Embraer delivers 1800th E-Jet

Embraer has reached a new delivery milestone - the delivery of the 1800th E-Jet production aircraft. The new Azorra owned E190-E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines today at Embraer’ facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. E-Jets have enjoyed global success in the fleets of 90 airlines and leasing companies from more than 60 countries since the first aircraft ent...

ASL Aviation Holdings inks deal with Reliable Robotics for 30 aircraft autonomy systems

ASL Aviation Holdings has placed a deposit-backed order for 30 units of Reliable Robotics  autonomous flight system for the Cessna 208B Caravan. The deal secures early delivery slots and enables ASL to be a leader in the adoption of safety and efficiency enhancing automation. ASL and Reliable have been working together since 2022 to bring advanced automation and remote piloting into ASL&...

Elevating customer service - Textron Aviation unveils expanded global parts distribution facility

Textron Aviation announced the grand opening of largest parts distribution facility at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. With the addition of 180,000 square feet of space, this state-of-the-art facility is now better equipped to serve the company’s global customer base with increased parts storage and faster shipping. With thousands of Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft oper...

ExecuJet MRO Services opens purpose-built MRO facility at Malaysia’s Subang Airport

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia had the grand opening of its purpose-built MRO facility at Subang Airport. The facility area is 149,500ft2, makes it Malaysia’s largest business aviation MRO centre. It is more than twice the size of ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia’s previous operation (opened in 2009) and serves business jet operators from across Asia, reinforcing the...

ATR announces sale of 10 ATR 72-600 to Singapore-based Avation

ATR announced the signature of a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600 with Avation PLC. Deliveries are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, showcasing Avation’s long-term vision and confidence in the relevance of ATR’s products to serve the regional aviation market. The agreement is further complemented by 24 purchase rights, extending until 2034. This order marks ano...

FAA approves new empennage design for Robinson R22

Robinson Helicopter Company has secured FAA approval for its new empennage design for the R22 helicopter. With this certification, Robinson’s entire fleet of helicopters is now FAA-certified. The new empennage design includes a symmetric horizontal stabilizer and tailcone, now standard on all newly manufactured Robinson helicopters. The development and testing of the new empennage desig...

3 more aircraft added to TAG global fleet

TAG Aviation expands the fleet with the addition of three exceptional aircraft, enhancing their charter services across Europe and Asia. Warm welcome to Dassault Falcon 2000 LXS, Embraer Phenom 300E and Gulfstream G450, each offering unique features and unparalleled comfort for TAG’s esteemed clientele. Falcon 2000 is renowned for its advanced technology and spacious...

Koppert will use Embraer Ipanema aircraft to certify aerial applications of bio-control methods in Brazil

Embraer EMB-203 Ipanema agricultural aircraft will conduct a series of tests to certify the first methodology for aerial application of bio-control agents in Brazil. The pioneering project to promote sustainability in national agribusiness is led by Koppert. The collaboration between the teams Embraer and Koppert will evaluate technical aspects necessary for optimum application efficienc...