Pratt & Whitney Canada and TAAG Angola Airlines signed a six-year Fleet Management Program agreement. The engine maintenance services cover the airline's PW150A engines which power their fleet of Dash 8-400 regional turboprops. The agreement allows Pratt & Whitney to tailor coverage to meet the airline's operating environment. The agreement also i...
When it comes to private jet travel, there is a wide range of aircraft available to suit different needs and preferences. Monarch Air Group gives insight into the preference and demands of those flying private and have shed light on the trends and choices of discerning travelers who opt for the luxury and convenience of flying private. Among the top contenders in the market are the Challenger...
Tecnam Aircraft announced the appointment of Air Evolution as the exclusive dealer for sales and service in Mexico. Air Evolution will offer Tecnam complete line of light sport and certified single and twin engine aircraft. Mexico is an important market for Tecnam and with Air Evolution new customers and owners can expect a high level of service. The first aircraft to be marketed will be...
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a major support-by-the-hour contract with DRF Luftrettung for the engines powering its H145 helicopter fleet. This SBH contract covers in-service support and MRO for over 90 Arriel 2E engines. DRF Luftrettung is one of the biggest users of the Arriel engine in Europe. The contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Germany in Hamburg, w...
Lilium announced that it will unveil the full-scale Lilium Jet model for the first time at EBACE2024.This will be the first public premiere of the full-scale Lilium Jet model. Lilium Jet, an all-electric VTOL jet, designed to offer leading capacity, low noise, and high performance with zero operating emissions, represents a significant leap in sustainable aviation. With its pioneering archite...
Joby Aviation has broken ground on the expansion of its Pilot Production Line in Marina, California. The expansion will more than double Joby’s manufacturing footprint at the Marina Municipal Airport and is expected to begin operations next year. During celebration ceremony Joby also showcased its second production prototype aircraft, which recently rolled off the Company&rsqu...
AFI KLM E&M announced new contract with the national airlines of Angola, TAAG . This five-year agreement includes a pool and repair component support, as well as an Main Base Kit for their aircraft fleet of five 777-300 and three 777-200. This new agreement marks the first exclusive component support agreement between AFI KLM E&M and TAAG, symbolizing the growing r...
SAS have officially signed a SkyTeam Alliance Adherence Agreement, an important step toward SAS’ official entry into the global airline alliance. SkyTeam and SAS are committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all customers. From 1 September 2024, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the best access to Scandinavian key hubs. This c...
Qatar Airways will participate in ATM Dubai offering visitors the chance to meet and engage with its world-leading AI-powered digital human cabin crew, Sama 2.0, from 6 to 9 May 2024. Aligning with ATM’s 31st edition theme of ‘Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’, the national carrier of the State of Qatar will invite indus...
IndiGo has agreed to place an order for 60 Trent XWB-84 engines. This is the first ever agreement for Rolls-Royce with this leading Indian airline. As part of the deal, the health and maintenance of the engines will be covered by Rolls-Royce’s comprehensive TotalCare service. Flying to more than 110 domestic and international destinations, IndiGo flew 100 million passengers in 2023...
Airbus Helicopters and GDAT, have signed a contract for up to 20 H175 helicopters (ten firm orders and ten options). GD Helicopter Finance will be marketing these H175 helicopters to customers in the energy, SAR, EMS and parapublic market segments worldwide. Michael York, CEO of GDHF said: “GDHF is very pleased to announce the availability of 50 H160 and 20 Airbus H175...
airBaltic prepares to publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, preliminary data already points to a strong performance. airBaltic continues to demonstrate operational excellence and confident business indicators, building on its record results for the full year of 2023. According to preliminary indicators, total revenue for Q1 is expected to...
AXIS Aviation is now offering its Gulfstream G650 charter customers the ability to connect to Starlink inflight Wi-Fi, making it one of the only operators in Europe to provide Starlink on this aircraft type. Successful installation of the satellite-based connectivity service now means that AXIS Aviation’s customers can enjoy seamless high-speed internet connection while travelling 51,00...
AURA AERO got EASA “Approval for Flight Conditions for Permit to Fly” for INTEGRAL E, prequel to the first flight of the electric two-seater, the third aircraft in the INTEGRAL family. Thanks to this document French Civil Aviation Authority can now deliver the authorization for this new aircraft to begin its flight test campaign in the coming weeks.&n...
Bombardier unveiled a new brand identity anchored by the evolution of the company’s logo. Moving forward focusing on designing, building and servicing business jets, new brand identity will reinforce and propel company’s unique approach to its customers and stakeholders—putting people at the centre and instilling a one-of-a-kind sense of family. Bombardier ha...
ZeroAvia will be offering some of its key components designed for its hydrogen-electric engines to other clean aviation innovators. It allows ZeroAvia to build upon the multi-billion dollar per annum market for its hydrogen-electric powertrain family, maximizing company’s investment in R&D and its strategy of vertical integration, as well as furthering the company’s...
GA Telesis announced record-breaking results from its expansion into the fuel system at its MRO Services Component Repair Group. Initiated in 2021 to meet customer demands, this venture into fuel products has consistently delivered outstanding outcomes, with revenue for this segment doubling annually. This year’s first quarter stands as the Company’s most successful ever...
Lufthansa Technik Malta celebrated the completion of its first base maintenance event on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The finished C-check on LOT Polish Airlines 787-9 registered SP-LSC followed only months after last year’s announcement that LTM would expand its product portfolio onto Boeing’s popular long-haul widebody. LTM has invested several million euros in preparing for th...
VoltAero has begun certification testing for the electric-hybrid powertrain to equip its Cassio 330 aircraft. Installed on a ground-based test bench, this powertrain integrates the key elements for series production Cassio 330s: Safran Electrical & Power ENGINeUS 100 smart electric motor; and Kawasaki’s four-cylinder high-performance thermal engine derived from the ic...
EHang is looking to set up their regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi to promote business activities with local partners including manufacturing, flight operations, research and development, training and MRO facilities. ADIO will be providing EHang with a comprehensive range of growth-enabling support, including providing data and information related to establishing and operating a manufac...
Embraer announced its plan to invest approximately USD$390 million and hire 900 additional employees in the current year. The announcement was made during the visit of the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to the company's headquarters in São José dos Campos. The objective is to meet increased aircraft production and anticipated future growth by developing ne...
