PLAY airlines carried 107,236 passengers in November, which is a 42% increase from November 2022 when PLAY carried 75,396 passengers. The load factor in November 2023 was 74.5%, down from 79% last year. This decline in load factor is a direct result of the seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula and resulting global news coverage of a possible volcanic eruption that could disrupt aviation. Thi...
Back in the days of aviation' golden era, where iconic jumbo jets and sleek, cutting-edge models dominated the skies, airlines took pride in their state-of-the-art fleets, symbolizing the pinnacle of technological achievement. Yet, as time marches on, these once-mighty aircraft are showing signs of age, posing a unique set of challenges for the industry. Yet, as commercial transportation...
The P-8 is the only proven, in-service and in-production solution that meets all CMMA requirements, including range, speed, endurance and payload capacity. This decision will benefit hundreds of Canadian companies, and bring decades of prosperity to Canada through platform sustainment delivered by our Canadian industry partners. The P-8 acquisition will generate benefits of nearly 3,000 jobs...
Today 50skyshades has the pleasure to welcome the guilty one who once created Pilot Expo – Ingmars Kibermanis. We have a lot of questions, just because for us it will be first time visiting this show next February. T.O. We have to be prepared, can you tell us – how you got the idea? Because you're the guilty one who actually came up, then got a team. And now the...
Joby Aviation has partnered with ANA Holdings and Nomura Real Estate Development on the development of take-off and landing infrastructure, known as vertiports, to support the commercialization of its electric air taxi service across Japan. Three companies plan to jointly explore the design, location, operation, and financing of vertiport locations that will serve as the backbone of future co...
Lufthansa Group & Lilium signed a MoU to explore strategic partnership on eVTOL aircraft operation in Europe. Companies want to explore innovation opportunities in aviation, discussing areas such as ground and flight operations, future aircraft maintenance, as well as crewing and flight training. In a possible strategic partnership, both companies also want to analyze the opport...
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and Dronamics have signed an MoU to further progress the application of the CAeS hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system to the Dronamics Black Swan cargo drone aircraft. This agreement confirms the position of CAeS as the preferred supplier of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems to Dronamics and includes an LOI to supply a substantial number of propulsion systems...
Elixir Aircraft delivered the first batch of more fuel efficient, quieter Elixir training aircraft to Airbus Flight Academy Europe, as part of its sustainable development strategy. First four aircraft, out of a total of eight to be delivered, are equipped with a cockpit specially designed for the Airbus Flight Academy, including two Electronic Flight Instrument Systems, to prepare c...
ATP Flight School purchased 40 additional Cessna Skyhawk aircraft to be delivered beginning in 2026. This addition to ATP's existing fleet of nearly 225 Skyhawks, deployed across more than 85 training centers nationwide, will provide students with access to a modern and advanced fleet in support of their pilot career aspirations. This agreement marks the fourth fleet purcha...
In November 2023, Riga Airport has served 471 thousand travellers, thus the number of passengers since the beginning of the year has exceeded the 6.1 million mark, according to the operational data on the Airport's performance indicators. Taking into account the traffic forecast for December, by the end of the year Riga Airport could serve 6.6 million passengers, which is 1.3 million more than...
Cathay Cargo has placed an initial firm order with Airbus for six A350F freighter aircraft and has secured the right to acquire 20 more aircraft, taking another important step towards achieving its vision of becoming the world’ most customer-centric air cargo service brand. This order to be delivered commencing from 2027 will help further strengthen Hong Kong’s stat...
Lilium starts production of Lilium Jet, following the arrival of the first fuselage at Lilium’s final assembly line. In parallel, Lilium’ world-class tier-one suppliers – most of which have decades of experience in meeting the certification requirements of commercial aviation – are ramping up production of parts and systems for the Lilium Jet. Production of...
Pratt & Whitney Canada and Leonardo successfully completed first flight for an AW139 helicopter powered by the PT6C-67C engine using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The 75-minute flight and ground tests that took place on November 21 at Leonardo facility in Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy, evaluated engine performance at multiple power variations and demonstrated no significant diff...
Welcome to Jetcraft virtual hangar, giving visitors 24/7 year-round access to a range of aircraft in a 360-degree immersive experience. The hangar launch brings together Jetcraft full Beyond the Globe experience, following on from the opening of its Decentraland-based lounge, where it became the first business aviation specialist to establish a permanent presence in the Metaverse....
Reliable Robotics announced a significant milestone in its work to bring advanced safety-enhancing technologies to market in the United States. Last month’s successful flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan with no one on board was a first for aviation. A remote pilot supervised the uncrewed aircraft from Reliable control center 50 miles away. The Reliable autonomous flight system ena...
On November 28, 2023, the world's first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel transatlantic flight by a commercial airline successfully landed at New York JFK after its departure from London Heathrow. Kuehne+Nagel actively engages in projects that encourage and promote the use of sustainable fuels within the logistics sector. As part of its efforts, Kuehne+Nagel secured the available cargo space on t...
Signature Aviation opened a newly built private aviation facility at Des Moines International Airport in Iowa. The opening is the latest realization of Signature Aviation’s commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences and reinforces its service at the largest airport in Iowa. The greenfield project features a 5,000 square foot guest terminal highlighted by striki...
Air New Zealand announced ALIA as airline's first purchase of a next generation aircraft in Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme. Designed by BETA Technologies, the battery-powered all-electric aircraft is expected to join Air New Zealand' fleet in 2026. Air New Zealand is purchasing the conventional take-off and landing version of the ALIA....
On December 5th, VINCI Airports, operating Kansai Airports since 2016 in partnership with the Japanese company Orix, inaugurated the renovated international terminal of Kansai International Airport. This major renovation is designed to enhance the passenger experience as well as to increase the surface dedicated to international travel. The project serves multiple purposes. It allows to incre...
Fokker Services Group received EASA Supplement Type Certificate related to a special mission project conducted in partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace and their Japanese international sales representative Marubeni Aerospace Corporation, both acting on behalf of the Japan Coast Guard. Applicable STC completion involves the full conversion of a Gulfstream G550 aircraft into a maritime sur...
airBaltic announced the launch of its winter season 2023, introducing four new destinations from Tampere. During this winter schedule season, airBaltic will offer new routes to Tenerife (Spain), Gran Canaria (Spain), Tallinn (Estonia), and, for the first time, a domestic route from Tampere to Kittilä in Finland. Thomas Ramdahl, Senior Vice President Network Manag...
