Emirates codeshare partnership with Air Canada has extended to include flights to and from Montréal, following the launch of services to Québec’s largest city in July. Emirates customers will now be able to plan travel between 11 of the most popular domestic points beyond Montréal and destinations on Emirates’ expansive network, utilising the services of both airli...
On September 14 and 15, a high-level aviation conference, Riga Aviation Forum, will gather European and Baltic aviation leaders, managers and experts of the most influential companies in the industry . First day will be dedicated to strategic and industry approach to future development of Baltic aviation. ACI Europe, IATA, Eurocontrol and Baltic aviation leaders will discuss the strategic dev...
Inpixon has entered into a definitive merger agreement with XTI Aircraft Company. If completed, the merger will result in a combined publicly traded company that will focus on advancing the TriFan 600 to market, as well as continuing to offer Inpixon's real-time location systems technology to manufacturing and warehousing facilities for streamlined operations, greater...
Boeing has ferried an MD-90 airplane to the site where it will be modified to test the Transonic Truss-Braced Wing configuration as part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. As Boeing, NASA and community leaders gathered at the company's facility today to recognize the milestone in development of the experimental X-66A aircraft, Boeing released photos of the jet'...
Managing a thriving MRO business can quickly become challenging without the right tools and systems in place. To address these challenges, many organisations turn to advanced software solutions that allow for improved resource management, ensuring efficient and optimised operations. Laimonas Antanaitis, Product Director at Sensus Aero, a new-gen software solution for the aviation industry, shares...
Malaysia Airlines has selected Viasat to outfit the airline’s new Boeing 737-8 fleet with its leading wireless in-flight entertainment system. In the pipeline as part of its connectivity strategy, Malaysia Airlines will also introduce high-quality internet connectivity on its 737-8 aircraft. The agreement encompasses factory installation of Viasat’s equipment on its aircraft, the...
ANRA Technologies has been conducting tests supporting FAA Urban Air Mobility airspace management demonstration project that recently culminated with live flights in California. In collaboration with other industry partners, ANRA successfully provided airspace management services for the Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, optionally piloted Centaur aircraft that flew the 20-m...
The Air Force is investing in JetZero aircraft design that will reduce fuel consumption, cut emissions and noise, and provide an improved airline passenger experience. The company will build a full-scale demonstrator to validate BWB performance.As air traffic grows at a projected rate of 3.6 percent annually, decarbonizing the industry becomes even more challenging. The global airline fleet i...
Private Jet Services is launching PJS Private Client, designed for experienced flyers who value time, simplicity, and transparency in booking private travel without restrictions and hidden fees. PJS Private Client is free from membership fees, with funds in a JPMorgan Chase escrow account. As private aviation undergoes pivotal shifts, the call for an unyielding commitment to excellence a...
Altitude Angel announced The London Heliport is deploying its Approval Services platform which allows drone operators, and in the future eVTOL pilots, the ability to request and pay for operations within the heliport airspace digitally and at the touch of a button. From now, Approval Services, described on its launch by Aviation Minister Baroness Vere, as ‘a key step to the UK...
GKN Aerospace, Marshall, and Parker Aerospace are leveraging their capabilities to collaborate under a MoU aimed at exploring liquid hydrogen fuel system solutions for the next generation of zero emission aircraft.Hydrogen propulsion, whether through fuel cells or combustion, is considered a critical pathway for the aviation industry to achieve its ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2050...
ASL Group and Vaeridion have signed a cooperation agreement to realize commercial battery electric flight this decade, leveraging ASL extensive operational experience, network and knowledge combined with VÆRIDION’s cutting edge technology, aircraft design and analysis tools. The cooperation is intended to create synergies between the manufacturer and possible futur...
flyExclusive will become the first member of Textron eAviation new Customer Advisory Board for development of Nexus eVTOL aircraft. As a participant in the Nexus Customer Advisory Board, flyExclusive has agreed to provide input on operator, pilot and passenger preferences to inform development of the Nexus. As a leading operator of private jet experiences, flyExclusive will leverage its...
Dufour Aerospace X2.2 prototype of the uncrewed Aero2 aircraft successfully demonstrated full transition from vertical take-off to horizontal cruise. This is the third prototype from Dufour Aerospace that demonstrates the outstanding aerodynamic qualities of Dufour’s innovative tilt-wing design. And, Spright, the launch customer for Aero2, will soon receive a second X2.2 prototype. Thi...
MD Helicopters announced a contract with Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and six MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug interdiction throughout the country. The Arme...
The rising global demand for air travel and the resulting increased need for aircraft maintenance, overhaul and repair services also leads to a growing need for personnel at Lufthansa Technik. For many decades, one cornerstone in the recruitment of new colleagues has been the internal training of new employees. This year, 321 young people are starting their training at the company's German loc...
Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its newest Airbus A350-900XWB as part of a journey to modernise the National Carrier fleet. Named the Island of Beqa, the brand new aircraft, is the third A350 to join the Fiji Airways fleet. It is considered the world leader in long-range flights. The Island of Beqa will add more capacity to Fiji Airways' leading source markets...
General Aviation Manufacturers Association formally submitted comments to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes. GAMA methodically worked with its membership to review the proposal and put forward...
FL Technics has started the establishment of new MRO infrastructure in Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the second-busiest airport in the Caribbean. Once the first stage of the development is finished, facilities will include 5 bays for base maintenance operations including a complex of full-fledged supporting shops. Including the hangar and bays facility of 20,000 sq. m., the tot...
Archer Aviation announced that the PIPE portion of its larger $215M investment round led by Stellantis announced last Thursday is positioned to close today. ARK and United Airlines were two of the largest investors in the PIPE signifying the intersection of innovative financial institutions and traditional aerospace investing in disruptive technologies. Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer...
Wayman Aviation Academy announced a unique partnership with Spirit Airlines through their Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program. The program will provide graduates with easily accessible, local mentorship with Spirit Airlines pilots and a fast track to a career in aviation as a First Officer with the airline.What also makes this partnership unique is that Wayman Aviation is the on...
