Aerofugia signed purchase agreement with Sino Jet for the initial batch of 100 AE200 aircraft. The cooperation between Aerofugia and Sino Jet marks the first innovative alliance between the domestic eVTOL and business aviation, opening the era of eVTOL in business aviation. In the future, AEROFUGIA and Sino Jet will combine their respective operational business advantages and supply...
European Union Aviation Safety Agency has granted Hartzell Engine Tech STC approval for Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternator upgrades in a wide range of piston-powered airplanes and helicopters. The upgrades were previously approved in the United States by the Federal Aviation Administration. Hartzell Engine Tech President Keith Bagley, commented: “The Plane-Power ALT-FLX alternators...
Developing solutions for a more sustainable aviation and thus actively shaping the future of the Group: The Lufthansa Group offers this and much more with the "Green Mobility Trainee" program. From now until September 2, interested Master's degree graduates who have already dealt with the topic of sustainability during their studies or internships can apply via the homepage www....
Royal Group Samra Seaplane sets out to strengthen the local aviation industry by widening the choice of available products and services through the introduction of its Samra Aero Services. This strategic endeavor is poised to enhance the aviation landscape in Cambodia, offering a curated array of premium products and services catered to the aviation community, encompassing Bose Aviation heads...
The role of an airline captain has long been esteemed and sought after. However, a recent trend highlighted by the American Airlines pilots' union reveals a surprising statistic: over 7,000 pilots at American Airlines have opted out of pursuing captain positions, while United struggled to fill 50% of the 978 captain vacancies in the past year. This prompts the question: what factors have led t...
Qantas Group confirmed its support for the Yes campaign ahead of the upcoming referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and unveiled special livery on three Qantas Group aircraft. The livery, featuring the Yes23 campaign logo, will be carried on three aircraft: a Qantas Boeing 737, a QantasLink Dash 8 Turboprop and a Jetstar Airbus A320. Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said support...
Eve Air Mobility and DHL Supply Chain signed a MoU to conduct a study of key demands and supply chain characteristics for Eve' eVTOL operation. The primary goal of the partnership is to explore and understand best practices for supplying operators and service centers with spare parts and inputs, with an emphasis on batteries and the specific requirements concerning tra...
Eviation Aircraft has appointed TLG Aerospace for the design of the production configuration of the Alice commuter plane. TLG Aerospace is a leading engineering firm in the aviation industry with expertise from product development to certification. Recently named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential Companies 2023”, Eviation pioneered the nine-passenger Ali...
The Independent Falcon Aircraft Operators Association will hold its second annual meeting on September 26 and 27, 2023, in Dallas. Last year’s event welcomed more than 70 owner/operators and flight department members representing more than 60 aircraft. The IFAOA will offer a program of technical and social content with a goal of building community. Presentations will cover top...
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled an ambitious network overhaul, positioning the airline for sustainable expansion while improving its and Abu Dhabi’s links to global markets. The new network is designed to support visitor growth and provide travellers with more options by: Introducing new destinations: Ramping up capacity to sought-after...
Leonardo confirmed its leading position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during LABACE 2023. Gruppomodena S.A. has been appointed official distributor of Leonardo helicopter types including the AW119Kx, AW109 legacy, AW169 and AW139 for the civil markets in Uruguay and Argentina. The distributor has also signed a contract for two AW...
Airways Aviation Australia announced its recent accreditation as an approved Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality teaching centre. As the leading awarding body for gold standard qualifications in the travel and tourism sector, CTH has partnered with Airways Aviation to deliver its Continuing Professional Development industry certifications, developed, and endorsed by GTMC, Virgin At...
Momentum Ventures joins the global aviation community in celebrating the strides achieved in electric aviation. The company recognizes the profound potential of electric airplanes in reshaping the industry, ushering in a new era of air travel solutions that are both sustainable and environmentally friendly. The rise of electric aviation, exemplified by pioneering endeavors like Eviation&...
Textron Aviation announced the arrival of the eighth Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft in support of Tunisian Air Force pilot production at No. 13 Squadron at Sfax Air Base in Tunisia. Textron Aviation Defense was previously awarded a FMS contract for eight T-6C Texan II advanced military training aircraft, in-country field service and logistics support representatives, program...
Archer Midnight aircraft received its Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA.This certification signals that Archer’s Midnight aircraft has successfully met all FAA safety requirements allowing it to begin flight test operations, which Archer expects to commence in the coming weeks. Archer continues to make strong progress on Midnight’s certification program with the FAA i...
ZeroAvia has developed a world-first, high-performance compressor for fuel cell-based aviation propulsion systems, including the company’s first ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain. Hydrogen fuel cells promise to deliver true zero-emission flight by delivering electrification, but one key challenge is delivering the high flow of oxygen for the chemical reaction in the stacks to provide s...
Air India unveiled a modern new brand identity and new aircraft livery that capture the essence of a bold new India, marking a milestone in its Vihaan.AI transformation of the national institution into a national inspiration. The new look reimagines the iconic Indian window shape, historically used by Air India, into a gold window frame that becomes central to the new brand des...
Cathay Group announces its intention to purchase up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet, and growing flight connectivity at the Hong Kong international aviation hub. This will bring the Group’s new aircraft deliveries to up to more than 70. These aircraft are expected to be delivered by 2029, and will join the fleets...
UrbanV has selected Amazon Web Services as its cloud provider, receiving support to build eVTOL vehicle transport networks, which will enable a revolution in sustainable urban transport. UrbanV is working in partnership with AWS Professional Services to develop and operate its own networks of vertiports, which will be used by eVTOLs to transport passengers within city centres....
Air Charter Expo 203 is expecting to see a record number of exhibitors and aircraft on static display. The leading air charter industry event, taking place on Tuesday 12 September at London Biggin Hill Airport, will be the biggest yet with more than 70 exhibitors already confirmed, alongside an exciting selection of aircraft. Many of the world’s leading air charter companies have b...
airBaltic finished the first half of the year with a net income of EUR 14.6 million, representing an improvement of EUR 105.7 million, compared to the same period in 2022. During today's investor call, Martin Gauss, President and CEO of the Latvian national airline airBaltic, along with the Board Members – CFO Vitolds Jakovļevs and COO Pauls Cālītis – presented...
