RTX has been selected by Boeing as a collaborator on the X-66A flight demonstrator, part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. Two RTX business units, Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, will support Boeing with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and Collins nacelles and engine accessories. Pratt & Whitney and Collins will also support ground and flight tests, slated...
Garmin will expand its portfolio of G5000® integrated flight deck retrofit upgrades to include the popular Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft. The G5000 integrated avionics suite modernizes the cockpit with additional capabilities, significantly reduces operational costs, increases situational awareness of the flight crew and solves long-term concerns related to legacy avioni...
New Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn. The engine has been designed using novel combustion technology to produce ultra-low emissions and this significant achievement confirms the effectiveness of the compact, power-dense turbine that will be integrated into a light-weight turbogenerator...
Emirates announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai (DXB). The first SAF delivery under the agreement is expected to commence before the end of the year, making it the first time that SAF is supplied through the DXB airport fuelling system. The agreement is the latest step forw...
October 2023 marks the 28th anniversary of the Latvian airline airBaltic, therefore the company highlights that the best gift for celebrations and throughout life is the invaluable opportunity of being and flying together. Currently, airBaltic employs over 2 400 professionals, which represent 30 nationalities. The average age of people working at the company is 35 years, b...
Italian Navy achieved a major rotorcraft capability enhancement milestone with the completion of deliveries of its NH90 helicopters combined with a dedicated simulation centre for its NH90 crews. The 46th SH-90A ASW/ASuW aircraft, assembled at Leonardo’s facility in Venice Tessera, has been deployed at the Italian Navy’s Maristaeli Luni Base and presented during an official ceremony at...
LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo leased from AerCap and placed an order for 13 additional A321neo aircraft to further expand its route network and drive its regional growth. This is the first delivery of a committed backlog of 76 A321neo aircraft. In total, LATAM has 111 A320 Family aircraft to be delivered. The newly delivered A321neo for LATAM can seat up to 224 passen...
Global Airlines and Hi Fly have signed an agreement to work together on the development and maintenance of the four A380 aircraft the new airline has agreed to acquire. Hi Fly, who were the first to operate the A380 in the secondary market, will use their extensive experience of the aircraft, to work with Global on not only preparing it for service, but on helping the new carrier realise its...
Cirrus Aircraft announced the grand opening of its Innovation Center located at its headquarters at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. The Innovation Center is dedicated to the development of the next-generation innovation that supports Cirrus Aircraft's products and services while preserving the mission they serve and making personal aviation more approachabl...
BGS announced the extension of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkey, for ground handling services at Vilnius International Airport for a period of 3 years. Under the agreement, BGS will handle Turkish Airlines flights twice daily from VNO which rises to three times daily during the summer. Vitalis Dudys, BGS Group Head of Commerce, commented: "W...
Sevenair Academy announce latest partnership with Aeroplanned, an innovative cloud-based platform created for the Flight Training Industry based out of New Zealand. As one of the leading flight training schools in Europe, Sevenair is committed to meeting the growing demand for skilled pilots, and with all the complexities that come with running a large operation Sevenair has turned to Aeropla...
EHang delivered five units of EH216-S to a new customer, Shenzhen Boling Holding Group, as part of Boling’s plan to purchase up to 100 units of EH216-S from EHang. Boling’s purchase of up to an additional 95 units of EH216-S is conditioned upon EHang’s receipt of the EH216-S type certification from the CAAC and subject to the parties’ further agreement on details such...
Baltic gateway, Riga Airport, every single project is aiming quite clear goal - to create a progressive airport city of the future providing not only traditional aviation services, but also creating an environment for the development of various businesses, offering multi-modal transport connections, and contributing to the residents and the economy of the region. Riga Aviation Forum 2023...
Last Monday training aircraft from the European Flight Academy made a few circuits of the aerodrome at Bremen Airport for the first time. The DA42-VI was fully fueled with Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This flight was the result of intensive preparation between LAT, Diamond Aircraft, and Austro Engine. Bremen Airport was deliberately chosen for this flight, as it counts among the first...
Eve and Moviation announced the signature of a Letter of Intent to purchase Eve Urban ATM solution. The software solution will be a key enabler to the implementation and scalability of UAM and provides critical traffic management services that will play an essential role in enabling the global UAM market to scale. The agreement comes as Eve Urban ATM concept has been...
It is official - AURA AERO became full aircraft manufacturer, from design to production! AURA AERO obtained EASA PART 21J approval, complementing PART 21G manufacturing approval obtained back in November 2021. This approval, delivered by the EASA, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, follows a 24-month audit on the Toulouse-Francazal site, wh...
Cathay Group announced the purchase of an additional 32 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s total orders for the A320neo Family to 64, of which 13 have already been delivered. The 32 additional aircraft will comprise both the A321neo and A320neo which will join the fleets of Cathay Paci...
Embraer signed a Non-Binding MoU with SIAEP, a subsidiary of SIA Engineering Company Limited (“SIAEC”), that will explore further partnership to include maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family of aircraft. SIAEP has been an authorized service center in Asia-Pacific for Embraer’s first-generation E-Jets since 2017. Mr....
Textron Aviation celebrates 30th anniversary of its factory-owned service center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Located at Piedmont Triad International Airport, this facility supports customers in the mid-Atlantic region and provides quality maintenance and modification services from a dedicated team of experts. Employees marked the milestone anniversary with a celebration event earlier this...
Munich Airport remains one of the best-connected airports in Europe. According to a recent study by OAG (Official Airline Guide), a leading institution for data collection in the aviation and travel industry, the Bavarian aviation hub takes sixth place in Europe in terms of the number and quality of flight connections. This positions Munich among the best transfer airports after London Heathrow...
airBaltic is pleased to announce a Career Day event that will take place on October 12, 2023, at the airBalticHeadquarters. All talented professionals, considering new career opportunities within the airline and aviation industry, are invited to participate. The participants will have a chance to explore behind the scenes of airBaltic's IT, Revenue Management, Gro...
