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Electric Power Systems selected as electric aviation battery provider for Elfly research seaplane demonstrator

Electric Power Systems has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.The companies announced their partnership for the research demonstrator program at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, where both companies are participating. Under the terms of the agreement, EPS will deliver its EPiC battery line for the initial demonstration to incorporate u...

airBaltic expansion continues, over 200 job positions available

As the company continues to expand, airBaltic has already recruited 347 employees during the first half of 2023. Thus, the total size of the team has exceeded more than 2 360 skilled professionals. Looking ahead, it is planned to attain the mark of approximately 2 500 employees by the end of 2023. Alīna Aronberga, Senior Vice President Human Resources at airBaltic commented: “Wh...

Riga Airport gets involved in an ambitious hydrogen testing project

Latvian Hydrogen Association and Riga Airport are joining partners to promote the application of the hydrogen solution in the Latvian aviation industry by supporting the initiative of Hamburg Airport. Within the framework of the Interreg Baltic Sea Programme funding category “Green Mobility", the project "BSR Hydrogen Air Transport – Preparation of Baltic Sea Region Airports...

Daher TBM 960 turboprop-powered aircraft reaches its 80th delivery milestone

80th delivery milestone Daher TBM 960 was provided to a private owner, and the delivery comes just over a year after Daher formally launched the aircraft version in April 2022. The TBM 960 marks Daher fifth evolution of its TBM 900-series aircraft family – with a combined total of 488 aircraft to date in the TBM 900, TBM 910, TBM 930, TBM 940 and TBM 960 versions. This surpasses th...

Beechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture 2023

Textron Aviation new single-engine turboprop Beechcraft Denali made its show debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. Engineered to achieve cruise speeds of 285 knots and full-fuel payload of 1,100 pounds, the Beechcraft Denali is designed to have a range of 1,600 nautical miles at high-speed cruise with one pilot and four passengers and will be able to fly from Los Ange...

MHIAEL completes first maintenance of PW1100G-JM aero engine for Airbus A320neo family

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines has completed its first maintenance of the PW1100G-JM aero engine for the Airbus A320neo family. The company drew on experience and knowledge gained from 30 years of work on the maintenance of the PW4000 and V2500 engines. The development of this aero engine is a multinational joint project which MHIAEL participates in the development and production as...

Embraer offers scholarships for its Master of Science in aeronautical engineering program in Brazil

Embraer opened the registration for the 32nd class of its Master of Science in aeronautical engineering program, a professional specialization for career acceleration of engineers who desire to deepen their knowledge in the aerospace sector in Brazil. There are 45 scholarships available for candidates from all over the country who can apply until September 3 through the link: https://embraer....

TAG Aviation Cayman AOC achieve WYVERN Wingman & IS-BAO accreditations

TAG Aviation Cayman have secured accreditations for both WYVERN Wingman Certified Operators and IS-BAO. TAG Aviation has been a long-standing operator of Cayman Islands registered aircraft for private owners but was awarded an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation authority of the Cayman Islands in May 2022.  The company also holds AOC’s from San Marino, Malta an...

All In Aviation and ALSIM partner to deliver innovative Cirrus Flight Training Solutions

A robust partnership has the potential to enhance an exceptional product even further. All In Aviation, a longtime Cirrus Aircraft flight training partner in Las Vegas, has now forged an alliance with ALSIM, creating a powerful triad alliance. Owners Paul and Lindsay Sallach opened All In Aviation in 2016, utilizing their career expertise as CFIs and experience selling preowned aircraft,...

Spirit Air India sign LoI to acquire six new BN2T-4S Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

India-based domestic commuter airline Spirit Air has signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 6 factory new BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft from Britten-Norman. The BN2T-4S Islander is powered by twin Rolls Royce (Allison) Model 250 turboprop engines and benefits from an extended cabin, allowing one extra row of seats compared with the standard piston Islander. With its engines offer...

Etihad Engineering delivers Etihad Airways A380 for re-entry to service

Etihad Engineering completed a six-year heavy maintenance check on the first in a series of Airbus A380 aircraft for its return to service after a period of secure ground storage. Preparing the A380 for its return to service at its state-of-the-art aviation MRO facility in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Engineering carried out removal, inspection and installation of the full aircraft cabin which feat...

ASKA A5 drive & fly eVTOL advances FAA type certification process

ASKA A5 is world first flying car to start the type certification process with the FAA. The Silicon Valley air mobility company’s prototype was awarded Certificate of Authorization and Special Airworthiness Certification by the FAA and has started flight testing. Since 2022 ASKA has performed successful ground testing and in Q1/2023 began conducting on-street driving tests. Th...

Cabo Verde Airlines debuts its first Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing and Cabo Verde Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline first fuel-efficient 737 MAX jet with a special event at its home base with officials and employees. As part of its new “take-off” rebranding, the airline’s 737-8 will reconnect the Cape Verdean diaspora and boost tourism for the island nation from Africa, Europe, North America and South America...

Pipistrel expands US distribution network; appoints US West Coast distributor, Elemental Aviation

Pipistrel expanded its US distribution network with the appointment of a third regional distributor, Elemental Aviation, for the West Coast. Dedicated to advancing aviation through sustainable and innovative solutions, Elemental Aviation will be responsible for sales, service support and training for Pipistrel’s ultralight, light sport and type certified aircraft. Elemental Aviation wil...

Block 3 avionics upgrade now available for Gulfstream G650 and G650ER

Honeywell Primus Epic Block 3 upgrade is now available for the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER. The upgrade includes multiple new and improved features, building upon existing visual, communication, alerting and navigation systems. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, commented: “Continuous improvement and ongoing enhancements for all Gulfstream aircraft are hallmarks of our ownership exp...

Expanding reach into defense, drone and eVTOL segments Ampaire acquires Talyn Air

Ampaire and Talyn Air announced that Ampaire has acquired substantially all of the assets of Talyn. The transaction will accelerate Ampaire’s strategy to build and lead the electrification of aviation, driving further profitable growth by expanding into attractive adjacent defense, drone, and eVTOL markets as well as broadening its intellectual property and contracts portfolio with...

Daher “family values” at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with lineup of the Kodiak 100, Kodiak 900 and TBM 960 aircraft

Daher Aircraft Division is showcasing its turboprop-powered aircraft product line at the 2023 EAA AirVenture fly-in, bringing the Kodiak 100, Kodiak 900 and TBM 960 all together for the first time equipped with five-blade composite propellers from Hartzell Propeller. Debuting at this year’s EAA AirVenture is the Kodiak 100 with Hartzell five-blade composite propeller that is i...

HondaJet Elite II to debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023

Honda Aircraft Company will display the HondaJet Elite II at the 2023 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, marking its inaugural showcase at a public airshow in the United States. The latest HondaJet Elite II, along with a selection of Honda products, will be on display throughout the airshow. HondaJet Elite II takes performance and comfort in its category to the next level. With an extended range of...

Safran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control business

Safran announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities, which are mission critical for commercial & military aircraft and helicopters. The business has around 3,700 employees across eight facilities in Europe (France, UK and Italy) and in Asia, and also benefits from MRO and engineering capabilities. It is expecte...

World first 100% SAF transatlantic flight sets sights on takeoff

Virgin Atlantic & Rolls-Royce today confirmed successful SAF blend ground test on the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine. The test marks a key milestone in the project which will see the world's first 100% SAF flight travel across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on a Boeing 787, set to take off on November 28, 2023. In addition to the test, fuel suppliers A...

ATP Flight School opens new airline pilot training center in Los Angeles

ATP Flight School has unveiled a new airline pilot training center opening at Brackett Field in La Verne, CA.The location marks ATP 83rd training center nationwide and third in the Los Angeles area, with locations established at Long Beach and Riverside. With over 15,000 sq. ft. of training space and on-site aircraft maintenance, the new facility is poised to play a strategic role in sca...