LATAM Group will begin offering onboard Wi-Fi on wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights such as Santiago–Sydney, Santiago–New York, Lima–Madrid, and São Paulo–London, among others. The new service will involve a total investment of $60 million and will begin implementation in 2026, complementing the connectivity already available on short- and medium-haul flights,...
J&C Aero announced its collaboration with Scandinavian Airlines in support of the carrier’s upcoming European Business Class offering. As part of this project, J&C Aero has delivered its advanced Movable Class Divider solution for the entire SAS Airbus A320 and Embraer E1 fleets, encompassing a total of 110 aircraft. Designed to provide maximum cabin layout flexib...
Diamond Aircraft announced the delivery of a brand-new DA40 NG aircraft to Croatia, marking the first new Diamond aircraft sold into the country in nearly 15 years. The aircraft was delivered to Aviotrade d.o.o., Diamond Aircraft’s national sales partner in Croatia. This milestone delivery revives Diamond’s presence in the Croatian market, following the last new aircraft delivery...
SkyDrive has raised ¥8.3 billion in Pre-Series D funding through a third-party allotment. This funding round was led by MUFG Bank, with investments from Suzuki Motor Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Kyushu Railway Company, and seven other companies. With this latest round, SkyDrive’s cumulative funding now exceeds ¥43 billion. Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO of SkyDrive, commented:...
Natilus unveiled the much-anticipated interior design for its flagship 200-passenger aircraft, the HORIZON, which is designed to elevate passenger air travel and serve as a competitor to the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus 321 NEO in the narrowbody space. Natilus's BWB design offers 40% more interior capacity, which the HORIZON utilizes to make air travel more comfortable and enjoyable. In...
Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik’s independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft. Having already adopted AMOS as its maintenance management system in 2007 and flydocs for digital records m...
ATR announced a major order from its long-standing partner Air Algérie for 16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades. This strategic acquisition also includes an ATR 72-600 full-flight simulator – the first of its kind in Africa – marking a significant milestone in regional aviation training on...
AGlaze International and Gryphon Aviation Partners reported that AGlaze Aviation Sealant continues to gain traction in the floatplane sector. Island Aviation Services Limited (IASL), operating as Maldivian, is the second floatplane operator to trial the product and is already reporting positive results. IASL moved to introduce AGlaze following its successful adoption by ano...
Malaysia Aviation Group, the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. MAG first selected the A330neo in 2022 under its widebody fleet renewal programme, with a commitment for 20 aircraft, of which four have now been delivered. Feat...
TEST-FUCHS Aerospace Systems GmbH and Deutsche Aircraft announced a significant achievement in the development of D328eco. The first prototype components of the aircraft’s advanced fuel system have entered the testing phase, including comprehensive trials with Sustainable Aviation Fuel .This is a pivotal step in this strategic partnership established in September 2023, with a focus on d...
XTI Aerospace announced the successful completion of a structures technical familiarization meeting with Federal Aviation Administration, another completed step forward in the company's path to certification of the TriFan 600. The TriFan 600 is XTI's VTOL airplane. Engineering experts from XTI and the FAA reviewed the TriFan 600 aircraft's structural design philosophy, analysis...
After years of hands-on experience working on Honeywell-equipped aircraft, Yingling Aviation is now officially a Honeywell Authorized Dealer. This milestone marks a key step in Yingling’s continued expansion and reflects the company's commitment to building strong, strategic partnerships within the aviation industry. As part of this new agreement, Yingling is now approved to sell and ren...
Applications are now open for the new edition of the Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program offered by Embraer, a career acceleration initiative for engineers from nearly 30 different fields. Run in partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), the program will offer an initial monthly scholarship of R$5,000 to 45 new master’s students located in Brazil....
Archer announced successful completion of an initial flight of its Midnight aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone for its planned commercial deployment in the UAE and the expansion of its operations in the Middle East region. Following this milestone, Archer will expand its flight-testing program for Midnight in the region, gathering additional dat...
SAS has entered into an agreement to acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft — the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996. This milestone agreement supports SAS' long-term fleet renewal strategy, which is focused on increasing efficiency, reducing emissions, and unlocking future growth opportunities from its global...
VoltAero, the developer of Cassio aircraft family, signed a LOI with SEDC Energy (SEDCE) of Malaysia and France’s ACI Groupe, marking a major step toward establishing a regional hybrid-electric aircraft assembly facility and innovation center in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. As part of this agreement, SEDCE and ACI Groupe have expressed their interest in acquiring an equity stake in VoltAe...
Textron Aviation announced Gogo Galileo HDX will be available for aftermarket installation on Cessna Citation jets after FAA Supplemental Type Certification expected in late 2025. The global LEOsolution allows customers to enjoy one of the best possible in-flight connectivity and aviation experiences, no matter where their journey takes them. By offering Gogo Galileo H...
Bombardier announced a significant firm order for 50 of its performance-leading Challenger & Global aircraft, combined with a first-of-a-kind service agreement. Together, the firm aircraft and service agreements are valued at US$1.7 billion with deliveries set to begin in 2027. The first-time Bombardier customer will also hold 70 new aircraft purchase options. If all purcha...
Effective July 1, Modern Aviation commenced operations of the CLT Executive Terminal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC. CLT is the 19th FBO location in Modern Aviation’s FBO network. To ensure continuity of service, Modern Aviation offered positions to all existing FBO employees, with the vast majority accepting roles with the organization. Per its long-t...
The first crossing of the Channel in a 100% electric certified aircraft launched from Lyon-Bron airport this Tuesday, July 1st, before reaching London Gatwick on July 8th, for a final arrival of the tour in Annecy on July 25th. The participation of 9 airports in the VINCI Airports network in the Elektro Tour (Lyon-Bron, London Gatwick, Rennes Bretagne, Saint-Nazaire Montoir, Nantes Atlantique, Cle...
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