Joby Aviation electric air taxi has successfully completed a series of piloted, vertical-takeoff-and-landing wingborne flights in Dubai, marking the start of its commercial market readiness efforts in the region. These efforts will further develop Joby’s readiness in anticipation of carrying its first passengers in 2026. This is a significant step in Joby’s three-pronged commercia...
Mexicana, Mexico's state-owned carrier, has taken delivery of their first E195-E2 aircraft from Embraer. The delivery of Mexicana’s first new generation jet is a significant milestone in the airline’s modernization journey, and reaffirms the E2’s growing presence in Latin America. The aircraft departed Embraer’s headquarters for Mexico this morning. This delivery is the...
Saint-Etienne-based startup eenuee announced a strategic partnership with Duqueine Group, a leading player in composite materials, to accelerate the development of its 100% electric regional aircraft. First flight scheduled for 2029. the goal is quite obvious - to decarbonize air mobility connecting regions. Local governments need accessible, clean, and lightweight mobility alternatives that don&#...
EME Aero, a 50/50 joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines, increases its MRO capacity for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines with the opening and entry into service of its second test cell on site in Jasionka, Poland. EME Aero and its shareholders have invested over 37 million US dollars in this expansion. The facility now expects to be able to service over 500 engines...
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announced that Aztec Airways will now offer new air service between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour, Abaco. This significant enhancement to air travel to The Bahamas begins this month with Aztec Airways operating daily flights between its private terminal at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Leonard M. Thom...
Eve Air Mobility signed a LOI with Aerosolutions, which is developing an innovative eVTOL operator called Aeros Electric Airlines, and Bluenest by Globalvia, Globalvia's Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure developer and vertiport operator, for the sale of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft and access to Eve's comprehensive TechCare services—an all-in-one portfolio of services designe...
A new era of performance and style has arrived for Mooney aircraft owners with the FAA’s approval of Hartzell Propeller’s latest STC’d propeller system for the Mooney M20 series. Hartzell Propeller, a Signia Aerospace Company, is a global leader in advanced propeller design and manufacturing. The newly certified carbon fiber composite two-blade propeller, now officially name...
Republic of Ireland based ECT Aviation has acquired its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft, expanding its operations into dedicated cargo services between Europe and North Africa. The aircraft will be deployed on high-frequency freight routes, notably linking Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport (LFLL) with key North African destinations. Flights will be operated in partnership with...
Following a successful evaluation of AGlaze Aviation Sealant on one of their Airbus A330-300 aircraft, National Airlines has placed an order to treat six additional aircraft in their B747 fleet. The decision reflects the airline’s continued focus on practical enhancements that support aircraft fuel and maintenance efficiency, aesthetics, and ESG outcomes. Developed spe...
FL Technics has agreed to acquire JOB AIR Technic a.s., a Czech MRO provider, subject to fulfilment of agreed closing conditions, including statutory approvals. The acquisition includes a 17,000square-meter MRO facility at Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava, Czech Republic, securing access to significant maintenance capacity at a prime location in Central Europe. Established in 1993, JO...
Following the official handover last week, Qantas’ first Airbus A321XLR, VH-OGA Great Ocean Road, has just departed the Airbus facility in Hamburg, Germany, and will arrive in Sydney on the morning of Wednesday 2 July. Flight QF6041 will fly from Hamburg to Bangkok, making history as the longest A321XLR flight operated by a commercial airline at more than 9,600 kilometres...
I've enjoyed getting to know Damien Richardson throughout the years. I met him just after Saint Martin, his home island, was ravaged by Hurricane Irma.His ability to see and suggest ideas that combine architecture, elegant des...
Cirrus announced the expansion of its Grand Forks manufacturing facility during a groundbreaking event. Cirrus will invest $13 million to add 30,000 square feet to the current 165,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The expansion will support Cirrus aircraft manufacturing the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft, the SR Series and the best-selling jet, the Vision Jet, with additiona...
Air Hong Kong, the first all-cargo freighter airline based in Hong Kong and a part of the Cathay Group, together with its key customer DHL Express have celebrated a new milestone with the successful completion of a seven-year re-fleeting programme. With the arrival of the final, newer A330F freighter, and the retirement of the last A300-600F freighter, Air Hong Kong has now transitioned into an al...
Wingcopter has secured further funding from a new investor, Copenhagen-based Nordic Secondary Fund, as well as from existing shareholders and the European Investment Bank. Two primary factors convinced the investors to provide additional capital: Wingcopter's progress in obtaining type certification for widespread commercial use of its delivery drones in the US, Brazil and Japan, as well as it...
BBN Airlines Indonesia has been awarded the internationally recognised IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. This achievement underscores the airline’s commitment to the highest aviation safety and operational standards. The IOSA certification, a flagship program by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), follows an audit conducted by independent, IATA-accredit...
Flexjet and Ferretti Group unveil their highly anticipated, design collaboration Riva Volare - a unique cabin design for Flexjet’s aircraft interiors, inspired by the iconic Riva motoryachts. This bespoke design project is a lavish realisation of the official partnership formed in May 2024 between the two luxury leaders, which each share a passion for high performance, excepti...
Two of the team’s entries were shortlisted for the Private Jet Design – Concept (Interior/Exterior) category. The Cirrus concept was crowned first place at the awards ceremony held in Monaco in June. You can read more about the award here. Jet Aviation unveiled the first-ever customized VIP completion the business aviation industry had ever seen at the Paris Air Show in 1979. Foll...
Leviate Air Group has joined its Vaunt platform as an approved third-party operator, adding 13 additional aircraft to the network—including 6 HondaJets. The partnership strengthens Vaunt’s core offering in the light jet category and expands access to one of the most beloved aircraft types among its members. Vaunt was originally built on Volato’s own fleet of HondaJets, which was...
H55 the Swiss electric aviation pioneer born from the Solar Impulse program, reported that its Bristell B23 Energic completed more than 50 demonstration flights with potential buyers at Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) and turned multiple on-site visits into purchase agreements. These new commitments have already filled the production planning for the first two years. Palo Alto campaign demonstrat...
Air Taxi has marked a historic milestone in regional aviation by achieving unprecedented daily utilization of its Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft fleet. Since August 2023, Air Taxi has deployed 8 Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft across India’s underserved regions under the Government of India’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme. These state-of-the-art aircraft have...
