Boeing Business Jets, in collaboration with Jetquity, announced the launch of the Jetquity Protect Program for BBJ Select customers. Along with pre-designed cabin layouts and configurations on the BBJ 737-7, BBJ Select customers can leverage this new financial service that guarantees a minimum resale price and allows them to benefit from any potential appreciation in value. BBJ Select cust...
Akkodis presents innovations to integrate AI and sustainability in the aviation, aerospace and defense sectors at the world-famous 55th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions. With more than four decades of expertise in engineering, research & development, Akkodis will offer visitors an experiential and immersive journey, an inspiring conference program and two expert...
FCG OPS acquired the business of Astra Aviation, a well-established ground services company with an extensive presence across Africa. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in FCG OPS’s expansion plans, enhancing its service footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa by enabling the delivery of high-quality ground handling and trip support services. Sergey Starkov, CEO...
VoltAero unveiled its HPU 210 aircraft powertrain, which brings the company’s patented hybrid-electric propulsion technology to propeller-driven airplanes in the homebuilt, kit-built and very light aircraft categories. Displayed for the first time on VoltAero’s exhibit stand at France Air Expo in Lyon, France, the HPU 210 hybrid power unit combines a high-performance thermal engine wit...
Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration kit recently achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil and joined the fleet of Brazilian charter company Cleiton Táxi Aéreo. This marks the first delivery of the SkyCourier into South America. CTA recently took delivery of a passenger variant of the twin-engine, large-utility turboprop equipped with co...
Hartzell Propeller has extended the propeller service warranty on newly purchased Raisbeck Engineering STC performance upgrade packages equipped with new Hartzell props for King Air aircraft. The updated coverage now provides an industry-leading warranty through first overhaul at 6 years or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, up from the previous standard of 1 year / 1,000 hours for...
Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA approval to install the Garmin GFC 600H Helicopter Flight Control System on all future Robinson R66 helicopters, now standard moving forward. This change marks an advancement in R66 avionics, by introducing a cost-effective digital flight control solution made to increase both ease of operation and safety of the R66. David Smith, president and CEO o...
GEODIS launched GEODIS AirSmart, a new low-carbon solution designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance. The launch takes place at Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. By selecting the most energy-efficient aircraft and optimizing routing, GEODIS AirSmart significantly reduces GHG emissions. Leveraging external flight data and adva...
Eve has been selected in a public call by FINEP, Brazil’s Funding Authority for Studies and Projects, to receive a grant of up to $15.8 million. The total project investment amount is up to $33.8 million, combining the FINEP grant with Eve’s required company contribution. This is the first grant (non-repayable funding) awarded to Eve, reinforcing the company’s leadership in devel...
Pro Star Aviation recently opened its new Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. This 37,000-square-foot (3,437.41-square-meter) Pilatus dedicated facility will strengthen the company’s ability to support Pilatus customers with sales, maintenance, and technical services. The new facility includes a moder...
Archer has begun the next phase of Midnight’s flight test program showcasing piloted flight. This phase builds on years of safe, autonomous flight testing across its various aircraft platforms, which validated its proprietary 12 tilt-6 VTOL configuration. Midnight cruised at speeds up to 125 mph and reached a maximum altitude of over 1,500 feet above ground level during the flight. Th...
Grady Health System, home to Grady Memorial Hospital and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, has taken a major step forward in emergency medical care with the launch of a new, state-of-the-art medical helicopter developed in partnership with Air Methods. Grady Air, one of the state's largest medical aircraft, can provide intensive care unit-level care to patients, allowing quicke...
Altair will demonstrate the transformative power of artificial intelligence-powered engineering, smart manufacturing, and more at the Paris Air Show 2025, taking place June 16-22 at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. At the event, Altair will demonstrate how its solutions are reshaping the aerospace sector from concept through production to in-flight performance. Dr. ...
AURA AERO will be at Paris Air Show 2025. On an area covering over 7,500 sq.ft (static outdoor exhibition zone B4), the manufacturer will present its entire range of products as well as its latest innovations and projects. Jérémy CAUSSADE, President and co-founder of AURA AERO commented: “This year, we are stepping up our presence at Paris Air Show, the unmissable event fo...
Ascendance announces the appointment of Jean-Baptiste Djebbari to its Strategic Advisory Committee, effective today. The former French Minister of Transport brings his extensive expertise to the company at a pivotal stage in its development, supporting industrial scale-up, international expansion, and the structuring of key partnerships. A graduate of ENAC (French Civil Aviation...
Samson Sky announced that Beyond Motors will be the primary electric motor supplier they will be going into production with for the Switchblade. Beyond is a Slovenian company and has been providing motors for the marine, aviation, automotive and racing industries for many years. According to the company, there are 2400+ Reservation Holders from over 50 countries and from all 50 US...
Under the motto “Passion for Engines,” MTU Aero Engines is showing off what it does best at the 55th Paris Air Show: creating innovative commercial and military propulsion technologies for today and tomorrow as well as tailor-made maintenance solutions. Another highlight at the booth in Hall 2A (No C254) is the company’s broad range of job and career offerings. The MTU Chale...
Ryanair launched its ATC “League of Delays”, highlighting those EU states whose short staffed and mismanaged ATCs are causing the worst delays for Ryanair flights and passengers so far this year from 1 Jan to 26 May 2025. 2024 was a record year for ATC delays despite 5% fewer flights in Europe than pre-Covid. This was due to National ATCs being mismanaged and short staffe...
Baltic Ground Services has extended its cooperation with SkyUp Airlines, an international airline with Ukrainian roots. BGS will supply aviation fuel to the company’s aircraft at Riga (RIX) and Tallinn (TLL) airports. SkyUP Airlines also owns SkyUp Airlines LLC, registered in Ukraine, and SkyUp MT Limited (U5; SEU), registered in Malta (EU). According to the CEO of SkyUp Airlines, the l...
IndiGo signed a MoU with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) as part of the airline’s sustained commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate around 31 acres of land to IndiGo for development of maintenance, repair and overhaul infrastructure to support the airline’s exp...
Etihad Airways is set to elevate its Sydney to Abu Dhabi service with the introduction of the Airbus A350-1000, bringing enhanced comfort, more premium seating and innovation to its important Australian route. Beginning 1 October 2025, the A350 will join the Sydney schedule on select flights, complementing the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner currently serving the route, with both aircraft offering the lat...
