Boom XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft successfully executed its second flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Following its first flight in March 2024, XB-1 continues to progress through its flight test program, targeting supersonic flight by the end of the year. The XB-1 program provides the foundation for the design and development of Overture, Boom&rsquo...
ATR delivered its 1,700th aircraft since the inception of the programme to longstanding customer Air Corsica. The delivery of this ATR 72-600 to the French airline completes the full transition of its fleet of ATR -500 series to the latest generation of turboprop aircraft, demonstrating its commitment to operational excellence, regional c...
Ollie Air has launched charter operations across Asia-Pacific. Currently based in Hong Kong, Ollie Air’s Bombardier Global XRS has already completed its first set of charter flights and is now available for flights from Hong Kong as well as from other parts of the region. Registered in San Marino as T7-OLLIE, the Global XRS can fly for up to 12.5 hours, making it possible to connect city pai...
Bombardier Global 7500 business jet continues to pile up speed records, adding to its already impressive record-setting performances by reaching more than 50 records in less than 50 weeks. Some of the most impressive new industry records include essential city pairs from Miami to São Paulo, Tokyo to Los Angeles, Jeddah to London and London to Bahrain. To further accentua...
Altaport has partnered with 1200.aero to provide a new service that automates operations tracking, fee collection, and transient management for airports, all within a single integrated platform. Altaport and 1200.aero designed the platform to support airport managers facing ever-increasing demands on their time and resources, and to support airports in their pr...
The Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA) FAA Part 145 maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Fort Lauderdale has been certified by EASA. The facility, a part of Hartzell Aviation, focuses on General Aviation accessories, principally magnetos and exhaust systems. Located close to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, the recently expanded facility is an extension of QAA’s main operatio...
Gogo Business Aviation announced a partnership with Skyservice Business Aviation to develop Supplemental Type Certificates from Transport Canada Civil Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration for Gogo 5G on six aircraft models. Gogo 5G will provide North American operators with enhanced air-to-ground (ATG) inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC), b...
Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, expanding aircraft ability to support operational activities in remote areas of southeast Asia. The first SkyCourier in the region – A 19-seat passenger variant – is planned to be delivered in the second half of 2025 to Leading Edge Air Services Corporat...
SmartLynx Airlines is digitalizing its cabin issue reporting process by implementing the eCabinLog8 platform developed by mobile aviation solutions provider Conduce. The newly introduced system will allow SmartLynx maintenance teams to carry out necessary aircraft interior fixes faster and more efficiently. By providing precise details for each defect, including specific locations c...
magniX launched the next phase in the NASAElectrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration program (EPFD) as it unveiled the De Havilland DHC-7 aircraft that will be retrofitted with magniX’s industry-leading electric powertrains.The aircraft, which was revealed at a ceremony in Seattle, Washington, featured the logos of magniX, NASA, and the provider of the Dash 7, Air Tindi. The unvei...
EVA Air as the first Asian airline having signed for modifications with its drag-reducing and hence fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline decided to have its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters modified with the innovative riblet films covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, a first...
Honda Aircraft Company implemented a series of updates to its HA-420 HondaJet Maintenance Program designed to enhance HondaJet operational efficiency and increase dispatch availability. These program updates are the result of aircraft testing and time studies undertaken by Honda Aircraft Company, and informed by feedback from HondaJet owners and operators, as part of Honda Aircraft Company's o...
