Embraer will celebrate its 55th anniversary on August 19, inspired by a history marked by excellence in the development of people and products, as well as significant contributions to the aeronautical industry. With nine thousand aircraft produced and delivered to more than 100 countries and a modern portfolio of products, the company has currently registered over 800 patents. These, together...
Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment. The G400 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:04 a.m. an...
Iraqi Airways has renewed its partnership agreement with SITA, the leading provider of information technology services in the air transport sector, to maintain its track record of continuous innovation in passenger and baggage management systems, boosting the travel experience on board the Green Bird and its partner airlines. Key in upgrading the travel experience will be the implementation of SIT...
AeroEducate, EAA free online education program, has added three collaborators to its list of educational content providers. This partnership aims to tackle an ever-growing need for aviation education and interactive programming for young people. AeroEducate launched in 2022 as a free aviation education program created by EAA in cooperation with North Carolina State University and in partnersh...
Piper Aircraft announced the recent delivery of four additional Piper Pilot 100i aircraft to Florida Institute of Technology. These aircraft mark the second installment of Pilot 100i deliveries this year, bringing their fleet total to eight aircraft. With an estimated 80% growth in enrollment over the past three years, including a projected 36% increase in flight operations volume, Florida Te...
Taking into account the need to accelerate climate change mitigation and strengthen company's reputation for sustainable development in the aviation sector in Europe, RIX Riga Airport has revised the Airport's road map for achieving zero CO2e emissions. The company's Board has set 2035 as the new target deadline. Laila Odiņa, Chairperson of the Board of RIX Riga Airport co...
Avflight announced all 22 eligible FBOs in its U.S.-based network are now certified as Green Aviation Business – Tier 1 under NATA’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. This announcement marks the first time Avflight has received this designation and further illustrates the company’s overall commitment to sustainability. Avflight’s U.S.-based net...
In the next few days, 339 young people will begin their apprenticeship or dual study program at the German locations of Lufthansa Technik. The number of new apprentices is therefore slightly higher than last year. Despite the challenging training market, Lufthansa Technik filled 94 percent of the available places Lufthansa Technik attracted a particularly large number of applicants for indust...
Textron Aviation has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned and operated company since 1949, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons Foods will utilize the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are integral to managing ope...
Vinci Aviation have obtained exclusive access to a new aircraft, the Learjet 45. This move highlights the company’s commitment to providing unparalleled luxury and convenience for its esteemed clientele. Learjet 45 is designed to cater to a diverse range of needs, making it ideal for business travel, family vacations, and corporate or luxury requirements. With a seating c...
airBaltic confirms an incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s. This new and fourth reorder will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Already operating a strong fleet of close to 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the largest A220-300 operator in the world. Latvian flag carrier has a long standing history operating th...
Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan. The order will see the E190-E2, the world’s most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft with the lowest noise emissions, complement the airline’s larger narrowbodies and replace its long-serving Fokker fleet. The order will be reflected in Embraer’s...
