Expliseat, the French manufacturer of the world's lightest aircraft seat, is presenting its new model at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. Called TiSeat 2X, Air France is the launch airline. As part of the cabin renewal program for the Embraer 190 fleet operated by its regional subsidiary HOP!, Air France has chosen the TiSeat 2X seat for its distinctive design aesthetics and functionali...
Collins Aerospace has modified a Prince Aviation Cessna 525 Citation Jet with its IRT NX Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system, providing high-speed cabin connectivity through the Iridium Certus® 700 satellite service. EASA certification and design approval was obtained by Q.C.M. Design GmbH with Prince Aviation installing the hardware onto the aircraft, becoming the first cus...
Lilium, UrbanV and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, managing Nice Côte d’Azur airport, the second largest airport place in France, along with the airports of Cannes Mandelieu and Golfe de Saint-Tropez, announced plans to bring Lilium Jet flights to the South of France starting in 2026. A new network will connect the French Riviera with key destinations througho...
Avflight and the City of Detroit announced first significant initiative in 50 years to rejuvenate Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET), marking a new chapter in Detroit’s aviation history. Last year, the city received FAA approval to institute a 20-year airport development and strategy design plan, enabling the airport to apply for federal funding to subsidize...
AURA AERO and Airbus Protect signed a cooperation agreement in view of the certification of ERA, the next regional transport 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft developed by AURA AERO. Both companies will share their respective expertise and collaborate on safety, cybersecurity and sustainability aspects of the ERA programme and its production means. This partnership aims to support a smooth and se...
Luxaviation announced the introduction of the Hawker Beechcraft 900XP to its UK charter fleet. The Hawker 900XP offers new levels of luxury and efficiency, with a spacious cabin that is meticulously designed to accommodate up to eight passengers, providing ample room to work, relax and socialise. The aircraft delivers exceptional range and fuel efficiency, ensuring customers re...
TITAN Aviation Fuels International is extending its presence throughout Europe and adding more Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF, options to its product portfolio. The international team, which is responsible for all territories outside of the USA, has added five new SAF sites to its Spanish network and is working with Spanish energy company CEPSA to increase the opportunity for uplift to custom...
CAE that its new Vienna training centre will be home to up to nine full-flight simulators, including the newly announced Embraer Phenom and Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. This is in addition to the Bombardier Global 6000 Vision and 7500 announced last year. CAE will also be offering maintenance training in Vienna, Austria. The new centre is scheduled to open in Q2 2025. Accor...
Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) announced the establishment of a new world speed record using its Bombardier Global 7500, achieving a remarkable flight time of just 8 hours and 15 minutes between Tokyo and Los Angeles. This impressive achievement further showcases the exceptional performance capabilities of the Global 7500 and the operational excellence of the Phenix Jet teams. In 2024 alo...
A newly painted, teal blue and white Bombardier Global 6000, 9H-ANS, will be positioning in for EBACE 2024, showcasing a stylish new interior from leading British yacht designer, Andrew Winch. The aircraft is operated under the AOC of Alliance Executive Jets, part of the Alliance Aviation Group, of Ireland. It lands in Geneva having been freshly painted by General Atomics in Ob...
RECARO Aircraft Seating is introducing a new seat naming strategy more closely aligned with the iconic RECARO brand. The new names, ranging from R1 to R7, reflect the various classes and complexities of the seating solutions. The booth will also feature the Crystal Cabin Award finalist, the R Sphere sustainable seat innovation, as well as a business class seat outfitted with smart technology and a...
Textron Aviation announced advanced Garmin G5000 avionics enhancements coming to the best-selling mid-size business jet, Cessna Citation Latitude, and the flagship of the Citation family of jets, the Citation Longitude. Textron Aviation investments in the popular business jets, based on customer feedback, will offer greater performance and improved user experience to pilots in the new La...
