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ForeFlight & Honda Aircraft Company announce rollout of runway analysis product for HondaJet

All HondaJet HA-420 models are now supported by ForeFlight Runway Analysis product, which helps HondaJet pilots efficiently plan for takeoff and landing using ForeFlight’s integrated obstacle analysis capability. ForeFlight already supports enroute performance planning and weight and balance calculations for the HondaJet, making it an all-in-one solution for HondaJet flight planning wit...

Embraer Praetor 600 delivered to South Korea’s Flight Inspection Services Center

Embraer Praetor 600, equipped with the capabilities to undertake a wide range of flight inspection tasks has been delivered to South Korea’s Flight Inspection Services Center. This is the first Praetor 600 in the country. Embraer worked closely with German Prime and Flight Inspection System manufacturer, Aerodata AG, to achieve this first of type certification and customer delivery...

Cirrus Aircraft adds second FAA-certified Vision Jet simulator for world-class flight training

Cirrus Aircraft adds second FAA-certified Level D full-flight Vision Jet simulator to serve expansion plans and provide access to world-class flight training, including initial type ratings and recurrent training for new and pre-owned aircraft owners at the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, Tenn. The latest Vision Jet simulator, built by CAE, is now fully operational. Vision Je...

Tamarack SMARTWING equipped King Air 350 claims NAA and FAI records

Tamarack Aerospace received official documentation of its accomplishments last year has been awarded NAA and FAI records for two remarkable flights in their upgraded King Air 350 aircraft.  The King Air 350 was upgraded with Tamarack’s SMARTWING technology that extends wing length, adds winglets and autonomous load alleviating surfaces that instantly react to turbulence....

Airmedic and Limosa on the starting line, pioneering electric innovation in air medical transport

Airmedic and Limosa partners in the electrification of air medical transportation. This powerful synergy between innovation and practical application, promises a revolutionary breakthrough in air medical transport services through cutting-edge eco-friendly technology. This collaboration brings together Limosa' expertise and Airmedic' operational excellence, with th...

Newly launched Ecojet airline to use ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric propulsion technology

Ecojet, newly launched airline and ZeroAvia signed an agreement for up to 70 hydrogen-electric, zero-emission engines. Ecojet – which aims to become the flag carrier for green Britain – will begin operations in 2024 with conventionally powered aircraft operating routes to and from Edinburgh, before converting its fleet to become what it aims to be the world’s first elec...

Sky Academy signs for an ALSIM AL250 training simulator

Sky Academy, based in Colmar, France, has recently made a significant investment in an ALSIM AL250 simulator. AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL,CPL,IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit for each flight model at the simple flick of a switch. This device has been extremely wel...

Eve Air Mobility & Jeju Air release concept of operations for urban air mobility in South Korea

Eve Air Mobility released new concept of operations white paper for eVTOL flights on Jeju Island. The two companies collaborated to produce the analysis which is the first step in understanding what will be needed to make future urban air mobility operations in South Korea a reality. South Korea is one of the first countries to begin laying the groundwork for urban air mob...

If you make it, we will fly it - Virgin Atlantic world’s first 100% SAF flight from London Heathrow to New York JFK

Virgin Atlantic historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel takes off London Heathrow to New York JFK today, marking the culmination of a year of radical collaboration. The aim is to demonstrate the capability of SAF as a safe drop-in replacement for fossil derived jet fuel. SAF is compatible with today’ engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure, having a...

Surf Air Mobility & Azul Conecta to incorporate electric powertrains into Azul’s Cessna Caravan fleet

Surf Air Mobility and Azul agreed to collaborate on the commercial deployment of electric Cessna Caravan within Azul existing fleet. Azul believes that y electrifying its Cessna Caravan fleet they can take a meaningful step toward their goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. Surf Air Mobility is targeting certification of its proprietary electrified powertrain in 2026 in the U.S. In...

Girls in Aviation: United Airlines encourages young women to join the airline industry

On November 13, United Airlines invited 16 young girls to Terminal 1 at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport for a day of discovery in the airline industry. A team from United Airlines, comprising the Director of Services, the Customer Service Representative and the General Manager of Airport Operations, organized an unforgettable day of discovery of the airline professions at Terminal 1 of Roiss...

MTU Maintenance signs LEAP-1A maintenance contract with SriLankan Airlines

MTU Maintenance has signed a five-year LEAP-1A maintenance, repair and overhaul contract with SriLankan Airlines, building on the two companies’ existing relationship that has also covered V2500 engines and leasing support. The work will be carried out at MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, the 50/50 joint venture with China Southern Airlines, which, among other models, specializes in MRO services...