Organizing a conference is always a challenging process. A conference for aviation professionals needs to offer the right topics for discussion and the right speakers. The discovery of Riga Aviation Forum 2023 confirmed the fantastic quality of the Latvian Aviation Association's work. When an event comes to an end, it's time for the organizer to look back and start planning the next one. T...
Airways Aviation, a provider of world-class pilot training, and Symbiotics, experts in psychometric assessment for the aviation industry, have partnered to support cadets by providing their ADAPT assessment ahead of commercial pilot training. Airways Aviation operates one of the largest fleets of privately owned training aircraft worldwide. Their vision is to train, educate, shape, and deliver a n...
ANRA Technologies announced its Vertiport Management System. This platform marks a significant milestone in managing VTOL Urban Air Mobility aircraft operations at vertiport facilities. As the UAM landscape evolves, ANRA addresses a critical digital technology gap with the launch of VMS, a web-based software platform designed to adapt to various aircraft, vertiports, and locati...
Air bp is pleased to return to the Dubai Airshow as speaker and gold sustainability conference sponsor with the news that it has expanded its Joint Venture, Air bp-Jio, in India with a new fuel facility at the brand new Rajkot International Airport (Hirasar). Rajkot International Airport (HSR/VAHS) is an international hub and a greenfield airport at Hirasar in the state o...
To leverage artificial intelligence and advance single-pilot operations in Europe, Honeywell launched DARWIN . Research will focus on a human-AI collaboration system, defining clear roles and responsibilities with human pilots remaining the ultimate decision-makers. Challenges that currently prevent air transport aircraft to be manned by a single pilot include the need to...
Embraer E195-E2 received certification for Steep Approach into London City Airport from EASA. This achievement is a significant development, allowing airlines to operate the E195-E2 at London City Airport, known for its challenging approach and short runway. Together with the E190-E2, which received Steep Approach certification in 2021, both members of the E2 family are now ap...
ITA Airways took delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation from Airbus’ Hamburg production facilities. This latest addition further consolidates ITA Airways' all-Airbus fleet strategy, which currently stands at 81 aircraft, and includes latest generation A220, A320neo, A330neo and A350 aircraft. ITA Airways’ A321neo, which will ...
Boeing forecasts widebody airplanes will comprise 45% of deliveries to Middle East airlines over the next 20 years ─ the highest percentage of the 10 global regions featured in Boeing Commercial Market Outlook forecast. Region' fleet of dedicated freighters is projected to more than double to 180 jets by 2042, according to the CMO, Boeing's annual long-te...
Ampaire CEO Kevin Noertker flew in the company' flagship aircraft on the first-ever hybrid electric flight into Palo Alto Airport, to meet with investors in the heart of Silicon Valley. This successful flight underscores the confidence Ampaire has in its technology. It demonstrates the reliability, efficiency, and readiness of Ampaire's hybrid electric airplanes, offeri...
InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer aviation entered into MOU to launch and operate an all-electric air taxi service in India, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals and clearances. Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing Director of InterGlobe, and Nikhil Goel, Chief Commercial Officer of Archer, signed an MOU to form a proposed partnership through which the parties aim to provide a r...
Lilium and Michelin announced a partnership for Lilium Jet’ tires. Lilium and Michelin began working together more than a year ago to develop and produce custom tires for the Lilium Jet and have now signed a final agreement covering design, serial production, and support. The partnership leverages Michelin’ 100 plus years of experience working with the aeronautical industry t...
Boom Supersonic announced multiple milestones across the Overture airliner, Symphony engine, and XB-1 supersonic demonstrator programs. The company also confirmed closing of an investment round, including a strategic investment from the NEOM Investment Fund. Boom's total funding to date now exceeds $700 million. As part of the agreement, Boom and NIF will collaborate on opportun...
