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Azzera announces general availability of CELESTE

Azzera announced commercial launch of Azzera CELESTE. The subscription-based model will launch on October 18. Azzera CELESTE is a first-of-its-kind B2B SaaS solution for emissions measurement and compliance management. The platform is fully compliant with EU-ETS, UK-ETS, CH-ETS and CORSIA reporting frameworks, allowing aircraft operators to address the challenges of emissions c...

Avfuel network expands with Heritage Aviation at Vermont Burlington International Airport

Avfuel Corporation introduces the latest addition to its branded FBO Network: Heritage Aviation (KBTV). The strategic partnership marks a significant expansion for the Avfuel Network, contributing to the fuel supplier’s ongoing growth strategy and further solidifying its commitment to providing a robust service network for flight operators. Heritage Aviation, as an employee-owned b...

RTX selected by Boeing for X-66A NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project

RTX has been selected by Boeing as a collaborator on the X-66A flight demonstrator, part of NASA Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project. Two RTX business units, Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, will support Boeing with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, and Collins nacelles and engine accessories. Pratt & Whitney and Collins will also support ground and flight tests, slated...

Garmin announces G5000 integrated flight deck retrofit coming soon for Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft

Garmin will expand its portfolio of G5000® integrated flight deck retrofit upgrades to include the popular Cessna Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 aircraft. The G5000 integrated avionics suite modernizes the cockpit with additional capabilities, significantly reduces operational costs, increases situational awareness of the flight crew and solves long-term concerns related to legacy avioni...

New Rolls-Royce engine for hybrid-electric flight completes successful first fuel burn

New Rolls-Royce small gas turbine that has been specifically developed to power hybrid-electric flight has successfully completed its first fuel burn. The engine has been designed using novel combustion technology to produce ultra-low emissions and this significant achievement confirms the effectiveness of the compact, power-dense turbine that will be integrated into a light-weight turbogenerator...

Emirates & Shell Aviation sign agreement for SAF supply at airline Dubai hub

Emirates announced an agreement with Shell Aviation for the supply of over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF for use at the airline’s international hub in Dubai (DXB). The first SAF delivery under the agreement is expected to commence before the end of the year, making it the first time that SAF is supplied through the DXB airport fuelling system. The agreement is the latest step forw...

airBaltic celebrates the 28th anniversary

October 2023 marks the 28th anniversary of the Latvian airline airBaltic, therefore the company highlights that the best gift for celebrations and throughout life is the invaluable opportunity of being and flying together. Currently, airBaltic employs over 2 400 professionals, which represent 30 nationalities. The average age of people working at the company is 35 years, b...

LATAM Airlines takes delivery of its first A321neo, adds 13 more to orderbook

LATAM Airlines has taken delivery of its first A321neo leased from AerCap and placed an order for 13 additional A321neo aircraft to further expand its route network and drive its regional growth. This is the first delivery of a committed backlog of 76 A321neo aircraft. In total, LATAM has 111 A320 Family aircraft to be delivered. The newly delivered A321neo for LATAM can seat up to 224 passen...

Accelerating A380 entry into Service Programme - Global Airlines to contract Hi Fly

Global Airlines and Hi Fly have signed an agreement to work together on the development and maintenance of the four A380 aircraft the new airline has agreed to acquire. Hi Fly, who were the first to operate the A380 in the secondary market, will use their extensive experience of the aircraft, to work with Global on not only preparing it for service, but on helping the new carrier realise its...

Cirrus Aircraft celebrated its innovation center grand opening in Duluth

Cirrus Aircraft announced the grand opening of its Innovation Center located at its headquarters at the Duluth International Airport (KDLH) in Minnesota. The Innovation Center is dedicated to the development of the next-generation innovation that supports Cirrus Aircraft's products and services while preserving the mission they serve and making personal aviation more approachabl...

BGS and Turkish Airlines extend partnership to 2026

BGS announced the extension of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkey, for ground handling services at Vilnius International Airport for a period of 3 years. Under the agreement, BGS will handle Turkish Airlines flights twice daily from VNO which rises to three times daily during the summer.  Vitalis Dudys, BGS Group Head of Commerce, commented: "W...

Sevenair Academy partners with Aeroplanned

Sevenair Academy announce latest partnership with Aeroplanned, an innovative cloud-based platform created for the Flight Training Industry based out of New Zealand. As one of the leading flight training schools in Europe, Sevenair is committed to meeting the growing demand for skilled pilots, and with all the complexities that come with running a large operation Sevenair has turned to Aeropla...