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Boeing, Air Tanzania celebrate first 767 Freighter delivery to Africa

Boeing & Air Tanzania are celebrating the delivery of the airline first 767-300 Freighter. The airplane arrived at the airline's hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country's growing cargo market. The delivery also marks the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier. Eng. Ladislaus...

Book you seat on SAS first electric flight 2028

On 2 June at 12:00 CET. SAS launched seat reservations for its first-ever commercial electric flight in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. SAS invites travelers to join in writing this next chapter in aviation history with 30 seats available for reservation on each of the three inaugural flights – which are expected to take place during the course of 2028.  SAS' goal is net-zero emis...

Hunt & Palmer highlights the benefits of air charter at RotorTechUK

Hunt & Palmer is looking forward to its debut participation at RotorTechUK 2023 at its new Sywell Aerodrome venue. Jo Etherington is representing the leading aircraft charter brokerage, hosting an outdoor exhibit within the static display.  Visitors interested in business aircraft and helicopter charter are invited to drop by. Hunt & Palmer works with ope...

Air Algérie orders five A330-900s and two A350-1000s

Air Algérie has signed a firm order for  seven widebody aircraft to support its commercial development. This order will allow Air Algérie to take full advantage of the flexibility of the Airbus product  range, strengthen its regional services and offer an ambitious plan for transcontinental  destinations. By operating the A330neo alongside the A350-1000, Air...

AutoFlight to showcase next-gen eVTOL at 2023 Paris Air Show

AutoFlight will be a part of 2023 Paris Air Show. It will be an exclusive opportunity for industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts to witness the world’s first public presentation of Prosperity I eVTOL aircraft, including full interior design of the cabin. This innovative aircraft, often referred to as an Airtaxi, offers safe, quiet, and affordable urban air mobility solutions. A...

First FAA-certified ALSIM ALSR20 simulator in the USA

ALSIM is delighted to declare that All In Aviation has attained the Advanced Aviation Training Device simulator qualification for their ALSIM ALSR20, making them the initial operator of an FAA-certified ALSIM ALSR20 simulator in the United States of America. The ALSIM ALSR20 has the latest Cirrus SR G6 specific interior cockpit and flight deck including a real Garmin GDU 1050A and G...

Making finding an aircraft simple - Textron Aviation – Interview EBACE 2023

The day after newcomer Cessna Citation Ascend was announced, we celebrated the 100th Citation Longitude production units, as well as enjoyed every single aircraft on Textron EBACE 2023 static display. Before the doors opened to visitors, we had a fascinating and very interesting chat with Duncan Van De Velde, RVP Sales of Textron aviation. Here is the essential of our discussion: Q. On Med...

Qatar Airways signs with Shell for SAF supply at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Qatar Airways signed with Shell to source 3,000 metric tonnes of neat SAF at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. It encompasses the existing jet fuel contract with Shell at Amsterdam which will now see Qatar Airways using at least a 5 % SAF blend over the contract period for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The Qatar Airways bilateral agreement with Shell is part of a wider effort initiated by the&nbs...

flyExclusive awarded Part 145 certification

FAA has certified flyExclusive as a Repair Station Operator under Part 145 of the FAA’s Code of Federal Regulations. The certification authorizes flyExclusive to perform maintenance, repair, paint, interior, and avionics services on third-party aircraft in addition to its own fleet of 95 jets. These services will be performed out of the company six-hangar MRO facilities, const...

Regina and Waterloo International Airports join wave of Canadian digitalization thanks to SITA technology

SITA continues to cement itself as the passenger processing partner of choice for Canada airports, delivering a common technology platform allowing a faster and easier travel experience. Expanding on a collaboration with three of the country’s largest airports, SITA will extend the benefits of its passenger touchpoints to Regina International Airport and Region of Waterloo Internat...

Global advisors at the speed of life – Jetcraft – interview at EBACE 2023

The blend is unique indeed proven experience, trust of clients, international reach, nuanced market intelligence. Last April we announced an exciting news – Jetcraft latest acquisition of North American CFS Jets. So, the opportunity to discuss with Pascal Bachmann, Senior Vice President Sales EMEA was just a perfect fit. Here is the essential of our discussion: Q. We’re on Christmas...

Touchdown to head down - London Biggin Hill runway to relaxation – interview EBACE 2023

I have to admit, this place has always been special to me. The team, the service, especially the attitude and the incredible ability to put you at ease. London Biggin Hill Airport – a designated UK port of entry. So meeting them at EBACE 2023 was quite an excitement and…   There are appointments when, from the very first second, you feel at ease, at home, as if you've known t...