F/LIST innovative bio-based material F/LIST Aenigma has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2023. The Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition that honours outstanding design achievements in various categories. This year, F/LIST Aenigma is recognized for its exceptional design and high-quality features and has been named the winner of the “Product D...
SR Technics together with Safran Test Cells unit of Safran Aero Boosters, reached another milestone by starting the construction work for reactivation of its second test cell to expand its test capabilities and capacities at Zurich Airport.Following the signing of contracts in 2022 with IAE to become a member of the global MRO network that maintains the new Pratt & Whitney turbofan engine...
Etihad Airways launches new Wi-Fly ‘Chat’ and ‘Surf’ packages making it easier than ever to stay connected, chat with family and friends, and browse the web while flying on Etihad’s wide-body fleet. Everyone flying on Etihad will benefit from complimentary ‘Chat’ messaging throughout their entire flight by signing in with Etihad Guest membership...
Customers across United States will get an exclusive look at the all-new Gulfstream G400 interior at the G400 Experience Tour, showcasing the comfort and flexibility of the aircraft’s class-leading cabin. The G400, introduced in October 2021, brings an unrivaled combination of range, speed and innovation to the large-cabin business aviation class. The aircraft features class-leading fie...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert LYTE Aviation, the world’s newest advanced air mobility innovator will disrupt the business aviation market with an executive VTOL version that can do what others cannot. The LYTE LA-44-X introduces a whole new dimension to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), obviously with Advanced Executive Mobility (AEM). It may turn tables from corporate ‘JET’ to corporate &...
Turkish Airlines Flight Academy, based in Aydın Türkiye, has recently invested in an ALSIM ALX simulator.The ALSIM ALX provides up to 4 classes of aircraft-from single-engine piston, twin engine piston, twin turbine up to medium category twin jet. The device is designed and approved for ATPL, CPL, and MCC in compliance with all current regulatory standards. The ALX offers advanced technology...
IATA has reported a significant pilot shortage in the aviation industry, with an estimated 27,000 vacancies at the end of 2021. Likewise ICAO predicts that this shortage will continue to grow, with over 350,000 pilots required by 2026 to sustain operations. According to Alison Dsouza, Director of Aerviva Aviation Consultancy, there are many reasons why pilots choose one airline...
SkyDrive announced that the company is now accepting pre-orders for its eVTOL aircraft SD-05 for personal use. Mr. Kotaro Chiba, a licensed pilot and the first owner of a HondaJet in Japan, becomes the first private customer of SkyDrive SD-05. SkyDrive has focused on developing its business-to-business pre-order sales since it unveiled design of the SD-05 in September 2022. SkyDrive is a...
Regional Express had taken a 20 per cent stake in Dovetail Electric Aviation (Dovetail) which is pioneering the conversion of turbine powered aircraft to electric, emission-free propulsion. The equity participation agreement formalises the strategic partnership between Rex and Dovetail and builds on the Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies which was unveiled on 21 J...
TUI Airline selected AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik innovative digital platform for its Boeing aircraft health management requirements. TUI five airlines from the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany are using AVIATAR Condition Monitoring application to manage its fleet of around 130 aircraft. TUI’s decision was made following a project for proof-...
Toto Wolff is the Team Principal, CEO and co-owner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Following a successful career in racing, he founded one of the earliest tech-focused venture capital firms in Europe. Sustainability is factored into every decision made by the team, among the most successful in Formula 1 history, which aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2030. Last year, the Mercedes-AMG PETR...
SPARFELL has gained approval from Austro Control and the Maltese Authority to operate as paperless for its Austrian and Maltese AOCs with its Electronic Flight Bag launch. This milestone builds on the company’s sustainability commitments to further reduce its environmental footprint, strengthen its CSR strategy, and increase its overall operational efficiency. The EFB will rep...
