Diamond Aircraft announces the successful delivery of the first DA62 MPP to UK aerospace services company 2Excel Aviation. The aircraft is the first of three on order. Two aircraft are configured for Maritime Reconnaissance, one will be equipped with Aerial Survey equipment.The new aircraft add the most modern technology to 2Excel’s fleet of Special Missions aircraft and is reducin...
ZeroAvia and Fortum signed a MoU to explore developing hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure at airports in the region. The companies will work together with a view to building a network of zero-emission flight routes. As part of the collaboration, ZeroAvia and Fortum will investigate the potential development of on-the-ground hydrogen infrastructure at relevant airports...
Recaro Aircraft Seating CL6720 business class seat with doors took flight in Iberia A350 cabin on the route from Madrid to Buenos Aires in January. A total of 31 CL6720 seats are outfitted in the A350 business class cabin. The premium economy and economy cabins are also fully equipped with the Recaro PL3530 and the CL3710, respectively. Iberia is the launch customer for the new...
Embraer, ITA (Aeronautical Technological Institute), and FAPESP held the inauguration ceremony of the Engineering Research Center (CPE), dedicated to the Air Mobility for the Future studies. The event, held at the ITA campus in Sao Jose dos Campos, Sao Paulo, was attended by the governor of the State of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, by the director of the Department...
interCaribbean Airways, in partnership with the St Kitts Tourism Authority and Barbados Tourism Marketing INC. (BTMI), hosted a cocktail reception on March 14, 2023, at the Hilton Hotel in Barbados to celebrate the Airline’s expansion in the Eastern Caribbean and new flight between St Kitts and Nevis and Barbados. The event honoured interCaribbean’s official launch of service in A...
Ground handling companies play a critical role in the aviation industry. They are responsible for providing a wide range of services, including marshalling, cleaning and baggage handling. These services are essential for the smooth functioning of airports and airlines. However, ground handling companies are facing a substantial number of challenges, especially with regards to the Ground Support Eq...
The distinctive livery of Emirates, has undergone a refresh. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline commented: “Aircraft livery is the most instantly recognisable brand real estate for any airline. It’s a visual representation of our unique identity, something we wear proudly, and display in all the cities we fly to around the world. We’re refreshing our livery to keep it...
The third A321XLR flight test aircraft – MSN11080 – also known as “FT3”, which is dedicated to the in-flight validation of its cabin-related aspects, is currently in the midst of its busy flight test schedule. This testing focuses on more than just the highly visible Airspace branding elements – such as new overhead stowage compartments (OHSC), ceiling panels etc...
SITA, working with Indicio and the Aruba Tourism Authority, announced the implementation of seamless travel to Aruba through the use of verifiable digital credential technology. This innovation will soon allow travelers to Aruba to fulfill government immigration requirements before boarding their flight with their ‘ready-to-fly’ status being confirmed invisibly in the background.&...
Business Aviation has many facets. It is essential for fast and individual connections for the regional economy, enables life-saving transports of patients and transplant organs, and drives technological innovations in aviation. Business Aviation is a significant part of the global air transport system. As an individual means of transport, it offers direct flights in line with the needs of bu...
STARLUX Airlines announced the launch of its inaugural Taipei-Los Angeles transpacific flight debuting on April 26. Initially starting with five weekly flights, the service is expected to ramp to daily in June. STARLUX also announced the establishment of its first US office based in Los Angeles and its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers&nbs...
South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have approved a package of investment and support for plans by Hybrid Air Vehicles to produce its pioneering new low carbon aircraft, Airlander 10, in Doncaster. HAV is a UK-based leader in sustainable aircraft technology and the Airlander 10 is an ultra-low emissions aircraft, capable of carryin...
