The long and illustrious history of the aviation industry has been fraught with many trials and tribulations over the years that have tested businesses to their limits and served as a catalyst for change. Here, component supply specialist Artemis Aerospace looks at the events that had a significant impact on the sector and how they have changed aviation forever. The world’s most...
Europe first airport brewery Airbräu is known and popular beyond all borders. Following years of tradition, the Oktoberfest – also called Wiesn’ - is celebrated here as well in a proper way. In a cozy atmosphere, hearty delicacies are once again served and various musical acts provide the right "Oktoberfest atmosphere", just like on the original festival grounds....
Air Canada announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft under development by Heart Aerospace of Sweden. The revolutionary regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power and yield significant operational savings and benefits. Under the agreement, Air Canada has also acquired a US$5 million equity...
CDB Aviation delivered the last of ten Airbus A320-200 aircraft to Indonesia’s newest low-cost airline, Super Air Jet (“SAJ”). The aircraft were delivered to the carrier over a period of 18 months and are meant to support the development of Super Air Jet as a leading airline supporting the growth of domestic traffic in fast growing Indonesia as the region’s m...
For 310 apprentices, vocational training at the Lufthansa Group will begin, with 28 classic professions at 16 different locations throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Lufthansa is also training the next generation of cockpit and cabin crews. The companies in the Lufthansa Group continue to be extremely appealing to applicants, as evidenced by the many thousands of applications that are rec...
Swissport International has set extensive goals for the de-carbonization of its operations, waste management and circularity, and for diversity and inclusion among its people. The new ESG agenda will be aligned with its ambitious growth plan and will at the same time support its long-term development and success. Swissport's sustainability agenda is built around a comprehensive set of ESG...
Embraer announced the beginning of the engagement process for OGMA S.A., the Company’s subsidiary in Portugal, to perform support and maintenance for the A-29 Super Tucano, as well as future modifications to the aircraft to meet the requirements of current and future customers in the region. Thus, OGMA will be the first company in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to have these capabi...
SalamAir announced a direct connection to Prague - the fantastic capital city of the Czech Republic from Muscat and Salalah. Starting from the 4th of November, SalamAir will fly twice a week to Prague. Prague historic center features on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The stunning city offers everything that...
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 engine program has reached a key milestone with the Type Certification of its PW812GA engine by Transport Canada Civil Aviation. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced in October 2021 that the PW812GA was selected to power the Gulfstream G400 business jet. Maria Della Posta, president, Pratt & Whitney Canada, commented: “We worked closely...
Etihad Cargo reinforces its commitment to the China market with the introduction of an additional 30 tonnes of belly capacity via two new weekly direct passenger flights to Guangzhou from 10 October, subject to regulatory approvals. With this latest addition to the carrier's network, Etihad will become the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger and cargo services...
A healthy, well-rested and alert flight crew is a safe crew, yet a cockpit in flight is probably one of the driest places on earth. It is similar for the cabin crew at the front of the aircraft as Relative Humidity (RH) levels are very similar, around 3%. That is drier than the Sahara Desert or the Arctic and Death Valley. This is because typical cruise altitudes are above most, if not all, of...
Tamarack Aerospace Group announced the first upgrade of the latest Textron Aviation Citation M2 GEN2. According to Textron Aviation, the recently certified M2 GEN2 includes updates that will “usher in the next generation of aircraft design and technology, increasing comfort and productivity for passengers and pilots.” Tamarack initially secured FAA certification for the Active...
