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Partnership of global aviation and airport leaders to accelerate introduction of eVTOL operations in Brazil

A partnership of global leaders in aviation and airports announces its intention to explore the infrastructure requirements to bring eVTOL passenger flight to Brazil within this decade. The partnership includes: Avolon, the world’s second largest aircraft leasing company; Corporación América Airports , the largest global private sector airport operator by number of...

Gulfstream adds more than 200 jobs, new paint hangar and expanding capabilities at Appleton

An investment more than $55 million and more than 200 new positions at Appleton Wisconsin announed by of Gulfstream Aerospace, to meet customer demand and growth in its fleet. The new investment is a continuation of expansion across the company, including new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas, and Mesa, Arizona, and an expansion of its Customer Support call center in Farnborough,...

De Havilland Canada - successful first flight of CL-415 with Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade program

De Havilland Canada announced the successful first flight of the Avionics Upgrade Program for CL-215T, CL-415 and CL-415 EAF aircraft occurred on May 30, 2022, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The new avionics package integrates a state-of-the-art Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck that is proven and in use by civilian and special mission aircraft around the world.  Je...

Sky High took delivery of the first of two Embraer E190s

Sky High Aviation, an airline based in the Dominican Republic, has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190 passenger jet – becoming the only E-Jet operator based in the Caribbean. The first of two E190s being provided by regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, arrived last week at Las Americas José Francisco Peña Gómez airport after transition works were completed at Embra...

First Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 gets ready for delivery

The Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 with the registration D-ABPA and the future name "Berlin" will be delivered to Lufthansa following certification by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) this summer. The ultra-modern long-haul “Dreamliner” aircraft will consume an average of around 2.5 liters of kerosene per passenger and 100 kilometers flown. That is around 25 percent less...

Mission possible - aviation career without experience

Many people believe that to work in aviation you must go through years of schooling and training. While some career paths in this industry require a lot of prior knowledge, others do not and anyone with enough passion and dedication can enter the industry with no prior experience. First steps in the industry without experience According to Kjell Mathisen, Corporate Training Manager at Aviator...

CARIBAVIA - not a sit and listen, but result oriented event - interview with Cdr. Bud Slabbaert

This is not a "sit and listen" event.. This is really THE IMPORTANT THING to remember regarding CARIBAVIA! Two weeks until we will have the pleasure to come again all together for a very special and  event - The 6th annual CARIBAVIA Summit & Retreat. Once again, taking place at St.Maarten/St.Martin. There is still time to register, prepare your luggage and take...

Complimentary carbon offsetting to new business jets owners - Embraer & 4AIR

Embraer and 4AIR will offer 25 hours of complimentary carbon-neutral flight hours, enrolling Embraer Executive Care program, offsetting their carbon emissions during their first year of ownership. Johann Bordais, President & CEO, Embraer Services & Support, commented:“Embraer is committed to ensuring that the future of aviation is sustainable, and to that end we are aiming...

Norwegian to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has reached an agreement in principle with Boeing for a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft. The 50 aircraft are due to be delivered between 2025 and 2028, at a schedule closely corresponding to current aircraft lease expirations. This entails a limited net increase of the company’s...

Charter Advisory becomes a member of European Business Aviation Association

Charter Advisory, a one of the biggest european air charter broker company that is dedicated towards taking care of all private jet charter needs of clients on a global basis, is thrilled to announce that the company is becoming a new member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). Founded in 2014 by experienced and passionate aviators, Martin Fec and Peter Duchovny, the company ha...

TCab Tech partners with Safran on the electric motors for the E20 eVTOL

Safran Electrical & Power and TCab Tech announced a cooperation agreement to equip the E20 full-electric eVTOL aircraft with ENGINeUS electric smart motors. TCab Tech is currently developing E20, a 5-seater passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft equipped with six rotors – four tilt and two lift rotors – and a high gull-wing with a conventional tailplane design. The e...

Norse Atlantic Airways launches ticket sales between London Gatwick and New York JFK

Norse Atlantic Airways has opened ticket sales for flights between London Gatwick and New York JFK on www.flynorse.com. UK customers will be able to take advantage of affordable fares and enjoy a quality service on board modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The daily direct service will commence on 12th August 2022.  Fares will start from as low as £255 return, including all a...