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STAT MedEvac orders 10 new Airbus H135 helicopters

A long time customer ( nearly 40years  ) of Airbus - STAT MedEvac commited to an order of 10 new H135 helicopters as part of a fleet renewal initiative for its air medical operations. STAT’s total Airbus fleet, a mix of H135 and H145 family aircraft, operates out of 18 bases. “We’ve been flying Airbus products since we began our operations, and could...

First Airbus A330-300 freighter to be introduced to SmartLynx Airlines fleet

In a move to bolster its position as a leading air cargo carrier, SmartLynx Airlines has signed an agreement with Air Transport Services Group (Nasdaq: ATSG) to be one of the first customers to take delivery of 6 Airbus A330-300 P2F converted cargo freighters under the terms of a six-year lease. Zygimantas Surintas, CEO of SmartLynx Airlines, commented: “The introduction of the A330-...

JetBlue now accepting applications for Pilot Gateway Programs

JetBlue is once again accepting applications for its pilot Gateways. With seven distinct education and training paths for pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians, JetBlue’s industry-leading Gateways offer anyone with the talent and dream of flying a range of pathways into the industry, opening the door for more people to discover and define their own career path in aviation. As the...

Qatar Airways Cargo teams up with Cainiao to launch a weekly charter flight linking China and Brazil

Cainiao Network announced the partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo to launch a weekly charter flight from Hong Kong (HKG), China, to São Paulo (GRU), Brazil, and serve one of Cainiao’s fastest growing e-commerce destinations in Latin America.On 5 March, the first Cainiao chartered Boeing 777 freighter departed Hong Kong Airport (HKG) at 6.45 p.m. UTC, headed for Gu...

Embraer launches E190F and E195F passenger to freight conversions

Embraer enters the air freight market with the launch of the E190F and E195F Passenger to Freight Conversions (P2F). The E-Jets freighters are designed to meet the changing demands of e-commerce and modern trade that require fast deliveries and decentralised operations. Embraer is offering the unbeatable cargo economics  and flexibility that  rightsized jets provide. “...

Growing sustainability in private aviation - new partnership - Lilium, NetJets & FlightSafety International

NetJets  have signed a MoU with Lilium for a proposed strategic partnership. The arrangement would provide NetJets with the right to purchase up to 150 Lilium aircraft, introducing more options to NetJets owners to complement their existing flight patterns. NetJets also anticipates supporting Lilium with a private sales campaign for individuals to purchase Lilium aircraft. In additi...

SR Technics expands its presence at Malta with a modern new six-bay hangar

SR Technics opened of the new six-bay hangar including significant back-shop facilities for its center of excellence for aircraft maintenance in Malta. This project will enable SR Technics to continuously provide high-quality aircraft maintenance and cabin modification services, now for up to six narrow body aircraft of the B737 & A320 families simultaneously. Besides offerin...

Meeting growing customer demand Gulfstream begins service offering in Arizona

Gulfstream Aerospace has opened an aircraft service center at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to meet growing customer demand. The new facility, which is located just across the airport from where construction is set to begin on Gulfstream’s new 225,000-square-foot sustainable service center, features a large hangar that can hold multiple Gulfstream large-cabin aircraft; customer office spa...

Jet Linx celebrated Miami grand opening and announced Boca Raton Acquisition

Jet Linx officially opened its first Base location serving the South Florida market with a Grand Opening celebration of Jet Linx Miami, its new private terminal at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) and the Company's 20th location.  As part of its Miami celebration, Jet Linx also announced the acquisition of Southern Jet, a Boca Raton Airport (BCT) based...

Boeing & Ethiopian Airlines sign MoU for new 777-8 Freighter

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines signed of a Memorandum of Understanding with the intent to purchase five 777-8 Freighters, the industry's newest, most capable and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter. The MoU to order the 777-8 Freighter will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding global cargo demand from its hub in Addis Ababa and position the carrier for long...

BAE Systems and Pipistrel set to combine aerospace expertise for the defence and security market

New collaboration on the development of solutions for the defence and security market, including the application of electric aircraft - BAE Systems & Pipistrel Aircraft.The collaboration will see BAE Systems applying its expertise in advanced military aircraft together with Pipistrel’s leading position in electrically powered aircraft, to explore the development of light-weight...

North Sea Aviation Services expands its MPP fleet with two DA62 MPPs

On February 24th, North Sea Aviation Services (NSAS) from Belgium, took delivery of two DA62 MPP. The aircraft are configured in a maritime surveillance fit and feature the latest technology of electro-optical and infrared cameras (EO/IR), maritime radar as well as an Automatic Identification System for ships. NSAS already operates the DA42 MPP and identified the benefits of the lar...