Akkodis presents innovations to integrate AI and sustainability in the aviation, aerospace and defense sectors at the world-famous 55th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions. With more than four decades of expertise in engineering, research & development, Akkodis will offer visitors an experiential and immersive journey, an inspiring conference program and two expert...
FCG OPS acquired the business of Astra Aviation, a well-established ground services company with an extensive presence across Africa. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in FCG OPS’s expansion plans, enhancing its service footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa by enabling the delivery of high-quality ground handling and trip support services. Sergey Starkov, CEO...
VoltAero unveiled its HPU 210 aircraft powertrain, which brings the company’s patented hybrid-electric propulsion technology to propeller-driven airplanes in the homebuilt, kit-built and very light aircraft categories. Displayed for the first time on VoltAero’s exhibit stand at France Air Expo in Lyon, France, the HPU 210 hybrid power unit combines a high-performance thermal engine wit...
Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration kit recently achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil and joined the fleet of Brazilian charter company Cleiton Táxi Aéreo. This marks the first delivery of the SkyCourier into South America. CTA recently took delivery of a passenger variant of the twin-engine, large-utility turboprop equipped with co...
Hartzell Propeller has extended the propeller service warranty on newly purchased Raisbeck Engineering STC performance upgrade packages equipped with new Hartzell props for King Air aircraft. The updated coverage now provides an industry-leading warranty through first overhaul at 6 years or 4,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first, up from the previous standard of 1 year / 1,000 hours for...
Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA approval to install the Garmin GFC 600H Helicopter Flight Control System on all future Robinson R66 helicopters, now standard moving forward. This change marks an advancement in R66 avionics, by introducing a cost-effective digital flight control solution made to increase both ease of operation and safety of the R66. David Smith, president and CEO o...
GEODIS launched GEODIS AirSmart, a new low-carbon solution designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to air freight by leveraging performance. The launch takes place at Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich. By selecting the most energy-efficient aircraft and optimizing routing, GEODIS AirSmart significantly reduces GHG emissions. Leveraging external flight data and adva...
Eve has been selected in a public call by FINEP, Brazil’s Funding Authority for Studies and Projects, to receive a grant of up to $15.8 million. The total project investment amount is up to $33.8 million, combining the FINEP grant with Eve’s required company contribution. This is the first grant (non-repayable funding) awarded to Eve, reinforcing the company’s leadership in devel...
Pro Star Aviation recently opened its new Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. This 37,000-square-foot (3,437.41-square-meter) Pilatus dedicated facility will strengthen the company’s ability to support Pilatus customers with sales, maintenance, and technical services. The new facility includes a moder...
Archer has begun the next phase of Midnight’s flight test program showcasing piloted flight. This phase builds on years of safe, autonomous flight testing across its various aircraft platforms, which validated its proprietary 12 tilt-6 VTOL configuration. Midnight cruised at speeds up to 125 mph and reached a maximum altitude of over 1,500 feet above ground level during the flight. Th...
Grady Health System, home to Grady Memorial Hospital and one of the busiest trauma centers in the country, has taken a major step forward in emergency medical care with the launch of a new, state-of-the-art medical helicopter developed in partnership with Air Methods. Grady Air, one of the state's largest medical aircraft, can provide intensive care unit-level care to patients, allowing quicke...
Altair will demonstrate the transformative power of artificial intelligence-powered engineering, smart manufacturing, and more at the Paris Air Show 2025, taking place June 16-22 at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. At the event, Altair will demonstrate how its solutions are reshaping the aerospace sector from concept through production to in-flight performance. Dr. ...
