EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024, held from 04 November to 07 November at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, successfully concluded, attracting over 4,600 participants from around the globe. This annual event, sponsored by the European Helicopter Association and EASA, showcased the latest innovations, regulatory advancements, and best practices in the vertical flight sector. The programme...
During the EATS Tecnam and Center Air Pilot Academy announced the purchase agreement for 2 additional Tecnam P2006T NG twin engine aircraft for its fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used for PPL - Private Pilot Licence - up to MCC/JOC - Multi Crew Cooperation Course/Jet Orientation Course, modules for ATPL courses. Today the Danish academy operates 7 Tecnam a...
The Falkland Islands Government has signed a LoI with Britten-Norman with a view to ordering four new BN2B-26 Islander aircraft at a total value of $9.75 million. The new aircraft project is part of a plan to further modernise the fleet operated by the Falkland Islands Government Aviation Service as it marks 75 years of operations. The order is in addition to two aircraft that...
Archer Aviation and Soracle, a joint venture newly established by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, signed agreements focused on bringing advanced air mobility services to Japan. Soracle plans to launch its AAM operation in Japan using Archer Midnight aircraft, with the goal of offering electric air taxi flights in cities where existing ground transportation is constrained by traf...
Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a US$150 million, 14,000 square meter expansion of its Christchurch Engine Centre. The expansion will add maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine in New Zealand, with capacity for up to 140 GTF engine overhauls planned annually by 2032. Construction of the facility expa...
EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft completed debut passenger flights in Thailand at the renowned Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in central Bangkok. The flights mark a new milestone for expanding EHang eVTOL flight footprint to the 18th country globally. With the permission of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, the Company is also planning to conduct flight tests on EH216-S...
The inauguration of VoltAero final assembly facility and headquarters at Rochefort Airport marks a major new step toward certification and production of the company’s Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family, ushering in a new era of sustainable regional air transportation. Located at Saint Agnant in the Charente-Maritime department of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, this purpos...
Flying is no longer just about reaching your destination; it's about enjoying the journey. With new advances in aircraft seating, airlines are raising the bar to make sure your time in the air is as comfortable as possible. Today's travelers expect more than just a place to sit—they want a personal, restful, and even luxurious space. From spacious layouts to adjustabl...
Ethiopian Airlines and Thales celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first A350-1000 aircraft, which is also the first in Africa to be equipped with Thales’s state-of-the-art AVANT Up inflight entertainment system. This ushers a new era of inflight entertainment for Ethiopian Airlines' valued passengers. Thales’ enduring partnership with Ethiopian Airlines spans over a...
CAE has begun deployment to customers of its full-flight simulators (FFS) equipped with the new ultra-realistic 3D visual system using gaming technology, the CAE Prodigy Image Generator (IG). Air Canada is the launch customer, with a new CAE Prodigy-equipped Airbus A320 FFS which was put into service at its training facility in Vancouver, Canada. As of now, CAE Prodigy is available on new FFS for...
Saxon Air and RenEnergy announced the installation of a pioneering electric plane charging port at Saxon Air Business Aviation Centre, located at Norwich Airport. This purpose-built infrastructure, designed and installed by RenEnergy, establishes a new standard for regional airports and demonstrates both companies’ commitment to leading the charge in sustainable aviation. Damian Bake...
The US FAA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, to provide line and base maintenance for Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraft. ExecuJet MRO Services, which already provides line and heavy maintenance for other types of Gulfstream aircraft, will now support US-registered G650 series aircraft that are either based in or visiting the Malays...
