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Cathay Pacific unveils its new inflight safety video celebrating the pulsing energy of Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific revealed its new inflight safety video that takes customers through important inflight safety procedures set against the dynamic backdrop of Hong Kong. Told through the electrifying energy and vibrancy of the airline’s home city, the video was developed in close collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Civil Aviation Department to embody all necessary s...

Lufthansa Technik and Boeing sign license agreement for 787 Dreamliner cabin modifications

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik announced an agreement to designate Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing licensed Service Center for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes, bringing additional choice and capacity to the market. As a BLSC, Lufthansa Technik is licensed to perform interior modifications on the 787 as an external maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider....

Pratt & Whitney GTF engines surpass 950 orders and commitments in 2024

Pratt & Whitney announced more than 950 GTF engine orders and commitments since the beginning of 2024. Airlines and lessors that have announced orders include Avolon, Breeze Airways, Cebu Pacific, Icelandair, JetSMART, Mexicana, SKY Airline, SMBC, and Vietjet. In total, more than 11,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than...

New VX4 prototype completes first tethered piloted flight

Vertical Aerospace has seen its latest VX4 prototype perform its first tethered piloted flight as it begins the “wheels up” phase of testing. This VX4 performed a piloted flight while loosely tethered to the ground, during which Vertical measured over 20,000 flight and system parameters to verify thrust, handling qualities and system performance. The tethered piloted flight took p...

Deutsche Aircraft starts construction of the first D328eco test aircraft

Deutsche Aircraft, has achieved a significant milestone for the D328eco programme - successfully commenced the construction of the first test aircraft, TAC 1, by starting work on the extension of the D328 fuselage, that will seat 40 passengers.This achievement not only represents the significant progress of the D328eco programme, but also highlights the outstanding teamwork involved in t...

AirAsia Group deploys SITA Mission Watch for safe and seamless flight tracking across seven airlines

AirAsia Aviation Group and AirAsia X have strengthened partnerships with SITA, adopting SITA Mission Watch to ensure safer and more efficient airline operations across seven airlines. SITA Mission Watch is the industry-leading flight tracking and flight monitoring solution, delivering comprehensive weather visualization and shared situational awareness between the operations control center an...

AirCARE1, an Air Ambulance provider, receives recognition from FAA for their Accepted Safety Management System Program

AirCARE1 received FAA recognition of an accepted Safety Management System Program earlier this year establishing their formal alignment with international safety standards. While the United States does not yet have a mandated SMS for Part 135 Operators, the FAA recognizes those organizations who have voluntarily made the effort to implement an accepted program. An FAA-accepted Safety Man...

Lilium partners with Groupe ADP to expand infrastructure network for Lilium Jet

Groupe ADP and Lilium announced a partnership to collaborate on infrastructures for the Lilium Jet in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Groupe ADP, which operates and develops 23 airports around the globe with its two major partners TAV Airports and GMR Airports, will work with Lilium to make its vertiports accessible to Lilium customers. Groupe ADP strongly believes in the future of AAM and gat...

JEKTA and Seaplane Asia sign agreement for 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

JEKTA and Seaplane Asia signed an agreement to add 14 PHA-ZE 100 to Southeast Asian operators fleet.  With its electric and hydrogen propulsion systems the arrangement supports Seaplane Asia’s commitment to delivering environmentally friendly operations, business growth, and an affordable transport option for the region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Seaplane Asia is currently d...

Air Tahiti enhances fleet and operations with an additional order of 4 ATR 72-600 & GMA

ATR announced the signing of an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement. Deliveries of new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti long-term vision and confidence in ATR products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated...

Expanding impressive customer service footprint in Europe - Bombardier adds new new line maintenance station in Farnborough

Bombardier has added a new line maintenance station in Farnborough, UK further complementing its customer service footprint in Europe. The introduction of the new option builds on the turnkey, OEM service Bombardier customers receive in the region. Located at the Farnborough Airport, new Farnborough Line Maintenance Station brings Bombardier worldwide number of line maintenance...

Airbus partners with Avolon to explore future of hydrogen aviation

Airbus announced a new partnership with aircraft lessor, Avolon, to study the potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft, marking the very first collaboration of the ZEROe Project with an operating lessor. Announced at Farnborough Airshow, Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered aircraft could be financed and commercialised, and how they might be supported by the leasi...