Hadid International Services and Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that launches their strategic partnership. By harnessing their extensive experience and established reputations within the aviation industry, the two organisations aim to enhance the convenience and efficiency of their services for global clientele, particularly those...
EnB AIR Co. has signed an agreement for the purchase of a Bell 505 helicopter in South Korea. This marks the first Bell 505 helicopter sale to a commercial entity in South Korea, following the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration selecting the Bell 505 as the new military helicopter trainer in 2022. Established in 2020, EnB AIR provides helicopte...
Global Sky has signed a MoU with VoltAero for the pre-order of 15 Cassio aircraft, becoming a candidate launch customer in Southeast Asia for VoltAero’s family of electric-hybrid airplanes.The agreement was announced today at the opening of this week’s Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. It enables the two companies to collaborate on actions that will bring Cassio to Sou...
For more than four decades, the Dash 8 family of aircraft has established the benchmark for regional turboprops accumulating over 46 million flight cycles of experience in operations globally. The aircraft type has delivered unequalled performance, robustness, value, and efficiency to a wide range of operations in some of the most demanding and harsh environments on the planet. With new...
Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace have been selected by Airbus Helicopters to support the development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its PioneerLab technology demonstrator. Based on a twin-engine H145 helicopter, PioneerLab aims to demonstrate the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion as well as aerodynamic improvements to enable up to 30% improved fuel effic...
Saudia Group and Lilium signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more. This sales agreement marks the largest of its kind in the MENA region and represents an important industry milestone as the largest reported firm order of eVTOL aircraft by an airline that plans to operate the aircraft. The agreement includes a schedule of depo...
Eve Air Mobility announced a significant advancement in the assembly of its first full-scale eVTOL prototype. During the 45th Farnborough Airshow, the company unveiled the aircraft being built in the Embraer test facility of Gaviao Peixoto, Sao Paulo State. In addition to the roll-out of its prototype, Eve also announced that it has completed the selection of the primary suppliers for it...
Aerobility, a UK based aviation charity offering disabled people, the opportunity to fly and participate in aviation-based activities, will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow during July 22-26, 2024 as it celebrates the flying debut of its latest fleet addition, the homebuilt two-seat Zenair CH750 STOL aircraft. G-ICAN flew from Aerobility’s home at B...
The Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development concluded the financing contract for the export of 32 Embraer E175 commercial jets to American Airlines. The operation, worth around R$4.5 billion, takes place through BNDES Exim Post-shipment, a direct credit line from the Bank to commercialization of national goods destined for export. The announcement was made in a ceremony at...
Savback Helicopters announced that Konner K1-S19 was the inaugural helicopter to land at the at the all-new helipad at the Koenigsegg supercar factory in Ängelholm, Sweden. The arrival marking a double celebration as the occasion also saw the setting of a new world speed record by the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut - achieving 0-400-0km/h in an astounding 27.83 seconds. Reja Savbäck, Chief...
Canadian flying school, Executive Compass Flight Institute, has renewed its confidence in ALSIM by purchasing its second AL250 simulator. AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re–configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit for each flight model at the simple flick of a switch...
Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine ve...
