Abu Dhabi Aviation AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter accomplished two flights powered by aviation fuel blended with Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Abu Dhabi on 28 and 30 November. These flights using SAF on an ADA commercial helicopter marked a first in the UAE and Middle East. This initiative and achievement demonstrate ADA and Leonardo’s capability and active commitment in...
Embraer Praetor 600, equipped with the capabilities to undertake a wide range of flight inspection tasks has been delivered to South Korea’s Flight Inspection Services Center. This is the first Praetor 600 in the country. Embraer worked closely with German Prime and Flight Inspection System manufacturer, Aerodata AG, to achieve this first of type certification and customer delivery...
Cirrus Aircraft adds second FAA-certified Level D full-flight Vision Jet simulator to serve expansion plans and provide access to world-class flight training, including initial type ratings and recurrent training for new and pre-owned aircraft owners at the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, Tenn. The latest Vision Jet simulator, built by CAE, is now fully operational. Vision Je...
Tamarack Aerospace received official documentation of its accomplishments last year has been awarded NAA and FAI records for two remarkable flights in their upgraded King Air 350 aircraft. The King Air 350 was upgraded with Tamarack’s SMARTWING technology that extends wing length, adds winglets and autonomous load alleviating surfaces that instantly react to turbulence....
Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo announced an interline agreement. The partnership is first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline. The interline agreement allows the extension of the delivery networks of both partners, significantly increasing their reach as well as providing access to areas previously hard to reach by traditional air f...
Airmedic and Limosa partners in the electrification of air medical transportation. This powerful synergy between innovation and practical application, promises a revolutionary breakthrough in air medical transport services through cutting-edge eco-friendly technology. This collaboration brings together Limosa' expertise and Airmedic' operational excellence, with th...
Bell Training Academy in Valencia, Spain welcomes every year around 200 Bell pilots to train using the class-leading facilities located there. At its center is the certified Bell 429 Level D Full Flight Simulator which has so far accumulated 1,000 simulator hours in 2023 alone. BTA, offers pilots training program to train for any unforeseen circumstances in different meteorolog...
Airbus Helicopters and ADAC HEMS Academy to establish a joint venture HMotion, a new simulator training centre for H135 and H145 helicopters. HMotion will offer a wide range of cost-effective training courses for helicopter personnel, including mission and critical flight training. Subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities, it is expected to be operational in early...
Ecojet, newly launched airline and ZeroAvia signed an agreement for up to 70 hydrogen-electric, zero-emission engines. Ecojet – which aims to become the flag carrier for green Britain – will begin operations in 2024 with conventionally powered aircraft operating routes to and from Edinburgh, before converting its fleet to become what it aims to be the world’s first elec...
Air Zermatt took delivery of its third Bell 429. With its 75-person medical personnel and flight crew, Air Zermatt provides transport, tourist flights, and rescue operations in the Swiss Alps and surrounding communities. Each year, Air Zermatt carries out around 2,000 rescue missions, the majority of which are with the Bell 429. In addition to the delivery of their Bell 429, Air Zermatt...
The number of global partners for AW09 next-generation single-engine helicopter in the world market grows further with the announcement at European Rotors of the addition of Léman Aviation, who has signed Preliminary Sales Contracts for ten units. Léman Aviation offers tailored solutions for customers looking for personal and professional management of their private helicopter n...
Sky Academy, based in Colmar, France, has recently made a significant investment in an ALSIM 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. This device has been extremely wel...
