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Dronamics becomes World First Cargo Drone Airline with IATA and ICAO designator codes

World first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, Dronamics, has been officially assigned both IATA and ICAO designator codes. Dronamics is the first cargo drone airline to secure these codes, granting it recognition on par with other international airlines. Dronamics has been assigned the IATA designator code "OY," along with the accounting prefix "651....

Emirates launches regional charter service offering flexibility and comfort for short trips

Emirates has launched an on-demand regional charter service, offering flexibility, convenience, privacy and comfort for customers who want to make short trips in the GCC from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport. Operated by the airline’s Phenom 100 twin-engine aircraft, customers can fly to a wide range of GCC destinations both within and outside of the Emirates network, with qu...

San Marino achieved USA FAA Category 1 Rating

The Republic of San Marino has achieved the USA FAA Category 1 Rating, according to a recent FAA announcement. The Category 1 rating recognizes San Marino civil aviation authority as compliant with ICAO standards and allows San Marino air carriers to operate services to the United States. Under a Category 1 rating, properly authorized San Marino AOC Holders “air...

Pratt & Whitney signs modification for F117 engine sustainment support contract for C-17 Globemaster III

Pratt & Whitney has signed a $5.5 billion modification to the previously awarded F117 Engine Sustainment Support contract with the United States Air Force. The contract provides engine services for C-17s operated by the USAF and eight international partners. The package will improve the F117 engine's fuel efficiency, saving up to 6.5 million gallons of fuel annually and redu...

Twelve commences construction of first commercial-scale plant in US for producing SAF from CO2

Twelve broke ground on its commercial-scale E-Jet fuel production facility in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin E-Jet fuel production in mid-2024 at a capacity of approximately five barrels per day (40,000 gallons per year), with plans to quickly increase production capacity. Construction of the facility will provide roughly 200 local jobs, and once operation...

Australians invited to help name new fleet as first Qantas Group A220 on assembly line

Qantas Group first Airbus A220 aircraft has started construction, marking a key milestone for the Group as its fleet renewal program ramps up.The aircraft’s major airframe components, including the centre and rear fuselage, are coming together at Airbus’ production facility in Mirabel, Canada, with the first of 29 aircraft expected to arrive in Australia before the end of the year...

Western Michigan University selects Cirrus Aircraft for training fleet

Western Michigan University has purchased thirty-two TRAC SR Series aircraft as it prepares to expand its College of Aviation. As a long-time collegiate partner, Western Michigan University has leveraged Cirrus Aircraft technology and sophistication for advanced student flight training. Designed as the ultimate ab-initio flight training platform, the technologically-advanced TRAC SR Seri...

HeliFlite partners The International Yacht Company for transfers

HeliFlite partners IYC Yachts, providing clients with an unparalleled, bespoke travel experience. Npw, clients are offered direct transfer from superyacht to helicopter and vice versa. HeliFlite and IYC have aligned as partners to create a long-term global alliance that represents the highest standards of performance, excellence, and sophistication. HeliFlite and IYC will serve as p...

Up & Away Aviation is acquired by Unifi Aviation

Up & Away Aviation has secured new ownership with Unifi Aviation. Unifi is the USA largest ground aviation services company, part of the Argenbright Group.  The deal was signed by Up & Away founder and CEO Stefan Murphy and Unifi CEO Gautam Thakkar at the UK company’s London Oxford Airport UK HQ.The agreement formalises as Up & Away prepares to open its 13th&n...

Royal International Air Tattoo and Hybrid Air Vehicles partner for landmark sustainable Airlander demonstration

Hybrid Air Vehicles announced a pioneering five-year corporate partnership with The Royal International Air Tattoo. As part of this agreement, Hybrid Air Vehicles plan to include its Airlander 10 in the flying display at the 2027 edition of RIAT. This announcement and planned demonstration are a significant step on RIAT plan to become a more sustainable event and exhibit new technologies...

Jet Aviation expands CAA network with addition of fifth U.S. location in West Palm Beach

Jet Aviation FBO location in West Palm Beach has joined the Corporate Aircraft Association registered FBO network. The company has a further four CAA registered FBOs in the U.S. The CAA offers FAA Part 91 operators access to a range of fuel and service benefits at its worldwide network of partner FBOs. Members will now be able to enjoy these benefits at Jet Aviation West Palm Beach, in additi...

LCI delivers trio of EMS helicopters to Italian Alidaunia

LCI has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator, Alidaunia. The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over US$30 million.  They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint venture (JV) fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft valued at approximately US$600 million. The AW169s have entered service with Alidaunia over the past...