I have the pleasure of to know well extraordinary people in the industry, who have the unique ability to make every project a success. If we say JetBook, Sapphire Pegasus Awards, Media Tribune, you've certainly heard a lot. Can you imagine that all three projects have the same supersonic engine - Antonia Lukacinova. We've been planning for some time to sit dow...
Wisk Aero has selected Safran Electronics & Defense to supply SkyNaute inertial navigation systems for its Generation 6 autonomous, all-electric air taxi. Based on a disruptive and mature Safran-patented technology, the HRG Crystal Hemispherical Resonator Gyroscope, SkyNaute combines high performance and reliability, in the most compact form factor on the market. With...
Volocopter and Groupe ADP, alongside the French Civil Aviation Authority and Paris region, stressed that Paris will be the first European city – and likely the first city in the world – to offer eVTOL services in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The services will be available to the general public as an addition to the existing public transportation system of P...
At Paris Air Show CAE released its 2023 Aviation Talent Forecast, which anticipates a global need for 1.3 million new aviation professionals to join the industry as pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians and cabin crew over the next 10 years to support the expected growth of the commercial and business aviation markets. The comprehensive 10-year study estimates a need for 1.18 million...
Eve announced the extension of partnership with Widerøe Zero. The partnership, solidified through a Letter of Intent, marks a significant step forward in both companies’ commitment to addressing the environmental impact of aviation and ushering in a new era of sustainable air travel. The agreement involves up to 50 eVTOLs, a service and operation solutions package, as well as the...
At Paris Air Show Boom Supersonic announced significant advances on Overture, its sustainable supersonic aircraft, including milestones for its Symphony engine. Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s airliners and is designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Boom signed structural supplier agreements with Aernnova for Overture’s wings, Leonard...
Scottsdale Arizona USA based Sierra Charlie Aviation has ordered more than 100 Elixir Full Glass Cockpit 100HP, part 23 aircraft, 50 on option. Both Elixir Aircraft and Sierra Charlie Aviation are driving the charge in changing the flight training industry. With the high demand for Airline pilots, the Elixir Aircraft will be integrated into Sierra Charlie’s popular Aviator Career P...
De Havilland Canada announced the launch of the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G with combined purchase agreements and letters of intent totaling 45 aircraft. Brian Chafe, CEO of De Havilland Canada, commented: “For over 50 years, the DHC-6 Twin Otter has stood alone as the most reliable and versatile aircraft in its class. After extensive consultation with our cu...
IndiGo has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation. The latest agreement takes the total number of Airbus aircraft on order by IndiGo to 1,330, establishing its position as the world’s biggest A320 Family customer. Since IndiGo first A320neo aircraft was delivered in M...
The super-midsize Gulfstream G280 has been cleared for operations at France airport of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez located in La Môle. The aircraft recently flew several takeoff and landing demonstrations at the short-field airport. To begin operations, G280 crews must complete French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) approved ground, simulator and aircraft training within six months of...
ELIT’AVIA and AURA AERO signed a LOI at Paris Air Show for ERA, the electric-thrust Executive regional aircraft. ELIT’AVIA announced the order of an additional 8 aircraft, increasing the amount from its original LOI of 20 units, to 28. Since 2022 ELIT’AVIA and AURA AERO have been cooperating on developing with ERA the first zero carbon aircraft...
Lilium agreed with Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation Co.,(Heli-Eastern), a major low-altitude general aviationcarrier and helicopter service provider in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area in China. Under the agreement, Heli-Eastern, which operates ...
