Textron Aviation delivered its 400th Citation CJ4 series aircraft to Koch Holdings of Easton, Pennsylvania. This milestone delivery for the Cessna Citation CJ4 series reinforces the Citation family as the world’s most popular line of business jets and demonstrates the company’s commitment to continued innovation for customers as exemplified in the latest Citation CJ4 Gen...
Helicopters fly essential missions and can literally make life-saving interventions. With such an important role, there might be an assumption that their environmental impact might be less of a priority. Yet, in increasing numbers helicopter operators are committing themselves to reducing their emissions in a variety of ways. Protecting the environment for future generations forms a key part...
DHL Express has ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. This agreement is part of the overall sustainability priority to modernize DHL Express’ long-haul intercontinental fleet, including the replacement of older planes. Ordering converted freighters...
Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Montréal, starting 5 July. Montréal becomes Emirates’ second gateway in Canada, complementing its passenger services to Toronto, which have been operating to Ontario’s capital city since 2007. The launch of services to Montréal comes as the UAE and Canada aim to deepen economic cooperation between the two...
African Aircraft dealer Absolute Aviation, founded in 2001 by CEO Neil Howard, has joined the International Aircraft Dealers Association as an accredited resale dealer. It is the first Africa-based aircraft dealer to become an IADA accredited dealer. The expansive aircraft dealership has South African aviation facilities in Lanseria, near Johannesburg, and in Cape Town. It is also locate...
Spirit Airlines welcomed its 200th new aircraft delivery from Airbus, a landmark delivery for the airline' growing Fit Fleet. The Airbus A320neo (N973NK) was assembled at Airbus U.S.manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, and prepared for service at Spirit's aircraft maintenance facility in Detroit. This delivery is part of continued growth at Spirit....
EASA delivered to AURA AERO “Flight Conditions”, prequel to the first flight of INTEGRAL S, the second aircraft of the INTEGRAL family. Thanks to this document, the French Civil Aviation Authority can now deliver the authorization for this new aircraft to begin its flight test campaign in the coming weeks, at the end of which it will obtain its CS-23...
Diamond Aircraft Canada and Copa Airlines recently inked a firm order for eight Diamond Aircraft jet-fuel powered DA40 NG. Copa Airlines is Diamond Aircraft’s first customer in Panama. Bolivar Dominguez, Copa's Vice President for Flight Operations, commented:"The DA40 NG is one of the most technologically advanced training aircraft on the market and we are excited to partner...
The Canadian Department of National Defence extended its use of CENTUM Lifeseeker for Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue operations. The RCAF is now using an increased total of eight units on its fleet of SAR helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Lifeseeker enables SAR operators to locate people quickly and accurately, saving lives and optimizing operational costs....
VoltAero received the coveted E-flight Award at AERO Friedrichshafen general aviation show – adding this oldest international recognition in electric flying to the company’s growing list of honors for its development of the electric-hybrid Cassio airplane family. The 2023 award was presented at the Messe Friedrichshafen exhibition center in acknowledgment of VoltAero’s...
Anuvu renewed partnership with Norwegian Air Shuttle. The airline has selected Anuvu for inflight connectivity on current aircraft and additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft the airline is acquiring. Anuvu will upgrade the currently installed IFC hardware with its Dedicated Space technology, as well as install this new equipment on Norwegian’s new aircraft. Dedicated Space is an award...
AERO 2023 has once again lived up to its claim of being the leading international trade show for General Aviation with this year's edition. With over 670 exhibitors from 35 nations, the trade show for General Aviation has impressively underscored its leading position. With its wide range of products and services on the show floor and the static display, it represents an indispensable element i...
