London Biggin Hill Airport is proud to announce the arrival of its first dedicated air ambulance, marking a significant milestone in its aviation and healthcare offerings. Operated by SkyCare Repatriation the advanced Pilatus PC-12 NGX air ambulance is set to provide critical care transport for health services, insurance providers and self-funding patients. While the PC-12 NGX will prima...
Capgemini and Ascendance announced the extension of their strategic partnership. Within this new phase of collaboration, Capgemini will help the start-up to pivot from technology demonstrations to industrialization, to accelerate sustainable aviation at scale, powered by hybrid electric propulsion technology. With its dual positioning as a manufacturer of both aircraft and hybrid electric propu...
SITA has reached a significant agreement to partner with Palo Alto Networks to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity protection for mission-critical airports applications. This partnership marks a key milestone with the addition of Palo Alto Networks’ AI-powered cybersecurity platforms into SITA’s CyberSecurity portfolio. SITA will provide the management and operation from its CyberSOC....
Rolls-Royce signed an agreement with STARLUX Airlines for 10 Trent XWB-97 engines to power five Airbus A350F aircraft, firming up the options it made at the Singapore Airshow in February 2024. This brings STARLUX Airlines freighter fleet to a total of ten and will make them one of the largest purchasers of the A350F. Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce – Civil Aerospac...
VVIP Flight has achieved the prestigious WYVERN Wingman FBO designation following a comprehensive audit conducted by WYVERN in December 2024. This certification sets a global safety benchmark, enabling air charter and private jet operators to confidently select their Ground Handler or FBO services while empowering Ground handling company/FBOs to demonstrate their adherence to the highest safe...
Daher delivered a combined total of 82 TBM and Kodiak aircraft during 2024 – marking a nearly 11 percent increase from the previous year, while also expanding the customer base for these single-engine, turboprop-powered airplanes with owners, operators and public service agencies. Daher also logged a total of 100 new orders for TBMs and Kodiaks during its 2024 business activity, reinforcing...
Taiwan Civil Aviation Administration has approved ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, to be an overseas repair station for line and base maintenance on Taiwanese-registered Bombardier aircraft. The certification approves ExecuJet for line maintenance and heavy maintenance checks, up to and including 96-month checks, on Bombardier Challenge...
First Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-200ER equipped with the innovative AeroSHARK surface technology has successfully completed its maiden flight. The long-haul aircraft, registered OE-LPC, took off from Bangkok International Airport yesterday night on its inaugural journey to Vienna under flight number OS26. This follows the recent approval by EASA of AeroSHARK for the Boeing 777-200ER, paving...
Tecnam Aircraft appointed Aerocorp as its exclusive dealer for sales and service in Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador. Tecnam’s rich aviation heritage and Italian sophistication will enhance Aerocorp’s industry standing and ability to deliver quality products to its aviation clientele throughout Central America. Aerocorp will market the range of Light Sport Airc...
Winchester Aviation celebrated the completion of its new terminal facility. While a public grand opening celebration is slated for Spring 2025, travelers can now enjoy the FBO’s new terminal while also benefiting from new rewards and fueling options as a recent addition to the Avfuel Network. Along with beautifully-crafted lounges, a conference room with full A/V and seating for 60, and a sn...
Jet Aviation will provide a supply of sustainable aviation fuel at its Zurich FBO during the World Economic Forum 2025. This is the fourth year that Jet Aviation has worked with Zurich Airport to have SAF available on-site for visitors during WEF. Jet Aviation was the first company to make SAF available for purchase in Switzerland, in a pilot scheme in Zurich during WEF 2020....
Liebherr will expand the surface area of its production company Liebherr Aerospace Brasil LTDA in Guaratinguetá by 8,000 sqm. The new facility is expected to be operational two years from the start of construction. Over the next 10 years, around €45 million will be invested in the manufacturing site. The expansion will create hundreds of new jobs and thus strengthen the local...