Akaer and Deutsche Aircraft have officially inaugurated the Forward Fuselage Assembly Line for the D328eco regional turboprop aircraft at Akaer’s facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil. This milestone marks the D328eco’s transition from development to the industrialisation phase, underscoring the programme’s steady progress toward market readiness inQ4 2027....
Air India has commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy B787-8 aircraft, with the first of 26 aircraft (VT-ANT) having flown to a Boeing facility in Victorville, California, United States in July 2025. A second aircraft is scheduled to depart for the same facility in October 2025, with both expected to return to service in December 2025. The retrofit programme for...
Hurricane season in the Americas is set to once again cause disruption and put lives at risk. According to the hurricane forecasting team at Colorado State, this season is likely to be similar in intensity to 2024, one of the worst seasons on record. They predict there will be 4 major hurricanes this season, and 9 in total. This means the services of air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, and it...
Owners and operators of the more than 300 Challenger 604s manufactured by Bombardier now have access to EAP’s hourly engine maintenance program. The business jet is popular for its 4,000-mile range, spacious interior and powerful engines. Those engines are the most recent addition to EAP’s ever-expanding offering. Sean Lynch, EAP managing director commented: “The robust...
Cessna SkyCourier is making its entry into Mongolia with charter operator Hunnu Air placing the first order for the versatile twin-engine turboprop aircraft in the country. Hunnu Air will use the Cessna SkyCourier to enhance domestic tourism and cargo operations within Mongolia. The order includes two passenger variants of the Cessna SkyCourier aircraft and one Cessna Grand Caravan EX, with delive...
LATAM Airlines announced a major advance in the passenger experience: the implementation of Apple's “share item location” feature for AirTags and accessories compatible with the “Find My” network. This initiative reinforces LATAM's commitment to innovation and peace of mind for travelers. LATAM passengers using an AirTag or a Find My-compatible accessory in the...
Hartzell Propeller received approval from EASA for its 3-blade Polaris high-performance carbon fiber propeller for use on Diamond DA40 NG aircraft. Working closely with Diamond Aircraft, this Hartzell propeller is now also available as a factory-installed option on new Diamond DA40 NG models. Hartzell’s lightweight Polaris propeller offers enhanced performance and durability o...
Etihad Cargo is celebrating two successful years of operations at Ezhou Huahu Airport, marking a significant milestone in its strategic collaboration with SF Airlines. Since transitioning joint operations from Wuhan to Ezhou in August 2023, Etihad Airways is the first international airline to launch scheduled commercial freighter services in the region. Building on this milestone, Etihad Carg...
AircraftExchange formed a strategic partnership with the Embraer Jet Operators Association to provide its members with direct access to AircraftExchange's exclusive listings of preowned Embraer business jets for sale. AircraftExchange is the official online marketplace of the International Aircraft Dealers Association. As part of the partnership, EJOA’s digital platforms now in...
Air France-KLM and Groupe ADP announced a strengthened partnership, named Connect France, aimed at enhancing the passenger experience at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. This summer marks the launch of the first concrete initiative: a system to prioritize connecting passengers in Paris based on the time they have available to make their connection. Regis Lacote, Director of Paris-Char...
Luxaviation Group has entered a strategic MOU with Icelandic e-fuel innovator IdunnH2 for the long-term supply of synthetic eSAF. This collaboration marks an additional step forward in Luxaviation’s commitment to decarbonizing business aviation, building on the company’s ambitious sustainability roadmap. The agreement foresees the delivery of up to 10,000 metric tonnes o...
Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and cameras. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed below, but the power banks may...
