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ALSIM to strengthen its presence in Spain with the sale of an AL250 to FTEJerez

ALSIM reinforces its presence in Spain and is happy to include FTEJerez, the ATO based in Jerez, Spain, as one of its customers with the sale of an AL250. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA F...

FAA certified Cirrus Vision Jet Safe Return

FAA granted certification to the Cirrus Vision Jet Safe Return system – a revolutionary system enabled by Garmin’s autoland technology that allows passengers to land the Vision Jet with just the touch of a button. The certification follows tremendous growth...


A Legacy of Trust - Sparfell Aviation Group new venture in the United States

Sparfell Aviation Group is expanding to the United States. They are opening a new branch in Washington DC, led by Brandt Boyle as the Vice President of Aircraft Trading of the group and his son J.P. Boyle as an Aircraft Sales Executive. SPARFELL is creating a bridge between the United States market and the European market to offer to its clients the best of both worlds: a global solution for every...

HondaJet Online Airshow Takes Off

For aviation enthusiasts and those who have missed the chance to visit the HondaJet at airshows, Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it will host an Online Airshow. Our Online Airshow 2020 includes a 360-degree interior tour experience, a walkaround tour to discover the HondaJet's unparalleled performance, comfort and innovative technologies, a virtual city-pair film, and a virtual pho...

The fifth anniversary of first delivery of Cessna Citation Latitude

It is time to celebrate - five years since the first customer took delivery of Cessna Citation Latitude! The world’s most-delivered midsize business jet for four consecutive years proved an immediate hit with customers due to its reliability, versatility and impressive 2,700-nautical mile range. With nearly 240 delivered to date, the Citation Latitude jet now comprises more than 40 perc...

Vertical Aerospace unveils designs for pioneering Flying Taxis

Vertical Aerospace announce the launch of our new aircraft, VA-1X. Capable of carrying up to five people (four passengers and a pilot), the VA-1X is set to be the world’s first certified winged all-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and is on course to start commercial flights in 2024. Build will begin shortly, with manufacturing taking place in the UK. ...

No more rebooking fees - Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines flights

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines are generally changing their ticket fare structure until the end of December. With immediate effect, all fares can be rebooked several times free of charge – including, for example, the lowest light fare without checked baggage. In response to the pandemic, Lufthansa Group Airlines had already made a one-off free of charge rebooking p...

First Bombardier Global 7500 equipped with Dual Head-up Display delivered

Bombardier has delivered the first Global 7500 aircraft equipped with a dual head-up display. This first-in-class capability provides additional safety and redundancy to what is already the most advanced and pilot-friendly cockpit in business aviation. “The delivery of the first Global 7500 aircraft with a dual HUD showcases our outstanding commitment to safety,&rdqu...

Lufthansa Group restricts exceptions from compulsory masks

Flying without mask only with a medical certificate and negative Covid-19 test  The airlines of the Lufthansa Group are restricting the exceptions from the obligation to wear a mask on board their flights. From 1 September 2020, an exemption from the obligation to wear a mask during the flight for medical reasons will only be possible if a medical certificate is presented on a form provide...

Double world first attempt for the SolarStratos team on Tuesday in Payerne

Raphaël Domjan and the SolarStratos solar airplane prototype team will attempt to achieve two spectacular world premieres tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August. See you in Payerne from 7am! Raphaël Domjan and the SolarStratos team will try to make two world premieres on Tuesday morning in Payerne. Exclusively charged with solar energy, the experimental aircraft will take off from the airfield w...

airBaltic Club Integrates PINS Loyalty Program

airBaltic travel loyalty program, branded as the airBaltic Club, is in the process of fully integrating the PINS program under one brand therefore providing even more attractive offers to the customers. Māris Rudens, Managing Director of SIA Loyalty Services: “The joint loyalty program airBaltic Club is set for a change to become larger and more reward...

EHang joins international project to develop Air Ambulance

EHang announced that it has been selected to join Ambular, an international project endeavoring to develop a flying ambulance for medical emergency use.  Supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (“ICAO”), the project also seeks to inspire the global aviation community to unleash the potential of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. The&...

TAG Aviation Holding announced the sale of its remaining investments

TAG Aviation Holding announced the sale of TAG Aviation SA and the company’s 51% share of TAG Aviation Asia to its joint venture partner in Asia, Young Brothers Aviation Ltd. and another private investor.  The sale of the two charter/management businesses follows the recent divestiture of TAG Farnborough Airport and TAG’s various maintenance and FBO businesses earlier this year.&n...

A220-300 delivery schedule revised by airBaltic and Airbus to complete firm order in 2024

Latvian airline airBaltic and Airbus have signed an agreement on a revised Airbus A220-300 delivery schedule for the remaining 28 jets airBaltic has on order. It will complete the firm order of 50 Airbus A220-300 jets by early 2024.​ Martin Gaussnd Airbus, CEO of airBaltic: “The recent crisis enabled us to push forward our decision to...

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Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) sets new World Speed Record aboard a Bombardier Global 7500

Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) in collaboration with Bombardier has proudly set a new World Speed Record on March 6th, 2024. The historic flight from Phoenix, Arizona, USA, to Paris, France was complet...

P2012 STOL achieves EASA certification

European Aviation Safety Agency has awarded full type certification to P2012 Traveller in its STOL variant. The P2012 STOL aircraft, specifically designed for Short Take Off and Landing oper...

PERCEVAL: Thales and partners reshape the future of airline pilot training

Sponsored by French Civil Aviation Authority, PERCEVAL project (Pilot bEhaviouR and CompEtency EVALuation) will be conducted by a Thales-led consortium including the ENAC national civil aviation schoo...

ALOFT AeroArchitects to equip BBJ aircraft with Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity service

ALOFT AeroArchitects, Boeing Business Jet experts, has selected Eutelsat OneWeb to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity for the ultimate passenger experience aboard their client...

The D328eco: reshaping the regional aviation landscape in Asia Pacific

The regional aviation landscape in Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a major shift, with passenger demand increasing due to rapid economic growth in the middle class. In recent years, operators in t...

United becomes first airline to add new, larger overhead bins to Embraer E175 aircraft

United Airlines announced it is installing new, larger overhead bins on its Skywest operated Embraer E175 fleet that will provide more room for passengers' roll aboard carry-on bags. These new bin...

Dubai-based company takes flight with landmark order for over 100 Flying Cars

Aviterra, a Dubai-based company concluded a deal with PAL-V to bring flying cars to the Middle East and Africa. Aviterra is acquiring over 100 PAL-V Liberty flying cars, making an...

NTSB reversal on Indiana Citation jet accident - interview with Jacob Klinginsmith, Tamarack Aerospace Group

Following the announcement that NTSB has reversed its previous conclusions regarding the cause of the crash of a 2018 Cessna CitationJet near Memphis, Indiana, it was a natural move for 50skyshades to...

First full flight simulator with gaming-engine-powered CAE Prodigy image generator achieves level D qualification

CAE announced that it is the first leading aviation simulation and training organization to seamlessly integrate a gaming engine into its full-flight simulator visual system and achieve level D qualif...

EBACE 2024 Advanced Air Mobility showcase includes a ‘First’ on Event’ airport display

For the first time EBACE 2024 will showcase leading advanced air mobility companies both in the Palexpo exhibit hall and outdoors, with a model on the event’s aircraft display at Genev...

Abelo expands fleet with acquisition of four ATR72-600 aircraft and welcomes IndiGo as a new partner

Abelo announced the acquisition of four ATR72-600 aircraft through SKY Leasing. This strategic transaction expands Abelo’s portfolio to a total of 57 owned and managed aircraft. All four ai...

Bell announces certification for BasiX-Pro Glass Cockpit Retrofit Kit

Bell Textron announced today the FAA certification for its Basix-Pro Glass Retrofit Kit for Bell 412EP models. The new glass cockpit retrofit kit benefits include reduced pilot workload, increased pre...

AURA AERO presents the entire INTEGRAL family at AERO Friedrichshafen

AURA AERO will be at AERO Friedrichshafen, the leading European show for general aviation, where the manufacturer will present, for the first time, the entire INTEGRAL two-seater family.&nbs...

Avflight expands footprint with 26th FBO in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Avflight Corporation announced the acquisition of its 26th FBO, Avflight Hattiesburg, at Mississippi’s Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB). Effective March 19, Avflight acq...

Britten Norman secures new investment

Britten Norman has secured new investment from a group of investors led by 4D Capital Partners LLP (“4D”), a Private Equity firm that focuses on operational improvement and business transf...

Sirius Aviation AG and PARQ Development join forces, bringing 10 hydrogen VTOL jets to Bali

Sirius Aviation AG announced a groundbreaking partnership with PARQ Development, providing ten cutting-edge hydrogen-powered VTOL jets along with tailored support services to the picturesque land...

Surf Air Mobility enters agreement to supply electric powertrains to Tanzanian Cessna Caravan operator Auric Air

Surf Air Mobility has entered into a MoU with Auric Air, a Tanzania-based regional air operator flying both scheduled and charter service across East Africa, to upgrade up to 12 of Auric Air...

Garmin unveils complete avionics modernization program for Cessna Citation CJ2

Garmin announced an upcoming FAA Supplemental Type Certification for Cessna Citation CJ2, creating an all-Garmin integrated solution for the popular light jet. As a complete upgrade for...

Bombardier Global 7500 sets more than 30 speed records, as precedent-setting program operates flawlessly around the world

Bombardier celebrated more impressive speed records on the Global 7500 aircraft, bringing the total to more than 30 and counting. The most recent records, including travelling from Farnborou...

Hybrid Air Vehicles and the City of Doncaster Council agree terms on flagship production site for Airlander 10

The City of Doncaster Council and Hybrid Air Vehicles have agreed to locate the production programme for Airlander 10, the world’s most efficient large aircraft, at Carcroft Common. Carcrof...

Cathay sets new 2030 carbon intensity target in support of its 2050 net-zero goal

Cathay has further demonstrated its unwavering dedication to decarbonising the aviation industry, setting a new target to improve its carbon intensity by 12% from the 2019 level by 2030. ​ This move r...

Pratt & Whitney collaborates with FAA to study non-CO2 emissions under FAA ASCENT program

Pratt & Whitney and the Federal Aviation Administration will work together with Missouri University of Science and Technology, Aerodyne Research and the Environmental Protectio...

The first ALSIM Airliner simulator in Australia for Flight Training Adelaide

ALSIM is thrilled to announce the successful installation of the first Airliner simulator in Australia, at Flight Training Adelaide’s Parafield campus.The AIRLINER is a simulator catering for th...

Boom Supersonic announced successful flight of XB-1 demonstrator aircraft

Boom Supersonic announced the successful flight of XB-1 supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technolo...

EHang announces Japan first UAM center in Tsukuba

 EHang  announced that Japan' first UAM Center has been established in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. This state-of-the-art facility serves as a demonstration flight site, ground...