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Wisk Aero and South East Queensland Council of Mayors release advanced air mobility vision

Wisk Aero and the South East Queensland Council of Mayors (COMSEQ) have published a paper outlining the benefits Advanced Air Mobility will bring South East Queensland. The partnership between Wisk and COMSEQ is entering a new chapter, with the launch of a robust and aspirational...

Four Bell 407GXis are joining Life Flight Network helicopter air ambulance fleet

Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, will add four additional Bell 407GXi helicopters. These aircraft will bring Life Flight Network current operating fleetto seven Bell 407GXis, remaining...


Tamarack Aerospace - benefits here and now - interview with Jacob Klinginsmith (part 2)

Preparing first interviews for our Sustainable Aviation discussion panel, having some industry’s insights, it was obvious for us to continue our exchange with Tamarack Aerospace Group to deepen our knowledge on the proposed technology topic. So once again, we exchanged with Jacob Klinginsmith, President of Tamarack Aerospace Group. Watch and listen, here are some points of our disc...

Celebrating 100 years in flight - HADID partners Riviera Airport

HADID International Services has partnered Riviera Airport to celebrate its 100 Year anniversary on February 16, 2023. The airport is commemorating this milestone with a new book titled “Cento Anni al Volo” (“100 Years in Flight”) which will chronicle airport's fascinating history and its evolution over the past century. HADID whilst assisting in mar...

First BBJ2 added to Jet Aviation air carrier certificate

The culmination of 2022 was nothing short of an incredible success for Jet Aviation Charter team as it successfully added the first BBJ2 into its fleet and is the first of its kind on company'sair carrier certificate. The state-of-the-art business jet saw its first charter flight with customers at the end of 2022 and the team excited for it to provide lift for many more in the n...

Lilium joins forces with GKN Aerospace for Lilium Jet Electrical Wiring Interconnection System

Lilium and GKN Aerospace signed an agreement to work together to design and build an integrated and certifiable EWIS solution. From its facility in the Netherlands, GKN Aerospace will build the EWIS hardware sets and support Lilium with on-site installation into the Lilium Jet at Lilium’s final assembly line at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. GKN Aerospace has a significant track r...

Skyports Drone Services partners with Pyka to launch heavy payload operations

Skyports Drone Services and Pyka have agreed on a partnership for heavy payload drone logistics. The collaboration will leverage Skyports Drone Services’ extensive operational experience and Pyka’s best-in-class heavy payload aircraft to provide game-changing drone delivery services. The partnership will see Skyports Drone Services welcome the newly unveiled Py...

Alerion Aviation adds Bombardier Learjet 60 private jet

Alerion Aviation has added Bombardier Learjet 60 to its charter fleet of aircraft. Alerion Aviation will offer the aircraft for charter flights. This midsize aircraft will complement the company's large cabin, long-range aircraft fleet. The Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft provides a sophisticated and efficient aircraft offering spacious seating for 8 passengers with a Divan, free high...

A record business year in 2022 - Daher Kodiak and TBM turboprop aircraft family

Daher Aircraft announced the deliveries of 73 aircraft from its Kodiak and TBM single-engine turboprop product lines in 2022, along with record orders during the year for some 100 to be delivered in 2023 and 2024. The results underscore the combination of performance and efficiency provided by the Kodiak and TBM, as well as Daher’s continual improvement strategy for these aircraft...

Piper integrates Agile Manufacturing Robot to assist M600/SLS production line

Piper Aircraft announced delivery and integration of an Agile Manufacturing Robot from Wilder Systems to the M600/SLS production line. This AMR is the result of a collaborative effort between Piper Aircraft and Wilder Systems in order to increase safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the factory. Specifically, the AMR is programmed to drill PA-46-600TP wings. The addition of this AMR wil...

Hartzell Engine Tech achieves FAA PMA for Robinson helicopter Sky-Tec Starters

Hartzell Engine Tech received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for its Sky-Tec HT starters for Robinson two-place R22 and four-place R44 light utility helicopters. The company’s Sky-Tec HT starter for Lycoming engines features an integrated self-resetting Kickback Protection System (KPS) to protect the powerplant and starter from an engine kickback. Hartzell Engine Tech Pres...

LunaGroup Charter triples revenue during second year in operation

LunaGroup Charter exceed $15m annual revenue in its second year of operation, 2022, organising 311 passenger flights representing 3 times 2021's business activity. Eymeric Segard, Luna Aviation Group CEO, commented: "We are delighted to see our group charter activity reaching 10% of our global business volume under the direction of Rémi Aubin based in Paris...

Innovating new aircraft water pipe systems - Jet Aviation

Jet Aviation is constantly looking for new ways to upgrade systems and expand on ideas. Engineering and production teams have been collaborating in Basel to introduce a new system of water pipes for aircraft. The solution is a lighter water system that can replace the heavier tubes and will be an improvement for routine modifications. Usually, these pipes are composed of stainles...

The 5 most romantic private flights for Valentine Day in France

This is the time to look for special gifts and experiences to surprise your partner. The flights in this selection are spectacular and particularly affordable. Thanks to the flight sharing platform Wingly, each of them can be booked for less than 150€ per person. Wingly with 2,000 flights available from 450 airfields, opens up unforgettable experiences for romantic passengers who wa...

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Flexjet advances global expansion with acquisition of The Jet Business

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Jetfly is redefining business aviation with its Shared Ownership Program

For over 25 years, Jetfly has stood out in Europe as a pioneer of a distinctive shared ownership model in business aviation. Designed to offer the flexibility of private aviation without the constrain...

Gulfstream G300 and G400 make their European debut in Farnborough

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