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More than seventy percent of the UK think it’s time for sustainable air travel

Almost three-quarters (71%) of the UK are eager to see cleaner forms of air travel, according to a representative survey unveiled by Lilium. Ahead of the Farnborough Air Show, Lilium today presented brand new research about the United Kingdom’s attitudes to the present and future of aviation and transportation, including its impact on congestion, pollution, and disruption such as noise level...

VoltAero expands its market scope to Southeast Asia with Global Sky’s pre-order for 15 Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

Global Sky has signed a MoU with VoltAero for the pre-order of 15 Cassio aircraft, becoming a candidate launch customer in Southeast Asia for VoltAero’s family of electric-hybrid airplanes.The agreement was announced today at the opening of this week’s Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. It enables the two companies to collaborate on actions that will bring Cassio to Sou...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada announces Dash 8 roadmap

For more than four decades, the Dash 8 family of aircraft has established the benchmark for regional turboprops accumulating over 46 million flight cycles of experience in operations globally. The aircraft type has delivered unequalled performance, robustness, value, and efficiency to a wide range of operations in some of the most demanding and harsh environments on the planet. With new...

RTX to collaborate on hybrid-electric system for Airbus PioneerLab helicopter demonstrator

Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace have been selected by Airbus Helicopters to support the development of a hybrid-electric propulsion system for its PioneerLab technology demonstrator. Based on a twin-engine H145 helicopter, PioneerLab aims to demonstrate the potential of hybrid-electric propulsion as well as aerodynamic improvements to enable up to 30% improved fuel effic...

Aerobility ‘delivers the dream’ at Farnborough International Airshow 2024

Aerobility, a UK based aviation charity offering disabled people, the opportunity to fly and participate in aviation-based activities, will be exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow during July 22-26, 2024 as it celebrates the flying debut of its latest fleet addition, the homebuilt two-seat Zenair CH750 STOL aircraft. G-ICAN flew from Aerobility’s home at B...

Airbus welcomes easyJet and London Gatwick to global hydrogen hub network

easyJet teamed up with Airbus, London Gatwick and Air Products, the world’s largest hydrogen supplier, to expand hydrogen capability and infrastructure in the UK as the manufacturer moves closer to its target of getting a hydrogen powered aircraft in the sky by 2035. Setting up the right infrastructure is key to enabling hydrogen flight and this partnership is yet another step towa...

London Oxford Airport plays host to world leaders at the European Political Community meeting

London Oxford Airport was delighted to play a small part in the bringing together of 47 European leaders, including newly elected UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the King, for the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace on 18th July. Having in recent years also hosted the US President for a dinner back in 2018, Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, is one of...

SITA wins Heathrow Airport’s confidence with contract extension for network infrastructure solutions

SITA has signed a five-year extension with Heathrow Airport to support Heathrow’s vast and growing network infrastructure. Through this agreement, SITA will provide a wide range of network, telecommunications, and connectivity services, while introducing innovative new solutions to businesses operating within Heathrow. Since 2011, SITA has built a strong relationship with Heathrow, rein...

Embraer shows a strong presence at the Farnborough Airshow

Embraer will arrive with a strong presence at the Farnborough International Airshow. At the event, Embraer will debut the brand-new E-Freighter, the E190F, marking its first public appearance. The company is currently experiencing very positive momentum across all businesses as it begins celebrating its 55th anniversary. Embraer’s lineup at the show highlights its leading portfolio of aircra...

London Heathrow transforms airport operations with Genetec

Heathrow Airport' multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations. The joint effort provides Heathrow with a unified view across large-scale airport operations that is securing people and assets, bringing efficiency, and enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring data privacy and cybersecurity compliance. As Europe...

Gearing up for ACE’24 at London Biggin Hill Airport

The Air Charter Association in partnership with Business Air News, will be hosting the annual Air Charter Expo on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at London Biggin Hill Airport. With more than 100 exhibitors confirmed, ACE’24 is set to be the largest Air Charter Expo to date. There is a diverse selection of aircraft on static display including the all-new Dassault Falcon 6X - on display in the...

BBGA responds to activists with its own narrative Launches Did you know? campaign

The perception of private aviation as all champagne and caviar is wrong. Many of aircraft have such small cabins you can’t stand up in them, but they do connect city pairs which scheduled airlines do not. Around 10% of business jets flying are air ambulances. (One leading London Stansted FBO handled 85 medical repatriations last year). We have King...