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Textron Aviation to showcase next generation of military aircrew multi-engine training aircraf at Farnborough International Airshow2024   

Textron Aviation will return to the Farnborough International Airshow as the industry leader with more than 1,700 Cessna and Beechcraft turbine aircraft based in Europe and more than 250,000 aircraft delivered worldwide.   Building upon the versatile and reliable Beechcraft King Air 260. Textron Aviation is today announcing that its new military multi-engine training aircraft will be on displ...

VINCI completes acquisition of 50.01% of Edinburgh Airport

VINCI Airports, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, has finalised the acquisition of a majority shareholding (50.01%) in Edinburgh Airport, alongside Global Infrastructure Partners, which manages the remaining 49.99%, under a model similar as London Gatwick Airport. Edinburgh Airport is a premier infrastructure asset: the largest airport in Scotland and the 6th airport in the United Kingdom with tr...

Farnborough Airport unveiled Domus III, £55 million investment state-of-the-art 175,000 sq. ft hangar facilities

Farnborough Airport announced the grand opening of Domus III. The state-of-the-art 175,000 sq.ft hangar facility sets a new benchmark in aviation hangar infrastructure, with sustainability at the very heart of its modern and progressive design. Back in August 2022, Farnborough Airport embarked on a bold £55m investment programme, to significantly enhance its facilities and infrastructure by...

Aircraft Servicing Guernsey named as Authorized Service Facility for Cessna and Beechcraft piston aircraft

ASG, a subsidiary of Pula Aviation Services, has been named as a Textron Aviation Authorized Service Facility for Cessna and Beechcraft piston engine series range of aircraft. With 30 years of experience and expertise in maintaining Cessna and Beechcraft piston engines at its facility in Guernsey, services provided at ASG’s MRO facility include new aircraft warranty repairs, scheduled and un...

Skyports partners with Unified Aviation to accelerate global vertiport roll-out

Skyports Infrastructure has partnered with Unified Aviation to provide a cost-effective, versatile infrastructure solution for air taxi take-off and landing. This partnership will support rapid roll-out of Skyports’ infrastructure globally, facilitating agile and responsive vertiport network growth. The collaboration leverages Unified Aviation Modular Environmentally Sustainab...

A trusted provider of aviation services, Luxaviation UK - EBACE 2024 discussion with George Galanopoulos

Founded back in 1996, with a fleet of single-engine aircraft, London Executive Aviation has rapidly grown to become one of the largest charter airlines in Europe. The diverse fleet comprised primarily of jet aircraft, includes many of today's most desirable and efficient aircraft, perfectly suited to the needs of business or leisure travelers. George Galanopoulos has over 20 years&rs...

Farnborough International Airshow 2024 to host largest ever Box4Kids event

Farnborough International Airshow is hosting the biggest Barrie Wells Trust’s Box4Kids charity event as part of its Pioneers of Tomorrow day, on 26 July 2024. With more than 200 guests and 30 volunteers in attendance from the charity, Farnborough International and its clients are planning money can’t buy experiences for seriously ill and disabled children and their families supported b...

Lilium and eVolare confirm the signing of sale and purchase agreements for 4 Lilium Jets

Lilium and eVolare signed binding sale and purchase agreements for the acquisition of 4 Lilium Jets. The purchase agreements include delivery schedules, guarantees, and warranties along with deposits and pre-delivery payments. The parties have also agreed on terms for the reservation of up to an additional 12 Lilium Jet production slots for eVolare and its customers. Based in O...

Leonardo launches new localised maintenance service capabilities in the UK

Leonardo continues to expand the level of service proximity and capabilities in the helicopter market by launching new projects in the UK through a long-term partnership with Aldenham Aviation Ltd. Starting with an existing building and infrastructure at London Elstree Aerodrome, operations target Part 145 maintenance capabilities to be in place within autumn this year. Further projects planned wi...

London Oxford Airport introduces sustainable aviation fuel, welcomes new tenants, progresses with R&D technology park

London Oxford Airport is enjoying a significant year. This month it introduced sustainable aviation fuel through fuel provider World Fuel Services. New tenant OXCCU, a spin-out from Oxford University, is readying its synthetic aviation fuel facility to open in August, anticipating an anticipated 50% lower capital cost versus other e-fuel production methods. It...

BBGA calls for ring-fencing of slots as two prime London airports restrict bizav movements this summer

British Business General Aviation Association is appealing for the ring-fencing of take-off and landing slots for business aviation users on behalf of its operator members who face being locked out of two premier London airports after 11 pm this summer. London Luton (LTN) and London Stansted (STN) airports will be closed from 11 pm to 6 am from June 1 to September 30 as a...

Caerdav opens new dedicated line maintenance station at Cardiff Airport

Independent UK MRO, Caerdav, has launched a dedicated line maintenance station at Cardiff Wales Airport, initially providing support for ACMI operator, Avion Express. New line station will carry out overnight daily and weekly maintenance checks for Avion Express as part of its summer 2024 contract with TUI, ensuring its aircraft remain operational throughout the season. Chris Coleman,...