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Essential news for 05 Nov 2024

Rise Air pioneers ATR -600 series entry into Canada

ATR announced that Rise Air, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned airline providing essential services across Saskatchewan, is upgrading its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600, becoming the Canadian launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series. The first aircraft is a firm order with ATR, set to be delivered by the end of 2025. The company plans...

Thales to empower JetZero innovative aircraft for safe and eco-friendly flights

In line with the Aviation industry’scommitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, JetZero has designed a breakthrough blended wing body aircraft that burns 50% less fuel using today's engines. It also has the internal volume to accommodate hydrogen. With a full-scale demonstrator being planned for 2027, the innovative aircraft requires a reliable flight control system to ens...

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Elixir Aircraft is now CAA certified

The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) granted its certification to Elixir Aircraft. This new approval authorises Elixir Aircraft to deliver aircraft that are immediately operable in flight schools in the United Kingdom. Some thirty Elixir aircraft are already in operation at French flight schools, including Airbus Flight Academy, others have been ordered by European pilot schools (Portugal, Spain, Gr...

Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion

Global Medical Response has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopter...

CAE to increase ownership stake in SIMCOM Aviation Training JV & extend exclusive Business Aviation training agreement with Flexjet

CAE will increase its ownership stake in its existing SIMCOM Aviation Training joint venture by purchasing a majority of SIMCOM shares from Volo Sicuro for USD $230 million, subject to customary adjustments, to be financed with CAE’s existing credit facility and cash on hand. As part of the transaction, Flexjet, LLC, a related party of Volo Sicuro, will retain a minority stake in SIMCOM...

APS invests in Malaysian talent with International Training Program

Aircraft Propeller Service is making a strategic investment in Malaysia’s workforce by sending 20 recruits out of its 30-member team to the U.S. and Brazil for comprehensive skills training. The recruits are preparing to support operations at APS' upcoming MRO facility in Kuala Lumpur, which is set to open early next year. Half of the recruits are currently training at APS’ headqua...