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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 Geneva Airport. At EBACE2024 attendees will have an opportunity for an up-close look at VoltAer...

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. At a time where decarbonizing aviation has never been so crucial, the AURA AERO aircraft offer com...

Muirhead to unveil chrome- and heavy metal-free leather technology at AIX 2024

Muirhead is set to unveil its chrome- and heavy metal-free FreeTAN tanning solution with free FR technology at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024. Scottish manufacturer has fully replaced its existing tanning chemistry with compostable technology, marking a significant stride in its commitment to eliminating the use of fossil fuels, oil-based elements, and heavy metals from all its operat...

Explore commercial aviation opportunities across Africa and Middle East at Egypt International Airshow 2024

Taking place 2-5 September 2024 at the new El Alamein International Airport, Egypt International Airshow will showcase Egypt's leadership as a key hub for the regions commercial aviation sector. Organized in close collaboration with strategic partners, The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egypt International Airshow offers a unique platform, to contribute to the long-term commitments made by g...

Legendary designer Burt Rutan returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024

Burt Rutan, whose innovative designs have captured the world of flight ranging from homebuilt aircraft to space vehicles, will return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2024 with appearances and forums coinciding with the 50th anniversary of his VariEze canard aircraft design. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice president of...

Airbus Helicopters wraps up Heli-Expo 2024 with 155 commitments

Airbus Helicopters wraps up the 2024 edition of Heli-Expo with 155 commitments, including 40 firm orders, from customers worldwide for a variety of its multi-mission helicopters. Major highlights included a historic contract with THC for up to 120 helicopters of various types, with a firm order for 8 H125 and 10 H145 as part of the agreement. Airbus Helicopters continued to position itse...

THC signs historic framework agreement for up to 120 Airbus helicopters

Saudi Arabia THC has signed a historic framework agreement with Airbus, including up to 120 Airbus helicopters of various types set to be delivered over the next five to seven years. Part of the deal is a firm order for eight H125 along with 10 H145 that are converted options from an earlier contract, bringing THC’s total firm Airbus helicopter fleet to 60, 25 of whi...

Sikorsky looks to future family of VTOL systems

Sikorsky unveiled its plan to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator with a tilt-wing configuration. The design is the first in a series of large, next generation VTOL aircraft — ranging from more traditional helicopters to winged configurations — which will feature varying degrees of electrification, and an advanced autonomy system fo...

Piranha Aerospace and First Aviation Services partner to expand presence in Airbus Helicopter aftermarket

First Aviation Services is excited to announce the addition of main rotor blade repair capabilities for the AS350/H130 model aircraft. Historically, First Aviation and its subsidiary Aviation Blade Services, are best known for being the largest independent Sikorsky rotor blade MRO with a major presence in the Black Hawk market covering hundreds of parts. To expand main rotor blade repair...

Bell 505 receives multiple certifications for aircraft features

Garmin GFC 600H flight control system on the Bell 505 has been approved by European Union Aviation Safety Agency. In addition to EASA approval, GFC 600H for Bell 505 has previously received FAA and Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval. Bell has delivered more than 505 Bell 505s globally and recently announced a signed purchase agreement for a 505 to a Polish customer. The GFC 60...

SKYTRAC partners with a Canadian law enforcement agency to secure Airbus H135 STC for the SDL-350

SKYTRAC partnered with a Canadian law enforcement agency to complete an Airbus H135 Standard Type Certification for the SDL-350. As one of the first integrations of the SDL-350 on the H135 platform, SKYTRAC has installed, certified, and flight-tested the SDL-350 on the H135 aircraft the Canadian law enforcement agency had procured. This STC will enable current and future operators o...

The handover of 400th P2006T Twin keys to Bartolini Air took place at Pilot Expo 2024

During Pilot Expo 2024 Tecnam handed over the keys of 400th Tecnam P2006T Twin to Bartolini Air, Poland leading flight training organisation. The renowned Polish flying school has also taken delivery of SN/200. Designed in 2006, the Tecnam P2006T Twin's has established itself as the aircraft of choice not only for the world's most prestigious flight training organisations, b...

Are you ready for take-off - Airways Aviation on Pilot Expo 2024

The doors of Pilot Expo 2024 had barely opened when we caught up with Alexandre Alves, CCO & CCO of Airways Aviation for a chat. Why so early? Because for the next two days it would have been mission impossible for one simple reason - the number of partners, collaborators and interested parties on their stands would keep the team 200% busy. We admire the company's responsive...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines joins De Havilland Component Solutions Program to support its fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a De Havilland Component Solutions Program agreement to support its fleet of five Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will provide Biman Bangladesh Airlines with comprehensive component MRO services and access to a strategically located spare part exchange pool. Leighton Storsley, De Havilland Canada Vice-President, Aftermarket and Business D...

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The countdown begins: tickets now live for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26

The Air Charter Association is announcing tickets for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26 are now officially on sale. Taking place on Tuesday 8 September 2026, ACE is a partnership between The ACA,...