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Tripling of production area: groundbreaking ceremony for plant expansion in Croatia

The groundbreaking ceremony for FACC plant expansion in Croatia took place. The production area of the plant for manufacturing high-tech components for cabin interiors, which opened in 2022, will be tripled and an additional office building constructed. The construction work will be compl...

Airbus signs € 1.2 billion in contracts for Capability Enhancement and In-Service Support of the French A330 MRTT fleet

Airbus Defence and Space signed two contracts valued at € 1.2 billion in total with France’s Direction générale de l'armement and Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique for the Capability Enhancement and the In-Service Support of the French A...

New Kodiak aircraft paint facility entered service at Sandpoint, Idaho

Daher Aircraft Division inaugurated new large paint facility at Kodiak Aircraft Company production site in Sandpoint, Idaho, marking the latest investment since Daher’s acquisition of the Kodiak utility airplane product line in 2019.The 9,000-sq-ft. facility streamlines Sandpoint’s overall production process and further improves the build quality for this multi-role single-en...

De Havilland Canada partners with Universal Avionics, acquires Mid-Canada Mod Centre

De Havilland Canada selected Universal Avionics as lead supplier of integrated flight decks for De Havilland Canada’ CL-215T and CL-415 firefighting aircraft. The Universal Avionics flight deck system will support aerial firefighting operations with NextGen flight display, flight management, data communication, and connectivity systems.This solution builds on the history and r...

VoltAero’ Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family received Janus Label of Excellence of French Institute of Design

VoltAero design of Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family has been recognized with the 2023 Janus Label of Excellence from the prestigious l’Institut Français du Design (French Institute of Design). In awarding this Label of Excellence, the Institut Français du Design highlighted VoltAero’ airframe configuration that is based on a sleek, aerodynamically-opt...

Archer & Abu Dhabi Investment Office plan to launch Archer all-electric air taxi service across UAE

Archer Aviation entered into an agreement with ADIO pursuant to which the parties intend to work together to make Abu Dhabi its first international launch partner, with plans to commence air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi in 2026. As part of this strategic initiative, ADIO plans to support Archer with incentives for establishing its first international headquarters and manufacturing facilities in th...

Game-changing Thompson Aero Seating Dynamic Test Facility declared open

Thompson Aero Seating opened world-class Dynamic Test Facility, marking a new era of innovation in the aircraft seating industry across Ireland and Great Britain.Part of the new Thompson Engineering Centre, the Dynamic Test Facility itself represents an investment of over £7.5million. The facility will give Thompson enhanced capability to certify new products for airworthiness at its ow...

First eVTOL for private sale in the U.S.- Lilium Jet in pioneering partnership with EMCJET

Lilium opened private sales of its eVTOL jets in the U.S. market, in partnership with EMCJET. EMCJET is set to be the exclusive Lilium dealer in Texas through 2030 for private sales. Under the terms of the partnership, which includes a commercial commitment to Lilium for five production slots, EMCJET will enable individuals to purchase some of the first Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets available in the...

flyExclusive named fleet launch customer for Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2

flyExclusive will become the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2. The Citation CJ3 Gen2, just announced this morning, raises the bar in the light jet market and is part of the next phase of flyExclusive’s fleet modernization efforts. The Citation CJ3 Gen2 is the most comprehensive Gen2 product to date. Currently under development, the aircraft is expected to...

Tecnam P2012 STOL is on track for final certification, first deliveries will start in January

New Tecnam P2012 STOL is on track to complete the certification process with EASA, with type certification expected by the end of 2023. The aircraft is designed for short take off and landing operations and is specifically engineered to operate at the world most demanding commercial airports. All flight tests have confirmed, and in some cases exceeded, the preliminary design perform...

Embraer Phenom 300E & Praetor 600 complete 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight tests

Embraer successfully tested the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel. The tests, with one engine running on 100% SAF, were performed at Embraer’s Melbourne facility and provided significant insight into systems’ performance when utilizing blends up to 100% SAF, which was provided by World Fuel. Tests had collaboration of the engine and fuel system supplier...

Bombardier ramps up second test phase of EcoJet Research Project

Bombardier unveiled exclusive images of its EcoJet research project’ second test phase. The promising flight tests were conducted with an 18-foot-wide demonstrator and have generated important results, contributing to the advancement of this pivotal project. Bombardier EcoJet research project aims to reduce aircraft emissions by up to 50% through a combination of aerodynamic,...

Boeing Business Jets unveils premium cabin selections for VIP Jets

From now, BBJ customers have a new way to customize cabin interiors for the BBJ 737-7, reducing costs and accelerating delivery of new VIP jets. With BBJ Select, Boeing is offering a wide range of pre-designed cabin layouts and configurations to expedite installation, while lowering the total purchase price of the airplane.From guest rooms and private offices to family rooms and VIP pass...

Cirrus Aircraft celebrates 500 Vision Jet deliveries with limited edition series

Cirrus Aircraft revealed Special Edition Vision Jet to commemorate 500 deliveries of the world's first single-engine personal jet. The Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet for five years and has become a proven asset for business and personal travel, widely utilized by Part 91 and 135 operators. With inflight Wi-Fi and the Cirrus IQ mobile app, the G2+ Vision Jet is now more conn...

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ATR highlighted Vietnam's significant potential as a market for modern regional aviation, pointing to strong underlying demand, an expanding airport network and a new generation of turboprop...

Technip Energies, Airbus, Safran and Tereos join forces to develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel production project in France

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Bombardier & Elie Saab collaboration introduces the Haute Couture of aviation with Global 8000 cabin design

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Boosting East Frisian Island connectivity - Inselflieger takes delivery of its second Tecnam P2012 STOL

FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) took delivery of its secondTecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. This acquisition is direct result of the outstanding operational su...