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EMED Group and Skyports Drone Services trial medical courier services by drone

VoltAero Cassio 330 had a starring role in its U.S. debut at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

2023 EAA AirVenture fly-in enabled a broad spectrum of the aviation sector and the public to see VoltAero Cassio 330, and to learn about the company’s vision for the future of hybrid-electric aircraft. VoltAero brought its full-scale Cassio 330 mockup to Oshkosh, which attracted a st...

Piper M600/SLS HALO System with Garmin Autoland now ANAC certified

Piper Aircraft has been awarded approval from the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) for its M600/SLS HALO safety system with Garmin Autoland and stand-alone auto-throttle. Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Support, commented: “The Brazili...

Aviation and energy industry progress on their joint path towards climate-neutral aviation for Northern Norway

Deutsche Aircraft, Energi i Nord (North Energy Cluster) and Bodø Airport Development Company have met with energy and aviation industry stakeholders to address how the supply, demand and production of near carbon-neutral synthetic aviation fuels could be ramped up for operators in Northern Norway. As airlines need to ensure their future fuel supply comes from sustainable sources, fuel manuf...

Embraer brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to LABACE 2023 in São Paulo

Embraer returns to LABACE 2023 from August 8 to 10 in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Phenom 300E, the world’s best-selling light jet for 11 consecutive years, and the Praetor 600, the most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize jet, at the Congonhas Airport. Heading into the Latin American tradeshow, Embraer continues its momentum with...

Samson Sky announces record breaking sales for Switchblade flying car

During the week-long world famous aviation celebration in AirVenture Oshkosh the Switchblade added 115 vehicles to their order books, valued at nearly $22MM. This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 US states. In addition to Reservations, over 100 vehicles have been pre-purchased by...

PLANA joins U.S. AAM research program to boost technology development

PLANA is waiting for final approvals to lease space in the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Springfield, Ohio, as part of efforts to accelerate its technology research and development, as well as its plans for global expansion. PLANA would join other eVTOL OEM who have had a presence at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport like Joby Aviation and...

Surcar Airlines selects ZeroAvia engines for clean seaplane flights in the Canary Islands

Canarian Surcar Airlines signs an agreement ZeroAvia ZA600 hydrogen-electric engines to bring green flights to the Canary Islands. Surcar plans to use Twin Otter seaplanes retrofit with the ZA600 powertrain on sightseeing tours. The newly launched airline is backed by investors including the Danish carrier Nordic Seaplanes. Surcar Airlines is committed to spearheading the electrific...

Wizz Air orders a further 75 A321neo family aircraft

Wizz Air has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft. Wizz Air is an all Airbus operator with a fleet of over 180 A320 Family aircraft currently in operation. József Váradi, CEO of Wizz Air, commented...

Gulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

The high-performing Gulfstream G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours. The G550 Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System, now known as Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), and was recognized for this achievement and other...

Skyports Drone Services' new drone partner makes debut for Royal Mail deliveries

Skyports Drone Services announced Speedbird Aero as new aircraft partner for the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project established in partnership with Royal Mail, Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority and Loganair. Speedbird Aero has been selected as the latest aircraft partner to join Skyports Drone Services’ world-class drone fleet. The Brazilian drone manufacturer...

Iconic Catalina amphibious flying boat to be resurrected as new production transport category turboprop

A rebirth? Yes, just one announced by Catalina Aircraft. The rebirth of the iconic and legendary Catalina as the Catalina II Amphibious Turboprop. A production re-start program has been formalized for the Next Generation Amphibious Aircraft Catalina II twin turboprop amphibious flying boat, and the company is preparing to take pre-orders as part of the turboprop production re-start program.&n...

Landmark investment in eVTOL - Archer and U.S. Air Force enter into contracts worth up to $142 million

Archer Aviation has significantly expanded its partnership with the DoD by signing new contracts with the U.S. Air Force with a total value of up to $142 million. This new execution phase of the partnership includes the delivery of up to six of Archer’s Midnight aircraft to the Air Force, the sharing of additional flight test data and certification related test reports, pilot training, and t...

Analysis reveals strong growth in the global and Canadian air ambulance markets

Analysis of industry data by Horizon Aircraft reveals that for the period between January 1, 2023 and July 20, 2023, the number of air ambulance departures globally is 26% higher than for the same period in 2019, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The corresponding increase in the number of Canadian air ambulance departures between these two periods is 97%.&...

Hartzell announces Diamond option, Wipaire Caravan Prop, 30,000 in 30

Working closely with Diamond Aircraft, Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA to replace Diamond DA40 NG MT wood/composite propellers with new and higher performance 3-bladed lightweight Polaris composite props. The 74-inch diameter three-blade ASCII carbon fiber prop for the Austro Engine E4-A features a lightweight Bantam aluminum hub and 2,400-hour /...

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