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The Government of Canada orders 4 new Airbus A330 MRTTs

The Government of Canada awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft and for the conversion of five used A330-200s in a quest to strengthen Canada’s continental defence capabilities. The current contract has a...

INTEGRAL S performs its first flight and marks a new stage towards the electrification of the INTEGRAL range

The training version of AURA AERO thermic-thrust two-seater aircraft dedicated to training, aerobatics and leisure, INTEGRAL S, performed its first flight today, at Toulouse-Francazal airport. Registered F-WIAS, the plane took off at 10:20 CEST with a crew composed of test pilots...

Cirrus Aircraft launches new private pilot training program

Cirrus Aircraft announced new Private Pilot Program designed to teach anyone to learn how to fly an SR Series Cirrus aircraft and earn their pilot’s license. The Private Pilot Program provides an immersive ground school training partnered with a dedicated Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot through a Cirrus Training Center to help students complete their Private Pilot License...

Urva Aviation appointed exclusive Florida distributor for Tecnam Aircraft

Tecnam Aircraft appointed Urva Aviation as exclusive dealer for sales and service for the state of Florida. Urva Aviation is part of the X-Flight Aeronautical Solutions group with bases throughout Argentina and since 2021 in Pompano Beach Airpark, FL. The group has more than 10 years of experience in the aviation industry and created Urva Aviation to manage the Tecnam business. Urva...

Maiden flight of the Diamond Aircraft eDA40

On 20 July 2023, all-electric eDA40 made its first flight at Diamond Aircraft headquarters in Wiener Neustadt. This marks a significant milestone for the manufacturer and all project partners and is a big step towards certifying the aircraft. The eDA40, which shall be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft, is designed to be an excellent electric circuit trainer powered b...

Future of general aviation: insights from Elixir Aircraft

Elixir Aircraft sees SAF as the initial key component to make general aviation more sustainable in the near term. Elixir Aircraft’s research and development has not stopped since the company was formed in the early 2010s. Their most recent announcement, at last month’s Paris Air Show, was the Elixir Turbine prototype dedicated to decarbonising aviation. Developed as part of a...

Piper Aircraft announced new fleet agreement with Sierra Charlie Aviation

Sierra Charlie Aviation has placed an order for fifty Piper Archer TX aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2026. These new Piper trainers will serve as a full replacement of their existing fleet of competitive single engine aircraft. Sierra Charlie Aviation is a nationally ranked Part 61 flight school based in Scottsdale, Arizona, currently operating a twin-engine Piper Seminole. This aircr...

Accelerating sustainable aviation - climate tech fund Statkraft Ventures invests in Electra

Statkraft Ventures announced its investment in Electra.aero. The investment will enable Electra to further develop its hybrid-electric ultra-short eSTOL aircraft, reinforcing Statkraft Ventures’ commitment to advancing sustainable transportation and decarbonization efforts by investing in emerging technologies that reduce emissions. This investment leverages Statkraft Ventures'...

Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 awarded type certification by Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

Embraer E-Jets E2 family of commercial jets, the E190-E2 and E195-E2, has received Type Certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). This significant milestone comes after Malaysia’s SKS Airways announced its selection of 10 E195-E2s at LIMA’23 to drive its growth plans for the region. E190-E2 and E195-E2 were certified by three key civil aviation autho...

Australia’s first five-bladed H145 lands with WA Police Force

Western Australia Police Minister, The Hon. Paul Papalia CSC MLA, along with Police Commissioner, Col Blanch APM, welcomed the arrival of Australia’s first Airbus five-bladed H145 helicopter, to support police operations in the State. The aircraft is the first of two ordered by WA Police Force, which becomes the first law enforcement jurisdiction in the southern hemisphere to fly these...

Boeing forecasts demand for 2.3 million new commercial pilots, technicians and cabin crew in next 20 years

With the global commercial airplane fleet expected to double by 2042, forecasts industry-wide demand for 2.3 million new aviation personnel over the next 20 years to support the commercial fleet and meet long-term growth in air travel. The company's 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook projects that commercial carriers will need significant personnel through 2042 to supp...

Elixir Aircraft- growing globally, eyeing America

Since EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2022, Elixir Aircraft has quickly become a leader in the global training aircraft market. Sales orders are taking off, investment is pouring in and constant hiring is taking place. Elixir is filling a much-needed element of general aviation: new, more efficient, safer, and technologically advanced aircraft. Research shows that the average age of the standard singl...

Pratt & Whitney announced over 400 PT6 E-Series engine family deliveries, surpassing 100,000 flying hours

Pratt & Whitney Canada has delivered over 400 PT6 E-Series engines, with the fleet now having flown more than 100,000 hours worldwide. Building on the legacy of the iconic PT6 engine family, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the PT6 E-Series has raised the bar on engine performance, control systems, data intelligence and service solutions. The PT6E-67XP&n...

Electric Power Systems selected as electric aviation battery provider for Elfly research seaplane demonstrator

Electric Power Systems has been selected as the battery provider for Elfly’s highly anticipated all-electric seaplane.The companies announced their partnership for the research demonstrator program at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, where both companies are participating. Under the terms of the agreement, EPS will deliver its EPiC battery line for the initial demonstration to incorporate u...

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