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Daher recognizes Margrit Waltz on her 960th flight

Daher congratulated Margrit Waltz on her 960th ferry flight, which she achieved last month on a transatlantic trip that delivered a new production TBM 960 turboprop aircraft for an owner in North America. As one of the world's most experienced ferry pilots, Waltz performed her mileston...

AURA AERO AERO Friedrichshafen - aircraft financing solutions & orders for electric two-seater INTEGRAL E

AERO Friedrichshafen 2024 was a success aor AURA AERO. Together with and Societe Generale Equipment Finance company announced a cooperation in the field of aircraft financing. In order to facilitate access to the INTEGRAL family, AURA AERO brand new two-seater aircraft desig...


Elixir Aircraft moves forward with European ATOs

At Aero Friedrichshafen Elixir Aircraft stand was more than popular among Approved Training Organizations from around the world. The requirement for new 4th generation aircraft is confirmed, low operating costs, high levels of safety and versatility. The reason is quite simpke - older generation aircraft becoming extremely costly to purchase, operate and maintain.  El...

Tecnam and Evionica to design the future of aviation training

Tecnam and Evionica announced a long-term partnership for an interactive learning platform for student pilots. The first models to be included in the agreement are the P2006T and P2008JC. Others will follow. The collaboration will enable the most comprehensive and detailed insight into Tecnam aircraft, providing a modern and interactive learning experience for pilots. Flight preparation an...

Crystal Cabin Award finalists 2024 show the aircraft cabin of the future

Aerospace companies, designers, and engineering teams worldwide are constantly innovating to revolutionise the flying experience. The annual Crystal Cabin Award showcases these exciting visions of how passengers will experience the future of air travel, honouring the best and most creative solutions. The Crystal Cabin Awards expert jury has now selected the finalists for 2024, putting forward 25 e...

AeroMech announces RVSM certification program for Piper M700 Fury

AeroMech Incorporated is developing an RVSM Supplemental Type Certificate, applicable to the Piper M700 Fury aircraft. RVSM has been offered for the Piper Meridian, M500, and M600 aircraft since 2021, and it has been well received with PA-46 operators worldwide. The RVSM STC is a performance upgrade that unleashes the full capability of the M700 aircraft, by allowing the aircraft to operat...

UK Ministry of Defence orders more H145 helicopters

UK Ministry of Defence has ordered a further six Airbus H145 helicopters as the next step in renewing its rotary fleet and cutting the number of different types in service. New aircraft will be deployed to Cyprus primarily for emergency response duties and to Brunei to support UK military training in jungle warfare and will replace Airbus Pumas currently performing those roles. New...

New Michelin Pilot tire has just seen its certification recognized by EASA

With increased performance in take-off and landing, and in terms of lifespan, the new Michelin Pilot tire has established performance standards never-before achieved in the General Aviation category. After its approval by the FAA on November 16, 2023, the Michelin Pilot has seen this certification recognized by the EASA.   A structure with exceptional durabili...

U.S. Army awards Electra $1.9 Million contract for powered wind tunnel test of contested logistics eSTOL aircraft

Electra announced a Small Business Innovation Research contract from the U.S. Army valued at $1.9 million that funds powered wind tunnel testing of Electra hybrid eSTOL aircraft. The award enables the U.S. Army to explore Electra’ unique blown wing aircraft technology potential to broaden U.S. military capabilities, especially for fuel-efficient, resilient logis...

Daher celebrates 30 years of participation at AERO Friedrichshafen with its TBM 960 and Kodiak 100

In three-decades AERO Friedrichshafen has developed into Europe’ most important general aviation trade show. Daher and its predecessor companies were succesfuly exhibiting since its creation. 2024 edition is being marked by the presence of Daher two turboprop-powered aircraft families: the fast and efficient TBM; and the utility short takeoff and landing&nb...

Elixir Aircraft opens two new sites in Europe and USA

Aero Friedrichshafen was the place for Elixir Aircraft to announce the opening of two new facilities. A third French production site in Aytré near La Rochelle will be dedicated to composite production parts (fuselage and flight controls). The first site in USA, at Sarasota Bradenton Airport in Florida, will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery t...

Tecnam unveils the New P2006T NG

At the opening of the 30th edition of AERO Friederischafen Tecnam announced the launch of a new edition of the legendary P2006T. Tecnam Managing Director Giovanni Pascale Langer explained benefits of this new design. The first orders arrived on day 1, with Spanish Flying School Fly-By becoming the launch operator of the P2006T NG to expand their fleet operations and respond to incre...

AURA AERO ERA program reaches two major key milestones: MG4 & EASA PAC process

Great news from AERO FFriedrichshafen! ERA program reaches two major key milestones: MG4, launching call for tender for first work-packages; signature with EASA of a Certification Pre-Application services Contract. ERA program was launched in 2021, with the aim to participate in air transport decarbonization, starting with a 19-seater aircraft certifiable by EASA in the CS...

Eve Air Mobility and AirX sign LOI for up to 50 eVTOLs, service support & urban ATM software

Eve Air Mobility has signed a LOI with Japan largest public helicopter air charter service AirX for up to 10 firm and up to 40 optional eVTOL aircraft. The order will support the continued development and scaling of innovative transportation operations in Japan. Asia-Pacific region is an important market for Eve Air Mobility. The company continues to build diverse relationships...

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ATR sees Vietnam as a key growth market for regional aviation in Southeast Asia

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...

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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...

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Embraer signs service & support agreement to enhance operational availability of Brazilian Air Force’s KC-390 fleet

Embraer signed a new long-term agreement with the Brazilian Air Force to provide support solutions for its KC-390 Millennium fleet. The agreement strengthens the partnership between Embraer and t...

Britten-Norman launches Global Aircraft Recovery service: first mission completed in Saudi Arabia

Britten-Norman launched the Global Aircraft Recovery service, delivered in collaboration with specialist partners including Avitrius Air International. The service has already proven its capability in...

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand following CAA certification

Auckland-based charter operator Advanced Flight took delivery of the country’s first Airbus ACH160 helicopter today, following the aircraft's recent grant of NZ Type certification by New Zea...

Airbus delivers first H135 for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program

Airbus delivered the first H135 helicopter for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training program, achieving a key milestone in the modernisation of pilot training for the Royal Canadian Air Force. T...

Daher: logistics partner to Airbus Defence and Space in Europe

Since 2020, Daher has been managing logistics operations for Airbus Defence and Space under two major A400M maintenance contracts: one in France, and the other in Germany...

Avincis signs contract for up to 15 Airbus H145 helicopters

Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for up to 15 H145 helicopters. The new aircraft will be deployed across Avincis’...

Air bp marks 100 years of aviation refuelling

Air bp is proud to celebrate 100 years serving the global aviation industry. Since its creation in 1926, when aircraft were still made of wood and canvas, Air bp has remained central to the industry&#...