Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment. The G400 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:04 a.m. an...
Iraqi Airways has renewed its partnership agreement with SITA, the leading provider of information technology services in the air transport sector, to maintain its track record of continuous innovation in passenger and baggage management systems, boosting the travel experience on board the Green Bird and its partner airlines. Key in upgrading the travel experience will be the implementation of SIT...
AeroEducate, EAA free online education program, has added three collaborators to its list of educational content providers. This partnership aims to tackle an ever-growing need for aviation education and interactive programming for young people. AeroEducate launched in 2022 as a free aviation education program created by EAA in cooperation with North Carolina State University and in partnersh...
Piper Aircraft announced the recent delivery of four additional Piper Pilot 100i aircraft to Florida Institute of Technology. These aircraft mark the second installment of Pilot 100i deliveries this year, bringing their fleet total to eight aircraft. With an estimated 80% growth in enrollment over the past three years, including a projected 36% increase in flight operations volume, Florida Te...
Taking into account the need to accelerate climate change mitigation and strengthen company's reputation for sustainable development in the aviation sector in Europe, RIX Riga Airport has revised the Airport's road map for achieving zero CO2e emissions. The company's Board has set 2035 as the new target deadline. Laila Odiņa, Chairperson of the Board of RIX Riga Airport co...
Skyports Infrastructure and Wagner Corporation have partnered to explore vertiport development opportunities in the state of Queensland, Australia. The agreement follows a recent announcement between Wisk and Skyports to identify an Entry-into-Service (EIS) network for Wisk’s autonomous Generation 6 aircraft in the South East Queensland (SEQ) region. The partnership will explore vert...
Avflight announced all 22 eligible FBOs in its U.S.-based network are now certified as Green Aviation Business – Tier 1 under NATA’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. This announcement marks the first time Avflight has received this designation and further illustrates the company’s overall commitment to sustainability. Avflight’s U.S.-based net...
In the next few days, 339 young people will begin their apprenticeship or dual study program at the German locations of Lufthansa Technik. The number of new apprentices is therefore slightly higher than last year. Despite the challenging training market, Lufthansa Technik filled 94 percent of the available places Lufthansa Technik attracted a particularly large number of applicants for indust...
Robinson Helicopter Company shares a new ‘Climb Higher’ series featuring one of America premier law enforcement agencies, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Polk County Florida. In these videos, PCSO highlights the pivotal role the Robinson R66 plays in their fleet, emphasizing the aircraft’s ability to modernize operations, reduce costs, and expand ae...
Textron Aviation has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned and operated company since 1949, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons Foods will utilize the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are integral to managing ope...
Vinci Aviation have obtained exclusive access to a new aircraft, the Learjet 45. This move highlights the company’s commitment to providing unparalleled luxury and convenience for its esteemed clientele. Learjet 45 is designed to cater to a diverse range of needs, making it ideal for business travel, family vacations, and corporate or luxury requirements. With a seating c...
LCI has placed two H145D3 helicopters on lease, one direct to Santos Limited and one to Pacific Helicopters. The placement with Santos represents LCI’s first ever direct lease to an end-user. Santos is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and the US. PHL is the leading provider of helicopter services for energy, min...
airBaltic confirms an incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s. This new and fourth reorder will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. Already operating a strong fleet of close to 50 A220-300s, airBaltic is currently the largest A220 customer in Europe and the largest A220-300 operator in the world. Latvian flag carrier has a long standing history operating th...
Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan. The order will see the E190-E2, the world’s most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft with the lowest noise emissions, complement the airline’s larger narrowbodies and replace its long-serving Fokker fleet. The order will be reflected in Embraer’s...
Piper Aircraft new M700 FURY received Federal Aviation Administration approval for unpaved field operations. This significant milestone broadens the aircraft’s overall operational capabilities. Piper Aircraft is progressing with several M700 FURY international validations at both the aircraft level and for unimproved field operations. Those validations will similarly expand the versatility a...
Joby Aviation announced it has rolled its third production prototype aircraft off the company’s pilot production line in Marina, CA, with four aircraft expected to be in active flight test during the next quarter. The news came as the company issued its Second Quarter 2024 Shareholder Letter, detailing the Company’s operational and financial results for the period ending June 30,...
flydubai touched down in Basel, becoming the first national carrier from the UAE to operate direct flights from Dubai. This marks the start of the carrier’s four-times weekly service to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) from Dubai International (DXB). The inaugural flight touched down at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and was met with a traditional water cannon salute. Senior ai...
The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva this afternoon as EK 83. The aircraft took a total of 37 days for a complete revamp and will be entering service four days ahead of its officially announced deployment schedule.The Emirates Boeing 777 entered refurbishment in early July, with a planned r...
SmartLynx Airlines has achieved a new operational milestone, carrying the highest number of passengers in its history within a single month. In July 2024, the airline surpassed one million passengers for the first time, reaching 1.11 million. Edvinas Demenius, CEO at SmartLynx Airlines commented: “At the start of the year, we predicted that passenger demand for air t...
V2500 test is part of RTX strategy to increase SAF use and help meet industry climate goals. The team gathered in Germany to test an aircraft engine’s ability to operate on the fuel of the future. It started by running that engine on the fuel of the past. Jet-A fuel, made mostly of kerosene, coursed into the V2500 engine for the singular purpose of proving it was in good working o...
Volocopter conducted world first eVTOL flight test within the premises of the World Heritage Palace of Versailles. This unprecedented flight marks the conclusion of this summer’s multi-day operational validation test campaign at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and Versailles. Volocopter and its partners aspire to return to Paris later in the year to fly our eVTOL aircraft in...
