Pilot, president, and founder of Icarus Jet, a global trip support and aircraft management company, Kevin Singh has flown globally as a chief pilot and captain on private jets like the Hawker 800-A and 850 XP, and the Challenger 600 series and Global 6000. We'fre sharing his latest opinion piece on sustainability. It is no secret that our society is based on hydrocarbons, a wild, chea...
Surf Air Mobility has taken delivery of four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop aircraft from Textron Aviation. These four aircraft are the first deliveries of Surf Air’s previously announced fleet order with Textron Aviation. Surf Air is financing two of these aircraft through operating leases with ITC-AeroLeasing, an existing aircraft financing partner for Surf Air and a...
Archer Aviation has entered into a multi-party collaboration agreement with key UAE and Abu Dhabi entities to advance the establishment of electric air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi. The agreement aims to formalize the cooperation between UAE and Abu Dhabi stakeholders in preparation for the launch of the first commercial eVTOL flight. It was signed under the auspices of the Smart and Aut...
Rheinland Air Service announce a strategic collaboration with Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, specializing in regional aircraft engines and a proud member of the Lufthansa Technik Group and Lufthansa Group.This partnership represents a significant milestone for both companies and the aviation industry, as it combines RAS Group’s expertise in airframe and systems maintenance with LTAA’s w...
Following the recent announcement of their collaboration to enhance digital travel credentials and biometric solutions in border management, SITA and IDEMIA Public Security are expanding their partnership to tackle key challenges in baggage handling and airport operations. Leveraging IDEMIA’s expertise in computer vision, combined with SITA’s expertise in baggage processing, improves o...
UAS International Trip Support announced the inclusion of a Bombardier Global Express to its newly revamped international air charter fleet, as well as the addition of aircraft sales and management solutions to its charter offering. The company, which in 2017 managed the worldwide charter of the only VVIP configured B787 - The Dream Jet - is pleased to be firmly back in the air charter...
Skyservice Business Aviation announced its status as an Authorized Starlink Dealer. This collaboration extends the availability of Starlink's fast and reliable, in-flight connectivity to more business aircraft owners and operators. Benjamin Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of Skyservice commented: "At Skyservice, we are committed to growing our avionics offerings and ensur...
Tecnam and Bartolini Air announced the purchase of six additional Tecnam P2008JC and two P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft for Bartolini Air's fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used from PPL - Private Pilot Licence - to advanced commercial pilot training such as CPL(A), IR(A) and MEP(L) as well as for integrated ab-initio commercial pilot training. Polish ATO operates...
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force signed an agreement to deepen collaborative studies aimed at expanding the capabilities of the C-390 Millennium platform for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions, with a focus on Maritime Patrol. Thanks to its versatility, ruggedness, state-of-the-art communication, and self-protection systems, the aircraft has a great poten...
SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification and can begin flight operations throughout the European Union. Bell secured multiple orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform in Europe, including one aircraft to Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior and two aircraft to the Republic of Croatia’s Ministry of Interior. The aircraft will be used for...
Joby Aviation has received a Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for its flight academy as well as FAA acceptance for its air operations voluntary Safety Management System as established under Part 5. The FAA Part 141 certificate enables the Joby Aviation Academy to deliver streamlined pilot training, enabling the Company to efficiently and economically develop...
INTEGRAL E, the electric version of AURA AERO two-seater aircraft designed for training, aerobatics and leisure, performed its first flight today December 3rd, at Toulouse-Francazal airport. More silent and environment-friendly, AURA AERO’s new two-seater paves the way for the decarbonization of light aviation.As in the old times of the great “premieres” of aviation, taking...
PhysicsX, a London-based start-up bringing the power of generative AI to enable breakthrough engineering in advanced industries, has launched the first Large Geometry Model for aerospace engineering, LGM-Aero, and a publicly accessible reference application, Ai.rplane, to showcase its power in designing aero structures. Ai.rplane allows engineers to generate innovative aircraft...
AAM market is growing rapidly, as is the regulatory framework for the sector, and as a result of this, all of the fund managers interviewed agree that the AAM sector is becoming an increasingly more attractive market to invest in. The finding comes from new global research from New Horizon Aircraft, doing business as Horizon Aircraft, the advanced aerospace engineering company...
General Aviation Manufacturers Association published the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results through the third quarter of 2024 show an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments and increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets and turbine helicopters, with turboprops and pi...
Eve Air Mobility announced a US$35 million* fund from Brazil’s National Development Bank, further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development. This second-phase funding follows a US$92.5 million line of credit secured in 2022 for R&D and a recent US$50 million investment from Citibank, both dedicated to supporting Eve's eVTOL development program. This...
Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight. Testing for this aircraft will validate the cabin design and performance of the industry’s longest-range aircraft, focusing on the complete passenger experience to ensure interior comfort and reliability. This first outfitted G800 took flight on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and flew 1 hour and 41 minutes, reachin...
Munich Airport is driving technological innovations to optimize operational processes in collaboration with the Lufthansa Group and the jointly operated Terminal 2 company. Since mid-October, the use of a remote-controlled passenger bridge has been tested. During the six-month pilot phase, various real-life conditions, such as weather influences or obstacles in the stairway’s driving area, w...
AutoFlight has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan. On November 29, company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Okayama Prefecture. The historic eVTOL flight was conducted in collaboration with MASC, a Japanese non-profit organization dedicated to aerospace industry advancement. With full approval from the Japan C...
Beginning of December 2024 marks a significant milestone for airBaltic as it celebrates eight successful years of operating the Airbus A220-300. On November 30, 2016, airBaltic welcomed its first Airbus A220-300 aircraft, becoming the global launch operator of this game-changing aircraft. The first commercial flight with this aircraft type departed from...
Safran Aircraft Engines inaugurated a new assembly line as part of the extension of Safran Aircraft Engines Mexico plant in Querétaro. With this expansion, Safran advances the integration of its industrial and logistical activities in Querétaro within North America. This milestone positions SAEM and Querétaro as the first final assembly site for single-aisle commercial ai...
