Prima Air prides itself on its professional team dedicated to upholding the highest safety standards and exceptional professionalism. With a robust aviation maintenance technician team as the cornerstone of its safety and operational excellence, Prima Air visions to attract new talents to join and grow their careers. Being part of a team that cares both for the job and for each other is what...
In June 2024, FACC equipped the 2000th Airbus aircraft with Sharklets. The upwardly curved wingtips help to significantly reduce an aircraft's fuel consumption. By manufacturing sharklets for the Airbus A320 Family, FACC is making a significant contribution to increasing the efficiency and range of modern passenger aircraft - the use of the approximately 8 feet high sharklets significantly red...
Munich Airport and Lufthansa Airlines are launching a new partnership with Miles & More. This unique cooperation between an airport, an airline and a loyalty program offers travelers and visitors to Munich Airport an even more attractive shopping experience. From now on, participants can collect and redeem miles in many stores at the airport. From July 1 - just in time to celebrate the 21st...
Gogo Business Aviation announced that more than 1,000 successful AVANCE system software updates have been completed globally using Gogo's over-the-air (OTA) feature. Consistent with the company's mission of driving efficiencies for operators, OTA replaces the USB kit method – requiring fleet operators to go plane to plane for each update – with a remote, hands-free process that...
dnata has won a multi-year contract with Air India at Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland, as India’s national carrier returns to the city for the first time in 27 years. The partnership will see dnata provide its range of passenger, ramp, and baggage services to the airline which will operate a four-weekly service between Zurich and Delhi on a Boeing 787-8 aircraft. dnata’s dedic...
Airways Aviation announced the launch of its newest training facility in Cyprus, set to open its doors in September 2024. Located in the picturesque sea-side city of Larnaca. Cyprus is renowned for its relaxed lifestyle, beautiful landscapes, and favorable climate. The region's stable and consistent flying weather ensures that students can fully immerse themselves in thei...
AW609 tiltrotor programme set another major industry capability milestone after its first successful ship trial, which was recently conducted with the support of the Italian Navy. From 3-12 April, the AW609 AC4 aircraft, fully representative of the final production configuration, performed demonstration trials relocating from Leonardo’s facility based in Cascina Costa to Maristaer Grottaglie...
Icelandair and CAE agreed on the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Airbus A320-family full-flight simulator to support the entry-into-service of the airline’s new Airbus A321 fleet in 2025. The new CAE FFS sold to Icelandair will be installed at the CAE Reykjavík - Icelandair Flight Training Centre, a joint venture between the two companies, and will be ready for traini...
Heritage Aviation is now an authorized Garmin Aviation Service Center. This exciting development allows Heritage Aviation to offer its customers a wider range of service and support solutions from Garmin Aviation, further solidifying its commitment to providing exceptional service in the region. As an authorized Garmin Aviation Service Center, Heritage Aviation’s team of experienced technici...
Lilium successfully completed the first series of tests of its electric jet propulsion unit. For the first time, the electric engines were taken up to maximum thrust on the propulsion unit test bench, representing a landmark achievement on the journey to zero operating emissions flight and an important step towards verifying safety of flight of the Lilium Jet. The tests performed have demonst...
With the development of the Africa's aviation industry in recent years, the need for access to efficient and reliable planes has never been more important. In such an environment, a company stands out from the rest: TPCAPTAIN. Dedicated to the sale and leasing of turboprops, TPCAPTAIN has achieved a truly remarkable business, with its imprint etched forever in Africa’s sky. TPCAP...
Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed the cooperation agreement to create the 50/50 joint venture EURA (derived from EUropean Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This newly-created company will form the core of a larger program, which will collaborate with industrial and technological partners from several other European nations. With the creation of EURA, the two companies...
VINCI Airports, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, has finalised the acquisition of a majority shareholding (50.01%) in Edinburgh Airport, alongside Global Infrastructure Partners, which manages the remaining 49.99%, under a model similar as London Gatwick Airport. Edinburgh Airport is a premier infrastructure asset: the largest airport in Scotland and the 6th airport in the United Kingdom with tr...
EHang Holdings received full payment for the initial batch of 30 units of EH216-S passenger-carrying pilotless aircraft and has delivered 27 units to Wencheng County Transportation Development Group Co., Ltd. in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. It drives Wencheng’s comprehensive layout in the low-altitude economy industry. On June 22, the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft completed its p...
Farnborough Airport announced the grand opening of Domus III. The state-of-the-art 175,000 sq.ft hangar facility sets a new benchmark in aviation hangar infrastructure, with sustainability at the very heart of its modern and progressive design. Back in August 2022, Farnborough Airport embarked on a bold £55m investment programme, to significantly enhance its facilities and infrastructure by...
Sirius Aviation AG unveils two revolutionary hydrogen-powered luxury business jets: Sirius CEO-JET and the Sirius Adventure Jet. Developed in collaboration with BMW Group Designworks these aircraft aim to transform private air travel with eco-friendly alternatives, substantially reducing CO2 emissions. Alexey Popov, Sirius Aviation AG CEO commented: "The...
Qantas announced new investment in its DeHavilland Dash 8 turboprop fleet as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping regional Australia connected. Qantas will acquire 14 additional mid-life Dash 8-400 aircraft, with 19 smaller Q200 and Q300 turboprop aircraft to be gradually phased out of the fleet. The first aircraft will join the QantasLink fleet by the end of calendar year 2024. Q400 aircraft...
Finnair has successfully completed the rollout of its new 200 million euro long-haul cabin renewal, with all long-haul aircraft now refurbished. The project included the launch of an entirely new Business Class seat, a brand-new Premium Economy cabin, and a refreshed Economy Class, giving customers the ultimate onboard experience. The cabin was first launched in 2022, and within the spac...
magniX announced the launch of Samson, its game-changing battery line. magniX Samson batteries have been designed for aviation and industries or applications that require high levels of performance, safety, and reliability. Samson batteries will be certifiable under aviation regulations, while delivering industry-leading energy density, unmatched cycle life, and patented safety features. ...
Porter Airlines was selected as Best Regional Airline in North America at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The category includes airlines that primarily or exclusively fly within North America. Porter continues to challenge the definition of economy air travel across North America by emphasizing an overall elevated economy experience on board. This includes a two-by-two configurati...
Under the theme, ‘Embracing Innovation and Technology for Safe and Efficient Operations’, the IATA World Safety and Operations Conference has developed four exciting tracks to consider the practical applications of innovation and technology. The four tracks covering Safety, Cabin Operations, Flight Operations, and Crisis Management will follow an opening plenary of VIP opening addresse...
