Leonardo announced new progress in introducing modern rotorcraft technologies and capabilities to deliver the best service and safety in their respective markets meeting diverse emerging requirements. Léman Aviation and Sloane have been appointed official distributors for next generation AW09 single engine helicopter. In February of this year Sloane and Leonardo announced a major reinf...
Electra.aero announced the first high-performance ultra-short flight operations of its piloted blown-lift hybrid eSTOL demonstrator aircraft (EL-2 Goldfinch).The test flights, piloted by Cody Allee, took place through April and May 2024 at the Manassas Regional Airport and Warrenton-Fauquier Airport in Virginia. The longest flight lasted 1 hour 43 minutes. During the...
Safran Helicopter Engines has received certification for its Aneto-1K from the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This crucial milestone paves the way for the Leonardo AW189K's introduction into the Chinese civil market. This validation of type certificate by China succeeds the earlier type certificate by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency in 2019. Valentin Safir...
At the beginning of May 2024, airBaltic Training accepted its tenth training aircraft – Diamond DA40 NG – for the airBaltic Pilot Academy, manufactured by Diamond Aircraft. It was publicly presented during the inaugural airBaltic Backstage Experience event, exclusively for holders of Planies NFTs, part of the airBaltic Club loyalt...
Expliseat, the French manufacturer of the world's lightest aircraft seat, is presenting its new model at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. Called TiSeat 2X, Air France is the launch airline. As part of the cabin renewal program for the Embraer 190 fleet operated by its regional subsidiary HOP!, Air France has chosen the TiSeat 2X seat for its distinctive design aesthetics and functionali...
Collins Aerospace has modified a Prince Aviation Cessna 525 Citation Jet with its IRT NX Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system, providing high-speed cabin connectivity through the Iridium Certus® 700 satellite service. EASA certification and design approval was obtained by Q.C.M. Design GmbH with Prince Aviation installing the hardware onto the aircraft, becoming the first cus...
Lilium, UrbanV and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, managing Nice Côte d’Azur airport, the second largest airport place in France, along with the airports of Cannes Mandelieu and Golfe de Saint-Tropez, announced plans to bring Lilium Jet flights to the South of France starting in 2026. A new network will connect the French Riviera with key destinations througho...
Avflight and the City of Detroit announced first significant initiative in 50 years to rejuvenate Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET), marking a new chapter in Detroit’s aviation history. Last year, the city received FAA approval to institute a 20-year airport development and strategy design plan, enabling the airport to apply for federal funding to subsidize...
AURA AERO and Airbus Protect signed a cooperation agreement in view of the certification of ERA, the next regional transport 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft developed by AURA AERO. Both companies will share their respective expertise and collaborate on safety, cybersecurity and sustainability aspects of the ERA programme and its production means. This partnership aims to support a smooth and se...
Luxaviation announced the introduction of the Hawker Beechcraft 900XP to its UK charter fleet. The Hawker 900XP offers new levels of luxury and efficiency, with a spacious cabin that is meticulously designed to accommodate up to eight passengers, providing ample room to work, relax and socialise. The aircraft delivers exceptional range and fuel efficiency, ensuring customers re...
TITAN Aviation Fuels International is extending its presence throughout Europe and adding more Sustainable Aviation Fuel, SAF, options to its product portfolio. The international team, which is responsible for all territories outside of the USA, has added five new SAF sites to its Spanish network and is working with Spanish energy company CEPSA to increase the opportunity for uplift to custom...
CAE that its new Vienna training centre will be home to up to nine full-flight simulators, including the newly announced Embraer Phenom and Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. This is in addition to the Bombardier Global 6000 Vision and 7500 announced last year. CAE will also be offering maintenance training in Vienna, Austria. The new centre is scheduled to open in Q2 2025. Accor...
Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) announced the establishment of a new world speed record using its Bombardier Global 7500, achieving a remarkable flight time of just 8 hours and 15 minutes between Tokyo and Los Angeles. This impressive achievement further showcases the exceptional performance capabilities of the Global 7500 and the operational excellence of the Phenix Jet teams. In 2024 alo...
A newly painted, teal blue and white Bombardier Global 6000, 9H-ANS, will be positioning in for EBACE 2024, showcasing a stylish new interior from leading British yacht designer, Andrew Winch. The aircraft is operated under the AOC of Alliance Executive Jets, part of the Alliance Aviation Group, of Ireland. It lands in Geneva having been freshly painted by General Atomics in Ob...
RECARO Aircraft Seating is introducing a new seat naming strategy more closely aligned with the iconic RECARO brand. The new names, ranging from R1 to R7, reflect the various classes and complexities of the seating solutions. The booth will also feature the Crystal Cabin Award finalist, the R Sphere sustainable seat innovation, as well as a business class seat outfitted with smart technology and a...
Textron Aviation announced advanced Garmin G5000 avionics enhancements coming to the best-selling mid-size business jet, Cessna Citation Latitude, and the flagship of the Citation family of jets, the Citation Longitude. Textron Aviation investments in the popular business jets, based on customer feedback, will offer greater performance and improved user experience to pilots in the new La...
Global Jet Capital released its annual Business Jet Market Forecast today. In the updated report, the company projects continued growth for the next five years. The forecast also contains insights and projections for the business aviation market through 2028, including breakdowns of new deliveries and pre-owned transactions. The high level of detail in the report is based on outputs generated by G...
CAE has signed a multi-year agreement with Wizz Air, to equip the rapidly-growing airline with its feature-rich Operations Control and Crew Management software, part of CAE's comprehensive suite of Flight Operations platform. Wizz Air will also implement CAE's Recovery Manager solutions for operational and crew disruptions. With its powerful optimization tools, CAE’s Recovery Manager...
Lilium has started construction of an advanced test facility for integration and certification testing of the Lilium Jet. Designed in partnership with global engineering group SEGULA Technologies and located at Lilium’s headquarters near Munich, Germany, the state-of-the-art facility is due to become operational in late Summer 2024. The test site will house a complete, fully integrated...
Cessna Citation CJ1+/2+ aircraft registered in Europe can now be upgraded with the advanced functionality of the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system after receiving certification approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency. Fusion’s modularity and intuitive technology integration improves pilot workload, providing real-time data, visual clarity and pr...
Gama Aviation has completed a major milestone in the construction of its new Business Aviation Centre facility at Sharjah International Airport. Designed to facilitate a range of business jet types, helicopters and future eVTOL air systems, the Business Aviation Centre will be comprised of: A c14,000 sqm air-conditioned premium hangar. A c36,000 sqm of dedicated aircraft parking apron.&nbs...
