Gulfstream Aerospace announced the grand opening of its all-new Beverly Hills, California, sales and design center. The approximately 12,000 square-foot/1,115 square-meter showroom further expands Gulfstream’s customer resources in the Western United States and highlights Gulfstream’s industry leadership in cabin comfort and design. The Beverly Hills Sales and Design Center f...
Turnover, movements, hangar space – all the upward trends we estimated for Geneva Airpark at the end of 2022 have now been confirmed. In addition, the latest figures for new services and flexible parking options in January and February 2023 also bode well for another very encouraging year. A net increase in turnover With revenues for 2022 up 2.35% on 2019, Geneva Airpark has...
Etihad Airways began its first scheduled flight between Abu Dhabi and Beijing Daxing Airport on March 28, 2023. The inaugural flight EY888, operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marked the move of regular flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Previously Etihad operated to Beijing Capital International Airport. Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer of Etihad Airwa...
Airbus delivered its first Airbus A321neo to the low-cost carrier HK Express, a member of Cathay Pacific Group based in Hong Kong. This milestone marks the first of 16 A321neo aircraft for HK Express and features the airline’s latest livery, with vibrant shades of purple and white. In addition, the aircraft’s winglets and empennage spots an “e” shaped journey symb...
FAA validated and recognized Clay Lacy Aviation' organization-wide approach as a leader within private aviation for its Safety Management System meeting new standards of the FAA SMS Voluntary Program. The validation places Clay Lacy in the top 2% of Part 135 operators in the United States that have completed this process and developed a culture of safety promotion. The FAA SMS V...
Altaport announced new partnerships that are key to their ongoing development of an advanced vertiport automation system. These partnerships enable Altaport to act as a systems integrator for vertiports, combining multiple critical systems into a single modular platform with out-of-the-box capabilities to facilitate safe and efficient handling of high-volume ground operations for eVTOL and ca...
Pipistrel has expanded its US distribution network with the appointment of Lanier Flight Center as its distributor for five southeastern states. A leading aircraft sales, maintenance and training provider, Lanier Flight Center will be responsible for sales, service support and training for Pipistrel’s ultralight, light sport and type certified aircraft, including the Alpha Trainer, Veli...
Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus UpNext achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A310 MRTT. In a first step towards Autonomous Formation Flight and Autonomous Air-to-Air refuelling (A4R), the technologies demonstrate a significant breakthrough for future aerial operations involving manned and unmanned assets. These cutting-edge, ‘Made in Europe...
Piper announces a suite of connected aircraft management capabilities, available on the G3000- equipped M600/SLS later this spring. Piper Aircraft has frequently incorporating the newest technology into their product lineup. Examples include being the first manufacturer to certify Garmin’s GNS 430, and more recently, Garmin’s Collier award-winning Autoland technology. Piper A...
One year after the TBM 960 launch at the 2022 SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Daher returns to the annual air show event with an order book exceeding two years of production for this efficient and fast single-engine turboprop aircraft. Displayed on Daher’s exhibit stand is a 2023 Model Year TBM 960 whose “Sirocco” paint scheme includes black mask highlighting arou...
Together with SAFEsky we continue air travel practical guidelines - what we can do to make our air journey better. Frederick Reitz, Managing Director of SAFEsky, is ready for episode three - fasten your seatbelts, right things to do and especially not to do. Traditionally, you can take the notes or opt for the PDF download of this article. Here are some highlights of the...
Iridium Communications partner SKYTRAC is providing Iridium satellite connectivity to a Sikorsky S-92, which will be used for Search and Rescue off the shores of Guyana. SKYTRAC will enable truly global, weather-resilient, reliable connectivity for the S-92 helicopter with its ISAT-200A solution as well as BIue Sky Network’s Iridium Certus Connected SkyLink 7100. Brya...
When Universal Hydrogen De Havilland Dash 8 hydrogen fuel cell-powered testbed first flew earlier this month, its powertrain included a prop designed and tested for the experimental aircraft by Hartzell Propeller. The 91-inch diameter five-blade swept airfoil carbon fiber propeller utilized derivative blades, hub and retention components from an existing 14 CFR Part 35 certified propell...
airBaltic announces that in the period of March 27 and May 31, 2023 it will temporarily wet-lease additional aircraft short-term. Such conditions have arisen as a result of the manufacturer’s inability to fulfill the obligations of engine maintenance in a timely manner. To meet the increasing passenger demand and to ensure a successful performance of planned flights without cancellation...
Ascendance Flight Technologies has raised €21 million. French Tech Souveraineté, operated by Bpifrance as part of the France 2030 plan, CELAD, Expansion Aerospace Ventures, SC Mahé, Adrien Montfort (CTO Sorare) via Snaw Ventures, and ARIS Occitanie have contributed to this funding round alongside historic investors Habert Dassault Finance, Céleste Management, IRDI, and M-Capital,...
VPorts announced an initial set of agreements with key AAM players as part of its development plan to build and operate the AAM World Integrator World Centre in Dubai. Electra.aero, Falcon Aviation and SkyDrive have joined the centre to be part of VPorts’ strategy to develop the Gulf Cooperation Council market and deploy its expertise and innovation in the region. The four new partners...
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Christchurch Airport, marking the resumption of its daily service from Dubai to Christchurch via Sydney after more than three years. The special service was greeted by a crowd of spectators at the Christchurch Airport boundary, who watched as the iconic aircraft taxied through a ceremonial water canon salute, before parking in view of...
Air Malta took delivery of its fifth Airbus A320neo. The new aircraft, which will bear registration 9H-NEE, will replace the A320ceo 9H-AEQ which will exit the Air Malta fleet. The delivery flight from the Airbus plant in Toulouse to Malta International Airport was powered by a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and commanded by Capt. Patrick Calleja, and First Officer Mark Attard. This was C...
Eve Air Mobility signed a LoI with Ferrovial Vertiports to explore the use of Eve Urban Air Traffic Management software solution to support the safe and reliable operation of vertiports and eVTOL aircraft. Ferrovial Vertiports focuses on the development of vertiport networks for the take-off, landing, operation, and maintenance of passenger services of eVTOL. Ferrovia...
Pratt & Whitney announced its plans to invest $255 million through 2028 in a world-class sustainment facility in Oklahoma City, Okla. The new 845,000-square-foot facility will act as a hub for depot operations for all Pratt & Whitney military engines, including those for the F-35, C-17, F-22, F-15, F-16, B-52, and E-3 AWACS. Pratt & Whitney Oklahoma City site is part of...
Dufour Aerospace and Swiss Helicopter AG have signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of two Aero2 and one Aero3 tilt-wing aircraft. This purchase represents a significant step for Dufour Aerospace as now all major Swiss civil helicopter operators have signed letters of intent with Dufour Aerospace. Thomas Pfammatter, Co-founder and CEO of Dufour Aerospace commented: “Sw...
