Embraer Phenom 100EV and the Phenom 300E business jets, along with the E195-E2 ‘TechLion’ commercial aircraft, will be on display at the Australian International Airshow which starts on 28 February 2023. This will be the E195-E2’s maiden appearance at the Australian International Airshow. There are over 11 business jets and over 40 E-Jets operating in the country, mainl...
Airlines based in the Pacific region will take delivery of 920 new aircraft over the next 20 years, generated by an average growth in passenger traffic in the region of 3.2% per annum, according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast. The forecast for new aircraft includes around 750 single aisle aircraft like the A220 and A320 Families and around 170 widebodies like the A330neo and A35...
Pratt & Whitney Canada has achieved one billion flying hours since the formation of the company nearly 100 years ago, in 1928. P&WC engines power missions across a diverse portfolio – including Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, Helicopter Aviation and Auxiliary Power Units. Over this time, more than 110,000 engines have been produced, with over 66,000 currently...
Luxembourg Flight Training Academy has acquired two of ALSIM advanced simulators, the AIRLINER, and the AL250. These next-generation simulators will enhance the training experience for students and prepare them for real-world aviation challenges. The AL250 simulator meets initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is certified EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and...
Luxaviation Group is celebrating fleet expansion in the Asia-Pacific region heading to the Avalon 2023 Australian International Airshow. The company will be attending the event discussing plans and highlighting the company’s latest achievements in the APAC region. Patrick Hansen, CEO, Luxaviation Group, said: “After a successful 2022, Luxaviation Group is optim...
For the 11th consecutive year, Embraer Phenom 300 series has become the world’s best-selling light jet, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Embraer delivered 59 Phenom 300 series light jets in 2022 to achieve this milestone, and to date, the series has accrued more than 700 deliveries. The Phenom 300 series is in operation in 36 countries and has accumulate...
General Aviation Manufacturers Associatio released the 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report during its annual State of the Industry Press Conference. Overall, when compared to 2021, all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at $26.8 billion, an increase of 6.0%. Airplane shipments in 2022, when compared to 2...
Air Malta selected to deploy Blueview digital passenger experience on its new Airbus A320 neo aircraft. Blueview will be configured to offer Air Malta’s passengers an in-flight entertainment experience – entertainment, moving map, games, etc. – and will be deployed on a linefit Airbus Airspace Link installation. This new aircraft is expected to be delivered to Air Malta...
Commissioned by NL EASP AIR and AeroRescue , Deutsche Aircraft completed a major development in the multi-role capabilities of the D328 with the EASA Certification for the unique In-Flight Operable Door. Originally conceived and operated by AeroRescue, who since 2009 use a Civil Aviation Authority of Australia STC, Deutsche Aircraft obtained the EASA Supplemental Type Certification ...
This year's Falcon Maintenance & Operations Seminars will kick off on April 5 in Paris, France and conclude May 17 in São Paulo, Brazil. Miami and Chicago will also be included on this year's M&O tour. The series will feature a smaller number of stops but an expanded, two-day format in the US. intended to make more information available to operators and increase opportu...
Bell 505 completed its first flight fueled solely by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, marking the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly with 100% SAF. Bell collaborated with Safran Helicopter Engines, Neste, GKN Aerospace and Virent Inc. to make this Bell 505 flight possible. To achieve this flight, Bell collaborated with Safran Helicopter Engines, manufacturer of the Arrius 2R engine on the B...
When looking for answers to our questions, there is one obvious thing to do - ask the "wise men" for advice. Cdr.Bud Slabbaert has decades of experience in aviation, with different mentalities and under different circumstances. He is almost like Julius Caesar - veni, vidi, vici…It was obvious for us to talk about sustainable aviation with him, to see more clearly what are the issu...
Sumitomo Corporation invested in Volocopter Series E Funding round. They will also become a key strategic partner for entry into service in the Japanese market starting in 2025. Additionally, Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has accepted Volocopter’s application for concurrent type certification of the VoloCity aircraft in Japan. To celebrate these milestones, Volocopter will...
Air Canada has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial recognition technology to confirm identification. In a pilot project currently underway, Air Canada's digital identification is now available for customers departing from Vancouver International Airport...
Analysis of industry data by Airbus Corporate Jets reveals there were some 4.06 million business aircraft departures in the U.S. in 2022, an increase of around 367,400, or almost 10%, when compared with 2019. Each month in 2022 saw a rise in the number of business aircraft departures in the U.S. over the corresponding month in 2019. In terms of utilization o...
Zelf Vliegen chose Tecnam P-Mentor for its fleet renewal program. The aircraft will be used for both PPL – Private Pilot License – as well as the MPL – Multi Pilot License – courses. The characteristics of the P-Mentor meet the requirements of Transavia’s Airline Pilot Program and the conditions that Zelf Vliegen sets for its ATO training rules. When renewin...
To continue our discussion on sustainable aviation it seemed obvious to turn to the experts who assist companies with decarbonization and carbon offsetting What is this simplified experience for everyone to make first steps in their climate journey? We are pleased to present our exchange with CEO and founder of Azzera Puja Mahajan. Puja states that her goal is to make sustainab...
SmartLynx Airlines has received Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) granted by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority. The certification allows the airline to begin operations to, from, and within Australia. Operating flights to Australia has been integral to SmartLynx's strategic plans to expand its global network by entering new markets. This certif...
Following the Corona crisis, the workload in Lufthansa Technik engine shops is steadily increasing again and requires a large number of highly-qulified engine mechanics. To meet the increasing demand, Lufthansa Technik is now further qualifying people who have already completed a technical or craft apprenticeship and will invest 7.5 million Euros in a training center in Hamburg-Rahlstedt. Thi...
Jetoptera is getting exciting results in the wind tunnel! In support of our USAF sponsored Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer program, Jetoptera worked with AeroTEC and Scaled Composites to design and build an engineering test article model specifically for wind tunnel testing. Jetoptera sub-contracted the University of Washington and the Kirsten Wind Tunnel team to carry out these t...
eight students graduated from the Latvian national airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program. In addition, already the 17th group of 17 students began their professional pilot studies.The latest graduates represent countries such as Germany, Italy, Lithuania, and Latvia. The 17th gro...
