Joby Aviation partners with Aviation High School in New York City to prepare the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians and aerospace leaders for career opportunities created by the electric age of flight. New York’s Aviation High School is a leading education center for future aircraft maintainers and aerospace professionals. Joby’s partnership with the sch...
Air France-KLM & TotalEnergies signed a MoU that will see TotalEnergies deliver more than one million cubic metres or 800,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period, starting in 2023.This SAF will be produced by TotalEnergies at its biorefineries and will be made available to the Air France-KLM Group’s airlines, mainly for fli...
Matternet has begun test operations on a five-kilometer beyond-visual-line-of-sight route over the city of Zurich, Switzerland. This route is the world’s longest drone delivery route over a major city and will be used to transport diagnostic samples between the Triemli and Waid Hospitals – both a part of Stadspital Zürich, a municipal central hospital owned by the city of Zur...
PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, has selected MOST to provide it with onboard retailing and payment solutions, including software, hardware and payment gateway services. Working with MOST will allow crewmembers to accept secure payments quickly and easily from passengers onboard the aircraft. Starting from December 6, PLAY will upgrade from its existing card readers on board and imp...
On Dec. 9, the world first C919 aircraft, with registration number of B-919A, was delivered to its world's first launch customer, China Eastern Airlines. The C919 is China's first homegrown large passenger aircraft in accordance with international airworthiness standards, and owns independent intellectual property rights. It features advanced aerodynamic desig...
Ampaire has won a $150,000 Phase 1 award from NASA under its Small Business Innovative Research program. The award is for the High Efficiency Powertrain for Hybrid Aircraft project. The Phase 1 award will fund sizing, architecture and other analytical studies over six months as a prelude to a potential Phase 2 award that would fund the system’s installation and testing on Ampaire&r...
As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights and more destinations for its customers, the airline’s elevated First class service is also making its much-anticipated return, initially on select flights to and from London Heathrow followed by Paris and Tokyo (Haneda) over the coming months. Since 5 and 6 December, customers can now travel First class with Cathay Pacific on the airline&...
Luxaviation Group has signed an agreement to build a strategic relationship with Thien Minh Group and especially with its subsidiary Hai Au Aviation, the largest business jet operator in the country. The partnership will see the two respective market leaders exchange expertise in aviation, travel and hospitality services. This partnership is the first step towards potential future...
Europe first large-scale multi-domain flight demo, led by Airbus, two fighter jets, one helicopter and five unmanned remote carriers teamed up and accomplished a mission that could occur in real-life situations. The Future Combat Air System Manned-Unmanned Teaming Demonstrator project will now move to the next phase: further paving the way for FCAS by developing a flyin...
Mobile Engine Services have become a real success story for Lufthansa Technik AG. More and more customers are relying on smart repair solutions that can avoid or delay extensive engine overhauls and thus save costs. Lufthansa Technik's revenue from MES services increased by more than a third in 2022 compared with the pre-crisis year 2019. Accordingly, the global MES network consisting of...
ASG announced the addition of the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet to its EASA P145 approval. This achievement is the culmination of a large investment in training, tooling and parts which further cements ASG’s position in Europe as the go-to Cirrus Service Centre with full SF50 cover now for EASA, 2-REG and FAA registered aircraft, in addition to the approvals already held for the SR series. ...
Flexjet announced the graduation of its first class of Airframe and Powerplant apprentices. These 10 individuals completed 30 months of paid, on-the-job training while working alongside some of the most experienced and professional maintenance technicians in the nation. Following completion of their apprenticeships, the candidates received their FAA-issued A&P licenses as well as an...
The entry into service of the newest member of the fleet marks a milestone for the medical care and comfort of LAR members. Being the first long-haul aircraft in LAR history, the Challenger 605 allows for even faster repatriations and, thanks to its spacious cabin, ensures the best possible conditions for operational crews and patients. The new aircraft bearing the registration LX-RHC offers...
Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce have signed a joint agreement with Virginia Tech for pre-competitive research focusing on the impact of environmental contaminants on aeroengine operation and testing. The four-year project will leverage Virginia Tech’s research and cross-discipline expertise on engine operation, instrumentation, and geosciences as well as the current research relatio...
Qantas will launch flights to another new international destination, with direct services between Sydney and Seoul taking off for the first time in nearly 15 years to meet growing demand. Seoul is one of the 28 international ports that Qantas has resumed or launched new services to since Australia’s borders reopened. Of the 28 international destinations, eight of the routes are to...
Etihad Airways announced it is reintroducing four of its A380s from the summer of 2023. The move follows a surge in demand for air travel across the airline’s network and customer feedback for the return of one of the most remarkable commercial flying experiences in the sky. His Excellency Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman, Etihad Aviation Group, commented: “It is wonderfu...
Bristow Group signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters to support the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation programme by the U.K. Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Aircraft’s deliveries are expected to start in 2023 and to be completed in 2024, joining an existing fleet of nine AW189 super medium twin engine SAR helicopters as part of the UKSAR2G...
Boutsen Aviation celebrated not one but two sales – bringing the total number of transactions to an impressive 415. The sales team is certainly flying high this year, having enjoyed a successful 2022 which ends on a particularly high note with the sale of two Pilatus PC-24s - the ‘world’s first-ever super versatile jet’. Dominique Trinquet, Presiden...
An agreement, which will enable the most advanced amphibian aircraft to enter the Middle Eastern market was signed At MEBAA Show 2022 by Dornier Seawings and Gulf Enterprises. The agreement sets out a strong partnership between both companies in sales & marketing, operational and maintenance set-up, and support for this region. Dornier Seawings’ flagship aircraft is t...
Eve Air Mobility signed a LOI with FlyBIS Aviation to collaborate on the development of eVTOL operations in Brazil and South America. Based on the agreement, FlyBIS will also purchase up to 40 of Eve’s eVTOL vehicles. Andre Stein, Co-CEO of Eve, commented: “This new collaboration with FlyBIS will enable us to expand the future of air mobility to Southern areas of Brazil...
VistaJet continues to push forward with its plan for more sustainable aviation solutions and announces an agreement with AEG Fuels to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel produced by OMV at Vienna International Airport. Leading the industry by integrating a series of environmental initiatives throughout its operations, the agreement accelerates VistaJet's journey to carbon neutral...
