As one of the world's leading technology groups in the aerospace industry, FACC is an expert in the field of innovative lightweight components - and imparts its year-long expertise to high potentials of the future. That is something to be proud of! Students independently developed a lightweight camera drone as part of a project within the framework of the joint Lightweight Design and Composite...
Bell Textron Inc. announced today that the Genesys HeliSAS autopilot in the Bell 505 has received certification from the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority. “We are thrilled to offer the Genesys autopilot for the 505 to our customers in the UK,” said Duncan Van De Velde, managing director, Europe and Russia. “The system decreases pilot workload, increases pil...
SkySelect, an extended purchasing arm for aircraft material powered by robotic process automation, announced the extension of its contract with its strategic customer Magnetic MRO, a global provider of EASA, FAA and CAAC-certified Total Technical Care and Asset Management solutions. Together, the two companies are unlocking tangible cost savings in aircraft maintenance through a fully in...
Air Navigation Solutions launched a ground-breaking Unit Training Programme that enables Air Traffic Control Officers to utilise simulators as a key training element throughout full unit training. It is the first On-the-Job Training programme that uses simulators consistently throughout the entire Unit Training Plan to be approved for use in the UK and is leading arou...
Falling incidence levels and the progressing vaccination campaign, as well as the subsequent ease of travel, have stimulated air traffic at Munich Airport. At the end of the Pentecost vacations last Sunday, for example, the airport recorded its highest traffic volume in over nine months, with around 400 flights and 36,000 passengers. Due to increasing traffic volumes, Terminal 1 will be reop...
RAS Group, an established and respected aircraft interior, exterior, and completions company, in synergy with JetMS, completed the exceptional project of renovating a Dassault 7X interior. Over 25 years of operations the company has established a reputation for outstanding professionalism and excellence. Because of this, RAS was tasked with the luxury aircraft’s complete interior overh...
ALSIM, a premium class French company engaged in design, development and production of state-of-the-art simulators and flight training systems, presents its most innovative device to date. The company has combined its 27 years of experience and the best of its technology to create a unique jet simulator fully designed for MCC and APS MCC training. The ALSIM Airliner has been primarily and entir...
MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg celebrates its 30thAnniversary with a small, socially-distanced celebration with MTU management, local politicians, including Brandenburg’s Minister President Dietmar Woidke, and works council representatives, as well as employees who have been with MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg since it was founded in 1991. Over the past 30 years, the facility has dev...
Eve Urban Air Mobility and Helisul Aviation announced a partnership that will focus on creating an ecosystem-wide approach to prepare for Urban Air Mobility operations in Brazil. In addition to collaborating on a suite of products and services, the partnership includes an order for up to 50 eVTOLs with deliveries expected to start in 2026. Over the last few years, Eve and Helisul have been...
S7 Technics has signed an investment agreement with the Government of St. Petersburg and Pulkovo Airport on the construction of a new aircraft maintenance center at the airport. The agreement was signed on June 3rd within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. “In Russia, there are not enough aircraft MRO centers, even in the pandemic period, we see a high deman...
ExecuJet, part of Luxaviation Group is opening of a fixed-base operation services in Tel Aviv, Israel. The FBO is managed in partnership with leading Israeli aviation and tourism company Flyeast and will be part of the luxury Fattal Terminal at Ben Gurion Airport. Services offered will include VIP passenger processing, supervisory aircraft handling, concierge services, flight arrang...
airBaltic has launched a new product - airBaltic Holidays, offering customers dynamic travel packages, which include both a flight and a hotel reservation. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “As an innovative airline, we always strive to search for new ways to improve the customer experience starting from the booking process. Today, when travelling ha...
Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Airbus to supply the cockpit static inverter for the Airbus A320 and A330 families. The agreement marks a historic milestone for the company: It is the first contract in the segment of aircraft systems ATA Chapter 24 - Electrical Systems - and opens Liebherr the door to deploy its know-how and latest stand-alone power electronics technologies in t...
A rescue helicopter has flown on sustainable aviation fuel for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation. Operated by the German non-profit organization ADAC Luftrettung, the Airbus H145 rescue helicopter had its Arriel 2E engines ceremonially refueled with biofuel, a type of SAF, at the air rescue station at Munich's Harlaching Clinic in the presence of the ADAC...
Rolls-Royce has started testing the first elements of the most powerful hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system in aerospace at a newly-renovated testbed. The tests are part of the 2.5 megawatt (MW) Power Generation System 1 (PGS1) demonstrator programme, for future regional aircraft. Rolls-Royce has begun testing the AE2100 engine element and specialist controls and thermal manag...
With ongoing challenging times due to the COVID-19 situation, Diamond Aircraft is nonstop working on providing continuous support to its customers globally and is now offering installation of its flight simulation training devices via remote support. Diamond Aircraft flight simulators are usually installed on-site at the customer’s location. Due to continuing travel restrictions Diamond A...
Wright International is excited to have launched a new identity representing decades of worldwide aircraft repair, maintenance, and overhaul experience. The updated brand and new website design are significant in highlighting the final stages in the process of the company’s integration as part of FL Technics: a global provider of MRO services and a family member of the Avia Solutions Gr...
EHang announced its flagship passenger-grade AAV EHang 216 successfully performed its maiden Japan unmanned and autonomous trial flight to showcase safe, autonomous, eco-friendly urban air mobility solutions. Ahead of the trial flight, the EHang 216 obtained a trial flight permit from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan with a local partner. EHang 216 was the...
United Airlines announced a commercial agreement with Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet as well as a cooperative sustainability initiative – a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning supersonic speeds to aviation. Under the terms of the agreement, United will purchase 15 of Boom's 'Overture' airliners, once...
Pilots of the Danish Armed Forces at Flying School in Karup will soon be able to practice their flying skills in a more climate-friendly way. The Danish Ministry of Defense has launched an action plan focusing on the transition to more environmentally friendly solutions, so as the first country in the world, Denmark leased two electric aircraft on course to their operational use in the A...
ZURI, a Prague-based company developing hybrid VTOL aircraft for advanced regional air mobility, unveils today a new interior concept. The new interior reflects the company's commitment to sustainability and aims to lower the negative environmental impact of air transport by reducing weight, cutting plastic content, and lessening waste material. Since 2017, ZURI.com SE has been develop...
