I've enjoyed getting to know Damien Richardson throughout the years. I met him just after Saint Martin, his home island, was ravaged by Hurricane Irma.His ability to see and suggest ideas that combine architecture, elegant des...
Cirrus announced the expansion of its Grand Forks manufacturing facility during a groundbreaking event. Cirrus will invest $13 million to add 30,000 square feet to the current 165,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The expansion will support Cirrus aircraft manufacturing the best-selling single-engine piston aircraft, the SR Series and the best-selling jet, the Vision Jet, with additiona...
Air Hong Kong, the first all-cargo freighter airline based in Hong Kong and a part of the Cathay Group, together with its key customer DHL Express have celebrated a new milestone with the successful completion of a seven-year re-fleeting programme. With the arrival of the final, newer A330F freighter, and the retirement of the last A300-600F freighter, Air Hong Kong has now transitioned into an al...
Wingcopter has secured further funding from a new investor, Copenhagen-based Nordic Secondary Fund, as well as from existing shareholders and the European Investment Bank. Two primary factors convinced the investors to provide additional capital: Wingcopter's progress in obtaining type certification for widespread commercial use of its delivery drones in the US, Brazil and Japan, as well as it...
BBN Airlines Indonesia has been awarded the internationally recognised IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification. This achievement underscores the airline’s commitment to the highest aviation safety and operational standards. The IOSA certification, a flagship program by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), follows an audit conducted by independent, IATA-accredit...
Flexjet and Ferretti Group unveil their highly anticipated, design collaboration Riva Volare - a unique cabin design for Flexjet’s aircraft interiors, inspired by the iconic Riva motoryachts. This bespoke design project is a lavish realisation of the official partnership formed in May 2024 between the two luxury leaders, which each share a passion for high performance, excepti...
Two of the team’s entries were shortlisted for the Private Jet Design – Concept (Interior/Exterior) category. The Cirrus concept was crowned first place at the awards ceremony held in Monaco in June. You can read more about the award here. Jet Aviation unveiled the first-ever customized VIP completion the business aviation industry had ever seen at the Paris Air Show in 1979. Foll...
Leviate Air Group has joined its Vaunt platform as an approved third-party operator, adding 13 additional aircraft to the network—including 6 HondaJets. The partnership strengthens Vaunt’s core offering in the light jet category and expands access to one of the most beloved aircraft types among its members. Vaunt was originally built on Volato’s own fleet of HondaJets, which was...
H55 the Swiss electric aviation pioneer born from the Solar Impulse program, reported that its Bristell B23 Energic completed more than 50 demonstration flights with potential buyers at Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) and turned multiple on-site visits into purchase agreements. These new commitments have already filled the production planning for the first two years. Palo Alto campaign demonstrat...
Air Taxi has marked a historic milestone in regional aviation by achieving unprecedented daily utilization of its Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft fleet. Since August 2023, Air Taxi has deployed 8 Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft across India’s underserved regions under the Government of India’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme. These state-of-the-art aircraft have...
Airbus Defence and Space announced successful completion of a series of test drops and demonstrations of its A400M firefighting demonstrator kit in Nîmes-Garons, France. The objective of this test campaign was to conduct an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the A400M firefighting kit. The tests were conducted by the Entente-Valabre’s Test and Research Centre, a F...
Rotortrade announced successful delivery of two Airbus H145D3 multirole helicopters to Omni Taxi Aéreo, a leader in the aviation Brazilian market delivering vertical air solutions. This strategic transaction further strengthens Rotortrade’s footprint in South America, further diversifies Omni’s fleet to grow Latin America’s largest civil rotorcraft network,...
Baltic Ground Services has entered into a new strategic partnership with AEGEAN, the Greek flag carrier. The company, part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, will supply AEGEAN with comprehensive ground handling services at Vilnius International Airport (VNO). The partnership commenced with AEGEAN first flight to Vilnius t...
ATR and French SAF aggregator ATOBA Energy signed a MoU to explore ways to facilitate and accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption for ATR operators. This strategic partnership reinforces ATR’s commitment to helping its operators benefit from lower-emission flights, especially those without direct SAF supply options. Through this agreement, the two companies will explore:...
Horizon Aircraft announces a strategic collaboration with Andrea Mocellin, an internationally acclaimed mobility designer, to refine the design and aesthetics of the revolutionary Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. Mocellin, known for his pioneering work in aviation, automotive, and micromobility, brings extensive expertise from leading roles at Lilium, Alfa Romeo, Maserati...
KlasJet has joined the International Air Transport Association as an official member. This membership proves that the company meets the highest global aviation safety, quality, and operational management standards, establishing KlasJet among world-class private airlines and strengthening its reputation with clients, regulators, and business partners. To become an IATA member, KlasJet...
Etihad Airways has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday 24 June. The upgraded service introdu...
Embraer opened its new Commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas, Embraer will begin operations in an existing hangar, while building a second hangar that is scheduled for completion in 2027. With new facilities, Embraer’s capacity to serve its customers is expected to increase co...
Avflight, alongside Detroit City leadership, proudly marked a significant milestone on Monday, June 23, with the official groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art facility at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET). This groundbreaking represents the latest chapter in the airport’s historic revitalization efforts, aimed at strengthening Detroit’s aviation infrastructure a...
Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V. was founded in November 2005. Its mission: working together across disciplines to develop new approaches for tomorrow's air transport. The research center is a public-private partnership involving the Free State of Bavaria, Airbus, the German Aerospace Center, IABG, Liebherr-Aerospace, and MTU Aero Engines. The international team of around 50 people is working on a wide...
Tecnam has been awarded a landmark contract by the Finnish Aviation Academy for the delivery of ten Tecnam P2010TDI aircraft. This significant acquisition marks a transformative milestone for Finland’s premier professional flight training institution. Following a rigorous public procurement process initiated in late 2024, Tecnam was selected from among three strong c...
