AutoFlight CATL announced an exclusive strategic investment and cooperation agreement, valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, bringing together pioneers in eVTOL and battery technology in a unique partnership. CATL exclusive strategic investment in AutoFlight underscores its strong recognition of its core competitiveness and the long-term development potential in the eVTOL field....
Gogo Business Aviation announced a collaboration with Duncan Aviation to pursue a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 aircraft. Gogo 5G will deliver an enhanced inflight connectivity experience in North America to this popular series of midsize aircraft, providing more speed, capacity, live experie...
For the first time ever in U.S. aviation history, FAA has authorized multiple operators to fly commercial drones without visual observers in the Dallas-area airspace. Starting in August, Zipline International and Wing Aviation will be free to deliver packages to customers in the Dallas-area via drone, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, as the result of technology known as UTM. With this techn...
This partnership between Thales and Lilium is a pivotal moment in the aviation industry, merging cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise. The planned shipset for Lilium's eVTOL fleet will include an optimal blend of Commercial Off-The-Shelf and bespoke antennas. These antennas include VHF Com + GPS, Wi-Fi/LTE, ELT, GNSS, DME, VOR, LOC, Glideslope, UAT, and Transponder, ensuring...
LOT Polish Airlines took delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 less than three months after signing the deal. The first of three jets leased via Azorra, will arrive in Poland shortly. LOT is adding the E2 to their fleet to enhance operational flexibility and accommodate network expansion. Reaffirming LOT commitment to sustainability, the E195-E2 delivers 12.5% lower fuel burn a...
Guardian Jet has launched a new division dedicated to light jet and turboprop aircraft sales and acquisitions. Led by newly promoted Sales Director Keegan Dwyer and newcomer Andy Moss, new division will cover a range of light jets and turboprops, including the Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Beechcraft King Air and Daher TBM. Guardian Jet new division aims to bring to the ligh...
St. Barth Executive, the French VIP airline based in the Caribbean, has commenced scheduled operations with the two P2012 STOLs already delivered. A third P2012 is scheduled for September. The first passenger flight was operated on August 1st from Guadeloupe (SBH/TFFR) to St Barth (SBH/TFFJ) and has been operated under the AIR INTER ILES brand by St Barth Executive. With a standard schedule...
Epsilon Aerospace a leading player in the aircraft cabin interior and refurbishment sector has announced a strategic partnership with 4Repair, a leading EASA Part 145 certified organization, reinforcing its commitment to strengthen maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) services in India's aerospace infrastructure ecosystem by bringing advanced capabilities and foster...
One of the largest Canadian flight schools, Brampton Flight Centre, has purchased an AL250 simulator to add to their flight training devices.The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re–configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit for each flight model at the simple flick of a swit...
Surinam Airways has chosen Euroairlines Group to manage the distribution of all its routes. Both parties have signed a partnership agreement that will give Surinam Airways access to a wide network of travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 50 countries through Euroairlines Group's IATA Q4-291 plate, in addition to the important regional and transatlantic network that...
The summertime months and the changes they bring to aviation offer a unique opportunity to provide pilot training of the highest quality. Last summer, Eurocontrol reported a yearly high of 34,367 peak daily flights on July 7th, 2023, the high watermark for a regular flood of commercial airline traffic. This is also a peak time for BAA Training’s pilot academy to provide real-world fligh...
A consortium led by AeroVision Canada along with principal partners ANRA Technologies and ClearSky Connect, has been selected by Transport Canada, the Canadian aviation authority, and NAV CANADA to deliver a Phase 2 trial of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Traffic Management. The first phase of RTM trials concluded in 2022 and provided many observations to advance RTM in Can...
Textron Aviation expands its service offerings to include a new standard repair process for Cessna Citation 560XL series aircraft main landing gear (MLG). The new solution, developed in collaboration with the company’ affiliate, Able Aerospace Services, allows for significant MLG repairs without a full replacement – providing an additional timely and cost-effective part optio...
Big Island Jet Center is excited to announce a major milestone in its operations as it sold its one millionth gallon of fuel this July. The impressive achievement comes within a mere seven months of the FBO’s grand opening and before the completion of its permanent terminal, slated to be finished in Q32025.Hawaii’s newest premier FBO, located at Kailua-Kona’s Ellison Onizuka...
Thales and Garuda Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote the development of the drone ecosystem in India. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and to advance the development of technological solutions that can enable safe and secure drone operations and help the growth of drone-based applications in India. In addition to its broad expertise in the field of...
Elixir Aircraft has signed 80 letters of intent for 110 aircraft at AirVenture. 20 reservation contracts (pre-orders) have also been signed. This brings the order book to 330 aircraft, including orders, pre-orders and letters of intent, for all markets combined. With a view to the forthcoming American certification of the Elixir aircraft, representatives of the FAA came to visit the stand, a...
CDB Aviation delivered first of two Airbus A320-200neo aircraft on lease to a new Chinese airline customer, Nanning-based Guangxi Beibu Gulf Airlines. The first LEAP-1A26 engine-equipped aircraft was delivered to the HNA Group-affiliated subsidiary in July 2024, with the second aircraft anticipated to be received by the carrier in September 2024. With the addition of CDB Aviation’s two...
International Aircraft Dealers Association members reported a balanced market for preowned business aircraft in the second quarter of 2024. Sales are steady and values of late model aircraft remain strong, according to IADA’s Second Quarter 2024 Market Report. Reported activity in the second quarter of 2024 included an impressive 366 closed deals, up 20 percent, compared to the second q...
Bell Textron signed purchase agreements for five Bell 505s to private operators across Europe. The orders were placed by customers in Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the United Kingdom and Estonia, signalling continued interest in the platform throughout the region. Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer, Commercial Sales commented: “Globally, the Bell 505 has been a widespread success in...
Electra selected Honeywell flight control computers and electromechanical actuation systems for its 9-passenger hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft. These critical technologies will support the fixed-wing eSTOL aircraft’s ability to fly safely and efficiently, helping advance the future of more sustainable and affordable regional air travel. Additionally, Honeywell has...
EHang has delivered the first batch of 10 units of EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft to Xishan Tourism in the second quarter of this year, and completed debut passenger-carrying flights of EH216-S in Taiyuan, Shanxi on July 28, 2024. During the event, EHang also showcased its VT-30 long-range pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL, the EH216-F for firefighting use, and the EH216-L for lo...
