Safran Landing Systems has opened a new engineering and support centre in Gloucester. The inauguration of this building is part of a three-phase investment project at the Gloucester site. It includes the renovation of existing facilities, the construction of new buildings and the creation of a showroom. The event underlines the Group's ongoing commitment to technological innovation, economic d...
United announced an investment in blended wing body aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving developm...
Canada Alberta College of Aeronautics renews its confidence in ALSIM in acquiring an AL42 simulator. AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the authentic Garmin G1000 Nxi. It also comes with the latest generation image generator, GFC 700 autopilot, and a force feedback system that ensures increased realism. It can also...
FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) has taken delivery of a Tecnam P2012 STOL, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing regional air connectivity to the East Frisian Islands. Designed for Short Takeoff and Landingoperations, Tecnam P2012 STOL is an ideal fit for Inselflieger’s mission of providing modern, roomier, more capable, comfortable, and efficient safe transportat...
Skyservice Business Aviation has received Supplemental Type Certificate approval for installing the Gogo Galileo HDX System on Gulfstream G280 aircraft. This STC is approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation, with the Federal Aviation Administration, National Civil Aviation Agency – Brazil and European Union Aviation Safety Agency under validation process. Benjamin Murray,...
Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal. It marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services and enhanced passenger experience, whilst advancing the airline’s goal of operating the youngest fleet among the Middle East’s low-cost airlines. H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Om...
StandardAero has been selected by leading Southeast Asian airline Lion Air to provide maintenance, repair & overhaul support for its CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines. Lion Air and its subsidiaries operate over 100 Boeing 737-800 and -900 narrowbody aircraft powered by the CFM56-7B turbofan. Under the new agreement, StandardAero is supporting Lion Air with CFM56-7B perfo...
McCauley Propeller Systems newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, featuring four aluminum swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, has successfully achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil. Brazil is the second largest installed base globally for Beechcraft King Air turboprops. Jason Hull, vice president and general manager, McCauley Propelle...
Boeing entered into a definitive agreement to sell portions of its Digital Aviation Solutions business, including its Jeppesen, ForeFlight, AerData and OzRunways assets, to Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. This all-cash transaction is valued at $10.55 billion. Boeing will retain core digital capabilities that harness both aircraft and fleet-specific data to provide commer...
Gulfstream Aerospace fleet has achieved an industry-leading 700 city-pair speed records with a Gulfstream G700 flight from Taipei to Miami. This flight commemorates the 50-year anniversary of Gulfstream’s first U.S. National Aeronautic Association accredited speed record, set in 1975 by the Gulfstream GII. The G700 traveled 7,740 nautical miles/14,334 kilometers in 14 hours and 38...
Gogo confirmed JBJ Participacoes LTDA (JBJ Agropecuária) as the first customer for Gogo Galileo HDX in South America. With the installation complete, the Brazil-based farming corporation can, for the first time, optimize high-speed broadband delivered by the compact, electronically steered antenna, ESA, which links with the Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit, LEO, constellation. ...
Ascendance signed a Letter of Intent with PhilJets to acquire five additional aircraft, strengthening its relationship with one of the leading aviation operators in the Philippines. The signing occurred in the presence of Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad.. This new LOI brings the total number of Atea aircraft pre-ordered by PhilJets to 15. In ad...
