Deutsche Aircraft has successfully operated the first-ever test flight using 100% synthetic zero aromatics fuel in both engines of the D328 UpLift flying testbed. This is the first time a CS-25 aircraft has operated solely on a fuel that is chemically identical to Power-to-Liquid fuel. The flight, which was conducted at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport on 9 October 2024, is the starting point of the...
Avfuel Corporation welcomes award-winning Sun Air Jets to its network of branded FBO locations. The premier FBO at Southern California’s Camarillo Airport (KCMA), Sun Air Jets provides a seamless experience for travelers with a full-service lineup of offerings, including five-star concierge, 24/7 operations, state-of-the-art facilities, courtesy transportation and on-demand charter serv...
Wisk Aero has signed a Memorandum of Understanding Airservices Australia. This government-owned organization provides air traffic management and associated services in Australia. The MoU lays the foundation for incorporating safe, autonomous air taxi travel into Australia’s airspace.Australia is an important market for Wisk’s testing and evaluation program and for future commercial ser...
Airbus UpNext and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation will cooperate and mutualise experience on superconducting technologies for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. In the quest to decarbonise the aviation industry, hydrogen-powered aircraft are one of the promising solutions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Superconducting technologies offer a unique advantage for th...
VIP Completions unveiled the spectacular interior of a completely refurbished Dassault Falcon 7X. Acquisition of this aircraft was brokered by VIP Completions’ sister company SmartJets, a leading turnkey aircraft dealer-broker. This project is exceptional because it redefines the boundaries of aircraft interior design. For example, custom dynamic LED accent lights are seamlessly in...
VOO will be attending the NBAA-BACE conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from October 22-24, 2024. VOO is set to revolutionize the U.S. market with its innovative solution that simplifies charter flight bookings. By replacing familiar but outdated and time-consuming quote-requesting processes with a state-of-the-art automated solution, VOO aims to realize its revolutionary vision and deliver the...
Noble Wings Academy, based in Poland, has selected ALSIM by purchasing an AL250 simulator. Noble Wings has been established on the Polish market for a decade and the acquisition of the AL250 fits perfectly into their development and expansion plan. The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase of training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re–configurable simulator certified as an EAS...
Embraer will showcase its innovative aircraft and solutions from its commercial aviation and defense portfolio at the Japan Aerospace Exhibition from October 16 to 19 2024. The company will feature its renowned E-Jets family of commercial aircraft, the multi-mission C-390 Millennium airlifter and advanced air mobility solutions from Eve Air Mobility, an independent company founded by Embraer. M...
Lufthansa Technik and Philippine Airlines continue to strengthen their long-term partnership. Philippines’ flag carrier and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen signed an Airframe Related Components services contract for Airbus A321ceo nacelles. The agreement includes MRO as well as spare unit support for the V2500 engine’s inlet cowling. This new collaboration between Lufthansa Techni...
Britten-Norman has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business. Britten-Norman will scale manufacturing operations in the UK up to eight aircraft a year in phase one. Manufacturing will be focussed pr...
Gogo Business Aviation is seeing unprecedented demand for Gogo Galileo HDX, the new global broadband Low-Earth-Orbit satellite service. The demand for Gogo Galileo HDX is greater than it was for Gogo AVANCE L5, which launched in 2017 and quickly became the most widely adopted and fastest-selling inflight connectivity system in business aviation history. Sergio Agui...
I'm fortunate to have a lot of contacts in the aviation industry. I'll admit that I've met a few of them whose stories intrigue me and make me want to learn more about how they got started in the business. Their vision of development, needs and obstacles. Today I'd like to talk about a feminine touch in Caribbean business aviation. I present a discussion with Sherkane De Haenen fro...
