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Crane Aerospace & Electronics selected to supply proximity sensing system for Deutsche Aircraft D328eco

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has been selected by Deutsche Aircraft to supply the Proximity Sensing System for its 40-seater regional turboprop aircraft, the D328eco. This decision comes several months after Crane A&E was chosen to provide the brake control system for the same aircraft.For 60 years, Crane A&E has provided aircraft manufacturers with reliable proximity sensing componen...

Signature Aviation launches BRAVO program for small and medium-sized private aviation operators

Signature Aviation has introduced BRAVO by Signature, a free membership program with a hospitality focus to amplify the guest experience for small and medium-sized Jet A operators. BRAVO by Signature has been in development for the past year and was built to address the changing needs of one of the largest, yet often underserved, segments in private aviation. The program was piloted with over...

Sirius Aviation AG and Marathon Group join forces to develop zero-emission airports

Sirius Aviation AG announced a groundbreaking partnership with Marathon Group Australia, a leader in hydrogen and renewable energy. This pioneering alliance aims to revolutionize the industry by developing zero-emission airports and integrating cutting-edge hydrogen technologies, positioning Australia at the forefront of sustainable aviation. This partnership will enhance hydro...

EL AL Israel airlines finalizes order for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX jets

Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines today confirmed the Israeli flag carrier finalized an agreement for up to 31 737 MAX jets, supporting the airline's plans to renew its fleet of Next-Generation 737 airplanes. With the 737 MAX family, EL AL will achieve the best per-seat economics in its class, improved environmental performance and increased passenger comfort. In particular, the 737 MAX wi...

airBaltic opens vacancy for captains and establishes new crew bases

As a part of its ongoing commitment to expanding operations, airBaltic, the leading airline in the Baltics, is pleased to announce a new vacancy for the position of Captain on Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Additionally, a sign-up bonus is offered for new hires who join the company. airBaltic also continues to actively hire Senior First Officers with a fast track command on&nbs...

NZ cloud-based simulation for Australian ATCs

Australian air traffic controllers will soon be undertaking training with a simulation service delivered remotely from New Zealand, as part of a unique trans-Tasman partnership. Airways International Ltd, the commercial arm of Airways New Zealand has signed a three-year contract with air navigation service provider Airservices Australia for the provision of an air traffic control simulation s...

AeroSHARK set to debut on Boeing 777-200ER

Together with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Technik is introducing the fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface film to another aircraft type. From winter 2024, four Boeing 777-200ER aircraft of the Austrian carrier will be equipped with the sharkskin technology. The riblet film reduces frictional resistance during flight and thus lowers the kerosene consumption as well as CO₂ emissions of long-haul aircraft....

STARLUX Airlines celebrates debut of Seattle-Taipei flight, its 3rd US destination

STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural flight to Seattle, its third US gateway after Los Angeles and San Francisco, touched down to a water cannon salute at 4:15pm today. With the launch of nonstop flights from Seattle to Taipei, STARLUX’s expanded transpacific routes reaffirm its dedication to growing its US network. With its arrival at the hub of partner Alaska Airlines, STARLUX further en...

Archer delivers first Midnight aircraft to the United States Air Force

Archer Aviation has delivered its first Midnight aircraft to the USAF to evaluate as part of its AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142M. The delivery comes after the U.S. Department of Defense accepted Midnight’s military airworthiness assessment, a critical approval that confirms Midnight’s readiness for flight testing by AFWERX. This allows AFWERX to conduct government-d...

Million Air Dallas breaks ground on new international ramp

Million Air Dallas, the leading FBO at Addison Airport (KADS), and Jacob White Construction, an award-winning commercial construction firm out of Houston, broke ground on a new ramp designed to streamline travelers’ U.S. Customs clearance process.  Spanning nearly three acres, the ramp will seamlessly connect the existing U.S. Customs ramp and a Million Air hangar, resulting in inc...

Embraer celebrates 55 years with focus on growth and confidence in the future

Embraer will celebrate its 55th anniversary on August 19, inspired by a history marked by excellence in the development of people and products, as well as significant contributions to the aeronautical industry. With nine thousand aircraft produced and delivered to more than 100 countries and a modern portfolio of products, the company has currently registered over 800 patents. These, together...

Gulfstream G400 completes first flight

Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment. The G400 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:04 a.m. an...