Textron Aviation announced an agreement with Gama Aviation UK for the purchase of three cargo door-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft expected to be delivered in 2025. The deal modernizes Gama Aviation’s fleet and supports the mission of the Scottish Ambulance Service.The SAS equips mainland Scotland and its islands with a national air ambulance service. The only wholl...
J&C Aero completed a full cabin modernization of a Boeing 757-200 by developing, producing, and installing fresh-new, modern interiors leveled to the ones on a Boeing 737 MAX. Two additional Boeing 757s operated by a Central Asian airline will be modernized by winter 2024. Over the past nine months, J&C Aero designed, produced, and installed new single-class cabin...
Supernal four-passenger S-A2 eVTOL aircraft made its international debut at the Farnborough Airshow 2024.The aircraft is uniquely designed to get people in urban areas to their destinations faster, and leverages expertise from Supernal’s innovative aerospace engineering teams in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group’s automotive designers and manufacturing teams. Built to cruise...
AURA AERO announced the opening at the end of 2024 of its first US facility, in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s research park, and its decision to build a 500,000 sq. ft manufacturing and assembly plant in Florida. This decision follows the company’s move last year to create a partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. By the end of the year, AURA AERO will occu...
Abra Group signed a MOU for five A350-900s to further expand its international long-haul operations and increase capacity. This is in line with the Group's strategic plans to offer millions of passengers greater connectivity to new destinations on long-range routes.The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft and the long range leader in the 300-410 seater cat...
Cathay Pacific revealed its new inflight safety video that takes customers through important inflight safety procedures set against the dynamic backdrop of Hong Kong. Told through the electrifying energy and vibrancy of the airline’s home city, the video was developed in close collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and the Civil Aviation Department to embody all necessary s...
Boeing and Lufthansa Technik announced an agreement to designate Lufthansa Technik as the first Boeing licensed Service Center for cabin modifications on 787 Dreamliner airplanes, bringing additional choice and capacity to the market. As a BLSC, Lufthansa Technik is licensed to perform interior modifications on the 787 as an external maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider....
Pratt & Whitney announced more than 950 GTF engine orders and commitments since the beginning of 2024. Airlines and lessors that have announced orders include Avolon, Breeze Airways, Cebu Pacific, Icelandair, JetSMART, Mexicana, SKY Airline, SMBC, and Vietjet. In total, more than 11,000 GTF engine orders and commitments have been placed by more than...
Vertical Aerospace has seen its latest VX4 prototype perform its first tethered piloted flight as it begins the “wheels up” phase of testing. This VX4 performed a piloted flight while loosely tethered to the ground, during which Vertical measured over 20,000 flight and system parameters to verify thrust, handling qualities and system performance. The tethered piloted flight took p...
Deutsche Aircraft, has achieved a significant milestone for the D328eco programme - successfully commenced the construction of the first test aircraft, TAC 1, by starting work on the extension of the D328 fuselage, that will seat 40 passengers.This achievement not only represents the significant progress of the D328eco programme, but also highlights the outstanding teamwork involved in t...
AirAsia Aviation Group and AirAsia X have strengthened partnerships with SITA, adopting SITA Mission Watch to ensure safer and more efficient airline operations across seven airlines. SITA Mission Watch is the industry-leading flight tracking and flight monitoring solution, delivering comprehensive weather visualization and shared situational awareness between the operations control center an...
AirCARE1 received FAA recognition of an accepted Safety Management System Program earlier this year establishing their formal alignment with international safety standards. While the United States does not yet have a mandated SMS for Part 135 Operators, the FAA recognizes those organizations who have voluntarily made the effort to implement an accepted program. An FAA-accepted Safety Man...
