Archer Aviation & Stellantis will attend the 54th edition of the 2023 Paris Air Show to share progress toward scaling manufacturing of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft as Archer prepares for planned commercialization in 2025. Archer Midnight aircraft will be the featured eVTOL aircraft at the Paris Air Show, positioned in the center of the Air Mobility event. Dedicate...
Key players in the Australian aviation and green hydrogen industries have officially launched the Hydrogen Flight Alliance at Brisbane Airport. The aim of the alliance is to ensure Australia plays a leading role in the aviation industry’s transition towards net-zero by 2050. The initial focus will be on enabling Australia’s first commercial emission free hydrogen powered flig...
They’re there and flying high – Emirates Flight Training Academy’s three new Diamond aircraft have taken to the skies and flown straight into the cadet training programme. Emirates Flight Training Academy, which delivers one of the most advanced pilot training programmes in the world, welcomed the third Diamond DA42-VI light piston twin-engine aircraft into its fleet recentl...
VoltAero funding for the development of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft has further increased with a €5.6 million grant from the French government via BPI France. The financing was made available through the “France 2030” investment plan, which was established by the French government with the goal of sustainably transforming key sectors of the country’s ec...
Revealed at Aircraft Interiors Expo, Ethiopian Airlines will offer advanced, high-speed inflight broadband to passengers onboard its upcoming Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with GX Aviation provided by Inmarsat and selected through the Airbus Airspace Link HBCplus programme. As one of the launch airlines for inflight connectivity through Airbus’ HBCplus programme, Ethiopian Airlin...
Boeing and Air Niugini announced an order for two fuel-efficient 787-8 Dreamliners to support the growth of the carrier's long-haul fleet. The jets will enable the national flag carrier of Papua New Guinea to fly new routes from the Pacific island nation and boost capacity for inbound tourism. Boeing has worked with Air Niugini for more than 45 years. The airline opera...
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport in the southwestern part of Sweden, will be the first airport in the world to offer only blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all aircraft refueling at the airport, which will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions of departing flights. Neste will supply its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the Trollhättan airport in a 30-4...
Deutsche Aircraft selected Acro Aircraft Seating to supply Series 9 economy class seats for the D328 family of aircraft, which includes the new D328eco and a retrofit option for the proven D328 turboprop and D328 jet.The new Acro Series 9 seats will provide a comfortable on-board experience for passengers flying with the D328eco as well as the D328. Ideal for airlines travelling reg...
Jet Aviation has completed construction of a new 18,000 square-foot hangar at its FBO in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company continues to invest in infrastructure across their U.S. FBO network. The completion of Jet Aviation’s 18,000 square-foot hangar brings the total hangar capacity to 88,000 square-feet. Jet Aviation continues to execute multiple build projects in the U.S. to grow...
RECARO Aircraft Seating is showcasing its latest sustainability and innovation initiatives at AIX 2023, as well as the newest addition to its portfolio, the PL3810 premium class seat. The new seat sets the benchmark for premium travel. New for 2023, the RECARO Innovation Station will feature a combination of smart technology and sustainability initiatives. The “R Horizon” concept...
Just right before the peak of the high season GetJet Airlines continues renewal of its fleet by adding three Airbus A320-200 aircraft. This addition to the fleet will allow an IOSA-approved Lithuanian AOC to offer additional capacities to European customers and support them with ACMI operations the whole season and beyond. Lithuanian registrations LY-WIZ, LY-WIL, and LY-MAL bearing...
Launched back in 2012 FLYING WHALES develops a rigid airship for heavy loads transportation, named LCA60T. After 3 rounds of financingclosed, including a €122 million round in 2022, the company counts prestigious companies and three governments among its shareholders. Becoming GIFAS StartAir club membershows how promising and exciting is this project. At the end of 2012...
