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St. Barth Commuter - reception of 6th aircraft in the fleet - Cessna Grand Caravan

When we left after CARIBAVIA2022, we knew the company is getting ready for a special trip – reception of the 6th aircraft. Thanks to Bertrand MAGRAS, the Managing Partner, we have details of the ceremony and of course the road back. Here is the essential of our discussion:  Q. When it became clear that the N6 aircraft is essential, why? A. Several reasons motivated...

Textron Aviation Special Mission introduces Cessna Citation Longitude Maritime Patrol aircraft

Textron Aviation announced a Maritime Patrol aircraft variant of its Cessna Citation Longitude aircraft. Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation, commented:  “The Cessna Citation Longitude jet provides an excellent value for Special Mission operations due to its acquisition cost and operation cost combined with excellent speed, range and payload c...

Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey: 30 years of support for the CF34 engine

This year, Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) has two occasions to celebrate: The wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG now counts 30 years of experience in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of CF34 engines – a type that mainly powers regional and business aircraft. In 1992, the first overhauled CF34-3 engines were redelivered in Alzey, the first engine type of the later CF34 s...

AeroVanti Air Club announces $9.75M funding round

AeroVanti Air club has engaged Network1 Financial Securities Inc. to raise up to $9.75 million in a Series A fundraising round. The company believes this capital infusion will position the charter aviation club, which has experienced 20X growth since launching in June 2021, to continue to scale its operations, grow its fleet, and expand its destination offerings and flight availability t...

Airport Dimensions opens flagship sleep ’n fly concept at Dubai International

Airport Dimensions has opened its fourth and largest sleep ’n fly lounge in Concourse B of Terminal 3 at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International.The new lounge from sleep ’n fly - pioneers and developers of the airport sleep lounge concept - allows guests to relax, refresh, and recharge as they travel. This latest opening at DXB marks the beginning of...

Customers in Asia and Europe - De Havilland component solutions program gains momentum

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada increasing momentum in its DCS Program with agreements signed by Air Niugini Limited and flybe Limited. Under the agreements, De Havilland Canada will manage component MRO services for the airlines’ Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will also provide access to De Havilland Canada’s strategically located exchange pool.   Air...

Collaboration between Embraer and BAE Systems - LOI for up to 150 Eve eVTOLs

Eve announced a non-binding Letter of Intent with Embraer and BAE Systems to explore the potential order of up to 150 eVTOL vehicles with the aim of examining the aircraft application for the defence and security market.  In a separate announcement, BAE Systems and Embraer signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Farnborough International Airshow to potentially form a joint...

Airbus invests in world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure fund managed by Hy24

Airbus has joined the world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure investment fund, managed by Hy24 - a joint venture between Ardian, a world-leading private investment house and FiveTHydrogen, an investment manager specialising in clean hydrogen investments. Hy24’s investment fund will provide financial capital to back credible, large-scale green hydrogen infrastructure projects w...

Ampaire - firm order for hybrid-electric Eco Caravan innovative WingTips program building a nationwide fleet

Ampaire has secured a firm order backed by deposits for five of its low-emission, nine-seat Eco Caravan aircraft, plus an option for an additional 20. The buyer is WingTips, an innovative air mobility company operating today in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Both companies anticipate another 175 orders for the Eco Caravan as WingTips expands nationwide, plus 50 of Ampaire’s follow-on 19-se...

Universal Hydrogen and Avmax announce firm order for hydrogen conversion and fuel services for 20 regional aircraft

Universal Hydrogen announced that Avmax Aircraft Leasing placed a firm order to convert 20 regional aircraft to run on green hydrogen. Within this order, Avmax has the flexibility to select between Universal Hydrogen’s ATR 72-600 and Dash 8-300 conversion kits. Further, Universal Hydrogen will provide hydrogen fuel to power both Avmax’s leased and owned fleets. Avmax, a...

Pilatus opens New US Paint Facility in Colorado

In response to the growing demand for the PC-24 and PC-12 NGX, Pilatus has opened a new state-of-the-art paint facility at their US Completions Centre in Broomfield, Colorado. Pilatus’ latest installation exemplifies their commitment to Colorado, to delivering aircraft of the highest quality and to meeting the latest environmental standards. Pilatus executives, employees, industry partn...

Hartzell Propeller flying high into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022

Hartzell Propeller heightened presence at the 2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh includes aircraft on display, new propeller exhibits, sponsored aerial performers and pilot proficiency workshops, homebuilder forums, backcountry flyer discounts, and even a press conference. Again this year, Hartzell’s exhibit booth is 296-297 located in the Main Aircraft Display Area near the EAA AirVenture Wel...