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Take off safely with PURE CABIN, the latest FACC innovation!

The corona pandemic has changed all our lives - people want to feel safe, and hygiene is becoming an increasingly important factor. With PURE CABIN, the internationally leading aerospace company FACC has created an innovative, antimicrobial surface coating for aircraft cabins. In addition to strengthening the technology group's position in the important field of aftermarket services, PURE CABI...

airBaltic increased checked baggage weight allowance

Great news for everyone who will fly with airBaltic!  As of April 21, 2021 each unit of checked baggage registered for airBaltic flights can now reach 23 kilograms of weight, an increase of three kilograms. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “During the last year we have been revising our product. We introduced new ticket types, provided additio...

Viasat Ka-band In-Flight Connectivity System approved by FAA and EASA for Bombardier Challenger 300-Series Aircraft

A regulatory approval for the installation and use of Viasat’s Ka-band in-flight connectivity business aviation system on in-service Bombardier Challenger 300 and Challenger 350 aircraft was announced.This solution is also offered for new Challenger 350 business jets, further strengthening the aircraft’s winning combination of performance and cabin experie...

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Orders 15 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Boeing and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise announced the aircraft lessor is growing its 737 MAX portfolio with an order for 15 737-8 jets. DAE had been investing in the 737 MAX by buying jets from existing customers and leasing them back to the carriers. The new order is DAE's first direct 737 MAX purchase from Boeing as it modernizes its portfolio for better economic and environmental performance....

CSAT provides Boeing 737 base maintenance, LOT Polish Airlines as the first customer

Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) will now provide customers with Boeing 737 MAX maintenance. Thanks to the company’s new authorisation received from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic, CSAT has expanded the offer of services provided by its base maintenance division. Overhauls of the most modern version of this aircraft type are thus to be provided in Czech MRO’s hangar a...

Charter Group Aero in Malaysia invests in an ALSIM AL42 simulator

ALSIM is thrilled to announce the sale of an AL42 Flight Simulator to Charter Group Aero, in Malaysia. It will be used to provide advanced Multi-Engine and Instrument flight training in Diamond DA 42 aircraft. The training on this Alsim AL42 simulator is primarily intended for Private and newly qualified Commercial pilots in Malaysia, Singapore Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines who wis...

RED Aircraft technology will power Airlander 10

RED Aircraft have been working closely with Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd to provide the technology to power Airlander 10. The RED A03 engines will be used in the base configuration of the aircraft, using four of its ultra-efficient piston engines. Airlander 10 is set to deliver up to a 75% reduction in emissions over comparable aircraft in similar roles.  Utilising a combination...

New seasonal routes for the summer with fludubai

flydubai has added two seasonal summer routes for passengers from Dubai and across the region. The carrier, which operates to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Turkey, will also operate to Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) and Trabzon Airport (TZX).  Flights to Bodrum, the main gateway to the Turkish Riviera,&nbs...

4G streaming Wi-Fi fleet wide - Jet Edge partners Gogo Business Aviation

Jet Edge announced  a new partnership with Gogo Business Aviation. The long-term partnership will upgrade Jet Edge's AdvantEdge and Managed super-mid and large cabin fleet to AVANCE L5, Gogo's most popular connectivity system that delivers a robust inflight 4G Wi-Fi experience. "Jet Edge is proud to partner with Gogo, the industry leader for high-speed Wi-Fi," commen...

To provide direct integrated booking options Etihad Cargo partners with WiseTech Global

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has advanced its international digital booking reach through a new partnership with WiseTech Global Limited, a leading cloud-based software solutions provider for the global logistics industry. By leveraging WiseTech’s logistics execution platform, CargoWise, Etihad Cargo will seamlessly integrate with the world&rsquo...

Airbus A400M conducts major helicopter refuelling certification campaign

The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign, completing the majority of its development and certification objectives. Airbus Defence and Space aims to achieve full helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification later this year with the conclusion of all mandatory night operation trials.  The flight tes...

Welcome new JET MS line maintenance station in Nice, France

JET MS is launching a new line maintenance station located at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in France.The addition of a new line maintenance station at the most active airport in 2019 and 2020 for business aviation aircraft will allow Jet Maintenance Solutions to widen its reach and offer its extensive service portfolio to a growing client base. With over 10 years of experience in the MRO ind...