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AERO 2023 starts with strong positive signals

The 29th AERO in Friedrichshafen started: With over 670 exhibitors from all segments of General Aviation, the number of exhibiting companies and organizations is significantly higher than last year. The focus of the trade show this year is on the recovery after the global Corona pandemic as well as the transformation of aviation towards more sustainability. The 29th edition of the trade show is ta...

Daher TBM 960 makes its European event premiere at AERO Friedrichshafen

Daher TBM 960 is making its first public European appearance at AERO Friedrichshafen. Displayed on Daher stand is a TBM 960 configured in the new “Sirocco” paint scheme, which is owned by a private European customer. The Model Year 2023 TBM 960 Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck is further enhanced with updated software. Additionally, Daher cont...

Gulfstream G500 German debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

Gulfstream G500 makes its German air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. G500 entered service back in September 2018 and introduced Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck. The Symmetry Flight Deck features active control sidesticks, which increase visual and tactile feedback between pilots, enhancing situational awareness. Outfitted with high-thrust engines and an aerodynamic wing, th...

First EASA-certified ALSIM ALSR20 simulator in Germany

School4Pilots achieved their FNPT II simulator qualification for their ALSIM ALSR20. School4Pilots is the first operator of an EASA-certified ALSIM ALSR20 simulator in the EASA region.The ALSR20 is the brand-new simulator manufactured by ALSIM and is the exact replica of the Cirrus SR20 aircraft. This Flight Training Device Level 5 is specifically designed for PPL and IR training needs. The d...

AURA AERO exhibits at AERO Friedrichshafen

AURA AERO will be at AERO Friedrichshafen show to present INTEGRAL R, a twin-seater training aircraft, with an aerobatics capacity. The INTEGRAL R showcased has a taildragger landing gear and a thermal engine (210 hp). With a flying range of over 800 km, it is equipped with a spacious and ergonomic cockpit in order to simplify operations for pilots and instructor...

Volocopter completes production setup for electric air taxis

The opening of Volocopter production facilities in Bruchsal is officially announced. The company marked this milestone with the opening of a new hangar that will host the company’s final assembly line with an airfield to conduct development flight tests as well as quality checks. All company-owned production sites, which will manufacture the first EASA-certified electric air taxis, will...

AERO Conferences offer visitors great added value

The number of exhibitors registered for AERO 2023 has already surpassed last year's figure. But this year's trade show can come up with further best performances: Never before has there been such an extensive conference program on the occasion of an AERO. Safety has the highest priority in aviation. The exchange of information that can positively or negatively influence safety is ther...

Lilium and Customcells ramp up silicon anode battery cell production

Lilium and Customcells are ramping up battery cell production of Lilium high silicon content cells with weekly deliveries from Customcells production line in Tübingen, Germany. The production line will deliver thousands of cells annually and is on track to meet aviation standards for traceability and process control using a combination of standard cell production processes and...

Ultralight aircraft: anything but lightweights in the industry

Ultralight and LSA aircraft are without doubt the most innovative segment of General Aviation. Manufacturers offer a wide range of types: From classic fixed-wing aircraft with smooth flight characteristics for use as training aircraft to fighter-like aircraft with tandem seating arrangements and gyrocopters to ultralight helicopters. The ultralight/microlight aircraft industry is in a constant sta...

Hydrogen power for delivery drones: Wingcopter and ZAL GmbH start joint development

Wingcopter and Hamburg-based ZAL Center of Applied Aeronautical Research announced a development partnership. Together, they intend to explore the potential of green hydrogen to power Wingcopter's drones, which are already purely electric, and develop a sustainable, hydrogen-based propulsion system. The propulsion system will later be produced by Wingcopter itself and installed in it...

AERO shows business aviation in transition

Business Aviation has many facets. It is essential for fast and individual connections for the regional economy, enables life-saving transports of patients and transplant organs, and drives technological innovations in aviation. Business Aviation is a significant part of the global air transport system. As an individual means of transport, it offers direct flights in line with the needs of bu...

RECARO Aircraft Seating celebrates streamlined design for final assembly line with inauguration event

Recaro Aircraft Seating unveiled a new streamlined design for its final assembly line. An inauguration event was held on March 2 and was attended by nearly 100 suppliers, VIPs and RECARO colleagues. Nearly 11k square meters of the space was renovated, it features more than 350m conveyor technology for the seats, 60% power savings through LED lighting, and an expanded cant...

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