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London Air Ambulance Charity orders H135s for fleet renewal

London’s Air Ambulance Charity – the helicopter emergency medical service for the UK’s capital – has ordered two Airbus H135 helicopters for the renewal of its fleet under a contract signed at the Farnborough International Airshow. Airbus Helicopters UK Head of Civil Business Gary Clark, commented : “We are extremely honoured to have received this or...

Eve eVTOL cabin for the first time at the Farnborough Airshow

Farnborough Airshow was the place where Eve unveiled its first full-sized eVTOL cabin mock-up, which reinforces company’s human-centred design approach. The mock-up will be showcased at Embraer Fly the Future exhibition, together with sustainable aircraft concepts. Eve also shared its most recent vehicle configuration as part of the present product design phase...

British consortium to build world first advanced electric flight ecosystem

Vertical Aerospace, Virgin Atlantic, Atkins, Skyports and NATS, along with Connected Places Catapult and leading academic institutions Cranfield University and WMG, University of Warwick, announced the creation of the Advanced Mobility Ecosystem Consortium. Together, the organisations will develop key technology and infrastructure in a project that will significantly accelerate the introduction of...

Embraer & Raízen partnership stimulates production of sustainable aviation fuel

Embraer and Raízen signed a Letter of Intent with a commitment to stimulate the development of the sustainable aviation fuel production ecosystem, reinforcing the sustainability agenda of both companies. Among all intentions, Embraer will become the first aircraft manufacturer to use SAF that may be distributed by Raízen, a global leader in bioenergy. This initiat...

Leonardo is back to Farnborough Airshow

Leonardo is back with a renewed strategic position, playing a leading role in global innovation. It also brings a long-term sustainable vision, through its industrial capabilities, for the planet’s continued progress Leonardo has a strong industrial presence in the UK: it employs 8,000 people across 7 sites supports a supply chain of 2,100 UK companies, two thirds of which are SMEs...

MTU to present technologies of the future at Farnborough International Airshow 2022

Driven by visions of tomorrow - this is the motto of MTU Aero Engines. At this year Farnborough International Airshow, Germany’s leading engine manufacturer will be showcasing what it’s renowned for: innovative technologies for the commercial engines of the future and beyond, individual technologies for the NEFE—the engine used in the new sixth-generation European...

Pipistrel earned UK CAA Type Certification for Velis Electro

Pipistrel has earned UK Civil Aviation Authority type certification for the Velis Electro, the only in operation certified electric aircraft in the world. The type certification also includes the variant models of the Velis Electro, the Explorer and the Velis Club. Gabriel Massey, president & managing director, Pipistrel, commented: “Achieving type cer...

An investment planned to bolster business jet aviation growth - Complete Aircraft Group finalises acquisition of Aerocare AS Ltd.

Complete Aircraft Group finalises the acquisition of MRO Part 145 provider, interiors and paint specialist Aerocare Aviation Services. This formally ratifies its September 2021 terms of agreement and cements CAG’s move into business aircraft support. The Aerocare Aviation Services Limited name remains unchanged. CAG Head of Operations Alan Barnes commented: &ldqu...

Newcomer in Cirrus Aircraft authorised service centres network - Oriens Aviation

Oriens Aviation is now able to offer third party MRO work on the Cirrus SR family of single-engined piston aircraft. It is expanding its presence at its London Biggin Hill Airport HQ to accommodate the type, which has become increasingly popular in Europe with first time owners. At AERO Friedrichshafen, Germany in April, Cirrus highlighted nearly 40% of buyers of the...

Heathrow Airport - the summer starts on 14 June 2022

On 14 June Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers for the first time in over 2 years as part of our long-standing plan to ramp up airport capacity ahead of the summer. Qatar Airways will be the first to move, followed by around 30 airlines over the following month. We would like to thank our airline partners for working with us to consolidate operations during...

Airbus increases its UK innovation footprint to develop new hydrogen technologies

Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre for hydrogen technologies. A priority for the UK ZEDC will be the development of a cost-competitive cryogenic fuel system required for the successful entry-into-service of Airbus’ ZEROe passenger aircraft by 2035 and to accelerate UK skills and know-how on hydrogen-propulsion techno...

Thompson launches next generation VantageXL

Following the huge continuing success of the VantageXL platform, Thompson Aero Seating launches a new and enhanced 2022 design VantageXL. With impressive personal living space, a fully flat horizontal bed, and 100% direct-aisle access, the next generation VantageXL offers the ultimate in passenger comfort. The latest VantageXL has a minimum seat width of 23” and a fully flat-bed widt...