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Pratt & Whitney GTF engines surpass 950 orders and commitments in 2024

Pratt & Whitney announced more than 950 GTF engine orders and commitments since the beginning of 2024. Airlines and lessors that have announced orders include Avolon, Breeze Airways, Cebu Pacific, Icelandair, JetSMART, Mexicana, SKY Airline, SMBC, and ...

Deutsche Aircraft starts construction of the first D328eco test aircraft

Deutsche Aircraft, has achieved a significant milestone for the D328eco programme - successfully commenced the construction of the first test aircraft, TAC 1, by starting work on the extension of the D328 fuselage, that will seat 40 passengers.This achievement not only represents the signi...

JEKTA and Seaplane Asia sign agreement for 14 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

JEKTA and Seaplane Asia signed an agreement to add 14 PHA-ZE 100 to Southeast Asian operators fleet. With its electric and hydrogen propulsion systems the arrangement supports Seaplane Asia’s commitment to delivering environmentally friendly operations, business growth, and an affordable transport option for the region. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Seaplane Asia is currently d...

Air Tahiti enhances fleet and operations with an additional order of 4 ATR 72-600 & GMA

ATR announced the signing of an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft with Air Tahiti, along with an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement. Deliveries of new aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, highlighting Air Tahiti long-term vision and confidence in ATR products for connecting and serving the archipelago’s communities responsibly. As a dedicated...

Expanding impressive customer service footprint in Europe - Bombardier adds new new line maintenance station in Farnborough

Bombardier has added a new line maintenance station in Farnborough, UK further complementing its customer service footprint in Europe. The introduction of the new option builds on the turnkey, OEM service Bombardier customers receive in the region. Located at the Farnborough Airport, new Farnborough Line Maintenance Station brings Bombardier worldwide number of line maintenance...

Airbus partners with Avolon to explore future of hydrogen aviation

Airbus announced a new partnership with aircraft lessor, Avolon, to study the potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft, marking the very first collaboration of the ZEROe Project with an operating lessor. Announced at Farnborough Airshow, Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered aircraft could be financed and commercialised, and how they might be supported by the leasi...

VoltAero and Sigma Air Mobility to collaborate on advanced air mobility solutions with Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

The early development of advanced air mobility solutions using VoltAero Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft will be explored in an agreement with Sigma Air Mobility, opening the potential for a route demonstration pilot project, along with the identification of services for Cassio in its air ambulance version. The MoU was announced at Farnborough International Airshow 2024, bringin...

Piper Aircraft 2024 YTD performance up - on track for record

Piper Aircraft sustained solid new aircraft deliveries and revenue performance throughout the first half of 2024. Reflecting a strong global demand, Piper is on track to deliver approximately 300 aircraft this year, a 22% increase from the previous year. Deliveries in the first half of 2024 increased by 16% compared to the same period in 2023. Despite a marginal dip in Q1 2024, attributable to the...

Airbus Racer speeds past 400 km/h

Airbus Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, has reached its fast cruise speed target of 407 km/h (220 kts). On 21 June, less than two months after its first flight, the Racer demonstrator exceeded its level speed objective of 407 km/h (220 kts) by reaching 420 km/h (227 kts) in its initial configuration. In just se...

Bell announces delivery of 500th Bell 429

At Farnborough 2024 Bell Textron announced the delivery of the 500th Bell 429 aircraft. The aircraft was delivered to Latin-America based operator, Mendes Group, and will be used for corporate transportation in Brazil. Bell 429 is one of the most advanced light twin helicopters in its class. It delivers exceptional speed, range and hover performance, and offers operators a state-of-the-a...

Ethiopian MRO to develop ATR maintenance & repair capability for Africa & the Middle East

ATR and Ethiopian MRO, part of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, announced the signature of a Letter of Intent aimed at developing Ethiopian MRO ATR aircraft maintenance and training capabilities. This strategic agreement marks a significant milestone in expanding ATR’s presence in Africa and the Middle East, enabling enhanced support to local operators and fostering mar...

More than seventy percent of the UK think it’s time for sustainable air travel

Almost three-quarters (71%) of the UK are eager to see cleaner forms of air travel, according to a representative survey unveiled by Lilium. Ahead of the Farnborough Air Show, Lilium today presented brand new research about the United Kingdom’s attitudes to the present and future of aviation and transportation, including its impact on congestion, pollution, and disruption such as noise level...

Daher delivers its latest Kodiak 100 in the multi-mission role for operation by the Maine Marine Patrol

Daher announced the latest delivery of its Kodiak aircraft family in the multi-mission role, which is a Kodiak 100 version for use by the U.S. state of Maine in maritime duties with the Maine Marine Patrol bureau.This announcement was made at the EAA Air Venture fly-in at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where Daher is underscoring the growing operator base for its Kodiak airplanes in a full range of multi-mis...

EnB AIR to purchase its first BELL 505 helicopter in South Korea

EnB AIR Co. has signed an agreement for the purchase of a Bell 505 helicopter in South Korea. This marks the first Bell 505 helicopter sale to a commercial entity in South Korea, following the Republic of Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration selecting the Bell 505 as the new military helicopter trainer in 2022. Established in 2020, EnB AIR provides helicopte...

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