flydubai has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier’s growing fleet. Spread over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an aircraft hangar, support workshops and...
VoltAero is making a “high-powered” U.S. debut at next week’s EAA AirVenture by exhibiting its new HPU 210 hybrid power unit for the first time on American soil, and opening reservations for production slots of this innovative propulsion system tailored for homebuilt, kit-built and light aircraft. The HPU 210 is a game-changer for general aviation: combining a high-performance 15...
easyJet launched a new initiative to help families reconnect this summer after a new survey shows over two thirds (68%) of parents say finding quality time together as a family is becoming harder due to time spent on personal devices, social media and busy schedules. easyJet joined forces with writer, activist, presenter and mum Katie Piper and child development expert Tanith Carey to la...
Garmin announced Supplemental Type Certificate approval of the GFC 600H Helicopter Flight Control System for retrofit in Airbus H130 helicopters, providing operators with an advanced flight control solution that reduces pilot workload and improves mission effectiveness. The GFC 600H provides a number of helicopter-tailored features, including attitude hold with speed stabi...
Overland Aviation, in partnership with the City of Williston, CHI St. Alexius Health Williston and Care Fligh, officially welcomed Williston Flight Care to the region with a public ribbon cutting ceremony on June 17. The exciting event featured remarks from Williston Fire Department Chief Matt Clark and Williston Care Flight Vice President Kyle Black, along with entertainment, refreshments and an...
Avia Solutions Group partnered with DHL Express to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its international shipments. The partnership leverages DHL's innovative GoGreen Plus service to reduce the group’s Scope 3 emissions by using Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Through the GoGreen Plus Basic Model, Avia Solutions Group has already reduced GHG emissions by 12.61% associated...
Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Caravan following the Federal Aviation Administration’s issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide more reliabl...
Viasat announced a milestone for its JetXP business aviation in-flight broadband service, following recent test flights that successfully connected the Global Aero Terminal 5510 to a ViaSat-3 satellite for the first time. An initial five-hour flight from San Diego to Hawaii, operated using a Gulfstream G280 aircraft, delivered an enhanced connectivity experience that exceeded all performance targe...
Bombardier inaugurated Innovation and Design Centre, the new cornerstone of the company’s customer-centric strategy. The Innovation and Design Centre’s mission is to keep Bombardier’s aircraft ahead of the curve by delivering continuous innovations and improvements to the entire portfolio. A multidisciplinary team entirely dedicated to this new space will work in t...
CAE has signed a long-term contract with Allegiant which will allow the airline to transform its operational intelligence and performance by using Flightscape - Powered by CAE. Flightscape is a data-driven platform that enables airlines to effectively manage operations, adapt seamlessly to challenges and mitigate disruptions, optimizing efficiency and costs, even in the most complex and time-sensi...
In a bid to provide exceptional service for their Switchblade Flying Car customers, Samson Sky proudly announced plans for a cutting-edge pilot training program for those who are not yet pilots. Citing the increasingly large number of non-pilots who have reserved their Switchblade, a high-performance vehicle that both drives and flies, the company intends to use this program to help streamline the...
July 21 to 27, AURA AERO will be exhibiting at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, presenting its two-seater side-by-side trainer aircraft with aerobatic capabilities, INTEGRAL R. AURA AERO team, composed of Drew McEwen, Chief Commercial Officer; Wilfried Dufaud, Co-founder, Executive Director & Head of Airworthiness; Bastien Sclafer, Aftersales Leader and Sales Project Officer, and Nils Harald Hans...
AviaAM Leasing is entering the final stages of a unique project – Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversion. The project is being carried out in collaboration with US-based Mammoth Freighters LLC, which specialises in Boeing 777 P2F conversions. The conversion is expected to be completed by the end of this year. A Boeing 777-300ER can carry nearly 400 passengers in a...
Etihad Airways touched down in Atlanta for the first time, expanding its U.S. footprint and connecting the cultural and commercial heart of the U.S. Southeast with Abu Dhabi and beyond. The launch marks another milestone in Etihad’s North American expansion. Etihad’s first flight from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Inter...
Riga Airport is announcing an international tender for the management of commercial spaces within the passenger terminal. The goal is to enhance the modern passenger experience and promote the growth of non-aviation revenues, both in the existing commercial areas and, later, in the extended terminal. The tender terms of reference, developed in accordance with the Public-Private Partnership...
LATAM Group will begin offering onboard Wi-Fi on wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights such as Santiago–Sydney, Santiago–New York, Lima–Madrid, and São Paulo–London, among others. The new service will involve a total investment of $60 million and will begin implementation in 2026, complementing the connectivity already available on short- and medium-haul flights,...
J&C Aero announced its collaboration with Scandinavian Airlines in support of the carrier’s upcoming European Business Class offering. As part of this project, J&C Aero has delivered its advanced Movable Class Divider solution for the entire SAS Airbus A320 and Embraer E1 fleets, encompassing a total of 110 aircraft. Designed to provide maximum cabin layout flexib...
Diamond Aircraft announced the delivery of a brand-new DA40 NG aircraft to Croatia, marking the first new Diamond aircraft sold into the country in nearly 15 years. The aircraft was delivered to Aviotrade d.o.o., Diamond Aircraft’s national sales partner in Croatia. This milestone delivery revives Diamond’s presence in the Croatian market, following the last new aircraft delivery...
SkyDrive has raised ¥8.3 billion in Pre-Series D funding through a third-party allotment. This funding round was led by MUFG Bank, with investments from Suzuki Motor Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Kyushu Railway Company, and seven other companies. With this latest round, SkyDrive’s cumulative funding now exceeds ¥43 billion. Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO of SkyDrive, commented:...
Natilus unveiled the much-anticipated interior design for its flagship 200-passenger aircraft, the HORIZON, which is designed to elevate passenger air travel and serve as a competitor to the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus 321 NEO in the narrowbody space. Natilus's BWB design offers 40% more interior capacity, which the HORIZON utilizes to make air travel more comfortable and enjoyable. In...
Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik’s independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft. Having already adopted AMOS as its maintenance management system in 2007 and flydocs for digital records m...
