Saxon Air and RenEnergy announced the installation of a pioneering electric plane charging port at Saxon Air Business Aviation Centre, located at Norwich Airport. This purpose-built infrastructure, designed and installed by RenEnergy, establishes a new standard for regional airports and demonstrates both companies’ commitment to leading the charge in sustainable aviation. Damian Bake...
The US FAA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, to provide line and base maintenance for Gulfstream G650 and G650ER aircraft. ExecuJet MRO Services, which already provides line and heavy maintenance for other types of Gulfstream aircraft, will now support US-registered G650 series aircraft that are either based in or visiting the Malays...
According to preliminary data on the company performance, this January–October, RIX Riga Airport handled 6 million passengers, which is 5 % more than in the corresponding ten months of 2023. In October, 667 thousand passengers used Riga Airport for their trips, which is 7 % more than last October. The number of direct passengers last month exceeded 531 thousand, which is...
The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) granted its certification to Elixir Aircraft. This new approval authorises Elixir Aircraft to deliver aircraft that are immediately operable in flight schools in the United Kingdom. Some thirty Elixir aircraft are already in operation at French flight schools, including Airbus Flight Academy, others have been ordered by European pilot schools (Portugal, Spain, Gr...
ATR announced that Rise Air, a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned airline providing essential services across Saskatchewan, is upgrading its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600, becoming the Canadian launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series. The first aircraft is a firm order with ATR, set to be delivered by the end of 2025. The company plans...
In line with the Aviation industry’scommitment to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, JetZero has designed a breakthrough blended wing body aircraft that burns 50% less fuel using today's engines. It also has the internal volume to accommodate hydrogen. With a full-scale demonstrator being planned for 2027, the innovative aircraft requires a reliable flight control system to ens...
CAE will increase its ownership stake in its existing SIMCOM Aviation Training joint venture by purchasing a majority of SIMCOM shares from Volo Sicuro for USD $230 million, subject to customary adjustments, to be financed with CAE’s existing credit facility and cash on hand. As part of the transaction, Flexjet, LLC, a related party of Volo Sicuro, will retain a minority stake in SIMCOM...
Aircraft Propeller Service is making a strategic investment in Malaysia’s workforce by sending 20 recruits out of its 30-member team to the U.S. and Brazil for comprehensive skills training. The recruits are preparing to support operations at APS' upcoming MRO facility in Kuala Lumpur, which is set to open early next year. Half of the recruits are currently training at APS’ headqua...
Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada concluded a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328UpLift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable aviation fuels produced using Power-to-Liquid technology. This significant achievement marks a new milestone in the 40 years of collaboration betwee...
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise announced the signing of lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, commented: “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with Hainan Airlines. This agreement reflects the strong relati...
Hartzell Propeller is making a number of investments to further elevate its customer service experience. Hartzell has introduced a new propeller exchange program, added new Hartzell-owned propeller service facilities, and unveiled a customer-centric Hartzell Service Center website. These initiatives are designed to improve customer convenience, reduce downtime, and provide an enhanced se...
TAG Aviation has once again secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator following a successful audit, recently conducted by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, provides a safety benchmark that allows air charter customers to assess performance expectations against recognized industry best operating practices before pu...
