Alpine Air Express and AURA AERO have signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of up to 75 ERA, the hybrid-electric regional transport aircraft due to enter into service before 2030. Based in Provo, Utah, Alpine Air Express operates some 100+ daily regional flights across the USA, transporting freight and packages for all the major freight delivery companies, such as UPS, Amazon and Un...
Gogo Business Aviation announced a collaboration with Duncan Aviation to pursue a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 aircraft. Gogo 5G will deliver an enhanced inflight connectivity experience in North America to this popular series of midsize aircraft, providing more speed, capacity, live experie...
For the first time ever in U.S. aviation history, FAA has authorized multiple operators to fly commercial drones without visual observers in the Dallas-area airspace. Starting in August, Zipline International and Wing Aviation will be free to deliver packages to customers in the Dallas-area via drone, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, as the result of technology known as UTM. With this techn...
This partnership between Thales and Lilium is a pivotal moment in the aviation industry, merging cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise. The planned shipset for Lilium's eVTOL fleet will include an optimal blend of Commercial Off-The-Shelf and bespoke antennas. These antennas include VHF Com + GPS, Wi-Fi/LTE, ELT, GNSS, DME, VOR, LOC, Glideslope, UAT, and Transponder, ensuring...
LOT Polish Airlines took delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 less than three months after signing the deal. The first of three jets leased via Azorra, will arrive in Poland shortly. LOT is adding the E2 to their fleet to enhance operational flexibility and accommodate network expansion. Reaffirming LOT commitment to sustainability, the E195-E2 delivers 12.5% lower fuel burn a...
Guardian Jet has launched a new division dedicated to light jet and turboprop aircraft sales and acquisitions. Led by newly promoted Sales Director Keegan Dwyer and newcomer Andy Moss, new division will cover a range of light jets and turboprops, including the Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Beechcraft King Air and Daher TBM. Guardian Jet new division aims to bring to the ligh...
St. Barth Executive, the French VIP airline based in the Caribbean, has commenced scheduled operations with the two P2012 STOLs already delivered. A third P2012 is scheduled for September. The first passenger flight was operated on August 1st from Guadeloupe (SBH/TFFR) to St Barth (SBH/TFFJ) and has been operated under the AIR INTER ILES brand by St Barth Executive. With a standard schedule...
Epsilon Aerospace a leading player in the aircraft cabin interior and refurbishment sector has announced a strategic partnership with 4Repair, a leading EASA Part 145 certified organization, reinforcing its commitment to strengthen maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) services in India's aerospace infrastructure ecosystem by bringing advanced capabilities and foster...
One of the largest Canadian flight schools, Brampton Flight Centre, has purchased an AL250 simulator to add to their flight training devices.The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re–configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit for each flight model at the simple flick of a swit...
Surinam Airways has chosen Euroairlines Group to manage the distribution of all its routes. Both parties have signed a partnership agreement that will give Surinam Airways access to a wide network of travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 50 countries through Euroairlines Group's IATA Q4-291 plate, in addition to the important regional and transatlantic network that...
The summertime months and the changes they bring to aviation offer a unique opportunity to provide pilot training of the highest quality. Last summer, Eurocontrol reported a yearly high of 34,367 peak daily flights on July 7th, 2023, the high watermark for a regular flood of commercial airline traffic. This is also a peak time for BAA Training’s pilot academy to provide real-world fligh...
A consortium led by AeroVision Canada along with principal partners ANRA Technologies and ClearSky Connect, has been selected by Transport Canada, the Canadian aviation authority, and NAV CANADA to deliver a Phase 2 trial of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Traffic Management. The first phase of RTM trials concluded in 2022 and provided many observations to advance RTM in Can...
