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Rolls-Royce announces investment in large engine assembly, test and shop visit capacity

Rolls-Royce is investing in its assembly, test and shop visit capacity in the UK and Germany to address growing long-term demand for new civil large engines and improve customer aftermarket support services for its global Trent fleet. As outlined at last year’ Capital Markets Day, Ro...

Tamarack Aerospace presented Eco-SMARTWING solution for A320 at 2024 Sustainable Aviation Colorado Cleantech Challenge

Tamarack Aerospace was one of 13 companies selected to present their innovative aviation sustainability technology at the 2024 Sustainable Aviation Cleantech Challenge. Held in Denver, Colorado the event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and investors committed to advancing sustainable...


Dynamatic Technologies announces strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft for D328eco rear fuselage

Dynamatic Technologies announced new partnership with Deutsche Aircraft. The collaboration focuses on producing the Rear Fuselage for the 40-seater D328eco regional turboprop aircraft. This marks a significant moment for the "Make in India” initiative and will bring work to the highly capable ecosystem here. The contract signifies an important milestone as...

SkyDrive signs pre-order with Bravo Air & partner in developing commercial use cases originating from Augusta Regional Airport

SkyDrive and Bravo Air have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of up to 5 SD-05 aircraft. The agreement also includes the formation of a “Partnership” to conduct joint studies in the development of use cases originating from Augusta Regional Airport to scale Advanced Air Mobility within the region including the adaption of SkyDrive’s business model for air taxi...

Thales modernises air traffic management at Kazakhstan’s Astana and Almaty airports

Thales announces successful deployment in Kazakhstan of its Advanced Surface Movement Guidance & Control System (A-SMGCS) in Astana Airport. This milestone marks a significant leap in aviation technology following the first similar successful implementation at Almaty Airport. A pivotal feature integrated into both systems is the installation of Multilateration (MLAT) technology &ndas...

Embraer E2 cleared for ETOPS-120 operations

Embraer has secured 120 minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval for the E190-E2 and E195-E2 from the Brazil Civil Aviation Authority ANAC, FAA and EASA. This capability paves the way for E2 operators to fly direct non-limiting routes over water and other remote areas, saving both time and fuel. The granting of ETOPS-120 capability is testimony to the aircraft’s...

Lilium and Atlantic Aviation unite to electrify regional air mobility across the U.S.

Lilium has teamed up with Atlantic Aviation to prepare Atlantic’ network of more than 100 FBOs for the Lilium Jet regional upcoming air mobility service launch in the United States. This strategic partnership will work to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and Atlantic's network of aviation assets across North America, enabling Advanced Air Mobility opera...

GE Aerospace to invest over $650M in manufacturing facilities, supply chain in 2024

GE Aerospace announced plans to invest $650 million in its manufacturing facilities and supply chain this year to increase production and strengthen quality to better support its commercial and defense customers. H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., Chairman and CEO of GE and CEO of GE Aerospace, commented: “As GE Aerospace prepares to become a standalone company this spring, we are making signi...

Hartzell Propeller acquires WhirlWind Propellers

Hartzell Propeller announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of WhirlWind Propellers Corporation, expanding Hartzell’s product portfolio into light-sport aircraft. Founded in 1995, WhirlWind Propellers manufactures composite constant-speed and ground-adjustable propellers for the light-sport, experimental and unmanned aircraft markets. The Company also designs proof...

Airbus establishes an OpenCargoLab with leading airfreight industry partners

Airbus has launched the OpenCargoLab, a collaborative initiative with leading partners from the airline, logistics and handling sectors, focusing on the entire airfreight ecosystem. The collaboration involves a team of experts from CHAMP Cargosystems, Fraport, KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Swissport. Together, the partners will work to drive digital, resource-saving concepts, contributing to more re...

P2012 MEDEVAC in Taiwan: year 2023 summary of medical operations

Back in 2020, Apex Aviation decided to purchase a state-of-the-art multi-mission P2012 Sentinel SMP to enhance the organisation’s operational capabilities. Upon joining the company’s fleet in 2021, the first P2012 Sentinel SMP was deployed on multiple missions, including parachute jumping and aerial tours. With Medevac operations on the horizon, Apex Aviation has introduced a seco...

Akaer has been selected by Deutsche Aircraft to manufacture the forward fuselage for new D328eco regional turboprop

Akaer, an aerospace and engineering company that is a leader in innovation, has been selected by German OEM Deutsche Aircraft to manufacture the forward fuselage of the D328eco, the sustainable 40-seater turboprop aircraft for the regional aviation market. Akaer will be responsible for the manufacturing of the forward fuselage, including industrialisation, tooling, prototype and related studies....

Archer & Falcon Aviation to jointly develop vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Falcon Aviation has been selected as Archer vertiport infrastructure partner for critical locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a significant step towards launching Archer's Midnight flying car with Falcon Aviation in the UAE and across the MENA region as soon as 2025. Under this partnership, Archer and Falcon Aviation will start by developing state-of-the-a...

Unleash live joins AAM CRC in advancing Australia's aerospace and aviation Industry

Unleash live is excited to announce its participation in the Advanced Air Mobility Cooperative Research Centre (AAM CRC), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming Australia's aerospace and aviation sector. Together with over 65 leading partners and universities, we have completed Stage 1 of a 10-year innovation program focused on advancing autonomous air mobility. The AAM CRC will...

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Strategic alliance formed between AEE and Horizon Aircraft

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Garmin hits 1,000 King Air G1000 retrofits following landmark U.S. Army delivery

Marking a significant industry milestone, Garmin has delivered its 1,000th G1000 integrated flight deck retrofit for a King Air aircraft. The program has helped redefine cockpit modernizatio...

TECNAM unveils leadership transition as Giovanni Pascale Langer becomes CEO and Paolo Pascale Langer assumes Presidency

The Board of Directors of Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. has unanimously appointed Giovanni Pascale Langer as Chief Executive Officer, while Paolo Pascale Langer, who...

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Airbus secures CASA design approval, expanding its Australian capabilities

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