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Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 reaches 10 million engine flying hours

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84, which powers the Airbus A350-900, has now accumulated more than 10 million engine flying hours, achieving another impressive milestone for the engine programme. Following its entry into service in 2015, the Trent XWB-84 has reached this landmark by supporting more than 30 airlines operating on a variety of different routes from short-range segments to ultra-long-range...

Flybe increases flights for Winter 2022/23 and adds new destinations

Despite just launching in April, flybe continues to grow with a new winter schedule that will see the airline fly to twelve destinations. New winter flights will commence on 30 October and include additional routes and frequencies from London Heathrow to Newquay, Birmingham to Belfast City, Belfast City to East Midlands and Southampton to Glasgow.  &nb...

Canada Jetlines granted permission to operate scheduled flights

Canadian Transportation Agency has issued Canada Jetlines airline licenses. Eddy Doyle CEO Canada Jetlines, commented: “Canada Jetlines is pleased to announce that it has received its Domestic, Non-scheduled international, and scheduled international service licenses from the Canadian Transportation Agency. With the Air Operator Certificate that was issued on August 18, 2022, by Tran...

Changi Airport Terminal 5 – a resilient and sustainable airport

First announced in 2013, Changi Airport’s Terminal 5 is a project undertaken by the Ministry of Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the T5 project was paused for two years. During this time, MOT, CAAS and CAG re-assessed the trajectory of aviation growth, and reviewed T5’s design to make it mor...

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated inaugural flights from Berlin and announces new Berlin to Fort Lauderdale route

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated the inaugural flights from Berlin to New York JFK and from Berlin to Los Angeles marking a new era for customers seeking affordable transatlantic travel between Germany and the US. Additionally, Norse Atlantic announced a new route connecting Berlin to Fort Lauderdale, operating three times a week, this new route will commence on 7th December with ticket...

The sky is the limit - 40 years flying for Jet Aviation

Once you commence in an aviation career, you immediately hear about the “aviation bug,” the immediate fixation on such a unique and intriguing industry that you just can’t get away from. However, it can be difficult to grasp what this really means until you sit down with someone like Peggy Lamneck, Lead Captain. Speaking with Peggy, there was is attribute that stands out stronger...

Greater Delaware Valley ‘Girls in Aviation Day’ with highlighted STEM and aviation outreach program

In its fifth year as a corporate host and partner, Signature Flight Support has joined Women in Aviation International chapters and corporate members globally as a title sponsor for Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) Greater Delaware Valley - an outreach event organized by nonprofit, Aviation Influence, Inc. in collaboration with NEXTGEN Aviators by Dynamic Aviation at the Signature private aviation han...

GlobeAir is building a maintenance hangar at Linz Airport

GlobeAir is well-known award-winning ad-hoc charter airline and market leader in the 'light jets' segment in Europe. Due to the ongoing pandemic and the associated restrictions in commercial aviation, the business with private charter flights is experiencing increased demand and is considered a guarantee of punctuality, flexibility and stress-free travel. With GlobeAir, 984 airports in Eur...

Dufour Aerospace completed successful trials with Elsight Halo connectivity solution

End of July Elsight and Dufour Aerospace have successfully completed their first end-to-end drone trials with the Halo drone connectivity solution onboard, in conjunction with Oblivion Aerial. According to Dufour, the trials involved monitoring a drone along the flight corridor, using air and ground sensors. The purpose of the flights was to test Elsight’s Halo system’s connectivi...

The must-attend edition - Helitech Expo - three weeks to go

Helitech Expo had its most successful year to date, making its debut under the new management of multi-award-winning Fortem International, and will be transforming the ExCeL London once again on the 7th & 8th September 2022 for the must-attend edition!                        ...

Rise Aviation adds new charter, management and maintenance provider at North Texas Regional Airport

Rise Aviation announced the addition of Generation Jets, a leading provider in private aviation offering charter, sales, acquisitions, management and maintenance services at North Texas Regional Airport (NTRA). Generation Jets is located at 5318 Airport Drive, Denison, Texas 75020. Generation Jets has recently relocated to North Texas after proudly serving the Washington area since 2002. Their...

Special Mission Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft join U.S Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service took delivery of two Beechcraft King Air 260. The aircraft will perform wildfire mapping missions.  Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission Sales for Textron Aviation, commented: “We are honored the U.S. Forest Service has added the King Air 260 to its fleet. Whether for the wildfire detection and mapping, resource management, aerial supervi...