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Essential news for 11 Feb 2025

JCAB issues G-1 certification basis for SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has issued a G-1 certification basis for SkyDrive eVTOL aircraft. The JCAB’s decision, which represents an important milestone along SkyDrive’s path to aircraft certification and commercial operations, follows agreement between the JCAB and SkyDrive over the specific airworthiness and performance criteria that will be required for the type certific...

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Embraer and Airlink sign contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning

Embraer and Southern Africa Airlink inked a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the carrier’s all-Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft. The agreement will see Airlink become the first African customer for the customized Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning  management system, which will optimize its inventory levels and reduce its operational costs for its fleet of ERJ and...

Emirates advances fleet availability investing in Airbus Skywise S.FP+ & Core X3 digital predictive maintenance solution

As part of its commitment to operational excellence and safety through strategic fleet management, Emirates has signed an agreement with Airbus for the implementation of its Skywise Fleet Performance+ advanced predictive maintenance and fleet health monitoring solution and Core X3 analytics platform. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering and Laurent Negre, Vice Presi...