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Essential news for 19 Mar 2025

Air France unveils its new La Première experience, the highest expression of travel

A reflection of French elegance and art de vivre, La Première has always embodied Air France's signature excellence. Both at the airport and onboard, La Première guests enjoy exclusive and personalized moments, with high-flying experiences curated by dedicated La Première staff who provide discreet yet attentive service.  Benjamin Smith, President of Air Franc...

Electra secures 2,200 pre-orders for its ultra short aircraft

Electra has secured 2,200 pre-orders for its groundbreaking EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. Valued at nearly $9 billion, Electra's order pipeline is one of the largest in the Advanced Air Mobility industry. Electra's Ultra Short – which integrates blown lift and hybrid-electric propulsion to take off and land in just 150 feet -- enables air operator...

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Gogo announces Gulfstream GV and Gulfstream G550 STC for Plane Simple Ka-band terminal

Gogo confirmed Supplemental Type Certificate approval by the FAA for its Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream GV and Gulfstream G550 aircraft. This latest development marks another significant milestone in the Plane Simple antenna series rollout. Gulfstream Aerospace developed the STC at its Savannah, Georgia, headquarters in collaboration with Gogo. This adds to...

Global Medical Response accepts delivery of its first IFR-configured Bell 407GXi

Bell Textron has completed the delivery of Global Medical Response’s first IFR-configured Bell 407GXi, marking the beginning of 24 anticipated aircraft deliveries to the air medical service operator.   Lane Evans, Managing Director of North America Sales, Bell commented: “Bell is proud to deliver the first aircraft in the series to Global Medical Response, highli...

Embraer conducts structural wing test for New Technologies Demonstration Platform

Embraer has successfully completed the initial structural fatigue tests of the wing that will be used in its New Technologies Demonstration Platform. The innovation project is funded by National Development, Scientific and Technological Funding – under the support of Brazil’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation and Finep, which promotes Brazil's econo...