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Day`s summary for 05 May 2025

FlyUSA acquires two private aviation companies, expanding its aircraft fleet and operations

FlyUSA announced the acquisition of TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions. This expansion brings FlyUSA's total aircraft under management from 24 to 28. The transaction also expands FlyUSA's on-fleet aircraft available for charter from eight to a total of 12, a 50% increase in its charter fleet. Under this transition, FlyUSA is fully committed to ensuri...

Hartzell Propeller’s carbon fiber Pathfinder now approved for Aviat Husky

Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its Pathfinder 3-blade carbon fiber propeller for Aviat Husky aircraft. It is available as a Top Prop STC upgrade for existing aircraft, and is also available as an STC option on new production aircraft through Aviat. The 80-inch diameter Pathfinder replaces existing 2-blade composite, aluminum, and wood pro...

Qatar Airways Cargo named launch customer of Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF

Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five aircraft with Jetran, LLC. Mammoth has also announced the successful completion of the initial test flight of its 777-200LRMF prototype freighter. The prototype aircraft, now registered as N705DN, took to the skies following an extensive and rigorous...

Diamond Flying Club takes flight worldwide with launch of official website

Diamond Aircraft announced the establishment of the official Diamond Flying Club and simultaneous launch of the club’s online portal, www.diamondflyingclub.com. Through the DFC, Diamond Aircraft aims to foster a worldwide community of Diamond enthusiasts, while enhancing communication and interactivity with and between Diamond owners, operators, specialists, fans, and the...

Etihad and China Eastern Airlines celebrate start of joint venture

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have officially launched their landmark Joint Venture during a ceremony held at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week. The launch follows the successful arrival of China Eastern’s inaugural MU237 flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on 28 April, which was celebrated with a welcome ceremony at Zayed International Airport. The servi...

Beechcraft King Air 360C strengthens Greece’s air ambulance services

Textron Aviation announced the delivery of a Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft aimed at strengthening Greece’s air ambulance capabilities. The new King Air 360C will join two Beechcraft King Air 350C turboprops already in service and will be operated out of Elefsis Airbase in Greece. The air ambulance conversion was completed by Fargo Jet Center at its special m...