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Essential news for 09 Aug 2025

Test Arena Operations kick off in Norway with first flight of all-electric ALIA aircraft

Bristow Norway flew BETA Technologies' all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft at Stavanger Airport, marking the first operations of Norway's Test Arena for Zero & Low Emission Aviation. The flights, which are being conducted in cooperation with Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway, mark a step toward integrating and scaling Advanced Air Mobility in ...

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Luxaviation and IdunnH2 join forces - sustainable skies on the horizon

Luxaviation Group has entered a strategic MOU with Icelandic e-fuel innovator IdunnH2 for the long-term supply of synthetic eSAF. This collaboration marks an additional step forward in Luxaviation’s commitment to decarbonizing business aviation, building on the company’s ambitious sustainability roadmap. The agreement foresees the delivery of up to 10,000 metric tonnes o...

Emirates makes changes to safety rules for customer usage of power banks onboard

Using any kind of power bank is prohibited onboard Emirates’ flights, effective from 1October 2025. A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such smart phones, tablets, laptops and cameras. Emirates customers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions listed below, but the power banks may...

Bombardier to launch major U.S. services expansion initiative across multiple states

Bombardier launches a major expansion initiative within its services and support network in the United States. This multi-phase, multi-site expansion initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for OEM-backed convenience and care from the company’s growing customer base. Expansion projects are expected to roll out over the coming years, and will be focused on both regions where Bombardier...

STARLUX Airlines leads Taiwan’s air cargo market with IATA CEIV live animals certification

STARLUX Airlines continues to lead the Taiwanese aviation industry by becoming the first Taiwanese carrier to obtain four IATA CEIV certifications. The airline previously received certifications for CEIV Lithium Batteries, CEIV Pharma, and CEIV Fresh, and has now been awarded the CEIV Live Animals certification. This milestone reflects STARLUX’s commitment to providing specialized cargo serv...