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Embraer showcases C-390 Millennium at Aero India 2023

A change in dimension- Take off 2027 - Daher five-year strategic plan

Take off 2027, which is Daher's new strategic plan through 2027, sets the goal for Daher to become a large, profitable international company developing in four complementary businesses. Priorities identified by the Daher Group for this five-year plan are the internationalizat...

Pipistrel selects Lincoln Park Aviation as US distributor

Pipistrel announced Lincoln Park Aviation as its distributor for 15 states in the eastern United States. With more than 35 years of experience in aviation, LPA will handle Pipistrel two- and four-seat aircraft sales and support including the fully electric Velis Electro and the Panthera, a...

Next level of partnership to accelerate decarbonisation of aviation - ATR and Air New Zealand

ATR and Air New Zealand are deepening their existing partnership, on a mission to accelerate the development and introduction of low emission aircraft technology in New Zealand. This collaboration will enable both ATR and Air New Zealand to go deeper into their exploration of disruptive innovations, the result of which will be decisive to shape the future of regional aviation. ...

NH90 helicopter flies on sustainable fuel

With support from Safran Helicopter Engines, TotalEnergies, Airbus Helicopters, France’s defense procurement agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement - DGA) has carried out the first test flight of an NH90, during which one of its two RTM322 engines ran on Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This fuel was produced by TotalEnergies from used cooking oil using HEFA technology and ha...

Embraer Bandeirante celebrates 50 years of operation

An icon of regional aviation and precursor of the modern Brazilian aeronautical industry, the EMB 110 Bandeirante aircraft celebrates 50 years of operation. The model entry into service took place on February 9th, 1973, when the first aircraft was delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), in a ceremony held at the Embraer factory in São José dos Campos, in São Paulo’s...

100% sustainable aviation fuel readiness for PW127-powered ATR Aircraft - Pratt & Whitney Canada and ATR

Pratt & Whitney Canada & ATR to collaborate on an initiative to achieve 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) readiness in PW127 series engines, including the new PW127XT powering next-generation ATR deliveries, by 2025. Anthony Rossi, vice president, Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada, commented: “Our collaboration with ATR will be underway th...

Textron Aviation now offers new gravel kit option for Cessna SkyCourier

Textron Aviation now is offering a gravel kit for its new twin-engine, large-utility Cessna SkyCourier turboprop, giving customers the flexibility to operate their aircraft in and out of unimproved runways around the world. First deliveries of the SkyCourier with the installed option will commence later this month. This additional option for the SkyCourier paves the way for fur...

3C and Horizon Aircraft to collaborate on certification and services

Following a very fruitful set of joint meetings, 3C and Horizon Aircraft signed a MOU under which the two companies will collaborate on aspects of the continued development and path to certification of Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 program. The MOU establishes a framework for ongoing expansion of collaboration as the Cavorite X5 program evolves and will give Horizon access to service...

Airbus selects Nidec Leroy-Somer to develop electric motors for its future hydrogen powered zero-emission engine

Airbus and Nidec Leroy-Somer signed an agreement to develop an electric motor for its hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine prototype, as part of Airbus’ ambition to bring the first zero-emission commercial aircraft to market by 2035. The long-standing expertise and extensive know-how of the French electric motor manufacturer, who already provides proven advanced technologies to many d...

Daher strengthens its position in industrial services with the planned acquisition of Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale

As part of Daher “Take off 2027” strategic plan, the company signed of an agreement to acquire Assistance Aéronautique et Aérospatiale, a leading global player in manufacturing services for civil and defense aeronautics. AAA provides complete service solutions that are complementary to those of Daher – in particular for the assembly and installation o...

Shell, RHIA, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and ZeroAvia advance plans for hydrogen-electric flights by 2025

ZeroAvia signed a collaboration agreement with Shell, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Rotterdam the Hague Innovation Airport. The parties will develop a concept of operations for hydrogen in airports and demonstration flights to European destinations by the end of 2024, gearing up for commercial passenger flights by 2025. Following up on the cooperation commitment announced last yea...

Air New Zealand & Embraer to collaborate on next generation sustainable aircraft programs

Air New Zealand has signed an agreement with Embraer to join its Energia Advisory Group – a group of airlines, lessors, manufacturers and other aviation experts advising Embraer’s Energia project developing sustainable aircraft for the future. Embraer also becomes a long term partner in Air New Zealand’s Mission Next Gen Aircraft initiative, working alongside Air New Zealand...

Four Bell 407GXis are joining Life Flight Network helicopter air ambulance fleet

Life Flight Network, the largest not-for-profit air medical program in the country, will add four additional Bell 407GXi helicopters. These aircraft will bring Life Flight Network current operating fleetto seven Bell 407GXis, remaining the largest air medical operator of the Bell 407GXi in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West...

Vision Systems complete customized window systems & dimmable shading solutions at HAI HELI-EXPO

Vision Systems is a long-standing player in the helicopter industry with a historical expertise of 20 years in helicopter windows. Offering complete functional systems with innovative features, Vision Systems products are recognized as best-in-class solutions. Its product range includes cyclic sticks, interior linings, sun visors, electric composite footsteps, bad weather windows, jettis...

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40 years, 40 aircraft: Piaggio Aerospace celebrates a landmark double achievement

The year of the P.180 Avanti’s 40th anniversary has brought a second reason for celebration at Piaggio Aerospace: the sale of more than 40 P.180 Avanti EVO aircraft since the model entered servi...

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Aircalin signs Flight Hour Services contract for Airbus A350-900 fleet

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Mexico expands C-130J Super Hercules fleet with second aircraft

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Malaysia Airlines renews longstanding Boeing IMM services agreement during MRO Asia-Pacific 2026

Boeing and Malaysia Airlines have renewed their Integrated Materials Management (IMM) services agreement for five years, the companies announced at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore. The renewed partnersh...

Half a thousand strong: Textron Aviation rolls out 500th Cessna Citation Latitude

Textron Aviation has reached a significant production milestone with the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude from its Wichita, Kansas, facility. The achievement reflects the enduring popular...

Electra demonstrates revolutionary airport operations with Ultra-Short Takeoff aircraft using helicopter-style procedures

Electra announced the successful completion of first-of-its-kind flight operations from a heliport located on the commercial airport ramp at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The demonstration high...