Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, has partnered with OutSystems to overhaul its flight disruption management system, significantly improving operational efficiency and real-time communication across departments during irregular operations. The airline has replaced its previous system of fragmented, text-based group chats—with more than 600 notifications manually issued each day—with a unified, AI-powered platform built […]
Everett, Washington – 19 August 2025 — ZeroAvia has taken another step toward commercialising hydrogen-electric aviation after receiving a signed P-1 Special Conditions Issue Paper from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its 600kW electric propulsion system (EPS). The agreement on this P-1 paper sets out the specific safety requirements the innovative system must
ZEROAVIA REACHES CERTIFICATION MILESTONE WITH FAA FOR 600KW ELECTRIC PROPULSION SYSTEMRead More »
Sion, Switzerland / Hamptons, New York – 19 August 2025 — H55, the Swiss electric aviation innovator born from the Solar Impulse project, has concluded its groundbreaking eight-state “Across America” tour, successfully showcasing its Bristell B23 Energic all-electric aircraft to the U.S. aviation market. Over four months, the aircraft flew 192 passenger missions, visiting 25
H55’s ALL-ELECTRIC B23 ENERGETIC TOUR PROVES ELECTRIC AVIATION IS READY FOR TAKE-OFFRead More »
Dublin, 19 August 2025 — ASL Aviation Holdings DAC has successfully completed the refinancing of its credit facility, confirming a new term facility of US$316 million alongside a revolving credit facility (RCF), both supported by Goldman Sachs as sole structuring and placement agent. The agreement, which significantly enhances ASL’s financial flexibility, will be used to
ASL AVIATION HOLDINGS SECURES US$316M REFINANCING TO SUPPORT GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITYRead More »
19 August 2025, Johannesburg – Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, has donated a decommissioned Embraer 135 passenger jet to the Gauteng Department of Basic Education (GDE) to be used as an aviation skills training aid for learners at Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation (SOS) in Kempton Park. Airlink will also fund the two-year deployment
AIRLINK HANDS OVER PASSENGER JET TO HELP FUTURE HIGHFLYERS LEARN AVIATION SKILLSRead More »
In the skies above the Atlas Mountains, the French Air and Space Force has paired two of Airbus’s most capable aircraft for unprecedented operational versatility. The A400M Atlas heavy transport aircraft and the H225M Caracal helicopter are now fully compatible for in-flight refuelling, a capability formally approved in early 2025. The H225M, renowned for special
AIRBUS A400M AND H225M: A WINNING DUO IN THE FRENCH AIR AND SPACE FORCERead More »
China has successfully launched a new group of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province. The launch, the ninth of its kind, took place at 10:15 p.m. Beijing Time aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket. The satellites entered their preset orbits as planned and will form
CHINA LAUNCHES NINTH LOW EARTH ORBIT SATELLITE GROUPRead More »
Lockheed Martin has delivered five new Black Hawk® helicopters to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), reinforcing the ongoing modernisation of the country’s defence capabilities and strengthening its position among the global fleet of Black Hawk operators. “The Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter’s proven track record in enhancing interoperability and joint readiness, as demonstrated in exercises like
LOCKHEED MARTIN DELIVERS FIVE ADDITIONAL BLACK HAWK® HELICOPTERS TO PHILIPPINE AIR FORCERead More »
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), part of Textron Systems (NYSE: TXT), has been awarded an initial task order under the Combat Air Forces Contracted Air Services IDIQ contract to provide chase flight support for F-16 aircraft under the Department of the Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme. The task order covers a potential period
ATAC SECURES F-16 CHASE FIGHTER JET SERVICES TASK ORDERRead More »
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) has reached a major milestone in electric air mobility, completing its first piloted eVTOL flight between two public airports in FAA-controlled airspace. The flight connected Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California, marking a critical step in Joby’s journey toward commercial passenger service. Covering 10 nautical miles in approximately 12 minutes,
JOBY ACHIEVES FIRST PILOTED EVTOL AIR TAXI FLIGHT BETWEEN PUBLIC AIRPORTSRead More »
