Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Maastricht, Netherlands – 12 May 2025: The EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) has announced the selection of Denmark-based GATE Aviation Training as its new training provider for student air traffic controllers (ATCOs). Under this newly signed agreement, GATE will deliver initial training to MUAC students at its state-of-the-art training academy near Copenhagen Airport […]
By sending signals down from orbit, the satellite will measure forest biomass leading to a better understanding of the state of Earth’s forests and improving our knowledge of the carbon cycle. Built by L3Harris, the 12-meter unfurl able mesh reflector onboard the European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite has successfully deployed in orbit. Designed and manufactured
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Rolls-Royce has been awarded a significant five-year support agreement by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the ongoing maintenance and service of the EJ200 engine, which powers the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet. The contract, known as the Typhoon Engine Support Solution (TESS), ensures the continued performance and availability of around 130 EJ200 engines,
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Commercial applications and military demand fuel rapid sector growth. The global market for fixed-wing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is on a sharp upward trajectory, with forecasts projecting a surge from USD 842 million in 2022 to USD 4.6 billion by 2030. This represents a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
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Airline backs 20th anniversary celebrations with auction and travel sponsorships. NANYUKI, KENYA — Kenya Airways (KQ) has stepped into the conservation arena with a new partnership announced this week with Ol Pejeta Conservancy, marking a fresh chapter of collaboration between aviation and environmental stewardship. The agreement forms part of Ol Pejeta’s OPC@20 celebrations, commemorating two
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Legacy and industry meet in tribute to wartime heroism and future aviation talent. The Kazan Helicopter Plant, part of Russian Helicopters under Rostec State Corporation, recently welcomed Alexander Devyatayev, son of Hero of the Soviet Union Mikhail Devyatayev, for a commemorative visit that bridged generations of Russian aviation heritage. His visit began at the
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Next-generation radar promises superior threat detection at lower cost. Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed the first flight test of its cutting-edge PhantomStrike radar, marking a significant milestone in radar technology advancement. The test took place on the company’s Multi-Program Testbed aircraft over Ontario, California, where PhantomStrike effectively tracked multiple airborne targets and delivered
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In a landmark move to bolster its long-haul and cargo operations, China Airlines has announced an order for up to 23 Boeing 777X aircraft, becoming the first carrier in Taiwan to commit to the advanced widebody jet. The agreement includes 10 777-9 passenger aircraft and four 777-8 Freighters, with options for an additional five 777-9s
Beijing, China – 11 May 2025: Mongolia’s Hunnu Air has taken a bold step forward in expanding its international reach with the official launch of scheduled services operated by its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The inaugural flight from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing Daxing International Airport marks a historic first — the debut of the E2 series
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When demand for CFM LEAP engines surged in early 2024, one long-standing Pennsylvania supplier to GE Aerospace found itself grappling with an unexpected challenge: too much work, too quickly. As orders for the narrowbody engine of choice skyrocketed, cracks began to show on the production line — not from major faults, but from accumulating minor
LEAN THINKING KEEPS GE AEROSPACE’S LEAP ENGINE SUPPLY CHAIN FLYINGRead More »
