The first civil supersonic jet made in America breaks the sound barrier in historic Mojave airspace. On January 28, 2025, aviation history was rewritten as Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft became the first independently developed civil supersonic jet to break the sound barrier. The milestone flight took place at the Mojave Air & Space Port […]
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Chinese startup AutoFlight has secured a production certificate for its V2000CG CarryAll, an autonomous electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo aircraft. The certification, granted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), marks a significant milestone for electric aviation, particularly for larger eVTOL platforms The CarryAll, boasting a gross weight of 2,000 kilograms (4,400 pounds), had previously
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Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its methodology for accounting and reporting the emissions reduction associated with the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines. SAF is an essential component of airline plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The IATA methodology fulfils the critical need to ensure that SAF’s
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Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has embarked on a pivotal step in the modernisation of the Black Hawk® helicopter fleet by conducting its first ground runs on a UH-60M Black Hawk equipped with GE Aerospace T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE). This significant milestone took place at Sikorsky’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, and marks
SIKORSKY USHERS IN BLACK HAWK MODERNISATION WITH GROUND RUNS OF T901 ENGINESRead More »
DALLAS (January 28, 2025) – To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied victory in WWII, Ready 4 Duty, a historic U.S. Navy World War II-era aircraft operated by the Dallas-based Commemorative Air Force (CAF), is embarking on a transatlantic journey from Texas to Europe to honour the service and sacrifice of American and Allied sailors. Ready
Unmatched In-Flight Speeds Now Available for Bombardier Challenger 601 3A/3R, 604, 605, and 650 Aircraft. Wichita, KS – Yingling Aviation is excited to announce the launch of its newest service capability – the installation of Starlink’s high-speed in-flight connectivity for Challenger 600-series aircraft, delivering unmatched speeds of 220+ Mbps in the cabin during flight. This revolutionary technology
Chicago, IL (January 29, 2025) — Partners In Aviation (PIA), developers of PIA Managed Co-Ownership, the program that matches two owners to share one aircraft and operate at half the cost, announced Tuesday that seasoned aviation leader Cameron Gowans has joined the company as Vice President of Operations. With an extensive career spanning senior leadership
PARTNERS IN AVIATION APPOINTS CAMERON GOWANS AS VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONSRead More »
New Delhi, India – VVIP Flight PVT Ltd, a leading provider of premium aviation services, proudly announces its achievement of the WYVERN Wingman FBO Certification, a globally recognised mark of excellence in Fixed Base Operator (FBO)/ Ground Handling services. This certification solidifies VVIP Flight Pvt Ltd.’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of safety, service
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation brands, marked the Chinese New Year 2025 with colourful festivities and meaningful events, highlighting its dedication to building strong relationships with Chinese communities globally. In a statement, Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate the Chinese New
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. – In a groundbreaking collaboration that promises to redefine the future of space weather forecasting, The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) and Google Public Sector have joined forces to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing. This innovative partnership aims to predict geomagnetic storms days in advance with unprecedented speed and accuracy, bolstering national security
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