In a groundbreaking achievement, Lillian Lungu, a Manager Quality Safety at the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority, has been honoured with the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA) Whitte Safety Award. This accolade, recognising outstanding contributions to aircraft safety, marks Lungu as the first African and the first female to receive this prestigious honour. Lungu’s accolade celebrates […]
Low-cost carrier FlySafair is giving away 10 return domestic flights to three schools ahead of Youth Month. The School Booster Competition invites schools around the country to share in the airline’s love of flying by submitting their motivations for consideration. “It can be a magical experience for a child stepping onto a plane for the […]
The Eurodrone programme has successfully performed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Led by Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, this major programme milestone has been completed with OCCAR and representatives of the four customer nations (France, Germany, Italy and Spain) in the presence of the three Major Sub-Contractors (MSC), Airbus Defence and Space Spain, […]
AIRBUS ACHIEVES EURODRONE’S PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEWRead More »
Attack helicopters have evolved. Modern machines are faster, can engage from greater distances, and carry more ordnance than their predecessors. At the forefront of this evolution is the Bell AH-1Z Viper. Bell invented the attack helicopter and changed the face of U.S. Army aviation. From this legacy, Bell has created subsequent variations of the AH-1, […]
AH-1Z VIPER: THE WORLDS MOST ADVANCED ATTACK HELICOPTERRead More »
Brussels, 16 May 2024 – An innovative aviation hydrogen handling and refuelling project, led by Airbus and supported by academic partners, airport operators and leading hydrogen-industry companies, has been launched to demonstrate small-scale liquid hydrogen aircraft ground operations at three European airports. The urge to decarbonise our economy and to develop Europe’s energy independence is […]
INNOVATIVE AVIATION LIQUID HYDROGEN PROJECT LAUNCHEDRead More »
Boeing [NYSE: BA] is testing three dozen technologies on its ecoDemonstrator program focused on strengthening operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors, one of the most challenging parts of recycling an airplane. The company will begin testing this month using a 777-200ER (Extended Range). THE BOEING ECODEMONSTRATOR PROJECTS INCLUDE: ecoDemonstrator-2024 Airport operations: Testing to enable single-engine […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, technology stands as a beacon of innovation, offering solutions to age-old challenges. One such advancement, drones for agriculture, is rapidly reshaping farming operations both domestically and internationally, ushering in a new era of precision and sustainability. At the heart of this transformation is Woolworths the Farming for the Future […]
EMBRACING DRONE TECHNOLOGY: INNOVATIVE FARMING PRACTICES FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURERead More »
Luxaviation Group, a prominent player in the aviation industry, has made a significant stride in its quest for global FBO (Fixed Base Operator) dominance with the acquisition of Sky Valet. This strategic move, announced recently, marks a pivotal moment for the group as it solidifies its position with a remarkable total of 141 FBOs spread […]
LUXAVIATION GROUP EXPANDS FBO WITH ACQUISITION OF 17 SKY VALET LOCATIONSRead More »
A Dutch startup is challenging the belief that battery-powered aircraft must be small and short-range, proposing to develop a 90-seat, 500-mile-range all-electric airliner. Breaking with traditional design principles, Delft-based Elysian says it has found design space where a large electric aircraft can not only be feasible but also highly efficient. How Passenger Electric Planes Could […]
DUTCH STARTUP ELYSIAN PURSUES LARGE BATTERY-ELECTRIC AIRLINERRead More »
Visual approaches may look easy, but formal guidance is a significant safety enhancement. Honeywell has developed FGV approaches at about a dozen airports and is working on more, to provide a safer path—either hand-flown or on autopilot—to runway ends that offer some additional challenge and risk to business jet pilots. The resulting paths use radius-to-fix […]
