Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The Government of Canada has signed a Foreign Military Sales Letter of Offer and Acceptance for up to 16 Boeing [NYSE: BA] P-8A Poseidon aircraft, as part of the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft (CMMA) project. Canada joins eight defense partners, including all of the FIVE EYES allies, the intelligence alliance that also includes the United States, […]
CANADA SELECTS BOEING’S P-8A POSEIDON AS ITS MULTI-MISSION AIRCRAFTRead More »
Beautiful memories from the past will be awakened after a Cypriot company Zela Aviation acquired two historical aircraft abandoned at the Hellenikon Airport since 2001. A real treasure for the history of aviation in Greece and Cyprus, one is a BAC1-11 in the colours of the Hellenic Air Force, one of few aircraft of this […]
Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab flew […]
AIRBUS FLIES FULLY AUTOMATED HELICOPTER WITH A TABLETRead More »
Regional Conflicts Spur Demand for Innovative Counter-Drone Technology. WhiteFox Defense Scorpion 3 is a lightweight, portable drone detection solution. In an era fraught with regional conflicts like those in Ukraine and Israel, the ever-growing menace of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) poses a grave threat to security and stability. Recognizing the urgency for cutting-edge solutions to […]
Blackhawk Aerospace Technologies (BAT) has completed the STC for the Installation of the new Garmin GI-275 Electronic Standby Instrument System for the Citation 500/501/550/S550/560/560XL series aircraft. The AML STC is applicable to all serial number aircraft for these Citation models. The current Standby Instrument System in these aircraft have become difficult and very costly to […]
In a groundbreaking trial, Airbus Helicopters and collaborating partners showcased the vital role helicopters play in supporting floating wind farms. Battling turbulent seas and gusty winds off Bergen, Norway, the team successfully landed technicians onto the nacelles of floating wind turbines in the Hywind Tampen wind farm. This ambitious endeavor, conducted in harsh autumn conditions, […]
HOIST MISSION FOR FLOATING WIND TURBINES MEETS ALL GOALSRead More »
Aurrigo International PLC has secured a contract with the Digital Testbed Cargo Project (DTAC) Consortium to conduct a trial for autonomous cargo transport from the terminal to the aircraft deck. The project utilizes the Aurrigo Auto-DollyTug, an autonomous electric vehicle designed to enhance maneuverability and efficiency in aviation operations. Funded by the Germany Federal Ministry […]
AURRIGO BACKS GERMAN DTAC PROJECT FOR AUTONOMOUS CARGO TRIALS AT STUTTGART AIRPORTRead More »
LAGOS – Rolls-Royce said it has successfully completed compatibility testing of 100 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types. This fulfils a commitment, made in 2021, to demonstrate there are no engine technology barriers to the use of 100 per cent SAF, a statement by Lydia-Claire Halliday, Executive […]
ROLLS-ROYCE WRAPS UP SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL TESTRead More »
BY TREVOR WILLIAMS The southern African nation of Namibia may not be on the map for many in Atlanta, but it grabbed the attention last week of top officials at the world’s busiest airport. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari led a delegation to the country to “advance air service development efforts,” […]
ATLANTA AIRPORT OFFICIALS COURT AIRLINES IN NAMIBIARead More »
Textron Aviation has clinched a contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, AL, earmarking Cessna SkyCourier, Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Beechcraft King Air 360, and Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop aircraft to support Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract boasts a ceiling of $100 million over five […]
