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By Jessica Reed (Photo: Garmin) The FAA has awarded an STC to Garmin for its GFC 500 digital autopilot system in the Cessna 177/177A Cardinal and the Beechcraft T34A/T34B Series. Garmin recently received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its GFC 500 digital autopilot system. This certification now extends its application to several other aircraft, including the […]
The International Air Transport Association re-emphasised that every drop of fuel avoided counts in the aviation industry’s quest to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 with the latest result from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA). LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) is one of the airlines to undertake the FEGA, which identified the potential
The FAA has accepted Universal Hydrogen’s application for a supplemental type certificate to convert ATR 72 regional airliners to use its fuel cell electric propulsion system. The U.S. air safety regulator this week issued the California-based start-up a G-1 issue paper, which marks the first step to establishing the criteria for certifying the system, which will
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Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia flew its P-51 Mustang fighter to Florida recently to help surprise a World War II veteran and former P-51 pilot who was celebrating his 100th birthday. Bill MacClarence, or Mac, flew Mustangs out of Fowlmere, England, with the 339th Fighter Group in 1944-1945 at the age of 21.
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GE Aerospace has delivered its 3,000th GE90 production engine. Designed specifically for the Boeing 777 family, the GE90 engine family has combined for nearly 130 million fight hours and 18 million cycles since entry into service in 1995. Currently, 29 GE90 engines have accumulated more than 100,000 flying hours, with the fleet leaders approaching 107,000
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Airbus today entered a partnership with AviAssist, the leading aviation safety promotion organization in Africa. Airbus forecasts a growth rate of 4% per year for Africa’s air transport. This highlights the importance of continued investment in safety performance improvements. “The number one priority of Airbus is safety: a safe aircraft, safely operated in a
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TAAG Angola Airlines is celebrating 85 years of flying. As a result, the airline revealed its new state-of-the-art head office to stakeholders located in the “One Metropolis” building in Luanda’s vibrant Talatona district. The grand unveiling and anniversary celebrations were honoured by the presence of Ricardo Viegas D’Abreu, Angola’s Minister of Transport, who was warmly
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation have signed an agreement to forge ahead in developing the future use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in UK airspace. Initial efforts will focus on growing and enhancing 2Excel’s regulatory approvals in the uncrewed sphere using the maritime version of IAI’s Heron, the world’s most prolific UAS. The
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Bell Textron Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), marked a significant milestone by delivering a High-Speed Vertical Take-off and Landing (HSVTOL) test article to Holloman Air Force Base for extensive demonstration and technology assessment, as announced on September 13, 2023. In collaboration with the Arnold Engineering Development
In a groundbreaking joint announcement, Black Widow Helicopters and XP Services Inc proudly unveiled the next-generation Black Hawk helicopter: the Lima+. This UH-60 Black Hawk variant, born out of extensive experience and innovation, promises to redefine industry standards worldwide. Black Hawks have long held the gold standard for aerial firefighting and utility operations. The