The Bell 407GXi fleet under Nautilus Aviation, one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators with more than 25 years of flying experience, has now clocked 3,000 successful flight hours. In March 2022, Nautilus Aviation placed an order for five new Bell 407GXis to support tourism charter and utility flights in Northern Queensland and the Great Barrier […]

NAUTILUS AVIATION’S BELL 407GXI HELICOPTERS REACH 3,000 SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT HOURSRead More »

Collaborative study showed environmental benefits. A newly released collaborative in-flight study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) showed a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional jet A-1 fuel. The Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels (ECLIF3) study included the participation of Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace […]

STUDY CONFIRMS 100% SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL REDUCES NON-CO2 EMISSIONSRead More »

The landscape of business aviation in Africa is evolving, with perceptions shifting from luxury to necessity. Historically seen as a privilege for the elite, business aviation is now recognised as a vital economic driver, enabling investment and development across the continent. This shift is underscored by the increasing reliance on business jets to overcome the […]

DEMAND FOR BUSINESS AIRCRAFT SOARS AS AFRICA’S ECONOMY EXPANDSRead More »

Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, has proudly reinstated its daily passenger flights to the ancient city of Axum, starting today, June 9, 2024. This resumption follows the successful completion of extensive maintenance work on the airfield and terminal facilities, with an investment of 290 million Ethiopian Birr (ETB). The renewed service […]

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES RESUMES DAILY FLIGHTS TO HISTORIC AXUMRead More »

Efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry took another step forward with the recent announcement of a unique new coalition that brings together leading aerospace companies.  The International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) has formed a new work group to study the impact of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on airplane and engine systems and evaluate […]

GE AEROSPACE JOINS CONSORTIUM TO STUDY COMPATIBILITY OF 100% SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL WITH JET ENGINESRead More »

The milestone was celebrated by employees at Textron’s Wichita factory. Textron Aviation Aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation has constructed its 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, marking a significant milestone for the model launched in 2015. The company revealed the 400th model of the midsize business aircraft had been rolled out of its factory in Wichita, […]

TEXTRON MARKS 400TH ROLLOUT OF CESSNA CITATION LATITUDE AIRCRAFTRead More »

Zambia’s national carrier, Zambia Airways, is expanding its services into East Africa with the introduction of a new regional service linking Lusaka to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Nairobi in Kenya. Commencing on June 27, the flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, stopping at Dar es Salaam and Nairobi.   Our NEW […]

ZAMBIA AIRWAYS LAUNCHES DAR AND NAIROBI FLIGHTSRead More »

Award-winning booth will showcase a Crystal Cabin Award finalist, the R Sphere sustainable seat, among other innovations for guests to experience. At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2024, RECARO Aircraft Seating is introducing a new seat naming strategy more closely aligned with the iconic RECARO brand. The new names, ranging from R1 to R7, reflect […]

RECARO AIRCRAFT SEATING DEBUTS NEW SEAT NAMING CONCEPT AT AIX 2024Read More »

This week at EBACE 2024, Alliance Aviation Group is showcasing a newly painted Bombardier Global 6000, featuring a striking teal blue and white exterior. In a groundbreaking move, the aircraft includes a QR code on its exterior, allowing viewers to access information on which trips have been offset with carbon credits. The twinjet, operated under […]

ALLIANCE AVIATION GROUP UNVEILS INNOVATIVE BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 6000 DESIGN AT EBACE 2024Read More »

Leonardo and PHI Group (PHI) have signed a framework agreement for 12 AW189 Helicopters to serve the global energy market starting in 2025. These are composed of firm orders as well as purchase options and include an extensive support partnership featuring a service center agreement, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) agreement, and training solutions for […]

PHI TO ADD THE AW189 SUPER MEDIUM HELICOPTER TO ITS GLOBAL FLEETRead More »