Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
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 »
The African Civil Aviation Council (AFCAC), yesterday revealed that the agency has discovered 59 new Africa air routes, 13 of which operate under fifth freedom. The African Civil Aviation Council (AFCAC), yesterday revealed that the agency has discovered 59 new Africa air routes, 13 of which operate under fifth freedom air traffic rights. These
BOOST TO AIR CONNECTIVITY AS AFCAC DISCOVERS 59 NEW AFRICAN ROUTESRead More »
Recoil Aerospace, a leading innovator in aerial firefighting technology, today announced it has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) approval for the Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for its T1000-E and T650-E aerial firefighting systems. This approval allows Recoil to offer its advanced firefighting solutions to Canadian firefighting agencies operating eligible Super Puma AS332 and EC225
The US Air Force has not accepted any new KC-46A Pegasus air refueling tankers from Boeing since March due to an issue with a broken part on the aircraft’s boom, though the service expects to accept two new aircraft by the end of the month, an Air Force spokesperson said in a statement. “There was
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) pays tribute to Paul Smith, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, who served in key leadership roles for the association. Smith passed away peacefully on May 10. “Paul’s lifelong mission was one of service, first and foremost to his country and then to the aviation industry that he loved,” said
NBAA MARKS PASSING OF DECORATED VETERAN AND FORMER TEAM MEMBER PAUL SMITHRead More »
At least 36 protected flamingoes have been killed in a single bird strike incident in western India involving an Emirates Boeing 777. The Dubai-Mumbai flight EK-508 was flying over the outskirts of India’s financial capital with over 300 passengers on board when it collided with the flock shortly before landing. The Emirates crew reported the bird strike
EMIRATES PLANE INVOLVED IN BIRD STRIKE INCIDENT IN INDIARead More »
Airbus Helicopters, LCI, a leading aviation company, and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited (SMFL), have announced an order for up to 21 of the latest generation helicopters. The major new order from LCI and SMFL’s joint venture leasing operation, SMFL LCI Helicopters (SMFLH), consists of 14 firm orders plus 7 options. It is
AIRBUS SIGNS ORDER WITH LCI AND SMFL FOR 21 LATEST GENERATION HELICOPTERS Read More »
Saudia Group has signed a firm order for an additional 105 A320neo Family aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. Saudi Arabia is creating unprecedented opportunities for global aviation through the Saudi National Tourism Strategy, which targets more than
