Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Russia’s aviation industry has reached a critical milestone as the Superjet 100 (SJ-100) successfully completed its first test flight powered by the domestically produced PD-8 engine. The achievement marks a significant step in Moscow’s broader strategy to develop a self-sufficient commercial aircraft sector following Western sanctions. The test flight, conducted in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, lasted approximately 40 […]
Elixir Aircraft has delivered the first of five aircraft ordered by UK school Leading Edge Aviation for its Spanish base. The contract, a three-way deal with aircraft rental company Green Aerolease, was signed in October 2024. Following an in-depth market study, Leading Edge Aviation, one of Europe’s leading flight schools, has chosen Elixir Aircraft to
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Wood Dale, Illinois – AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a global leader in aviation aftermarket solutions, has signed a multi-year agreement with Cebu Pacific Air for nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s A320 fleet powered by the CFM56-5B engine. The agreement further strengthens the long-standing collaboration between AAR and Cebu Pacific, ensuring
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Dallas, Texas (March 12, 2025) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced the purchase agreement for two Bell 429 helicopters by Entergy Services, LLC. The agreement, revealed at VAI Verticon 2025, reinforces Entergy’s commitment to enhancing its aerial capabilities for powerline inspections. Entergy, a leading integrated energy company, supplies electricity
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Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 10, 2024 – Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) Commercial Aviation has formed a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter team as it continues to strengthen its strategic position in the cargo and leasing markets. The new team is based in Amsterdam, a key hub for global aviation, and brings together expertise in E-Jet Passenger to
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The Drone detection market is estimated in terms of market size to be USD 659.4 million in 2024 to USD 2,329.9 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 28.7%. The drivers for the drone detection market include the increasing need for drone detection systems, regional conflicts and geopolitical tensions, and rising unauthorised drone activities. The
Johannesburg, South Africa – [1 March, 2025] – Henley Air Flight Training (HAFT) is proud to announce the appointment of Ms Lindie Bruyns as Head of Training and Business Development, effective 1 March 2025. Ms Bruyns brings over 20 years of distinguished experience in the aviation industry, with expertise in operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and
Sustainable Flight Fund also gets the right to purchase up to 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal. Heirloom’s proven technology uses limestone to absorb CO2 CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — United today announced that the UAV Sustainable Flight Fund has made an investment in direct air capture (DAC) company Heirloom, adding Heirloom’s measurable, quantifiable carbon
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Guangzhou, China – February 25, 2025 – EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), a global leader in Urban Air Mobility (UAM), has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (JAC Motors) and Hefei Guoxian Holdings Co., Ltd. (Guoxian Holdings). The partnership aims to establish a joint venture in Hefei for
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Wiener Neustadt, Austria – February 24, 2025 – Diamond Aircraft is pleased to announce the delivery of a state-of-the-art DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS, a prominent aviation services provider in the Middle East and North Africa. The aircraft is equipped with the latest Leica CityMapper-2 for survey applications and the Airfield Technology