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Lyten, a global leader in lithium-sulfur battery technology, has announced the acquisition of Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland—Europe’s largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility. The strategic acquisition marks a major expansion of Lyten’s global footprint and positions the company at the forefront of advanced energy storage in Europe. The […]
Washington, DC – 30 June 2025 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has released the first in a new three-part video series designed to offer real-world, practical guidance for implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS), in compliance with the FAA’s expanded Part 5 SMS rule issued in April 2024. The rule mandates SMS implementation for
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Lisbon, Portugal – 1 July 2025 – The global aviation community is set to converge on Lisbon for the highly anticipated World Aviation Festival (WAF) 2025, with the event’s organisers announcing a headline speaker line-up that reads like a who’s who of the airline industry. Taking place from 7–9 October at FIL, the world’s largest
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Bruno Cervia, longstanding VP Research & Development at Pilatus, will be proposed for election as a new member of the Board of Directors at next year’s Annual General Meeting. His previous operational role as VP Engineering will transfer to Igor Medici from January 1, 2026. Both these appointments underline Pilatus’ goal of reinforcing the organization
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Geneva, 30 June 2025 — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its global passenger traffic results for May 2025, revealing a 5.0% year-on-year increase in total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs). Total capacity also rose by 5.0%, with a global load factor of 83.4%, just 0.1 percentage points below May 2024.
PASSENGER DEMAND CONTINUES UPWARD TREND: IATA REPORTS 5% GROWTH IN MAY 2025Read More »
Garmin has announced the launch of its most advanced integrated flight deck to date — the G5000® PRIME, specifically engineered for Part 25 transport aircraft. This cutting-edge system, infused with Garmin’s hallmark innovation, is purpose-built to simplify operations, boost efficiency, and elevate flight safety, all while reducing crew workload. Precision Engineering for Transport Category Aircraft
GARMIN UNVEILS G5000® PRIME: A NEW ERA IN INTEGRATED FLIGHT DECK TECHNOLOGYRead More »
Kenya’s leading safari carrier, Safarilink Airlines, is charting a new course toward greener skies with a landmark Letter of Intent (LOI) for four ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft, plus options for two more. The deal, signed at the 2025 Paris Air Show, marks a major leap forward for sustainable aviation in East Africa and positions Safarilink
Addis Ababa, 19 June 2025 – Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful carrier, has taken another step in strengthening its regional network with the acquisition of two De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. The deal underscores the airline’s ongoing commitment to enhancing domestic connectivity and service delivery across hard-to-reach areas. Signed with
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Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier full-service airline, is set to modernise and expand its fleet with the lease of 10 brand-new Embraer E195-E2 jets from Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based aircraft leasing, finance, and asset management company. The agreement, which is expected to be finalised shortly, will see deliveries from Embraer’s manufacturing facilities in Brazil commence later
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Paris, 18 June 2025 — A major collaborative research project was launched at the Paris Air Show by a consortium of four leading French aerospace companies—Daher, Safran, Collins Aerospace, and Ascendance. The initiative, called TAGINE (Tentative dans l’Aviation Générale d’Introduction de Nouvelles Énergies), aims to define a hybrid-electric propulsion system tailored for general aviation aircraft