Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Bristol, UK — Rolls-Royce has achieved a key breakthrough in its Orpheus programme, reaching 100 test events across 20 engine configurations in just three years. The milestone signals a paradigm shift in how next-generation propulsion systems are conceived, developed and delivered — particularly in support of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Developed through […]
Geneva/London, May 15th, 2025 — Aeromedic, part of AMETEK MRO, has unveiled a new generation of onboard first aid kits, purpose-designed for business jet operators navigating the complex landscape of international medical compliance. With a lightweight soft PVC case, the newly developed kits offer modular contents tailored to variable operational needs, while remaining certified to
Kemble, UK & Everett, WA, USA – 13 May 2025 – In a major breakthrough for sustainable aviation, ZeroAvia has announced an agreement with RVL Aviation to operate Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft retrofitted with its hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrain—marking what could be the world’s first hydrogen-electric commercial flight operations. The partnership signals a significant leap forward
Cincinnati – May 2025 – GE Aerospace has announced a significant step forward in developing compact engine core technologies, completing more than 3,000 endurance test cycles on advanced high-pressure turbine (HPT) airfoils. This milestone forms part of the CFM RISE* program and reflects the company’s early emphasis on durability and reliability in next-generation engine design.
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Nairobi, Kenya – May 13, 2025– A newly released Value of Air Transport report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) underscores the crucial economic role of Kenya’s aviation sector, with a total contribution of Ksh425 billion (USD 3.3 billion) to the country’s GDP and the support of 460,000 jobs in 2023. The findings arrive
New United Polaris Studio℠ suites are 25% larger than United Polaris® with privacy doors, extra ottoman for companions, 27-inch screens, luxury skincare amenities and exclusive caviar and wine pairing. New Boeing 787-9s with the United Elevated interior get a nose-to-tail transformation with the highest number of total premium seats in United’s fleet, new United Polaris
Airbus and Shield AI have announced a strategic collaboration to equip the MQ-72C Logistics Connector unmanned aerial system with advanced artificial intelligence pilot technology. This partnership aims to push the boundaries of autonomous flight operations for future military logistics missions. The agreement centres on integrating Shield AI’s Hivemind AI software with Airbus’ Helionix avionics suite
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Washington, DC, May 12, 2025 – Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, is concluding a U.S. demonstration tour of the multi-mission medium airlift and tanker KC-390 Millennium with a static display at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The two-day event was attended by U.S. military representatives, members of the U.S. Congress and
Next-generation radar promises superior threat detection at lower cost. Raytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed the first flight test of its cutting-edge PhantomStrike radar, marking a significant milestone in radar technology advancement. The test took place on the company’s Multi-Program Testbed aircraft over Ontario, California, where PhantomStrike effectively tracked multiple airborne targets and delivered
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Beijing, China – 11 May 2025: Mongolia’s Hunnu Air has taken a bold step forward in expanding its international reach with the official launch of scheduled services operated by its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. The inaugural flight from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing Daxing International Airport marks a historic first — the debut of the E2 series
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