Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named their new H145Ms “Leichter Kampfhubschrauber” (light combat helicopter), or LKH for short. The helicopter’s missions include training, reconnaissance, special forces operations […]
AIRBUS DELIVERS FIRST OF UP TO 82 H145M HELICOPTERS TO THE GERMAN ARMED FORCESRead More »
In a compelling address at the 56th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly (AGA) held in Cairo on November 18, 2024, Willie Walsh, Director-General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), called on Africa’s aviation leaders to leverage the continent’s untapped potential while addressing key challenges. Walsh opened his speech by acknowledging the immense […]
UNLOCKING AFRICA’S AVIATION POTENTIAL: WILLIE WALSH ADDRESSES AFRAA AGA IN CAIRO Read More »
Piper Aircraft, Inc. is proud to announce that it has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification, Inc. This milestone underscores Piper’s dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry. AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft’s 88+ year legacy […]
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC. ACHIEVES AS9100 CERTIFICATION PIPERRead More »
At China’s 15th Zhuhai Air Show, the spotlight shone on advanced drone swarm technology and the powerful systems developed to counter them, showcasing innovations that experts view as critical for potential conflicts, particularly in the increasingly tense Taiwan Strait. This year’s exhibition, one of the largest and most technologically advanced defence showcases in the world, […]
SWARMING DRONES AND COUNTER-DRONE SYSTEMS DAZZLE AT CHINA’S ZHUHAI AIR SHOWRead More »
CFM International congratulates Iberia on the entry into service of the first Airbus A321XLR, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. Iberia recently launched revenue service with a flight from Madrid to Paris, and the airline is now bringing the aircraft into long-haul service with flights between Madrid and Boston. “We are thrilled to be the first […]
Savannah, Ga., November 13, 2024 — Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the ultralarge- cabin Gulfstream G700 recently exceeded 65 city-pair speed records. The latest record-breaking flights include a trip from Savannah to Honolulu using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and traveling 4,090 nautical miles/7,574 kilometers in 8 hours and 52 mins at an average speed […]
GULFSTREAM G700 EXCEEDS 65 CITY-PAIR SPEED RECORDSRead More »
ExecuJet Haite has been recognised by the Asian Business Aviation Community (AsBAA) as ‘Best MRO Provider’ for the Greater China and Asia Pacific region. The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) ‘Icons of Aviation Awards 2024’ gala dinner was held on 9 November in Macau. The AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards are presented annually and were […]
Cabo Verde’s tourism industry is booming, with visitor arrivals soaring past pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, tourist numbers surged to around one million—a 23% increase over the highest recorded figure in 2019. But as the nation’s tourism gains momentum, a pressing need for enhanced air travel infrastructure has emerged. Regional start-up airline, TransVerde Airlines, is stepping […]
CABO VERDE’S GROWING TOURISM SECTOR DRIVES DEMAND FOR IMPROVED AIRLINE SERVICESRead More »
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced Tim Evans as the new Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. In this role, Tim will lead Bell’s growth across these dynamic markets, driving the expansion of its Commercial Business in this region. Tim joins this role with an extensive background in […]
BELL ANNOUNCES TIM EVANS AS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICARead More »
Honeywell in Phoenix has introduced a digital maintenance platform, Honeywell Ensemble, which is aimed at streamlining maintenance for its business jet turbofan engines. The platform, available through Honeywell’s propulsion maintenance service plan (MSP), integrates data collection and engine monitoring to improve upkeep and prevent service disruptions. Honeywell Ensemble uses automated data downloads to track engine […]
HONEYWELL LAUNCHES DIGITAL ENGINE MONITORING TECH FOR BUSINESS JETSRead More »
