Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Archer has been flying its first Midnight eVTOL prototype at a test facility in Salinas, California, since October 2023. It is now building three additional conforming prototypes that it will use for FAA certification testing. The FAA has issued its final airworthiness criteria for Archer Aviation’s four-passenger Midnight eVTOL air taxi, the California company announced […]
FAA FINALISES AIRWORTHINESS CRITERIA FOR ARCHER’S MIDNIGHT EVTOL AIRCRAFTRead More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the Wings of Change Focus Africa conference (WOCFA) will take place in Johannesburg in July. The conference, which is being held for the second time in the city and is being hosted by South African Airways, will focus on the theme ‘Towards a More Resilient and […]
Qatar Executive is currently the only international operator of the ultra-modern G700 on a private charter basis. Qatar Executive (QE), the corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has officially welcomed the delivery of two new Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the fleet, becoming the worldwide exclusive commercial operator of the aircraft. Qatar Executive is the […]
QATAR EXECUTIVE WELCOMES THE WORLD’S FIRST GULFSTREAM G700 AIRCRAFT TO DOHARead More »
An Aurora and Boeing team advances its high-speed, vertical lift concept to the preliminary design phase. Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, recently completed conceptual design review for a game-changing, high-speed, vertical lift X-plane and has been selected to continue development of a preliminary design review. The aircraft is being developed for a Defense Advanced […]
The Saudi Arabian general aviation sector, including business aviation, is set to undergo significant expansion with new government-sanctioned proposals. The ambitious roadmap, “Saudi Arabia: A New Global Hub for General Aviation,” outlines a comprehensive plan to increase the number of airports, aircraft operators, and MRO facilities, driven by a projected 2.5-fold growth in tourism by […]
This major strategic acquisition marks a giant step forward in SITA’s global leadership in passenger processing. Combined expertise will reshape SITA and air travel. SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, today announced its acquisition of Materna IPS, leader in passenger handling for airports and airlines. The move will reshape […]
Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business will unveil its cabin solution for onboard wheelchair accommodation next week at the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. The Collins product is compatible with most WC19 and ISO 7176-19 transport-certified powered wheelchair devices, allowing passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) an inflight experience more equivalent to that […]
RTX’S COLLINS AEROSPACE OFFERS SOLUTION FOR PASSENGERS WITH REDUCED MOBILITYRead More »
With nearly 35 years of experience and around 1,000 helicopters sold to 76 countries around the world, Savback Helicopters is on a growth trajectory and sees opportunity in the hybrid-electric VTOL and drone markets. Swedish aircraft distributor Savback Helicopters is opening up its inventory to welcome in the new era of advanced aircraft. With nearly […]
SAVBACK HELICOPTERS EXPANDS INTO ADVANCED AVIATIONRead More »
Low-cost carrier FlySafair is giving away 10 return domestic flights to three schools ahead of Youth Month. The School Booster Competition invites schools around the country to share in the airline’s love of flying by submitting their motivations for consideration. “It can be a magical experience for a child stepping onto a plane for the […]
The Eurodrone programme has successfully performed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR). Led by Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor, this major programme milestone has been completed with OCCAR and representatives of the four customer nations (France, Germany, Italy and Spain) in the presence of the three Major Sub-Contractors (MSC), Airbus Defence and Space Spain, […]
AIRBUS ACHIEVES EURODRONE’S PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEWRead More »
