Volocopter has successfully concluded a multi-day flight test campaign in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Amagasaki with its crewed 2X aircraft. Conducted from December 7 to 13, the testing aimed to acclimate the crew, communications tools, and flight procedures in preparation for the 2025 World Exposition, Osaka Kansai EXPO. The tests, carried out at […]
By Heidi Gibson Focus Africa, a dedicated International Air Transport Association (IATA) initiative aimed at finding solutions to the complex challenges faced by the African aviation sector, came under the spotlight during a hybrid media briefing event held recently. Accepting that there had been ‘challenges’ involved in the establishment of the Focus Africa programme, […]
Airbus and BMW Group have taken a groundbreaking leap into the future of transportation by announcing the global Quantum Mobility Quest. This pioneering initiative aims to tackle the most intricate challenges faced by the aviation and automotive industries, leveraging the potential of quantum computing to address problems that have eluded classical computers. Named “The Quantum […]
REVOLUTIONISING TRANSPORTATION: AIRBUS AND BMW GROUP LAUNCH QUANTUM COMPUTING CHALLENGERead More »
The Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), responsible for the operations and management of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3rd, by officially introducing its Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme. BIA proudly joins the ranks as the second airport in the Middle East to adopt this initiative, aiming […]
ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, BAC LAUNCHES ‘WE SEE YOU’ INITIATIVERead More »
TAP Airlines clinched top honors at the 30th edition of the World Travel Awards, held in a grand gala at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab on December 1st. The prestigious titles of World’s Leading Airline to Africa and World’s Leading Airline to South America were bestowed upon TAP, underscoring the company’s continued commitment to enhancing […]
TAP AIRLINES SCOOPS WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN CONNECTIVITYRead More »
Full production has begun on the six Galileo Second Generation (G2) satellites at Airbus’ site in Friedrichshafen, Germany, with the arrival of the first satellite Flight Model structure from Beyond Gravity in Zurich. After initial preparation the panels will be dispatched to other Airbus sites before final integration and testing at Friedrichshafen. The Galileo G2 […]
AIRBUS STARTS GALILEO SECOND GENERATION SATELLITE PRODUCTIONRead More »
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), delivered the first of 45 replacement MH-60T Jayhawk helicopter airframes to the U.S. Coast Guard, launching a 10-year program to extend the service life of the Coast Guard’s existing MH-60T fleet, and continue flying life-saving missions into the 2040s. The first MH-60T helicopter to receive the new airframe, consisting […]
SIKORSKY DELIVERS FIRST REPLACEMENT MH-60T AIRFRAME TO U.S. COAST GUARDRead More »
Beautiful memories from the past will be awakened after a Cypriot company Zela Aviation acquired two historical aircraft abandoned at the Hellenikon Airport since 2001. A real treasure for the history of aviation in Greece and Cyprus, one is a BAC1-11 in the colours of the Hellenic Air Force, one of few aircraft of this […]
Airbus has successfully tested a new simplified human machine interface (HMI) along with advanced autonomous features through a project code-named Vertex. These technologies, developed by Airbus UpNext, are controlled by a touchscreen tablet and aim to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety. The Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab flew […]
AIRBUS FLIES FULLY AUTOMATED HELICOPTER WITH A TABLETRead More »
In a groundbreaking trial, Airbus Helicopters and collaborating partners showcased the vital role helicopters play in supporting floating wind farms. Battling turbulent seas and gusty winds off Bergen, Norway, the team successfully landed technicians onto the nacelles of floating wind turbines in the Hywind Tampen wind farm. This ambitious endeavor, conducted in harsh autumn conditions, […]
HOIST MISSION FOR FLOATING WIND TURBINES MEETS ALL GOALSRead More »
