Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
In recent media reports, the Test Flying Academy of South Africa (TFASA) finds itself embroiled in controversy due to a proposed bill introduced to the Congress of the United States. The bill, put forward by US Congressmen John James and Jared Moskowitz, accuses TFASA of undermining democracy in South Africa and straining diplomatic relations between […]
Canadian Avionics Manufacturer AEM and South African Distributor Safomar Technologies Forge Strategic Alliance
PLAY has recently introduced a groundbreaking opportunity for travelers: stopovers in Iceland at no additional cost, allowing them to explore two countries in one journey. This innovative feature enables passengers to transform their layovers into memorable stays in the captivating “Land of Fire and Ice” while traveling to or from over 30 European destinations, including
PLAY INVITES ICELANDIC EXPLORATION WITH STOPOVERS AT NO EXTRA COSTRead More »
CAE and Global Crossing Airlines have inked a substantial, long-term deal to facilitate pilot training exclusively. Under this agreement, CAE will deploy and manage an Airbus A320 family full-flight simulator (FFS) in Miami, Florida. Expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2024, this FFS will play a crucial role in supporting GlobalX’s expansion
CAE PARTNERS WITH GLOBAL CROSSING AIRLINES FOR EXCLUSIVE A320 PILOT TRAINING DEALRead More »
Luxaviation’s entry into the UK charter market was highlighted by the unveiling of its first Embraer Praetor 600 at a special event held on January 31, 2024. Collaborating with Embraer Executive Jets, Hemmels, and SUPPER London, the exclusive gathering introduced the aircraft at London Biggin Hill Airport, where it will be stationed. George Galanopoulos, Luxaviation
LUXAVIATION CELEBRATES PRAETOR 600 LAUNCH AT EXCLUSIVE LONDON BIGGIN HILL EVENTRead More »
In a groundbreaking development on January 11, Turbotech and Safran completed the inaugural test of a hydrogen-powered aero gas turbine engine featuring an ultra-high-performance regenerative cycle. Leveraging ArianeGroup’s resources and decades of experience in hydrogen fuel tests for space applications at its Vernon test facility in France, the successful trial utilized gaseous-form hydrogen fuel. The
Eve Air Mobility has revealed four new suppliers for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Thales will provide a reliable air data solution, including sensors and a computer, while Honeywell will supply guidance, navigation, and external lighting. RECARO Aircraft Seating will design and produce the seats, and FACC will lead the development of
EVE AIR MOBILITY UNVEILS ADDITIONAL EVTOL SUPPLIERSRead More »
The GOES-U satellite travelled to its final earthly destination on a Lockheed Martin-built C-5M aircraft GOES-U-Ship-Colorado-Buckley-Lockheed-Martin. KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida, Jan. 24, 2024 – The next-generation Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-U has successfully arrived at Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, to begin preparing for its spring launch. It is the final of four satellites in the
NOAA’S LATEST LOCKHEED MARTIN WEATHER SATELLITE READIES FOR LAUNCH IN FLORIDARead More »
French Ministry of Interior orders 42 H145 helicopters Sécurité Civile. Marignane – The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) ordered 42 new H145 helicopters at the end of 2023, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, with deliveries set to start in 2024. Of these 42 helicopters, 36 are destined for the French rescue and emergency
Safran Aircraft Engines and France’s national aerospace research agency ONERA have begun the first wind tunnel tests with the ECOENGInE, a 1:5 scale demonstrator of the future Open Fan. The trials are at ONERA’s wind tunnel facility in Modane, France. This disruptive architecture is a key pillar of the CFM RISE technology demonstration programme and