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Embraer to attend Airshow China 2024
The aircraft manufacturers are attending Airshow 2024 in Zhuhai China from 12 – 14 November where it will host the second Embraer Supplier Day. The Sao Paulo-based company will also use the Airshow to promote supplier cooperation and release the company’s latest market outlook. Embraer has attended twelve prior airshows. This is the second time
Read MoreElectra Launches Hybrid-electric EL9 STOL Aircraft
Aircraft will be able to take off in 150 feet of runway Electra unveiled its plans for a nine-passenger EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) hybrid aircraft that will rely on distributed electric propulsion and blown-wing technology to take off with as little as 150 feet of runway. Calling the EL9 “just an airplane,” Electra
Read MoreVistaJet Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence with Top Industry Recognition at AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards for the Sixth Consecutive Time
VistaJet Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence with Top Industry Recognition at AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards for the Sixth Consecutive Time Hong Kong/Singapore, 14 November 2024 – VistaJet, the world’s first and only global private aviation company, was honored with the title of Best AOC Charter Operator at the prestigious Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)
Read MoreOctober saw Airbus deliver 62 airliners to 37 customers
Airbus continued its strong year of aircraft production with 62 airliners being delivered in October to 37 customers around the world. Continuing the year long trend, Single-aisle airliners such as the A320neo and A220 families dominated deliveries accounting to 56 of the 62 deliveries. The A321neo was the most popular airliner delivered with 32 of
Read MoreArcher Aviation gets another big order for its futuristic air taxis
The startup will bring its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to Japan. Archer Aviation, a leading electric flight company based in San Jose, California, is bringing its futuristic air taxis to Japan. The company will sell 100 of its Midnight battery-powered aircraft to Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, in
Read MoreAirbus delivers first A350-1000 in Africa
European OEM Airbus has delivered the first A350-1000 to Ethiopian Airlines, the first of the type for any African operator. The Ethiopian flag carrier has four A350-1000s on order and took delivery of the first unit at a ceremony in Toulouse, France. Ethiopian Airlines plans to use the long-haul airliner on routes from on its
Read MoreTurkish Airlines posts Q3 2024 profits of $1.3 billion
The airline carried 24.5 million passengers in the third quarter of this year Dubai: Turkey’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, posted profits of $1.3 billion on Thursday from its main operations during the third quarter of this year. The airline also reported a 5.4% increase in passenger capacity, carrying 24.5 million passengers. The airline said it
Read MoreAI Elicits a New Generation of Avionics and Pilot Training Tools
Aircraft avionics and training systems are evolving with artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting every facet of the aviation industry, and the technology is poised to completely change the way aircraft fly. While pilotless passenger flights on self-flying, AI-powered airliners won’t become a reality anytime soon, AI technology is already creeping into airplane flight
Read MoreJet Aviation retires only Global 5000 in its Maltese AOC
Jet Aviation (Malta) (JML, Malta International) has retired its sole Global 5000, Nevertheless, the Jet Aviation group will continue to operate the type as part of the approximately 300 aircraft it manages worldwide. 9H-DMC (msn 9586) completed its final flight under Maltese registration on October 15, 2024, flying from Belgrade Nikola Tesla to London Biggin
Read MoreGulfstream Completes 100% SAF Emissions Tests
The weeklong program compared emissions from several fuels Gulfstream Aerospace has completed a ground-test program on its G700 using various fuels, including 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The goal of the test regimen was to understand the environmental characteristics of different fuels with a focus on unblended SAF without sulfur contaminants or aromatic compounds. While
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