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Archer 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
Read MorePilatus PC-12 Leads US Business Aviation In Flight Activity
Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-12 was the most flown business aircraft in the U.S. last year. Swiss manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft said its PC-12 has emerged as the most frequently flown business aircraft in the USA over the past year. Dubbed the “World’s Greatest Single”, the PC-12 recorded 316,328 takeoffs, representing 8.8 percent of all business aviation departures
Read MoreMRO Europe: AFI KLM E&M and Air Europa strengthen partnership with new 787 maintenance contract
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has entered into a new long-term partnership with Air Europa, providing extensive maintenance support for the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet. This agreement, which includes establishing a Main Base Kit dedicated to Air Europa’s 787s in Madrid, reflects the enduring partnership between the two companies, extending
Read MoreMRO Europe: AFI KLM E&M to provide LOT Polish Airlines with LEAP-1B QT support
LOT Polish Airlines has awarded a contract to Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) for Quick Turn (QT) support of its LEAP-1B engines. AFI KLM E&M, which has long provided component support for LOT’s 787 and 737 aircraft, strengthens its partnership with the airline through this new agreement. In 2022, AFI
Read MoreNEXT LEVEL AVIATION® and PRATT & WHITNEY EXTEND USM CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT
Next Level Aviation® to continue to support Pratt & Whitney CSA through consignment of used serviceable engine accessories for an additional three years DANIA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 29, 2024 /CNW/ — Next Level Aviation® (NLA), a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM), has extended an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Commercial
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