July 20, 2023

ZeroAvia successfully completed initial Dornier 228 flight test campaign

ZeroAvia’s Dornier 228 with hydrogen-electric engine completes first test flights

British/American aircraft developer ZeroAvia has announced the successful completion of its first flight test campaign. The series of ten flights which involved a Dornier 228 fitted with the prototype ZA600 engine took place at Cotswold Airport in the UK. The next stage of flight tests will involve cross-country journeys. Currently the aircraft has successfully flown …

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Aerial view of the eVTOL production site in Taubate, Brazil

Eve and Embraer announce first eVTOL production facility in Brazil

MRO & Production

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Embraer have made a joint announcement regarding the establishment of Brazil’s inaugural electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) production facility. The chosen location for this cutting-edge manufacturing plant is the city of Taubaté, situated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plan is contingent upon final approval from …

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Saab will transform the Global 6000 jet into its cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye

Bombardier Defense delivers sixth Global 6000 aircraft to Saab

Aircraft & Engines

Bombardier Defense recently marked a significant milestone by delivering the sixth Global 6000 aircraft to Saab, the Swedish defense supplier. Saab will now undertake the task of transforming this aircraft into its cutting-edge Airborne Early Warning and Control solution known as GlobalEye, destined to serve in the Swedish Air Force. This collaboration between Bombardier and …

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Representatives from SAF+ Consortium and Air France-KLM Group

SAF+ Consortium signs MoU with Air France-KLM Group

Other News

SAF+ Consortium, a renowned global leader in the production and promotion of e-SAF (electro sustainable aviation fuel), has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Air France-KLM Group. The agreement was made during the Paris Air Show and pertains to the supply of second-generation e-SAF. The initial shipments of this eco-friendly fuel are planned for …

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FedEx Corp. has named John W. Dietrich as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

John W. Dietrich named as EVP and CFO for FedEx

People

FedEx Corp. has named John W. Dietrich as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from August 1, 2023. Dietrich previously served as the CFO of Atlas Air Worldwide. This appointment comes as part of the company’s ongoing transformation, with strategic shifts in the finance organisation. Michael C. Lenz, the …

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Daher’s first Kodiak 100 delivered with a five-blade composite propeller is shown at the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division

North Carolina receives first Kodiak 100 multi-mission aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Daher has delivered a turboprop-powered Kodiak 100 to the North Carolina Forest Service’s Aviation Division, which becomes a new customer as well as the initial operator of this multi-mission aircraft equipped with a composite five-blade propeller. The North Carolina Forest Service will utilise its Kodiak 100 as a “load aircraft,” which carries equipment and supplies …

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