25 September 2023

Airbus has unveiled PioneerLab as its new twin-engine flying laboratory

Airbus unveils PioneerLab, the new twin-engine technology demonstrator

During the German National Aviation Conference in Hamburg, Airbus Helicopters unveiled the PioneerLab, its new twin-engine technology demonstrator based on the H145 platform. It complements Airbus’ range of FlightLabs and focuses on testing technologies that reduce helicopter emissions, increase autonomy and integrate bio-based materials. The PioneerLab aims to demonstrate a fuel reduction of up to […]

Airbus unveils PioneerLab, the new twin-engine technology demonstrator Read More »

Ukraine's Airbus A319 CJ

J&C Aero completes cabin modification of Ukraine’s presidential Airbus A319

J&C Aero, an end-to-end aircraft cabin interior solutions provider, has recently completed a major refurbishment project under which it provided cabin modification and renewal services for state air company “Ukraine”. The company operates a state-owned Airbus A319 Corporate Jet used for the air transportation of the President of Ukraine. During the project, J&C Aero engineers

J&C Aero completes cabin modification of Ukraine’s presidential Airbus A319 Read More »

VoltAero’s Cassio S testbed airplane is loaded with TotalEnergies’ Excellium Racing 100 fuel for its demonstration flight

VoltAero uses 100% SAF for first-ever electric-hybrid aircraft flight

VoltAero has announced the successful maiden flight of its electric-hybrid aircraft propulsion unit using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone demonstration was performed with VoltAero’s Cassio S testbed airplane, operated by the company to validate its electric-hybrid powertrain and the application of sustainable fuels, thereby de-risking airworthiness certification for upcoming production versions of the

VoltAero uses 100% SAF for first-ever electric-hybrid aircraft flight Read More »

LEAP-1B engine

Lion Air Group and ST Engineering sign maintenance contract

ST Engineering‘s commercial aerospace business has signed a five-year contract to provide LEAP-1B MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) solutions for Lion Air Group’s fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This makes Lion Air Group a launch customer for ST Engineering’s LEAP-1B MRO services, following ST Engineering’s inclusion in CFM International’s CFM Branded Service Agreement (CBSA)

Lion Air Group and ST Engineering sign maintenance contract Read More »

Qantas

Qantas Group boosts investments, sees strong travel demand

In a bold move to address customer concerns and elevate service quality, the Qantas Group is investing an additional AU$80 million into customer improvements for FY24, supplementing the previously allocated AU$150 million. This investment will be funded directly from profits and will tackle various customer ‘pain points.’ Initiatives include bolstering contact centre resources and training,

Qantas Group boosts investments, sees strong travel demand Read More »

SPI has completed its 2,000th aviation asset recovery

SPI marks 2,000th aviation asset recovery

Chicagoland-area aviation firm sage-popovich, inc. (SPI) has recently completed its 2,000th aviation asset recovery with the return of a Bombardier CRJ700 from an East Coast airport. This new milestone marks an important achievement for the 44-year-old company as it continues its transition toward a new generation of leadership. The company’s current president, Petar Todorovic, continues

SPI marks 2,000th aviation asset recovery Read More »