23 November 2023

The deal for 48 Cessna Skyhawks was signed at the Dubai Airshow Chris Crow, VP of Piston Sales (r) and Marijus Ravoitis, CEO, BAA Training

BAA Training orders 48 Cessna Skyhawks

Textron Aviation has signed an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience.  “For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk […]

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Emirates became the first airline to operate an Airbus A380 using 100% SAF in one of the four GP7200 engines

Emirates successfully conducts 100% SAF-powered A380 demonstration flight

Emirates has become the inaugural airline globally to conduct an A380 demonstration flight powered entirely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Commanded by Captain Khalid Binsultan and Captain Philippe Lombet, the flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one of its four engines exclusively fuelled by SAF. This milestone highlights SAF’s potential as

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West Star Aviation CHA has successfully installed a Collins Pro Line Fusion® integrated avionics system in a Challenger 604 jet

West Star Aviation CHA installs first Pro Line Fusion in Challenger 604 

West Star Aviation’s Chattanooga (CHA) facility has successfully installed a Collins Pro Line Fusion integrated avionics system and the Cabin Management Solutions Evolve CMS in a Challenger 604 for the first time at this location.  The Challenger was at (CHA) for a 48-month airframe inspection, and the customer opted to have the avionics and cabin

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FAA has given the green light for flight tests for 737 MAX 10 certification

FAA approves Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 for certification flight tests

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for certification flight testing of Boeing‘s 737 MAX 10, the largest variant of its popular jet designed to compete for dominance in the narrow-body market. The FAA’s type inspection authorisation signifies the commencement of the certification process, following a thorough examination of technical data.

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