18 October 2024

The Airbus A321P2F programme has received validation of its STC from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency © EFW

EFW receives A321P2F validation from Brazilian aviation authority

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions and a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, has received validation of its supplemental type certification (V-STC) for the Airbus A321P2F programme from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This significant achievement coincided with the redelivery of an A321P2F aircraft to […]

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PLAY will focus more on leisure markets in Southern Europe

PLAY revises business model, shifts focus to leisure markets

PLAY, the low-cost Icelandic airline, is making a significant shift in its business model by placing greater emphasis on strong leisure markets out of Iceland, while reducing its focus on connecting passengers between North America and Europe. The airline’s point-to-point routes, particularly between Iceland and Southern Europe, have been consistently popular and profitable. However, its

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The new partnership will focus on retrofitting fixed-wing military aircraft with Merlin’s automation system

Honeywell and Merlin partner to bring autonomy to wide range of aircraft

Honeywell and Merlin, a developer of autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bring autonomy to a wide range of aircraft, including military fleets. The collaboration will integrate Merlin Pilot, a non-human pilot system, with Honeywell Anthem’s advanced avionics suite to reduce pilot workloads and

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The government of Nova Scotia has placed an order for four Airbus H125 helicopters

Nova Scotia renews helicopter fleet with Airbus H125 order

The government of Nova Scotia has placed an order for four Airbus H125 helicopters as part of a complete fleet renewal for the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. These aircraft will support rapid responses to wildfires, search and rescue operations, emergency and personnel transportation in remote areas, and aerial surveillance. “Emergencies like wildfires are

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