2024

David Doral CEO of Dovetail Electric Aviation (l) and Manuel Heredia Ortiz, Managing Director of Crisalion Mobility (r)

Dovetail and Crisalion collaborate on advanced battery systems

Dovetail Electric Aviation (Dovetail), an Australian-Spanish pioneer in electric aviation, and Crisalion Mobility (Crisalion) have announced a collaboration to develop battery packs for electric aviation applications. This strategic partnership represents a significant advancement in the electrification of air mobility. Dovetail, renowned for converting conventional aircraft into electric models and developing new electric aircraft concepts, has […]

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Satna iO has secured a majority stake in Zulu Global © Shutterstock

Astronics Corporation reports strong Q2 financial results

Astronics Corporation has reported its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ending June 29, 2024. Consolidated sales rose by US$23.7 million, or 13.6%, with Aerospace sales increasing by US$18.6 million and Test Systems sales by US$5.1 million. The company’s consolidated operating income climbed to US$7.6 million, compared with US$2.4 million in the prior-year

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VAECO project team © Swiss-AS

VAECO successfully implements AMOS software solution

Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO) has successfully gone live with Swiss-AS‘ software solution AMOS in April 2024. This milestone was achieved after a rigorous 16-month implementation phase, which included five comprehensive data iterations and two comprehensive rehearsals. The entire data set from over 20 years of VAECO business, comprising almost 36 million rows of data,

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Deutsche Aircraft and Senior plc signed the new contract at the Farnborough Airshow © Deutsche Aircraft

Deutsche Aircraft and Senior plc sign life-of-programme contract

German Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Deutsche Aircraft and Senior plc (Senior), an international manufacturer of high-technology components and systems, have signed a life-of-programme contract. This contract comprises the design, development and manufacture of the Bleed Air System and the Engine Build Up (EBU) system for the innovative 40-seater D328eco regional turboprop aircraft. The Senior Aerospace

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IAG has cancelled Air Europa takeover

IAG terminates Air Europa takeover citing regulatory concerns

On August 1, British Airways owner IAG terminated its proposed takeover of Spain’s Air Europa, citing regulatory environment concerns, less than two months after it offered remedies to antitrust regulators to secure approval for the deal, Reuters reports. IAG had offered concessions to the European Commission in June after the watchdog warned the deal could

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The Miami-Dade Police Department has ordered four additional new H125s © Airbus Helicopters

Miami-Dade Police Department orders Airbus H125 helicopters

The Miami-Dade Police Department has placed an order for four new Airbus H125 helicopters. These additions will enhance the department’s aerial capabilities, further strengthening its commitment to public safety and operational efficiency. “We are pleased that the Miami-Dade Police Department has selected the H125 to support their critical law enforcement missions,” said Bart Reijnen, President

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AutoFlight has completed the maiden electric air-taxi flight across the Yangtze River © AutoFligh

AutoFlight’s eVTOL aircraft completes cross-Yangtze River flight

On August 1, AutoFlight’s two-tonne eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft completed its inaugural cross-Yangtze River flight. The journey began at the Nanjing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) base in Pukou District, Nanjing, where the aircraft took off, flew over the Yangtze River, circled along the river and then returned to the base. The flight

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