1 April 2025

United expects the first customer flight to operate on a United Express Embraer 175 aircraft – less than eight months after signing SpaceX deal for Starlink © United

United gains FAA approval for Starlink-equipped flights

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United Airlines (United) has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its first Starlink-equipped aircraft, marking a major step in its efforts to enhance in-flight connectivity. The Embraer 175 has been granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), with the first commercial flight featuring Starlink expected in May—less than eight months after the partnership was announced. […]

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Lufthansa deploys A350 long-haul aircraft from Frankfurt © Lufthansa

Lufthansa expands A350-900 operations from Frankfurt

Aircraft & Engines

Lufthansa passengers can now fly on a state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 from Frankfurt to several international destinations, as the airline temporarily deploys the aircraft to bridge gaps caused by delayed new aircraft deliveries. Since the start of the summer flight schedule, four A350-900s have been operating from Frankfurt, with two more set to join in May

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Urban air mobility hub at Luogang Central Park in Hefei, China © EHang

EHang secures certification for pilotless passenger flights

Aircraft & Engines

EHang has reached a significant milestone in urban air mobility with its subsidiary, Guangdong EHang General Aviation, and joint venture, HeYi Aviation, receiving the first Air Operator Certificates (OCs) for civil human-carrying pilotless passenger aircraft from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This achievement paves the way for commercial human-carrying autonomous flights in China’s

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Semih Ozdemir

Heston Materials names Semih Ozdemir head of new Engines Division

People

Heston Materials is expanding its operations by launching a dedicated Engines Division and appointing Semih Ozdemir as Head of Engines. This strategic move strengthens the company’s position in the aviation aftermarket, allowing it to maximise the value of mid-life narrow-body aircraft assets and offer comprehensive solutions to its customers. With over a decade of expertise

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SITA has acquired CCM to bring to life the airports of the future © SITA

SITA acquires CCM to revolutionise airport design

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As airports increasingly invest in automation, biometrics, and self-service technologies, traditional terminal layouts are becoming obsolete. The outdated model of static check-in counters and rigid security areas fails to support modern travel needs. Instead, airports require integrated solutions that optimise passenger flow and space utilisation. To address this, SITA, a global leader in air transport

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