Vaclav Rehor, CEO of Prague Airport, elected Board Member of ACI Europe

Vaclav Rehor, the chief executive officer of Prague Airport, has been elected a member of the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), a worldwide airport association. During his three-year term, he will represent the region of Eastern Europe and thus gain the opportunity to positively influence the shape of air […]

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Embraer and EDP sign partnership agreement for joint efforts in electric aircraft research

Aircraft & Engines

Embraer and EDP, a company that operates in all segments of the Brazilian energy sector, have signed a partnership agreement for electric aircraft research. Through its EDP Smart division, the Portuguese-based multinational announced a financial contribution for the acquisition of energy storage and battery charging technologies for Embraer’s all-electric demonstrator aircraft project, utilizing the EMB-203

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WestJet and Delta Air Lines withdraw joint application

Uncategorized

WestJet and Delta Air Lines have announced that they have withdrawn their joint application before the U.S. Department of Transportation for antitrust immunity. As a result, the airlines will not implement the proposed U.S. – Canada joint venture at this time. WestJet and Delta remain committed to developing a U.S. – Canada joint venture but

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France’s VoltAero to receive substantial EU funding for its Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft

Financial, Top Stories

VoltAero, based in Médis, France, has been awarded an initial grant of €2.1 million (US$2.5 million) by the European Innovation Council in support of Europe’s Green Deal Strategy and Recovery Plan. The company has been identified from a total of 2,077 candidates for funding as one of several game-changing startups, having received a “seal of

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French Navy orders seven Falcon 2000 Albatros

Military & Defense

During a visit to the Dassault Aviation plant in Seclin, in northern France, the French Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, has announced the upcoming notification of the contract for the “Albatros” Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft (AVSIMAR) program, which will be based on the Dassault Aviation Falcon 2000LXS. In accordance with the multiyear

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Delta launches first domestic digital identity test in U.S.

Airlines & Routes

Delta customers at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will soon have the option to move through the airport faster and more easily. In partnership with Transportation Security Administration, Delta is launching the first facial recognition option for domestic travelers using a digital ID made up of a customer’s passport number and TSA PreCheck® membership. Beginning

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Alaska Air Cargo introduces innovative in-seat containers to carry more freight

MRO & Production

Alaska Air Cargo is introducing a new in-seat package stowage system to allow full use of an Alaska Airlines passenger aircraft in a cargo-only configuration. As the North American launch customer for HAECO Cabin Solutions’ design, the interior package stowage containers allow Alaska Air Cargo to fill the main cabin passenger seats with an additional

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Lilium appoints Geoffrey Richardson as new CFO

People

Lilium, the Munich-based aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft for regional air mobility, has appointed Geoffrey Richardson as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Effective immediately, the former CFO of autonomous car company Cruise, will work closely with CEO Daniel Wiegand on the company’s next phase of accelerated growth. Based in

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MTU sees recovery in commercial maintenance and spare parts business for 2021

MRO & Production

At its virtual Capital Market Day, MTU Aero Engines AG provided an initial outlook for 2021. The company expects the clearest recovery from the effects of the coronavirus crisis to be in the commercial maintenance business. The spare parts and military business should also pick up. In 2021, commercial series business is expected to remain

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The Av8 Group receives FAA approval for Embraer Phenom 100/300 landing gear overhaul

MRO & Production

The Av8 Group has received FAA approval to provide complete landing gear overhaul services for Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 aircraft. The new Embraer program is a result of the company’s deep resources in engineering, PMA parts certification, and experience in redefining landing gear overhaul processes. The Houston, Texas-based Av8 Group provides exceptional value for

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Heike Tamm

Vaclav Rehor, CEO of Prague Airport, elected Board Member of ACI Europe

Embraer and EDP sign partnership agreement for joint efforts in electric aircraft research

WestJet and Delta Air Lines withdraw joint application

France’s VoltAero to receive substantial EU funding for its Cassio hybrid-electric aircraft

French Navy orders seven Falcon 2000 Albatros

Delta launches first domestic digital identity test in U.S.

Alaska Air Cargo introduces innovative in-seat containers to carry more freight

Lilium appoints Geoffrey Richardson as new CFO

MTU sees recovery in commercial maintenance and spare parts business for 2021

The Av8 Group receives FAA approval for Embraer Phenom 100/300 landing gear overhaul

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