New Embraer Praetor 600 Business Jet makes first transatlantic crossing

Embraer’s new Praetor 600 super-midsize business jet has completed its first transatlantic crossing, powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF). The aircraft arrived yesterday in Farnborough, having departed from Teterboro Airport in the U.S. The first transatlantic flight of the Praetor 600 covered about 3,000 nautical miles with about 15,000 lb of fuel, of which 3,000 […]

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hullo Aircrew looks to take action on pilot shortage problem

Information Technology

Two years after the launch of its industry-first software platform connecting operators with aircrew for freelance and contract flights at EBACE 2017, hullo Aircrew has reported a 200% growth in its membership. It holds 3,000 candidates on its database and recently moved into offering permanent air crew positions, in response to demand. Since February, Edward

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CAS awarded Maintenance Approval Certificate from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

MRO & Production

Certified Aviation Services, (CAS), has been awarded the Maintenance Approval Certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP AMO 483-F). The scope of this certificate covers work for CAS’ LAX line maintenance station and its AOG Go-Team division. The CAAP AMO requires its candidates to assemble a safety management system (SMS). After the

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Navigation Solutions appoints Sally Franks to lead Gatwick operations

People

Air Navigation Solutions (ANS), a UK air traffic management provider, has appointed Sally Franks as its General Manager at Gatwick Airport. Sally has 20 years industry experience in the air traffic management (ATM) industry, and her role at ANS will include leading the team of air traffic controllers and service assistants and overseeing the delivery

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Boeing completes 737 MAX software update

Aircraft & Engines

Boeing has released that it has completed development of the updated software for the 737 MAX, along with associated simulator testing and the company’s engineering test flight. To date Boeing has flown the 737 MAX with updated MCAS software for more than 360 hours on 207 flights. Boeing is now providing additional information to address

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A Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 was involved in a collision at Haneda Airport

First A350 XWB for JAL makes maiden flight

Aircraft & Engines

The first A350-900 for Japan Airlines (JAL) has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft to be produced by Airbus for the airline and features a special A350 logo on the fuselage. The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including cabin completion, as well as

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Avion Express established subsidiary airline in Malta

Other News

To strengthen its position in the market, Avion Express has established a subsidiary airline in Malta. The latter company, which was named Avion Express Malta, was granted Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate and Air Operating License recently. Alongside with its parent company, the Maltese airline will provide ACMI services to regular and charter airlines. Avion Express

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Honeywell retires Convair 580 test aircraft after 67 years of service

Aircraft & Engines

Honeywell has retired its Convair 580 test aircraft after 67 years of service in flight, leaving behind a legacy of testing and helping bring to market some of the most advanced safety features in modern aviation. AlliedSignal acquired the venerable aircraft in 1992, and when the company merged with Honeywell in 2000, it remained in

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Lilium unveils on-demand all-electric jet-engine taxi after successful maiden flight

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Munich, Germany-based Lilium has unveiled its latest all-electric jet-powered five-seat taxi which has the capability and range to enable it to fly up to 300km in just 60 minutes with zero emissions. The Lilium Jet has been developed as part of a revolutionary on-demand air taxi service. The prototype was shown off for the first

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Air Canada enters into agreement to purchase all outstanding Transat A.T. shares

Financial

Air Canada has entered into an exclusive agreement with Transat A.T. (Transat) regarding the proposed purchase by Air Canada of all issued and outstanding shares of Transat and its combination with Air Canada. The proposed transaction, valued at approximately CA$520 million or CA$13.00 per share of Transat (on a fully-diluted basis), will create a Montreal-based

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New Embraer Praetor 600 Business Jet makes first transatlantic crossing

hullo Aircrew looks to take action on pilot shortage problem

CAS awarded Maintenance Approval Certificate from Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines

Navigation Solutions appoints Sally Franks to lead Gatwick operations

Boeing completes 737 MAX software update

First A350 XWB for JAL makes maiden flight

Avion Express established subsidiary airline in Malta

Honeywell retires Convair 580 test aircraft after 67 years of service

Lilium unveils on-demand all-electric jet-engine taxi after successful maiden flight

Air Canada enters into agreement to purchase all outstanding Transat A.T. shares

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