The first flight simulator for the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission jet

Embraer inaugurates first flight simulator for the KC-390 Millennium

Embraer has inaugurated its first flight simulator (Full-Flight Simulator – FFS) for the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission jet at the Embraer Academy, located at the Eugênio de Mello unit in São José dos Campos. “The new KC-390 flight simulator will meet the demand of current and future customers for basic and advanced pilot training, thus contributing […]

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Flybondi receives government approval to access foreign currency

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Flybondi has reported that it is now operating at 100% after receiving government approval to access foreign currency. Due to current restrictions that exist in Argentina to make payments abroad in foreign currency, Flybondi needs to file requests to access foreign currency through a system called SIRASE (System for Imports of the Argentine Republic and

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First Suite in Qantas' new, special designed Airbus A350 aircraft

Qantas unveils entire cabin design of Airbus A350s

MRO & Production

Qantas has unveiled the entire cabin design of its specially designed Airbus A350s that will fly direct from Sydney to New York and London from late 2025 and is set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel. The airline showcased its luxe first- and business-class cabins in February and has now unveiled the rest of the

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Airlink Embraer E190 aircraft © CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation sells one E190 aircraft to Airlink

Aircraft & Engines

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has executed a sale-and-purchase agreement for one Embraer E190 aircraft with South African airline Airlink. The aircraft, previously on lease to BA Cityflyer, was delivered to Airlink in May 2023, coinciding with the airline’s celebration of connecting Southern Africa for

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Jordan Kohlbeck becomes Head of Pharmaceutical for ©IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo appoints new Head of Pharmaceutical

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IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Jordan Kohlbeck as Head of Pharmaceutical. In his new role, Kohlbeck will assume the responsibility of overseeing IAG Cargo’s temperature control pharmaceutical product. He will set the vision and strategic direction of its pharmaceutical and life sciences division. He will

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'NoEmi' the all-electric commercial seaplane

Elfly Group presents all-electric seaplane design ‘NoEmi’

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Norway’s Elfly Group has presented its new design of its pure, all-electric commercial seaplane, dubbed NoEmi (for No Emission) in Oslo on June 14, 2023. A 100-strong audience, comprising international industry guests, stakeholders; members of the Innovation Research Group SINTEF, municipalities and media, experienced a full-scale cabin virtual reality (VR) tour of this innovative amphibious

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Kim Kinsley succeeds Earl Exum as President of IAE

IAE appoints first female President

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International Aero Engines AG (IAE), a multinational consortium comprised of shareholders including Raytheon Technologies’ business Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines, has named Kim Kinsley as its President. She succeeds Earl Exum, who held the position since 2020. Exum will become Chair of

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Eve and United plan to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area

Eve Air Mobility and United plan to bring UAM to San Francisco

Aircraft & Engines

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and United Airlines (United) have announced plans to bring Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to San Francisco by launching electric commuter flights throughout the Bay Area. The announcement is an important first step as both companies will be working with local and state officials, infrastructure, energy and technology providers to ensure the appropriate

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SR Technics appoints Matthias Düllmann as new CEO

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SR Technics has appointed Matthias Düllmann as the company’s new CEO. He will succeed Jean-Marc Lenz as of July 1, 2023. Lenz will remain working for SR Technics in a part-time senior advisory function. Düllmann joined SR Technics in 2017, serving as Global Head of Controlling for two years before assuming the CFO position in

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Vallair completes sale of two aircraft engines to TrueAero

MRO & Production

Vallair, the mature asset specialist, has completed the sale of one V2527-A5 and one CFM56-5B3 engine to U.S. asset specialist and parts provider, TrueAero, for teardown. TrueAero is a diversified mid/end of life asset manager with a portfolio of 50 aircraft and 20+ engines under or available for lease. Furthermore, TrueAero provides customers with an

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