The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the adoption of a new aircraft certification policy, designating key flight control changes as “major.” This policy shift comes in response to the flight control system implicated in the fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, leading to 346 casualties. In late 2020, Congress enacted comprehensive
Ecojet, the newly launched airline with a vision to be the green flag carrier of Britain, has entered into a strategic agreement with ZeroAvia. The collaboration aims to see the deployment of up to 70 hydrogen-electric engines, marking a significant step towards achieving the world’s first electric airline status. While initially operating conventional aircraft on
Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has received Design Organization Approval from its primary regulatory authority, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The award marks a major milestone for Lilium, positioning it at the forefront of the industry as a company authorised to hold a type-certificate for an
ÖAMTC Air Rescue and Airbus Helicopters have inked a new contract for two H135 helicopters during the third edition of European Rotors. The announcement follows an initial contract for five H135s signed at the end of 2020. ÖAMTC Air Rescue operates 31 H135 helicopters from 17 permanent bases and four additional winter bases in Austria.
Hi Fly, a leading wet-lease specialist and charter airline operating worldwide, has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft. Registered as 9H-HFJ and 9H-HFK, these modern and reliable acquisitions will further strengthen the company’s capabilities as a go-to organisation for airlines when they need additional capacity. The two A330-200 aircraft share
Virgin Australia has increased its pipeline of new Boeing MAX-family aircraft, with six more MAX-8s scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2024, bringing the airline’s total number of MAX-8s to 14 and total planned latest-generation aircraft to 39. The new MAX-8 aircraft will reduce emissions by at least 15% per flight compared to
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the delivery of the first of 25 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), from the company’s order book with Boeing. Featuring CFM LEAP 1B-27 engines, this new Boeing aircraft is the first Boeing 737-8 addition to Malaysia Airlines’ fleet. “We are thrilled to announce ALC’s first
Textron Aviation has signed an agreement with BAA Training for the purchase of 48 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft, expected to be delivered in 2026. The deal, inked at the Dubai Airshow, substantially expands BAA Training’s existing fleet, offering increased capacity for students, streamlining the flight training process and ensuring an overall enhanced student experience. “For over six decades, the Cessna Skyhawk
Emirates has become the inaugural airline globally to conduct an A380 demonstration flight powered entirely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Commanded by Captain Khalid Binsultan and Captain Philippe Lombet, the flight took off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) with one of its four engines exclusively fuelled by SAF. This milestone highlights SAF’s potential as
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the green light for certification flight testing of Boeing‘s 737 MAX 10, the largest variant of its popular jet designed to compete for dominance in the narrow-body market. The FAA’s type inspection authorisation signifies the commencement of the certification process, following a thorough examination of technical data.
