SAMAD aerospace, the British hybrid electric VTOL aviation company, is launching its concept for Q-Starling, a high-end Personal Air Vehicle (PAV). With an innovative modern design taking elements from both fast jets and VTOL aircraft, the Q- Starling represents a new pinnacle in future sustainable aircraft design. Combining the benefits of traditional flight with VTOL
Sanad, an industry leader in aerospace engineering and leasing solutions, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, have closed a new spare engine deal. The new deal, which expands the US$900 million-plus partnership between Sanad and Etihad Airways for additional spare engines and rotable components, includes
Two Embraer E195s have commenced operations in Vietnam with Bamboo Airways, offering the first jet service to Con Dao from Hanoi, Vinh and Hai Phong. The Embraer E195s join Bamboo Airways’ fleet on a wet-lease agreement with Denmark-based Great Dane Airlines, adding to the growing number of E-Jet operators in the Asia Pacific region. Bamboo
There is optimism at Boeing that its beleaguered 737 MAX may obtain its certification of airworthiness by November and enter back into service by the end of the year. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is due to conduct an evaluation flight this week, with Chief Steve Dickson at the controls. Previously a commercial pilot, Dickson
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered one new Embraer E190, MSN19000773, on lease to HOP!, the regional airline of the Air France group. This is the final aircraft to deliver as part of a seven-aircraft lease agreement. Regional aircraft lessor NAC serves approximately 75 airline customers in over 50 countries and who’s current fleet comprises
Rolls-Royce’s aerospace division has announced the completion of ground testing for the U.K.-government-backed ACCEL program – ACCEL being short for ‘Accelerating the Electrification of Flight – for its 500hp electric powertrain ‘ionBird’. The engine will be used early next year in an attempt to break world speed records in its ‘Spirit of Innovation’ plane which
Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. These concepts each represent a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight, exploring various technology pathways and aerodynamic configurations in order to support the Company’s ambition of leading the way in the decarbonization of the entire aviation industry.
Embraer has announced the delivery of a Phenom 100EV and a Phenom 300E to two separate Brazilian customers, marking the company’s 250th business jet delivery in Latin America. The Phenom 100EV was delivered to an undisclosed industrial company, which selected the aircraft to maintain crucial business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Phenom 300E was delivered
Chorus Aviation has delivered one new Airbus A220-300 aircraft to airBaltic of Latvia. The aircraft (MSN 55086) is the third of five units to be placed on long-term lease with the airline through a committed sale and leaseback transaction. The two remaining aircraft are expected to be delivered later this year. airBaltic has safely resumed
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced the delivery of one new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on long-term lease to Virgin Atlantic. Powered by Trent XWB-97 engines, this aircraft is the first of four A350-1000s confirmed to deliver to the airline from ALC’s order book with Airbus. “We are pleased to announce this first new A350-1000 aircraft
