The government of Nova Scotia has placed an order for four Airbus H125 helicopters as part of a complete fleet renewal for the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables. These aircraft will support rapid responses to wildfires, search and rescue operations, emergency and personnel transportation in remote areas, and aerial surveillance. “Emergencies like wildfires are
German aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft has successfully completed the first-ever test flight using 100% synthetic zero-aromatics fuel in both engines of its D328® UpLift flying testbed. Conducted on October 9, 2024 at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport, this marks the first time a CS-25 aircraft has flown entirely on fuel chemically identical to power-to-liquid (PtL) fuel. The flight
Hi Fly, a global wet-lease specialist and charter airline, is expanding its fleet with two additional Airbus A330-200 aircraft, registered as 9H-MFS and 9H-HFL. These reliable aircraft will boost the company’s capacity, further strengthening its role as a trusted partner for airlines seeking additional support. The newly added A330-200s are exclusively configured for economy class,
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), has announced the signing of a contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada to purchase ten new PW127M engines. This programme will involve replacing existing engines and will enable ACIA Aero Leasing to better serve its current and expanding ATR customer base. Deliveries are set to begin in 2025. Neil Du Preez,
Marabu Airlines has taken delivery of two Airbus A320neo aircraft from Jackson Square Aviation (JSA), marking the first stage of a four-aircraft deal. These deliveries are part of Marabu Airlines’ broader strategy to expand its fleet and strengthen its position in the competitive European holiday market. Daniel McGrath, JSA’s Head of EMEA Marketing, expressed enthusiasm
Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s China Airlines, has placed a firm order with ATR for one additional ATR 72-600, reaffirming the airline’s strong confidence in ATR as the ideal platform for Taiwan’s domestic operations. This strategic agreement follows swiftly after the airline’s order for six ATR 72-600 aircraft placed at last year’s Paris
Airbus Helicopters, alongside its partners, has successfully completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system as part of the EU-funded MUSHER project. The demonstration, held between September 30 and October 9, took place across France and Italy and featured multiple manned helicopters and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operating within a single MUM-T network.
Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a key milestone in the company’s passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. The aircraft, along with the cargo loading system developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, received FAA certification in September 2024. This follows certification by Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) in July and
Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has acquired a Boeing 737-700 (MSN 28013) airframe from Aero Capital Solutions to further enhance its comprehensive component inventory. Disassembly of the year 2000-vintage aircraft has already commenced in Marana, Arizona, and is expected to be completed by early November. Dennis Amaty, co-founder and president of the BAS Group of companies,
AviLease, a rapidly growing global aircraft lessor owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced its acquisition of nine aircraft from global lessor Avolon. This marks the second transaction between the two companies, following last year’s successful purchase of 13 aircraft. The newly acquired aircraft portfolio offers attractive yields and supports AviLease’s strategy to
