Sectional drawing of the Cryoprop demonstrator

Airbus UpNext unveils superconducting technology demonstrator for hydrogen-powered aircraft

May 23, 2024

Airbus UpNext has launched a new technological demonstrator aimed at advancing the development of superconducting technologies for use in the electric propulsion systems of future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Dubbed Cryoprop, the new demonstrator will integrate and refine a two megawatt-class superconducting electric propulsion system cooled by liquid hydrogen via a helium recirculation loop. The system was

Eve and Saudia Technic MoA signing ceremony

Eve and Saudia Technic sign MoA to explore eVTOL MRO in the Middle East

May 22, 2024

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Saudia Technic have signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) during the third edition of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to explore the potential demand for MRO activities for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the region. The agreement encompasses eVTOL MRO training and the evaluation

Image of CSAT's new paint shop © Czech Airlines Technics

Czech Airlines Technics begins aircraft paint shop construction

May 21, 2024

Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) is expanding its services this autumn to include aircraft painting. Construction of the new paint shop in Hangar S at Václav Havel Airport Prague began in April and is expected to be completed by October. With an investment of 75 million crowns, the Prague Airport subsidiary plans to paint approximately 25

The Boeing ecoDemonstrator will test 36 technologies in the third year of testing on a 777-200ER © Boeing

Boeing ecoDemonstrator tests new technologies for sustainable cabin interiors

May 20, 2024

Boeing is testing three-dozen technologies in its ecoDemonstrator programme, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and sustainability in cabin interiors, one of the most challenging aspects of recycling an airplane. The testing, using a 777-200ER (extended range), will begin this month. The Boeing ecoDemonstrator projects include: “The Boeing ecoDemonstrator programme helps us make tangible improvements to

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has received AMO certification from the Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation

ADE Cambodia receives AMO certification

May 20, 2024

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A, has released that ADE Cambodia Co Ltd (ADE Cambodia), a joint venture with Sivilai Asia, has received the approved maintenance organisation (AMO) certification from the Cambodian State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA). This achievement marks a significant milestone as it is

Heart Aerospace ES-30 aircraft © Heart Aerospace

Heart Aerospace opens U.S. R&D hub

May 16, 2024

Swedish hybrid-electric aeroplane maker, Heart Aerospace, has opened a new research and development (R&D) hub in the United States. This strategic move comes as the company prepares to enter a new phase of hardware testing in developing its first regional hybrid-electric aeroplane, the ES-30. The Los Angeles-based R&D hub will focus on advancing Heart’s hybrid-electric

All Boeing 777s at SWISS have been equipped with AeroSHARK © SWISS

AeroSHARK rolled out to entire SWISS Boeing 777 fleet

May 16, 2024

Over the past one and a half years, SWISS International Air Lines (SWISS) has equipped its entire Boeing 777-300ER fleet with AeroSHARK, the sharkskin technology from Lufthansa Technik and BASF. The AeroSHARK surface film mimics the flow-optimising characteristics of sharkskin. Applied to the fuselage and engine nacelles, it reduces drag during flight, promoting lower fuel

Commercial Jet gains 737 MAX certification

May 15, 2024

Commercial Jet Services LLC (Commercial Jet) has released that its Dothan, Alabama MRO facility has received certification for the Boeing 737 MAX-series aircraft. This certification enables the company to offer full maintenance, modification and overhaul services for the MAX-series aircraft. Commercial Jet’s Miami, FL MRO facility already has the capability to service the 737 MAX

Eurowings currently operates an all-Airbus A320-family fleet of more than 100 aircraft

LHT to support Eurowing’s A320-family fleet

May 14, 2024

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is to provide comprehensive base maintenance support for Eurowings’ Airbus A320-family fleet. The agreement was recently signed with Eurowings Technik, the airline’s technical operations department. Two exclusive lines at Lufthansa Technik Budapest and two additional lines at Lufthansa Technik Sofia will be dedicated to fulfil different letter checks on about 40 Eurowings

Lilium is in talks with the French Government to establish a production site in France © Lilium

Lilium in advanced talks with French Government for production expansion