In a collaboration to strengthen sustainability in aviation, Boeing is partnering with NASA and United Airlines for in-flight testing to measure how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) affects contrails and non-carbon emissions, in addition to reducing the fuel’s life cycle climate impact. Boeing’s second ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 destined for United Airlines, will fly with 100% SAF
Embraer has unveiled a new feature to the Phenom 300E aircraft – an advanced auto-throttle, set to revolutionise the cockpit for single pilots. The aircraft, already known for its highly advanced prodigy-touch based on Garmin G3000, will now offer even more in terms of operational capabilities. This innovative auto-throttle system brings automation and intuitiveness to
Airbus Helicopters will use 3-D printers from the high-tech company TRUMPF to manufacture components for its helicopters and for aircraft from the parent company Airbus. Airbus Helicopters is expanding its additive manufacturing capabilities with a new 3-D printing centre in Donauwörth, Germany. TRUMPF is supplying the machines for metal 3-D printing. “With innovative manufacturing processes,
GA Telesis (GAT), the pioneering leader in integrated aviation services, has announced its continued expansion in the Eurasia Region with the addition of another Flight Solution Group (FSG) office in Turkiye. Based in Antalya, Turkiye, the new office marks a significant milestone in the GAT’s global expansion efforts. This strategic movedemonstrates the Flight Solution Group’s
Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT) has been awarded a contract from China Airlines (CAL) for aircraft transition services. The Taiwan-based carrier and the the leading MRO provider have recently signed a three-year contract covering the transition of 12 Boeing 737-800s and 17 Airbus A330s of China Airlines’ leased aircraft. A total of 29 projects will take
Western Jet Aviation, a StandardAero company, has received certification as a FAA Part 145 Repair Station at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF). The facility will provide maintenance and avionics services for large-cabin business aviation aircraft in Florida. Western Jet Aviation was acquired by StandardAero in February 2023, and is well-known for its facility in Van
DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a collaboration regarding pre-competitive technology research and development activities. The partners will evaluate the possibility of establishing a future cooperation on a wide range of activities, including aircraft design, flight systems, flight physics, system architectures, flight tests, wind
Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineered parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, has signed an exclusive license agreement with Honeywell to take over production and repair of its flight-critical Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS) product line. Used primarily upon landing to slow aircraft by reversing the direction of the engine
Fokker Services Group (FSG), a global leader in aircraft maintenance, modifications, completions and conversions, and AlbaStar S.A. (AlbaStar), an on-demand flight services provider for tour operators based in Spain, have entered into a component support programme for the carrier’s fleet of five Boeing 737NG aircraft. With this programme, AlbaStar officially becomes the launch customer of FSG’s
Amprius Technologies (Amprius), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has exited technical engagement and moved into internal qualification, securing a purchase order from an eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) manufacturer for custom silicon anode cells. Amprius’ advanced cells now serve all major segments of the growing aviation market for
