Lufthansa Technik has miniaturised the technology behind its ‘Hidden Touch Display’ to introduce a new form of user-interface integration inside aircraft cabins. The ‘nice intellitable’, which debuts at the Dubai Airshow, embeds a high-definition touchscreen directly into the premium haptic surface of a folding tray table. The interactive features appear only when requested by the
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. company, has received type-certificate validation from Transport Canada for its current production models: the Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro. The milestone clears the way for Canadian operators to purchase and fly these aircraft, unlocking new opportunities for flight schools to integrate cutting-edge, efficient platforms into their training programmes. The
Qantas is creating a new product innovation centre in Adelaide to accelerate the development of more intuitive, world-leading digital services for the millions who fly with the airline each year. The hub is expected to house more than 420 highly skilled technology roles over the next three years, enabling Qantas to bring essential innovation capability
Eve Air Mobility has achieved a key milestone in its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) journey with the first real-world deployment of its urban air traffic management software, Vector. The launch took place in partnership with Brazilian Urban Air Mobility company Revo, which operates helicopter flights through seat reservations, during the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix
Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines (Spirit), has announced significant progress in its ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring after reaching agreements in principle both with its pilots and flight attendants. The new arrangements, made with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), mark a major step towards
Archer Aviation has announced that the Japan Airlines-led consortium, featuring the Archer Midnight aircraft, has been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to take part in phase one of Tokyo’s “eVTOL Implementation Project.” This first phase will evaluate market potential and develop the necessary operational ecosystem. It will pave the way for planned demonstration flights
Airbus Flight Academy has joined forces with Sevenair Academy, one of Europe’s largest flight training institutions, to meet the growing global demand for pilots. The agreement, signed at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Portugal, strengthens Airbus’ training network and supports the preparation of future aviation professionals. According to the latest Airbus Global Services
Canada’s advanced air mobility sector reached a major milestone on November 4. Helijet International and the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility consortium welcomed the arrival of BETA Technologies’ ALIA CTOL aircraft at Vancouver International Airport. It is the first time BETA has flown its electric passenger and cargo aircraft into Western Canada. This flight marks another
The United States government shutdown is showing no signs of ending, it has now lasted more than a month; the aviation system, one of the most complex in the world, is now under real pressure. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that parts of the nation’s airspace could be closed if the shutdown continues. He
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a landmark framework agreement with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT). The announcement, made during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, highlights Eve’s strong push to advance sustainable air mobility across the Middle East. It also reinforces Bahrain’s ambition to lead the region in next-generation transport innovation. Under
