Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have successfully concluded a pioneering series of test flights on a D328® UpLift research aircraft powered by synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) alternative designed to reduce carbon emissions and contrails. These tests, part of the UpLift-CLIM0ART project conducted in partnership with the German Aerospace
After seven weeks on strike, Boeing’s West Coast factory workers voted on Monday to accept a new contract, marking the end of a prolonged standoff that had severely disrupted jet production. With 59% of the union members voting in favour, the new contract promises a 38% pay rise over four years, providing much-needed stability for
Avionics Support Group, Inc. (ASG) has announced a pioneering partnership with Maxposure Limited, an industry innovator in media and entertainment solutions. This collaboration marks a new era in in-flight entertainment (IFE) with the launch of a cutting-edge wireless in-flight entertainment (w-IFE) system, specifically tailored for the Americas market. ASG, renowned for its comprehensive avionics solutions—including
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has appointed Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS) as its exclusive training provider for the new-generation of eVTOL aircraft. ECTS, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE Inc., will oversee training programmes for Eve’s eVTOL pilots, maintenance technicians and ground support teams, all under the newly launched Eve TechCare service portfolio, which offers
Aircraft leasing firm Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Future Energy Global (FEG) to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the industry’s push towards net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050. This collaboration will provide JSA’s airline clients with enhanced access to SAF, combining JSA’s leasing solutions with FEG’s SAF supply network,
Finnair has completed the first cabin refurbishment in its Embraer fleet as part of a broader initiative to increase passenger comfort on shorter European routes. With a target to renew all 12 Embraer aircraft by spring 2026, the airline plans to complete the updates on seven aircraft during the winter season 2024–2025, while the remaining
Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its new A321 NX fleet with FlytEDGE, Thales’ Crystal Cabin® inflight entertainment (IFE) system. As Qatar Airways embarks on a digital transformation journey, FlytEDGE, the cloud-native inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) platform, will deliver a new level of personalisation and passenger entertainment. Qatar Airways is
General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has announced the successful certification of its in-house Do228 flight simulator to FTD Level 2, a notable advancement for the company and testament to the expertise of its team. This certification, an upgrade from the simulator’s previous FNPTII level, represents a milestone in GA-ATS’s commitment to cutting-edge pilot training.
Qantas will establish an Australian-first safety academy in partnership with Griffith University and RMIT University, providing safety education credentials aimed at upskilling safety professionals and developing safety leaders across all industries. The Qantas Group Safety Academy is set to launch in 2025, initially offering safety-related micro-credentials in areas such as safety culture, risk management, data
TES, a prominent name in engine and APU MRO services and business aircraft parts distribution, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Honeywell. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the availability of Honeywell’s cutting-edge avionics solutions across the business aviation sector. Under this agreement, TES has been appointed as the sole distributor of Honeywell’s advanced
