Safran Electronics & Defense is expanding its U.S. manufacturing capabilities to produce small satellite propulsion systems, addressing increasing demand in both commercial and defence sectors. Announced at the 2024 Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah, this initiative aims to support the North American small satellite market’s projected growth, expected to exceed US$5 billion by 2030.
Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, has formally applied for its aircraft to be certified for use in Australia. Joby’s application to the Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for the validation of an FAA type certification builds on a bilateral agreement between the U.S. regulator and CASA, laying
World Fuel Services and World Fuel Services (World Fuel), a World Kinect company, have announced a new commercial agreement to bring the first regular supply of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), provided by Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero), to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as early as the fourth quarter of 2024. Under
In a groundbreaking development for U.S. aviation, the FAA has authorised commercial drone flights without visual observers in the Dallas area airspace. The authorisations for Zipline International and Wing Aviation permit them to deliver packages while maintaining safe separation using Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) technology. In this system, the industry manages the airspace
After careful consideration, Air New Zealand is removing its 2030 science-based carbon intensity reduction target, the airline said in a statement, and will withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Many of the levers needed to meet the target, including the availability of new aircraft, the affordability and availability of alternative jet fuels, and
Boeing and Ryanair are elevating efficiency across Ryanair’s fleet of primarily 737s with the addition of Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro 5.0 electronic flight bag (EFB) solution. This strategic multi-year agreement, providing support for the carrier’s Next-Generation 737 and 737 MAX fleet, underscores Ryanair’s dedication to continuous improvement and innovation in airline operations. “We are excited
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, has announced the launch of two new Druck calibration solutions designed to drive efficiency and performance across aviation ground test instrumentation. Responding to the aviation sector’s push for greater productivity, Baker Hughes’ new Druck technologies will improve turnaround times across mandatory pre-flight aircraft maintenance checks and eliminate the need
Vallair, a multi-disciplinary MRO and mature aircraft asset specialist, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the College de Paris International to collaborate on a wide range of aeronautical skills training, certification and development programmes. These will be delivered by Aircraft Academy, a Vallair Group company. Grégoire Lebigot, President of Vallair Group, said: “The
Vallair, the multi-disciplinary MRO and mature aircraft asset specialist, and the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate in fields of aeronautical training, aircraft maintenance, aircraft disassembly, and workforce training and development. The agreement identifies the global requirement for qualified airworthiness, maintenance, and teardown personnel, considering the economic
Sabre Corporation (Sabre) has announced the implementation of a new distribution agreement with French Polynesia’s newest airline, Air Moana. The domestic carrier has joined Sabre’s extensive distribution marketplace to enable easier access for travellers to the beauty of the islands of Tahiti. Air Moana is based at Tahiti International Airport and flies to six destinations
