Magnetic Training, a sub-brand of Magnetic Group, has announced that it has received EASA Part 147 approval to offer comprehensive training programmes for the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 aircraft. These new aircraft types will enable Magnetic Training to expand its presence in the wide-body market. Previously, the company only provided wide-body courses for the
easyJet has unveiled a new recruitment initiative aimed at attracting over-50s, career changers, and those looking to ‘unretire’ into cabin crew roles. The airline’s new programme, dubbed ‘Returnships’, comes in response to research indicating that 74% of over-50s believe now is the perfect time to embark on a new career, with 67% considering returning to
Fuel spending in the global airline industry is projected to hit US$291 billion in 2024, marking a US$100 billion increase compared to five years ago. After a significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, fuel expenses have been steadily rising and are poised to reach a new record this year, according to data from Stocklytics.com. Despite
Qantas has joined Rio Tinto and BHP as foundational investors in a new fund aimed at developing high-integrity, nature-based carbon projects across Australia. Managed by Silva Capital—a joint venture between investment managers Roc Partners and C6 Investment Management—the Silva Carbon Origination Fund aims to raise AU$250 million to originate and manage high-integrity Australian Carbon Credit
Quadrant Pilot, based in Burgess Hill, UK, and ProSim Training Solutions (ProSim), headquartered in Delft, The Netherlands, have announced the expansion of their partnership with the purchase of a Skalarki-built ProSimA322 Cockpit Procedures Trainer (CPT). The new trainer will be equipped with ProSim’s Virtual Instruction XR tool (ViXR). This agreement was finalised at the Farnborough
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
