Airbus has unveiled plans to set up a Tech Hub in Japan, aiming to forge new partnerships to propel research, technology and innovation in aerospace. This venture seeks to push the frontiers of aerospace technology, preparing for the next generation of aircraft. Centrally coordinated from Tokyo, the Airbus Tech Hub will concentrate on three principal
Air cargo tonnages and rates from key Middle East and Asian origin markets remain highly elevated, especially to Europe, as strong demand and disruptions to ocean freight services meet limited capacity on key lanes, pushing up rates dramatically on several major intercontinental routes. According to the latest weekly figures and analysis from WorldACD Market
Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish leader in advanced electric mobility solutions, has teamed up with Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E Solutions) to co-develop and evaluate advanced air mobility (AAM) initiatives. These initiatives encompass cargo transport, emergency medical services (EMS), urban air mobility (UAM), regional air mobility (RAM), and tourism. Established in 2021, VI&E Solutions aims
GE Aerospace plans to hire more than 900 engineers in 2024, reflecting its continued focus on innovation to support current aircraft engine programmes and develop new technologies for the future of flight. Hiring has already commenced and will continue throughout the year. Openings include experienced engineer roles for programmes such as CFM International’s revolutionary innovation
Archer Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Etihad Training for a partnership aimed at recruiting and training prospective pilots for Archer’s Midnight aircraft in Abu Dhabi, facilitating flights across the UAE. The MOU debut took place at the commencement of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking Archer’s inaugural showcase
Elevate MRO, a division of Elevate Aviation Group (EAG), has become an authorised Starlink dealer and installer of its global in-flight high-speed internet solution. Elevate Jet intends to offer Starlink as its sole connectivity product. Starlink delivers high-speed, low-latency internet to users all over the world. As the world’s first and largest satellite constellation using
Lilium N.V., developer of the eVTOL Lilium Jet and a global pioneer in regional air mobility (RAM), in partnership with SEGULA Technologies, has begun construction of an advanced test facility for integration and certification testing of the Lilium Jet. Located at Lilium’s headquarters near Munich, Germany, the state-of-the-art facility is scheduled to become operational in
Optimate, a three-year research project by Airbus UpNext, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus, has begun testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance using an innovative electric truck. The project will integrate a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including advanced automation, computer vision, data fusion and machine learning, to improve aircraft
Universal Avionics (UA), a company of Elbit Systems, has announced the expansion of its customer support with new flight recorder readout services. Now available for the 25-hour KAPTURE™ and fifth-generation Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorders (CVR/FDR), these services ensure optimal flight recorder performance and compliance, enhancing maintenance activities. The readout services include: The services
Embraer, Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Groupe ADP (Aéroport de Paris) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable development to prepare for the future of low-carbon aviation at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. This partnership aims to bolster Embraer’s operations at Paris-Le Bourget, Europe’s leading business aviation airport. The MoU encompasses
