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
On Thursday, May 16, President Joe Biden signed sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway close-call incidents, and speed up refunds for cancelled flights, according to Reuters. The US$105 billion, five-year measure re-authorises the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It prohibits airlines from charging fees for families
In response to mounting financial difficulties and a decline in deliveries to Boeing Co., Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc. intends to trim its workforce by approximately 450 employees at its Wichita, Kansas headquarters. The reduced production of 737 Max airframes and other components has necessitated a downsizing, according to a spokesperson representing the company. Affected staff
Portugal will construct a new international airport in the municipality of Alcochete, across the River Tagus from Lisbon, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro announced on May 14, after decades of debate over the location, REUTERS news agency reported. The new airport will be situated at the site of a military airfield in Alcochete, about 40 km
Norwegian and Strawberry have finalised an agreement to create a joint platform for their loyalty programmes, Norwegian Reward and Strawberry, which together boast 10 million members. Following an initial announcement in June last year, the arrangement has now been fully formalised, and the jointly owned company is operational. The value proposition for both members and
Azzera, Inc. (Azzera), a company specialising in sustainability solutions for business aviation, has been selected by Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, to provide carbon credits for Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Carbon Offset Service. Azzera will supply a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits, rated through its impact score, ensuring transparency and integrity. This collaboration marks
