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Lilium and FlightSafety International sign flight simulator and training agreement

May 15, 2023

Lilium, developer of the all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has agreed to partner with premier professional aviation training company, FlightSafety International (FSI). The agreement establishes FlightSafety as the exclusive developer and provider for flight training devices for the Lilium Jet. This will include industry-leading, immersive, and mixed-reality simulators for training, as well as an early flight simulator representative

Lufthansa Cargo, heyworld and Customs broker strengthen eCommerce business in Frankfurt

Lufthansa Cargo aims to make Frankfurt Airport major global e-commerce hub

May 11, 2023

In conjunction with heyworld logistics provider and CB Customs Broker, Lufthansa Cargo AG is looking to grow its e-commerce business. In the process it is looking to establish Frankfurt Airport as a global e-commerce hub. “We clearly experience and see eCommerce as a growth market,” said Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. “A decisive success

WorldACD Market Data shows global tonnages in April down by 10% compared to 2022

May 8, 2023

Global tonnages appear to have stabilised in the last week of April, following a mid-month increase after dropping sharply at the end of March and declining for several previous weeks, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data, with rates also stabilizing and even slightly rising after a period of decline. However, following

EASA publishes first proposal on assessment and limitation of air taxi noise

May 8, 2023

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first proposal world-wide for the assessment of the noise generated by air taxis, addressing one of the top societal concerns relating to this new mode of urban transport. The Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTS) are applicable to electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft powered by

Panasonic Avionics and HEAR360 unveil 3D Spatial Audio experience to airline passengers

Panasonic Avionics and HEAR360 to bring 3-D Spatial Audio to airline passengers

May 4, 2023

Panasonic Avionics, a supplier of in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems (IFEC), and HEAR360, a leader in advanced audio solutions, have announced an agreement to bring Spatial Audio – a 3-D theatrical surround sound experience – to airline passengers. Now all in-flight entertainment (IFE) content, whether live or on demand, including movies, music, live television, sporting

AJW Technique piloting blockchain for component maintenance

May 3, 2023

MRO providers such as AJW Technique are an integral part of the aviation supply chain. They provide the maintenance, repair, and overhaul services necessary to keep aircraft in safe and airworthy condition. MROs work closely with operators to ensure flight planning is impeccable and service delivery seamless. In this partnership, aircraft parts pedigree, provenance on

WorldACD sees global air cargo tonnages and average rates stabilise

April 28, 2023

Global air cargo tonnages and average rates appear to have stabilised since mid-April after declining for several weeks, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Following a sharp drop in chargeable weight in the first full week of April, and a continuing slow slide in worldwide average rates since February, figures for

The EU will decarbonise the air travel sector through the stimulation of the region’s green aviation fuel market

EU’s ReFuelEU Aviation proposal will see air travel decarbonised

April 27, 2023

Negotiators for the EU have agreed to decarbonise the air travel sector through the stimulation of the region’s green aviation fuel market. The agreement, known as the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal will have to be approved by EU countries before it can become law, though this should be a formality. The new rules will require aviation

Boeing signs new agreement with Korean industry to expand joint research and development activities

April 26, 2023

Boeing has signed a new partnering agreement with Korean industry to expand joint research and development activities and further develop critical aviation technologies. Boeing, the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), will collaborate on advanced production systems for commercial aircraft manufacturing, urban air mobility, aerospace

Asia-Pacific airline capacity reached 83% of 2019 ASKs in March 2023