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Honeywell introduces Forge Performance+ for Aerospace

Honeywell has launched Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform employing AI and machine learning (ML) to assist commercial aerospace manufacturing and MRO facilities in modernising production and reducing operational costs through digitalisation. This addition to the Honeywell Forge suite further underlines Honeywell’s alignment with the megatrends of advancing automation and the future of […]

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EFW and MJP will collaborate on Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions ©

EFW and MRO Japan (MJP) partner for Airbus P2F conversions

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), an expert in Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, and MRO Japan (MJP), a prominent player in Japan’s aerospace maintenance repair and overhaul sector, have announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. Under the MOU, MJP will serve as a subcontractor for EFW in P2F conversions and offer

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magniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet

Harbour Air partners with magniX to electrify seaplane fleet

Harbour Air, North America’s largest seaplane airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with magniX to acquire 50 magni650 electric engines. magniX’s electric propulsion units (EPUs) will be utilised to electrify Harbour Air’s fleet, commencing with the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver in 2026. The magni650s will also be employed for third-party conversions. This agreement

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FAA enforces new safety measures across aviation sector

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is introducing new regulations mandating charter airlines, commuter airlines, air tour operators, and select aircraft manufacturers to establish a safety management system (SMS) to detect and address safety risks early. SMS offers a structured, repeatable and systematic approach to proactively identify hazards and manage safety risks. By integrating SMS, these

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Embraer delivers 25 jets in 1Q24, shows significant growth in executive aviation

Embraer has delivered 25 jets in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q24), marking a substantial increase of 67% compared to the 15 aircraft delivered in 1Q23. Notably, Executive Aviation witnessed robust delivery growth, soaring from eight to 18 jets during the same period in 2023. These deliveries represent the highest first-quarter performance in the last

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WestJet procures first SAF in Canada from Shell Aviation

WestJet has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to attain net-zero emissions by 2050 with the procurement of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation. This achievement underscores WestJet’s commitment to advancing sustainability within the aviation industry, marking a notable stride towards making Canada’s air travel sector more environmentally

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Munich Airport

Munich Airport reports robust growth with record passenger numbers in Q1 2024

In the first quarter of 2024, Munich Airport maintained its trajectory for growth despite numerous strikes, with nearly eight million travellers counted from January to March. This marks an increase of about one million passengers, or approximately 14%, compared to the same period last year. With the current passenger volume, Munich Airport has once again

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ANZ has selected Wellington and Marlborough airports as the ports for its all-electric aircraft © Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand selects airports for inaugural electric aircraft

Air New Zealand has revealed Wellington and Marlborough airports as the designated ports for its inaugural all-electric aircraft. Late last year, Air New Zealand unveiled the acquisition of its premier next-generation aircraft, the all-electric ALIA CTOL from Beta Technologies. Initially, the airline will operate a cargo-only service in collaboration with NZ Post. Wellington Airport will

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Spirit Central, Spirit Airlines' new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida

Spirit Airlines unveils new corporate campus at Dania Pointe, Florida

On April 18, Spirit Airlines has marked the grand opening of Spirit Central, its new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida. The expansive campus, sprawling over 11 acres, comprises four edifices, including a support centre housing offices, an amenity building, a fresh crew training facility designed for practical training in flight simulators

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