Wisk Aero acquires Verocel to bolster certification of autonomous air taxi

Wisk Aero, an advanced air mobility (AAM) company, has announced the acquisition of Verocel Inc., a renowned software verification and validation (V&V) company. Verocel’s unique expertise in supporting the certification of high-integrity aerospace software and the qualification of V&V tools will play a pivotal role in Wisk’s ongoing effort to certify its Generation 6 autonomous, […]

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Leonardo’s Grottaglie plant to close for four months amid Boeing crisis

MRO & Production

A plant operated by Leonardo in Grottaglie, southern Italy, will be closed for four months due to the knock-on effects of the crisis faced by Boeing, according to REUTERS. The Grottaglie facility, located in the Puglia region, had been chosen for the final assembly of the AW609 tilt-rotor aircraft, a significant boost for a site

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Qantas has ordered 14 additional mid-life Dash 8-400 aircraft

Qantas invests in DeHavilland Dash 8 fleet

Aircraft & Engines

Qantas has announced a new investment in its DeHavilland Dash 8 turboprop fleet as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping regional Australia connected. The national carrier will acquire 14 additional mid-life Dash 8-400 aircraft (Q400), while gradually phasing out 19 smaller Q200 and Q300 turboprop aircraft. The first new aircraft will join the QantasLink

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Airbus updates 2024 guidance amid space and commercial aircraft challenges

Financial

Airbus has provided a market update regarding new developments in its space activities and commercial aircraft business, leading the company to revise its 2024 guidance. In the first half of 2024, the Space Systems management team conducted an extensive technical review of all programmes, identifying further commercial and technical challenges. As a result, Airbus has

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easyJet is replacing paper technical and cabin logs with a new e-techlog system

easyJet introduces e-techlog system to replace paper logs

Information Technology

easyJet is replacing the cumbersome paper technical and cabin logs previously used by cabin crew, engineers, ground crew and flight crew with a new e-techlog system. This innovative system will be implemented across its 346-strong fleet of aircraft throughout 2025. The move is part of easyJet’s efforts to reduce operational waste, with the transition expected

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Kerry O’Sullivan joins Aviation Technical Services as COO

People

Aviation Technical Services (ATS) has announced the addition of Kerry O’Sullivan to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This appointment is part of ATS’s restructuring activities revealed in May 2024, which aim to integrate the operational, supply chain, quality, and safety activities of its Airframe Services and Component Repair businesses into a

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magniX launches revolutionary Samson battery line for aviation

MRO & Production

magniX, the company spearheading the electric aviation revolution, has announced the launch of Samson, its ground-breaking battery line. The Samson batteries are designed specifically for aviation and other industries requiring high levels of performance, safety and reliability. These batteries will be certifiable under aviation regulations while delivering industry-leading energy density, unmatched cycle life and patented

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Canadian company Chartright Air Group has taken delivery of one Airbus ACH160

Chartright Air Group takes delivery of Canada’s first corporate ACH160

Aircraft & Engines

Chartright Air Group, a provider of private aviation services in Canada, has taken delivery of Canada’s first corporate ACH160 helicopter. This aircraft will enter service immediately, marking the first ACH160 to be delivered in North America. “We are excited to be the first private aviation company in Canada to operate the ACH160 for our owner

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SMBC Aviation Capital secures US$1.5 billion finance facility

Financial

Aircraft leasing company SMBC Aviation Capital has finalised a five-year global syndicated finance facility. The transaction raised US$1.5 billion from 29 financial institutions, 13 of which are new banking relationships for SMBC Aviation Capital. The senior syndication phase saw participation from 10 banks, while the general syndication phase included an additional 19 banks. The syndicated

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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 has lost a chunk of its fuselage during a flight

Alaska Airlines reaches tentative labour deal with flight attendants union

Other News

Alaska Airlines and its 7,000-member flight attendants’ union have reached a tentative labour agreement after more than a year and a half of negotiations, reported CNN. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but the union described it as a “record contract.” It is expected that the agreement includes a significant pay increase,

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