VoltAero brings Cassio electric-parallel hybrid aircraft on demonstration flights to the Netherlands

VoltAero’s Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft is to perform demonstration flights across selected routes in the Netherlands beginning June 13, 2022, to promote highly sustainable regional aviation throughout the Dutch regions. Utilising VoltAero’s Cassio 1 testbed – the first parallel hybrid aircraft – this week-long deployment will be part of the Netherlands’ Power Up initiative, which is […]

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SaxonAir signs AW109SP GrandNew helicopter order for Q1 2023 delivery

SaxonAir, the independent UK business aviation operator, confirmed its order for an Agusta AW109 GrandNew helicopter on the opening day of EBACE, Monday May 23. The latest variant, to be delivered in the first quarter of 2023, with the registration G-KLNA, replaces SaxonAir’s 2016 AW109SP, which was delivered new in 2016. Norwich-headquartered SaxonAir, which also has

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Bombardier increases maintenance and repair capacity at its Le Bourget line maintenance station

Bombardier has expanded its Line Maintenance Station (LMS) at Le Bourget Airport near Paris to increase its maintenance and repair services for European customers. The facility is strategically located at one of Europe’s busiest airports for business aviation and the expansion is another step in the company’s drive to lead the industry in aftermarket services

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Bombardier unveils Mach 0.94, 8,000nm-range Global 8000 flagship aircraft

Bombardier has introduced its latest business jet, the Global 8000, which should enter into service in 2025. The Global 8000 with its twin GE Aviation Passport engines will be the world’s fastest and longest-range business jet. The jet will be able to fly at Mach 0.94, will have a range of 8,000 nautical miles and

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Rusada appoints Larry Strykowski as Director of Business Development

Rusada, the global aviation software provider, has announced the appointment of Larry Strykowski as Director of Business Development. Strykowski has a wealth of experience in the aviation software industry, having served as Managing Director Technology – MRO and Supply Chain Systems for both Continental Airlines and United Airlines, where he selected and implemented enterprise-wide solutions

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Finnair wet leases one Airbus A320 from DAT for anticipated busy summer season

Finnair will wet lease an Airbus A320 aircraft and crew from Danish airline DAT for the busy summer season. The aircraft will be operating on selected frequencies on Finnair’s route between Helsinki and Copenhagen in June and on Finnair’s routes between Helsinki and Oulu and Helsinki and Lisbon between July and October this year. The flight

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FL Technics Engine Services ventures into next stage of business development

Following ISO EN 9110:2018 certification, FL Technics Engine Services ventured into the next stage of business development as operations moved to a new purpose-built facility. The necessary shift of location was made to meet the growing demand of the market as Lithuania is becoming one of the most appealing destinations for aircraft engine redeliveries, repair,

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Leonardo’s VIP/corporate helicopter fleet set to grow in Europe

Leonardo has received new helicopter orders at EBACE 2022 (Geneva 23-25 May), including three AW109 GrandNew light twin, one AW109 Trekker and two AW139 intermediate twin helicopters with deliveries to the UK, Italy and Germany in 2022 and 2023.  Official distributor for UK & Ireland Sloane Helicopters ordered three AW109 GrandNew with deliveries expected in

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GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group announce Wilmington Air Park as location for engine maintenance joint venture

GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a leading provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation and related services, have reached an agreement with the Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA), JobsOhio and the Ohio Department of Development to locate their 72,000 ft² Specialised Procedures Aeroengine Hospital (SPAH) at the Wilmington Air Park in

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MNG Airlines becomes new customer for N-Flight Planning

MNG Airlines, which holds a significant share of the air cargo sector in Turkey, has signed with NAVBLUE to implement N-Flight Planning (N-FP) on its all-Airbus fleet of nine aircraft. MNG Airlines will benefit from a more compliant flight planning solution, including ETOPS (Extended Range Twin Operations approval), management-by-exception solution, event-driven automation and added flexibility

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