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August 31st, 2023
Britten-Norman BN2 Islander inflight over Torres Strait

Torres Strait Air to expand fleet - orders ten more Britten-Norman Islander aircraft

Sub-regional Australian carrier Torres Strait Air has announced that as part of its five-year expansion plan, it is to acquire ten new Britten-Norman Islander aircraft and an estimated cost of $25 million.  The carrier currently has an existing fleet of seven of the aircraft which form the backbone of the local community and its economy, operating vital sub-regional air transport …
'NoEmi' the all-electric commercial seaplane

Elfly Group secures US$8 million-plus grant from Enova SF

Norway's Elfly Group is to forge ahead with the production of a full-scale prototype of its all-electric commercial seaplane, the Noemi (No-Emissions) following this week’s confirmation of US$8 million-plus grant from Enova SF, the country’s Ministry of Climate and Environment. The award underlines the Norwegian Government’s commitment to transition to a low emission society and its ambition to make domestic …
Global 5500 Bombardier

Bombardier introduces Advanced Avionics Upgrade

Bombardier has introduced its new Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU) for the Bombardier Vision flight deck, a new avionics software and hardware enhancement that boasts the latest technology to enhance situational awareness and offer advanced visualization features. Powered by Collins Aerospace and available for in service Global 5000, Global 6000, Global 5500 and Global 6500 aircraft equipped with the Bombardier Vision flight deck, the AAU is designed to take in-service Global aircraft …
Cargo loading Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo and Avflight are upgrading cargo operations

Avflight, together with Lufthansa Cargo, are moving operations onto the apron at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). With the recent move in August to on-airfield cargo warehousing facility, the new location will allow for handling of international air cargo that allows for streamlined operations and shorter distances for loading and unloading aircraft. Lufthansa Cargo will offer customers improved product …
Firefighting vehicle Cologne Bonn Airport

Cologne Bonn Airport to power entire ground fleet with Neste MY Renewable Diesel

Cologne Bonn Airport has switched to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in its diesel-powered ground fleet. Neste's renewable diesel (HVO100) is made from 100 percent renewable raw materials, and it is in particular used for powering large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks, which are not easy to electrify. In total, switching to Neste MY Renewable Diesel will allow the …
Official opening of the new A321XLR equipment installation hangar

Airbus opens new A321XLR equipment installation hangar

Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A321XLR equipping hangar, officially opened on August 30, 2023. With this, Airbus continues its modernisation and digitalisation of its industrial system and expands its capacity for the rate ramp-up in the A320 programme to 75 in 2026. In the new equipment installation hangar, with 9,600 m² of production space, designated …

CAE signs ten-year pilot training agreement with Batik Air

CAE has secured a ten-year pilot training agreement with Batik Air. CAE will deploy and operate an advanced B737 MAX full-flight simulator at Batik Air's facility in Kuala Lumpur, ensuring a world-class training experience for the airline’s pilots. In addition, Batik Air will adopt the use of CAE Rise™, CAE's data-driven training system which leverages advanced analytics to deliver more …

Embraer and CAE to expand global E-Jet E2 training network

Kellstrom Aerospace adds to inventory and strengthens market position

Minnesota SAF Hub launches coalition to scale sustainable aviation fuel

Wheels Up selects Bluetail to centralise all aircraft maintenance records

Construction remains on track at Textron's expanded parts and distribution facility

AAR Corp and Moog sign two multi-year commercial agreements

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