Vueling ha experimentado un crecimiento interanual de más del 30% en la demanda de la ruta entre Barcelona y Londres Gatwick durante el periodo de la Coronación del Rey Carlos III de Reino Unido, entre el 1 y el 7 de mayo.
The first flight of the serial L-39NG from Aero was excellent
Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero has successfully flown the first series-produced L-39NG aircraft. It is a new historical milestone when, after 20 years since the last mass-produced aircraft was flown, the first serial production L-39NG aircraft flight met all expectations.
El Aeropuerto de Barcelona amplía su flota de vehículos sostenibles
Aena
El Aeropuerto Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat ha aumentado su flota de vehículos sostenibles con el objetivo de seguir avanzando hacia la descarbonización de la actividad aeroportuaria.
Boeing expands ecoDemonstrator flight testing with ‘Explorer’ airplanes, announces 2023 plan
Boeing
Boeing is expanding its ecoDemonstrator flight-test program to further accelerate innovation for sustainability and safety. The company announced its 2023 plan to assess 19 technologies on the Boeing 777 ecoDemonstrator, while also adding «Explorer» airplanes that will focus tests on specific technologies.
Airbus Helicopters and China’s GDAT sign for 50 H160 helicopters
During French President Macron’s visit to China, Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with GDAT, one of China’s most prominent helicopter lessors and operators, for 50 H160 helicopters.
The Spanish Air Force buys another 16 PC-21s & associated simulators
Pilatus Aircraft
The Spanish Air Force, Ejército del Aire, decided to purchase 24 PC-21s in early 2020. The final PC-21 of this order was delivered to Spain in mid-2022. The Spanish Air Force has now decided to buy another 16 PC-21s.
Airbus delivers first ACH160 Exclusive helicopter
ACH 160 / Airbus
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first example of the ACH160 Exclusive helicopter.
VISTA X-62 advancing autonomy and changing the face of air power
The Lockheed Martin VISTA X-62A, a one-of-a-kind training aircraft, was flown by an artificial intelligence agent for more than 17 hours recently, representing the first time AI engaged on a tactical aircraft.
Leonardo: Guardia di Finanza’s first newly-configured AW169M delivered
Leonardo
Leonardo and Guardia di Finanza (Italy’s Police Force with general capability in economic and financial matters as well as the only maritime Police Force in Italy) celebrated today the delivery of the operator’s first AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopter in a special configuration featuring skids.
En 2022 los aeropuertos canarios tuvieron más de 43 millones de usuarios
Aeropuerto de Lanzarote / AeroBCN.com
Los ocho aeropuertos de Aena en Canarias cerraron 2022 con 43.473.393 pasajeros, lo que supone una recuperación del 96,5% del tráfico con respecto al año 2019, periodo previo a la pandemia.
Tecnam unveils new logo
Tecnam is excited to unveil its new company logo, a fresh and modern update that reflects the company’s evolution and growth.
airBaltic to equip entire fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink
A220 / Airbus
Today, Latvian airline airBaltic announced that it will equip its entire Airbus A220-300 fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink internet connectivity system. Every passenger will benefit from complimentary, in-flight high-speed internet access during all airBaltic flights without hassles or login pages. From the moment passengers walk onto the plane, they’ll have access to the internet.
ATR delivers first ATR 72-600 to Maldivian
ATR
Leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR and Maldives’ national airline Maldivian, today announce the delivery of the carrier’s first ATR 72-600, as part of a firm deal for two ATR 72-600 and one ATR 42-600.
Extreme flight – Landing on Antartica runway
Brussels Airlines and Brussels Airport kick off the new year with first delivery on sustainable aviation fuel via NATO pipeline
Brussels Airlines
Sustainable aviation fuels can now be delivered to Brussels Airport in a smooth, safe and CO2-free manner via the NATO pipeline (CEPS or Central Europe Pipeline System).