Cessna SkyCourier
Textron Aviation announced the recent delivery of the first passenger unit of the twin-engine, large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier, for use by Western Aircraft, Inc., doing business in Hawaii as Lāna’i Air. The company offers luxury air service connecting Oahu to the island of Lāna’i.
Dos aviones de Vueling en el Aeropuerto de Barcelona / AeroBCN.com
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.
L-30NG
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
ACH 160 / Airbus
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first example of the ACH160 Exclusive helicopter.
The X-62A VISTA Aircraft flying above Edwards Air Force Base, California. (Photo Credit: Kyle Brasier, U.S. Air Force)
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
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.
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 is excited to unveil its new company logo, a fresh and modern update that reflects the company’s evolution and growth.
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
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.