Wizz Air, the fastest growing European ultra-low-cost airline, has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft.
Beechcraft Denali makes show debut at EAA AirVenture
Textron Aviation today announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali, has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Textron Aviation receives order for five Beechcraft King Air in support of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Textron Aviation announced it has been awarded a contract by AvMet International LLC (AvMet), based in Fargo, North Dakota, for one Beechcraft King Air 360CHW (cargo door, heavy weight) and four Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft.
Swissport grows its pharma bussiness and opens new cooling facility at Dublin Airport
Swissport is growing its network of temperature-controlled warehouses with the latest opening of a 400 sqm facility at Dublin Airport, the first of its size at the Irish capital’s airport.
Iraqi Airways celebrates delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Iraqi Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad to welcome the flag-carrier’s super-efficient widebody jet.
Germany renews A400M In-Service Support contract with Airbus
The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) in Koblenz, Germany has awarded Airbus with a contract renewal for the Luftwaffe’s A400M In-Service Support.
Airbus and STMicroelectronics collaborate on power electronics for aircraft electrification
Airbus, a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have signed an agreement to cooperate on power electronics Research & Development to support more efficient and lighter power electronics, essential for future hybrid-powered aircraft and full-electric urban air vehicles.
Volaris discloses 25 A321neos
Mexican ultra-low-cost airline and all-Airbus operator Volaris has disclosed 25 A321neo from a purchase agreement signed in October 2022. These aircraft bring Volaris total backlog to 143 A320neo Family aircraft, which will support the airline’s continuous fleet renewal and expansion, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.
India’s IndiGo places record order for 500 A320 Family aircraft
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, has placed a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft, setting the record for the biggest single purchase agreement in the history of commercial aviation.
Tecnam to postpone the P-Volt programme
After three years of intensive studies covering the entire lifecycle of an all-electric aircraft, Tecnam has concluded that the time for P-Volt is not yet ripe, although research activities will continue to explore new emerging technologies.
China’s first helicopter flight using sustainable aviation fuel
An Airbus H125 helicopter belonging to State Grid Space Technology Co., Ltd (SGST) has successfully used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for a flight demonstration at Hefei Shiwan Airport in China.
Air Tractor to roll out modified paint scheme, standard color options for customers
In an effort to meet historic demand, Air Tractor airplanes will be produced with a modified paint scheme, offering customers standardized color options, reports Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch.
Textron Aviation delivers first passenger unit of 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.
Vueling registra un incremento de la demanda con destino Londres coincidiendo con la coronación del rey Carlos III
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.