Azerbaijan Poised to Lead in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Highlights ATAG Executive Director at Baku Summit
In a recent statement, Haldane Dodd, the executive director of the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), highlighted Azerbaijan’s potential to emerge as a key player in the development of sustainable aviation fuel. Speaking to journalists at the World Aviation Summit in Baku, Dodd emphasized Azerbaijan’s pivotal role in the global energy transition, particularly in aviation. […]
San Diego Launches Major Redevelopment Project at Brown Field Municipal Airport
San Diego has embarked on a groundbreaking redevelopment project at Brown Field Municipal Airport, marking a significant shift in the landscape of aviation on the West Coast. The comprehensive renovation, the largest of its kind in the region, aims to transform the currently underutilized airport into a vibrant economic hub. This initiative is a partnership […]
British Columbia Launches Advanced Fixed-Wing Air Ambulance Fleet in $673 Million Healthcare Initiative
British Columbia has inaugurated the first of 12 advanced fixed-wing air ambulances, signaling a significant upgrade in its emergency medical services. This move, part of a substantial $673 million fleet renewal, promises enhanced capabilities and broader access to remote locations. The fleet enhancement involves the introduction of the Beechcraft King Air 360CHW aircraft, procured through […]
Bonza Employees Dismissed in Online Meeting After Airline’s Demise
In a recent turn of events that underscores the volatile nature of the airline industry, Bonza, an airline that plunged into voluntary administration on April 30, officially dismissed its workforce. This action came months after the company’s operational collapse, during which the airline’s aircraft were abruptly repossessed and all flights halted. On Tuesday, at 10 […]
FAA Approves Bell Textron’s BasiX-Pro Glass Cockpit Retrofit for Bell 412EP Helicopters
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recently certified Bell Textron’s BasiX-Pro Glass Cockpit Retrofit Kit for the Bell 412EP helicopter models. This advanced retrofit kit is designed to modernize the cockpit with high-resolution digital displays, enhancing both the functionality and safety of the aircraft. Chris Schaefer, Vice President of Customer Experience at Bell, emphasized the […]
Airbus Close to Sealing Deal for 150 A320neo Jets with Cebu Pacific – Report
Airbus SE is reportedly nearing a significant agreement with Cebu Pacific Air for the purchase of up to 150 A320neo single-aisle jets, a move that could substantially expand the fleet of the Philippine carrier. The potential deal is expected to include around 50 optional aircraft, as discussions between the two parties progress. Sources close to […]
Fatal Plane Crash Near Gainesville: One Dead, Another Hospitalized After Denton Aviation School Incident
A small plane from a Denton aviation school crashed into a residential yard just north of the Gainesville Municipal Airport, resulting in one fatality and another individual hospitalized. Mike Sykes, CEO of U.S. Aviation Academy, confirmed the crash early Wednesday, stating that the family of the victims had been notified. The academy, where the flight […]
Airbus Conducts High-Altitude Tests for A330neo in Bolivia
In a recent flight-test campaign, Airbus’ A330-900, designated MSN1795 / F-WTTN, took to the skies above Toluca, Mexico, and La Paz, Bolivia to demonstrate its performance capabilities under challenging high-altitude conditions. Over a two-week period, the aircraft was subjected to rigorous testing in warm, humid, and elevated airport environments. The tests were held at Toluca […]
NTSB Recommends New Cockpit Safety System Following Close Call at JFK
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called on aerospace giants Boeing and Airbus to create an advanced cockpit safety system. This new system would provide crucial alerts to pilots about potential runway conflicts, particularly situations where another aircraft is either taking off or landing on the same runway. This recommendation emerges from the NTSB’s […]