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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of the SmartSky Lite air-to-ground connectivity system on King Air B200 through 360 aircraft.
SmartSky, a provider of inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announced the issuance of an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for SmartSky LITE on the King Air 350i. The certificate covers installation of the inflight Wi-Fi system for King Air models B200, B200C, B200GT, 250, 250C, 250EP, 260, 260C, 300, 350, 350C, 350CER, 350i, 350iER, 360, 360C, and 360CER representing over 2,000 in-service aircraft.
China Southern Airlines is preparing to operate EHang's EH216-S eVTOL aircraft for commercial purposes in the Zhuhai area through a new partnership with the manufacturer.
Flight control developer Skyryse is set to make its debut at EAA AirVenture later this month in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
On June 28, 2024, Air France reopened its fully renovated lounge at Cayenne-Félix Eboué International Airport. The redesigned space offers a place for customers to eat, work, or relax before boarding or between flights.
Sichuan Huahui Business Aviation Services has inaugurated a new facility at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China.
Bombardier has reached a settlement to resolve a shareholder lawsuit concerning its divestitures.
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest airline, has signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of up to 152 A321neo aircraft valued at $24 billion based on list prices. This represents the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.
In April 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as "Superfund." This designation impacts various industries that have utilized these chemicals for fire suppression, food packaging, and other consumer products. The designation raises concerns about potential liabilities for spreading these chemicals, which are linked to health issues such as infertility, lower...
Columbia Helicopters is collaborating with Piasecki Aircraft to enhance the capabilities of Model 107-II helicopters.
Eve Air Mobility has secured $94 million in new funding to advance its plans for a four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, expected to enter the market in 2026.
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, a specialist in temperature-controlled active packaging solutions, has announced the appointment of Rory Ward as the new business development manager for the Midwest Region in the United States.
An around-the-world flight conducted by a Learjet 36A in April has been recognized as a new world record by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA).
On July 2, 2024, a video surfaced showing a passenger lodged in an overhead bin during severe turbulence on Air Europa's flight 45 from Madrid to Montevideo. The Boeing 787-9 encountered the turbulence while cruising above the Atlantic Ocean. Video footage captured inside the cabin shows crew members assisting the passenger out of the bin once the turbulence subsided.
A video showing a Delta flight attendant threatening to have a passenger’s children taken away by the government has recently gone viral, amassing millions of views. However, this incident is not new; it originally occurred on April 23, 2017. The situation arose shortly after the widely publicized David Dao incident on United Airlines, heightening sensitivities around passenger treatment.
Chinese lithium battery company Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL) has announced plans to introduce a 16,000-pound electric aircraft with a range of up to 1500 nautical miles by 2028. According to NewAtlas, CATL, which supplies the majority of electric car batteries globally, recently flew an 8,000-pound plane powered by its “condensed battery.” However, details about the flight or the airplane were not disclosed.
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has increased cargo handling capacity by 60 percent at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport with the official opening of its fifth cargo terminal.
South African private aviation and charter company Fireblade Aviation is marking its 10th anniversary.
The task of maintaining aircraft is demanding, requiring adherence to precise processes.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) 24004 to remind light aircraft owners about the correct installation of uAvionix tailBeacon and skyBeacon ADS-B transceivers.