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De Havilland Canada (DHC) has secured an order for seven Dash 8-400 aircraft and launched a new refurbishment program for its global turboprop fleet at the Farnborough Airshow 2024. The company confirmed sales of one of the large turboprops to Skyward Express, another to Tanzania's Government Flight Agency, and two to Wideroe Airlines of Norway. Additionally, DHC signed a deal to supply a quick-change freighter kit to Advantage Air.
Aircraft MRO provider StandardAero is celebrating six decades of its support for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engine series. In 1964, Dallas Airmotive—which was acquired by StandardAero in 2021—was the first independent maintenance provider to sign an agreement with the Canadian engine maker to service the PT6A, which had just received Canadian and U.S. certification the previous year. Today, the powerplant family encompasses more than 70 models with output ranging from 500 shp to nearly 2,000 shp.
Justin Brennan has recently joined Power Stow as Vice President of Sales for Power Stow Americas. Brennan will collaborate closely with Ben Reeves, Ken Brown, Michael Magnotti, and the rest of the Power Stow team to ensure success in the Americas region, focusing on new markets and customers.
Boeing has projected a need for 2.4 million new aviation professionals over the next two decades, according to its 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) announced on July 22 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Joby Aviation is showcasing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi at the Farnborough International Airshow this week, marking its first appearance in Europe.
Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) World have signed a cooperation agreement to support the industry’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation.
Delta Air Lines has been grappling with significant operational disruptions since Friday, resulting from a widespread system failure caused by CrowdStrike. While other airlines have managed to recover, Delta continues to face substantial challenges.
Two people have died after a Lancair Super ES aircraft crashed two miles south of Wittman Regional Airport during the opening day of EAA AirVenture on Monday, July 22.
Qatar Airways unveiled its new Qsuite business class seats at the Farnborough Airshow, marking one of the more elaborate presentations on the first day of the event. The airline's new chief executive introduced the updated Qsuite on a large turntable, accompanied by an AI flight attendant displayed on a screen and several real-life flight attendants.
Jekta has selected ZeroAvia’s fuel cell power generation system for its planned PHA-ZE 100 hydrogen-electric amphibious aircraft. The Swiss start-up announced the agreement on Monday at the Farnborough International Airshow, aiming to bring the latest version of the 19-passenger seaplane to market following certification of an initial battery-electric model.
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies (KTT), a division of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Farnborough on Monday to develop and produce a family of small, affordable turbofan engines. Intended to meet the rapidly expanding market for powering a range of unmanned air vehicles, the engines could power collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs, “loyal wingmen”), loitering munitions, and cruise missiles. The deal will replace an earlier joint development agreement that also covers full-scale production.
When Southwest Airlines experienced a prolonged disruption over Christmas 2022, it faced significant media criticism. In contrast, Delta Air Lines' recent operational issues have not attracted the same level of negative attention.
In the wake of the Boeing Max crashes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to evolve its organization designation authority (ODA) process by issuing a draft revision to its oversight order. Comments are due by October 21 on the draft Revision C of ODA Order 8100.15. This order establishes the ground rules for a manufacturer to obtain ODA approval and provides procedures for FAA personnel conducting oversight of ODA holders.
Eve Air Mobility has secured sufficient funding to support its eVTOL program through 2027, extending its cash runway beyond 2026 when it anticipates starting deliveries of its four-passenger aircraft. The Embraer spin-off confirmed on Sunday that a recent $1.6 million capital injection from Space Florida brought the total for its latest funding round to $95.6 million.
SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SATS Ltd, the world’s largest provider of air cargo handling services and Asia’s pre-eminent provider of food solutions, SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC), a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider in Asia-Pacific, and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start a proof of concept (POC) on the use of autonomous buses to transport airport staff around Changi Airport’s airside.
Despite reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with American Airlines, the union representing flight attendants is advising its members to continue wearing "WAR" pins and bag tags. The acronym, which initially stood for "we are ready," has taken on a more confrontational tone as negotiations persist.
Rolls-Royce has been conducting flight tests for the Pearl 10X turbofan, developed for the Dassault Falcon 10X business jet, on its Boeing 747 testbed. During a media briefing ahead of the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, Rolls-Royce's business aviation director Dirk Geisinger stated that the 18,000-pound-thrust engine is exceeding projected performance targets and has surpassed thrust levels since its initial test run.
Electric aircraft manufacturer and regional air mobility pioneer Lilium is expanding its "Power-On" aftermarket services portfolio, the German eVTOL company announced at the Farnborough Airshow this week. Power-On provides a suite of digital solutions to ensure efficient and seamless operations of the Lilium Jet eVTOL.
Boeing made significant announcements on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow 2024, securing several large and strategically important orders. These developments underscore continued confidence in Boeing's capabilities despite its recent challenges.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has reported that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is nearly three years behind schedule in deploying its Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. Costs for the program have risen by 20%, and airspace users may not see benefits until at least next year.