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News from July 2024
Piper Aircraft has delivered 116 aircraft in the first six months of 2024 and is on track to deliver approximately 300 by year-end, including nearly 50 of its recently certified M700 Fury turboprop singles. The company made this announcement yesterday at EAA AirVenture 2024. If the target is reached, it would represent a 22% increase in shipments for Piper this year. The Vero Beach, Florida-based aircraft manufacturer noted strong global demand.
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) in Lakeland, Florida, will be the first aviation education organization to install Redbird Flight’s new mixed-reality flight training platform. Redbird unveiled a proof of concept of the platform at EAA AirVenture in 2022 and this year is debuting the next-generation trainer at the 2024 edition in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Private aviation lift provider Wheels Up has introduced new booking functionality to its mobile application and website, allowing air charter customers to view dynamic pricing rates at departure and arrival locations for specific dates. Customers will also be able to track their savings and loyalty program progress, matching capabilities typically offered for airline travel.
Major OEMs announced significant sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) financing initiatives at the Farnborough Airshow on Tuesday, aiming to shift the fight against climate change away from major oil companies.
At the Farnborough Airshow 2024, attention is primarily on the Anglo-Italian-Japanese Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), but the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) also has a significant presence. As part of FCAS, uncrewed remote carriers (RCs) that can accompany the crewed FCAS core fighter are showcased. Two potential RC concepts are on display at Farnborough following their debuts at the ILA Berlin Airshow last month.
Embraer Services & Support is accelerating its growth and consolidating its role as a key driver of future expansion by offering high-skilled agnostic services that combine operational excellence, customer experience, and innovative solutions. The business unit announced several new initiatives, including new MRO facilities, full-flight simulators network expansion, Pool Program growth, AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) update, and connectivity solutions for E-Jets.
Boeing has reached an agreement to acquire Spirit AeroSystems in an all-stock transaction valued at $4.7 billion, or $37.25 per share. Concurrently, Airbus and Spirit AeroSystems have entered into a separate agreement under which Spirit will divest its Airbus-related sites.
In July, 50-seat regional jets are scheduled to operate one in every 15 short-haul flights across the United States. The longest routes range from 2 hours and 27 minutes to 2 hours and 44 minutes in block time, with Houston Intercontinental to Oaxaca being the longest service.
American Airlines has conditionally purchased 100 hydrogen-electric engines from ZeroAvia, targeting regional jets as part of its goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding signed between the two companies in 2022. The engines will generate electricity through hydrogen fuel, producing only water vapor as a byproduct.
De Havilland Canada (DHC) and Servicio Aéreo a Territorios Nacionales (Satena) have signed an agreement for the purchase of eight DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. This acquisition aims to enhance Colombia's air connectivity by improving access to remote areas.
Delta Air Lines has announced a policy change to reimburse customers who purchased airline tickets on other carriers due to Delta's recent cancellations. Over the past few days, Delta has canceled more than 5,000 flights.
A police officer was recorded kicking and stomping on a man's head during an arrest at Terminal 2 of Manchester Airport in the U.K. on Tuesday.
The GoAero prize contest, launched in February, aims to spur the development of a compact, autonomy-enabled rescue aircraft that is both safe and simple to fly. The competition will award more than $2 million to its winners, with Honeywell Aerospace recently joining over 30 other sponsors.
Eighteen people have lost their lives after a plane crashed and burst into flames during takeoff from Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, on Wednesday. The pilot, who is currently hospitalized, is the sole survivor of this tragic accident. The flight, operated by Saurya Airlines, had 19 people on board, including technical staff and two crew members.
RGN Premium has provided further details on its pricing and commercial debut. The announcement was made on July 24, 2024.
Airbus unveiled a new version of its A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) based on the A330-800neo airliner at the Farnborough Airshow 2024. The aircraft, officially named the A330 MRTT+, will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines.
The ATR 72-600, a turboprop regional airliner manufactured by ATR, was showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow. ATR is a joint venture between Airbus in France and Leonardo in Italy. The "72" in its name denotes the typical seating capacity of the aircraft.
Delta Air Lines is emerging from one of the most significant airline meltdowns in recent history. Over a span of five days, the airline canceled more flights than it did in all of 2018 and 2019 combined. Aircraft were out of position, crew members were unaccounted for, and customers faced difficulties reaching the airline. Hundreds of thousands of passengers had their travel plans disrupted.
Airbus is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology pioneer and producer LanzaJet, underscoring the aerospace giant's ambition to catalyze the global development of eco-friendly biofuels. LanzaJet and Airbus did not specify the amount of the investment, but LanzaJet CEO Jimmy Samartzis called the contribution from Airbus "important" for the growth of the company.
EVA Air has placed an order with GE Aerospace for GEnx engines to power the additional four Boeing 787-10s it purchased in May. The Taiwanese airline currently operates 15 GEnx-powered Boeing 787s, and they have demonstrated “outstanding fuel burn, performance, and reliability,” said EVA president Clay Sun. “The additional engines will help us further expand our fleet to manage our growing route schedule.”