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In a significant initiative to advance South Korea’s aerospace industry, FDH Aero has signed a cooperation agreement with Sacheon City to promote the country’s emerging space sector.
Citing federal preemption, the U.S. District Court for Hawaii this week struck down a state requirement for air tour operators to provide detailed reports of their operations. At dispute was a section of Hawaii Act 311, signed into law in July 2022, calling for the state to adopt rules to regulate air tour operations through permits with detailed monthly reporting requirements.
This weekend, control of the Newark-area airspace sector will be reassigned from New York’s Terminal Radar Approach Control (Tracon) to Philadelphia’s facility. This transition will encompass not only Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) but also Teterboro (KTEB), Morristown (KMMU), Caldwell (KCDW), and Linden (KLDJ) airports. As a result, the area designation will change from New York Approach to Newark Approach, while the switch in ATC communications should be seamless for operators. The FAA claims the move will help alleviate short staffing at the New York Tracon in...
Leading aviation finance company Avolon has partnered with Airbus to investigate the financing aspects and options for hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. The work will form part of Airbus’s ZeroE project.
Embraer has signed two contracts with Brazil’s Department of Airspace Control (DECEA) aimed at modernizing the country’s air traffic control centers and upgrading strategic solutions for managing national airspace flow. The agreements, valued at $17 million, will be executed by Embraer’s Atech subsidiary, which specializes in systems engineering, decision support, and situational awareness technologies.
Aspen Avionics has announced a partnership with engine instrumentation manufacturer Electronics International to integrate engine instruments into Aspen displays. This development aligns with Aspen’s objective of enabling customers to continually update their displays to enhance functionality.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.