Tecnam has announced the delivery of a brand-new P2006T MkII aircraft to Melbourne Flight Training (MFT), a Part 141 flight school based in Melbourne, Florida. This latest addition expands MFT’s multi-engine fleet to eight aircraft—five of which are Tecnam P2006T models—and supports the launch of the school’s innovative new Platinum Multi-Engine program. MFT’s Platinum Multi-Engine […]
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Discover Airlines Takes Over MSP’s Lufthansa Frankfurt Route
Discover Airlines has taken over a key international route from its sister carrier Lufthansa for nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). Discover Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, began operating flights from MSP four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) on May 2, nearly […]
Centennial Airport Marks Two Years as Colorado’s First and Only Airport Offering Unleaded Aviation Fuel
Centennial Airport is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its pioneering Unleaded Aviation Fuel Program, becoming the first airport in the state of Colorado to offer Swift UL94, a FAA-approved unleaded aviation fuel for piston aircraft. Since May 3, 2023, UL94 has been available at the jetCenters of Colorado – Centennial location. Centennial Airport’s transition to […]
Alberta College of Aeronautics Acquires AL42 Simulator
Alberta College of Aeronautics has renewed its confidence in ALSIM in acquiring an AL42 simulator. The AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the authentic Garmin™ G1000® Nxi. It also comes with the latest generation image generator (VFR-VS), GFC™ 700 autopilot, and a force feedback […]
Electra Raises $115 Million to Pioneer the World’s First Ultra Short Aircraft
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced it has secured $115 million in Series B funding to enter the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, the first-ever Ultra Short aircraft, which can take off and land in 150 feet – roughly 10% of the footprint required for similarly-sized legacy airplanes. The round was led by Prysm Capital, […]
Your First Private Flight – How to Prepare and What to Expect
Private flights have long been a part of the glamorous world, with celebrities and VIP flyers owning private jets. But these days, while still maintaining exclusivity, private flights are easier to organize, especially when collaborating with private charter flight providers. They offer unique services, personalized according to passengers’ wishes, and ensure an exceptional travel experience. […]
Midwest Premier Hosts Graduation Ceremony for High School Pilots
By Ren Luebbering, Springfield-Branson National Airport For these students, the sky’s not the limit. Six Springfield seniors were celebrated and cleared for takeoff at the Inaugural Fly SPS Graduation Ceremony on April 10 at Midwest Premier, the Springfield-Branson National Airport General Aviation Terminal. For the past two years, the six graduates have spent half their […]
Carbon Cub UL Enters Full Scale Production
CubCrafters has announced that its Carbon Cub UL has officially entered production. The Carbon Cub UL, offered both as a factory built Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) and as a factory builder assist Experimental Amateur Built (EAB) aircraft, combines advanced carbon-fiber construction, cutting-edge technology, and remarkable performance capabilities. Set to once again redefine the standards of […]
North Carolina’s First Electric Aircraft Charging Station Powers Flight in Aviation Milestone
North Carolina achieved an aviation milestone last week when the state’s first electric aircraft charger was used to power an electric aircraft for the first time. BETA Technologies officials partnered with Raleigh Executive Airport and the N.C. Department of Transportation to bring BETA’s ALIA CTOL aircraft to North Carolina as part of a demonstration of […]
Full Charge Ahead for Electric Flying Boats to Take Off in the UK
Photo above – Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane operator since the 1950s, is investing in the future with the all-electric Noemi from Elfly. The UK’s only commercial seaplane service has committed to leading the way in a new generation of zero-emission, electrically powered passenger carrying aircraft. Loch Lomond Seaplanes, the first scheduled seaplane […]
