A new generation of pilots is preparing to take their seats in the cockpit—but they’re also stepping into a world of airline operations and scheduling systems that can feel unfamiliar and complex. While pilot rosters are evolving, the reality behind these changes is far more nuanced, especially for newcomers to the flight deck. A pilot’s […]
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VoltAero Unveils Production Configuration of Cassio 330 Electric-Hybrid Aircraft for Regional Transportation
VoltAero presented the production version of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft for sustainable regional transportation. The production configuration represents an evolution of the Cassio 330’s design that reflects VoltAero’s close working relationship with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness certification agency throughout the aircraft’s development, applying the company’s Design Organization Approval (DOA). Multiple […]
Heart Aerospace Announces Appointment of Brittany Churchill as VP of Operations, Promotes Cole Randle Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs
Heart Aerospace has announced the appointment of Brittany Churchill as Vice President of Operations and member of the Executive Leadership Team and the promotion of Cole Randle to Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Affairs, and his appointment to the Executive Leadership Team. As VP of Operations, Churchill will lead Heart’s integrated manufacturing and […]
Stick n Throttle Aviation Enhances Training with New ALSIM ALX Simulator
ALSIM has announced that Stick n Throttle Aviation, a flight training school in South Africa, has recently invested in an ALSIM ALX simulator. The ALSIM ALX provides up to 4 classes of aircraft–from single-engine piston, twin engine piston, twin turbine up to medium category twin jet. The device is designed and approved for ATPL, CPL, […]
AOPA Releases Mini-Documentary Featuring Red Bull Helicopter Aerobatic Pilot Aaron Fitzgerald
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) released its latest AOPA Presents mini-documentary, “Wiiings Not Required,” featuring Aaron Fitzgerald—one of the world’s only helicopter aerobatic pilots and a standout performer with the Red Bull Air Force team. This marks the third installment in the AOPA Presents series, produced entirely by AOPA’s in-house cinematographers. Each film […]
Western Sydney International Airport: A First Look at Australia’s Newest Airport in Half a Century
As the first major airport built in Australia in over 50 years, WSI signals a generational shift that will transform Western Sydney. Located in Badgerys Creek, the terminal is a catalyst for long-term economic, social and cultural opportunity. From initial design concepts by COX Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects to the design and construction by […]
MedAire and Execaire Aviation Announce New Integration to Elevate Safety and Operational Intelligence
MedAire and Execaire Aviation has announced a strategic integration of technology that will significantly enhance real-time risk analysis and operational efficiency for Execaire Aviation’s flight crews, base operations, and passengers. This collaboration will seamlessly integrate MedAire’s comprehensive services and its advanced Aviation App directly into Execaire Aviation’s flight operations. This interface includes linking with Execaire […]
Green Taxi Solutions and StandardAero Partner to Certify First Electric Aircraft Taxiing (eTaxi) System
StandardAero has announced a strategic partnership with Green Taxi Solutions (GTS), under which StandardAero will lead certification of GTS’s Zero Engine Taxi™ fully electric aircraft taxiing solution. Backed by a newly awarded $5.6 million U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program grant, the collaboration will fast-track development of the […]
Important Procedure Updates for Pilots Flying to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
There are several important Federal Aviation Administration-approved updates in the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 Notice (commonly referred to as the Oshkosh NOTAM), featuring arrival and departure procedures for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 72nd fly-in convention on July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. These changes are based on pilot feedback and FAA review of […]
GAMA Welcomes Three New Members
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of Robinson Helicopter Company and DeltaHawk Engines as Members and Whisper Aero as an Associate Member EPIC. Robinson Helicopter Company, founded in 1973, is headquartered in Torrance, California. Through its vertically integrated manufacturing facility, Robinson is capable of all aspects of helicopter production — from designing […]
