In an aviation industry first, VoltAero has flown the proprietary electric-hybrid powertrain for its Cassio family of aircraft with 100% sustainable fuel provided by TotalEnergies. Conducted from VoltAero’s development facility at Royan, France, the milestone flight utilized the hybrid powertrain’s electric mode and its internal combustion engine – which was fueled by TotalEnergies’ Excellium Racing […]
International News
Incheon International Airport, Soaring to New Heights with Customers
Under the leadership of the newly appointed President Lee Hak-Jae, Incheon International Airport is setting forth on a renewed path, crafting various strategies to encourage collaborative growth with business partners including logistics companies and airlines. Enhancing Customer Convenience through Advanced Infrastructure Currently, the Incheon International Airport Free Trade Zone includes an airport logistics complex and […]
Anna-Maria Kirchner New Head of Global Sales at Finnair Cargo
Anna-Maria Kirchner has been appointed as the Head of Global Sales Finnair Cargo from 15th September. “We are happy to welcome Anna-Maria to our team. As we are looking to strengthen our sales team and develop our product and digital solutions to our customers, Anna-Maria is a valuable addition to the team with her background […]
IADA Commemorates Its Fifth Year as An International Force in BizJet Resales
In the five years since the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) rebranded itself as a global player in bizjet resales, it has delivered on ambitious plans first spelled out in September of 2018. Brian Proctor, chairman of what was then called the National Aircraft Resale Association, planned for the newly renamed international organization to introduce […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Partners with DSV to Launch New Route from Huntsville
Qatar Airways Cargo has partnered with DSV Global Transportation and Logistics to launch a new route from Huntsville, Alabama, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7th September 2023. The route, named by DSV as the “Gateway Star”, will see twice weekly Boeing 777 freighters operating from Felipe Ángeles International Airport […]
GAMA Releases Second Quarter 2023 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the second quarter 2023 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results for the first six months of 2023, when compared to the same period in 2022, show increased aircraft deliveries across all segments along with an increase in the overall value […]
ADB SAFEGATE Delivers State-Of-The-Art Airside Technology for Lima Airport
In partnership with Inti Punku Consortium, ADB SAFEGATE is announcing key upgrades to airport operational systems, airfield ground lighting, docking guidance and apron management technologies at the New Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima Airport) as part of the ambitious $1.6bn Lima Airport Expansion Project which aims to double the airport’s capacity. The airport’s new air […]
Volatus Infrastructure Signs MOU with Ace VTOL
Volatus Infrastructure, LLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Australian-based electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company Ace VTOL. The MOU names Volatus as Ace’s preferred infrastructure partner and establishes a joint business development relationship designed to expand opportunities in the rapidly growing eVTOL market. “Borne out of mutual respect and a shared […]
Heart Aerospace Announces Director of Government & Industry Affairs
Swedish electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace has announced Simon McNamara as its Director of Government and Industry Affairs. With more than 25 years of experience in aviation public affairs, much of it focused around the regional airline sector, Simon brings considerable advocacy expertise to Heart. For the past five years Simon has been leading advocacy efforts […]
Record Breaking Sales for Switchblade Flying Car
During the week-long world famous AirVenture aviation celebration in Oshkosh, WI, USA, the world’s most popular flying car, the Switchblade added 115 vehicles to their order books, valued at nearly $22MM. This two-seat flying sports car is arguably the most sought-after flying car in history, with over 2400 Reservations from 57 countries, including all 50 […]
