Larger means higher – and recently the largest stratospheric balloon ever to be launched from Esrange Space Center rose from the ground in northern Sweden. On its way to its destination in North America, it will study X-rays in the polar atmosphere. Behind BOOMS, as the payload is called, stands NASA. The name is short […]
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Pyka Signs SLC Agrícola as Customer for All-Electric Crop Protection Aircraft
Pyka, manufacturer of large-scale autonomous electric aircraft for crop protection and cargo transport, has signed a landmark commercial agreement with SLC Agrícola, one of Brazil’s largest agricultural producers, for the delivery of its fully autonomous and 100% electric crop protection aircraft, Pelican Spray. This marks a significant additional customer engagement for Pyka, furthering its entrance […]
IADA Foundation Opens Business Aviation Scholarship Applications Deadline Sept. 1
Applications are now open for IADA Foundation Business Aviation Scholarships. These scholarships were created by the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) to aid and inspire the next generation of business aviation professionals through educational opportunities, creating gateways for young people to flourish in the industry. “The IADA Foundation is now accepting applications from qualified students […]
Airbus Helicopters’ New Logistics Hub at Albacete, Spain is Equipped and Operated by Daher with First-of-Its-Kind Automation and Robotization
Airbus Helicopters has officially opened its new logistics hub at Albacete, Spain, which is equipped and operated by Daher as the lead logistics partner. Located adjacent to the Airbus Helicopters production facility at Albacete, this 50,000 square meter warehouse will optimize operations and create several hundred new skilled jobs for the wider Castilla-La Mancha region. […]
Elixir Aircraft Recruits Marc Douton as Director of Customer Support
Elixir Aircraft has recruited Marc Douton as Director of Customer Support. With his extensive experience of customer relations in the aviation industry, an international career and a solid technical background, he will reinforce the executive team as Elixir production ramps up. He took up his new post, based at La Rochelle headquarters, on 1st July […]
C-47 “That’s All, Brother” Returns to the US After Historic European Tour for D-Day and Berlin Airlift Anniversaries
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) announced the triumphant return of the C-47 aircraft That’s All, Brother, to the United States. After an unforgettable journey to Europe to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, this iconic airplane is on its way home. That’s All, Brother is no ordinary […]
EHang Delivers 27 Units of EH216-S to Wencheng County and Completes First Passenger-Carrying Flight in Wencheng
EHang Holdings Limited announced it has received full payment for the initial batch of 30 units of EH216-S passenger-carrying pilotless aircraft and has delivered 27 units to Wencheng County Transportation Development Group Co., Ltd. in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. It drives Wencheng’s comprehensive layout in the low-altitude economy industry. On June 22, the EH216-S pilotless electric […]
Etihad Cargo Reinforces Commitment to North American Market with Incremental Capacity
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has strengthened its commitment to the US market. The carrier will offer incremental capacity beyond its belly hold capacity in cooperation with network partner airlines to meet the growing demand for air freight to the US. Etihad Cargo currently offers 550 tons of wide-body capacity […]
CRISALION Mobility appoints Andrea Martínez García Chief People & Culture Officer
CRISALION Mobility, a Spanish leader in the design and development of advanced electric mobility solutions that are efficient, safe and sustainable, has appointed Andrea Martínez García as its Chief People & Culture Officer. With over 25 years’ experience in the Human Resources sector, Andrea offers a holistic perspective and broad expertise in talent management and […]
Swedish Region Gotland Partners with Heart Aerospace for Sustainable Aviation
Region Gotland, the largest island in the Baltic Sea, has signed a collaboration agreement with hybrid-electric airplane maker Heart Aerospace to speed up the introduction of sustainable air travel. Located off the south-east coast of mainland Sweden, Gotland is home to approximately 61,000 permanent residents, with its population growing dramatically during the summer months as […]
