Diogo Elias has assumed the role of CEO of Avianca Cargo, effective May 1. Elias had served as Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023. In his new role, Elias will oversee the division’s growth strategy, focusing on strengthening and innovating its operation, while continuing to work towards maintaining the value proposition that has […]
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Electra Names Max Ochoa as CFO
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced that Max Ochoa has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Ochoa will provide strategic leadership across Electra’s finance and legal departments, guiding the company through its next phase of growth as it scales to meet rising demand from both commercial and defense markets. Electra’s Ultra Short […]
New P2006T MKII Delivered to Melbourne Flight Training
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 […]
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 […]
ADB SAFEGATE Unveils Revolutionary PAPI Technology, Pioneering Proactive, Data-Driven Airside Maintenance
ADB SAFEGATE has unveiled its latest Airside 4.0® innovation – PAPI Connect with LINC Node, a groundbreaking solution that transforms how airports monitor and manage Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs). By integrating data-driven infrastructure into the airside operations, this solution sets a new standard for advanced maintenance management. Through the integration of LINC Node technology […]
Ascend Airways Makes History with First Direct Flight Between UK and Sierra Leone in Over a Decade
Ascend Airways UK, a subsidiary airline of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone. This marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April […]
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. […]
Air Samarkand to Open Direct Flights Between Samarkand-Tel Aviv
Fast developing Uzbek carrier Air Samarkand is to launch its latest international scheduled service to the Israeli capital of Tel Aviv, starting on 4th May. The new once weekly service will operate every Sunday on the Samarkand-Tel Aviv route with a modern Air Samarkand Airbus A321 aircraft. The 5.5-hour flights will depart from Samarkand in […]
