AutoFlight announced it has achieved the world’s longest eVTOL flight in history with distance of 250KM/155 miles on a single charge of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight, which took place at AutoFlight’s eVTOL testing facility on February 23rd, consisted of 20 circuits on a predefined flight track, with the plane remotely piloted from the […]
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Daher and GAMA Launch Joint International Internship Program
Photo above – Bridger Aerospace Group operates Daher’s Kodiak 100s in aerial firefighting and wildfire management services that the company provides to federal and state government agencies across the United States. (Photo: Bridger Aerospace) Daher’s Aircraft Division has joined with the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) to create an international internship program that engages and […]
WAI2023 Conference Hosts Record Number of Attendees & Exhibitors
Women in Aviation International held one of its largest and most successful annual gatherings during the 34th Annual Women in Aviation International Conference at Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California, February 23-25. With its unique blend of world-class speakers, busy exhibit hall, an array of education sessions, and more than 120 scholarship awards, […]
GAMA Releases 2022 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released the 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report during its annual State of the Industry Press Conference held last week. Overall, when compared to 2021, all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at $26.8 billion, an increase of 6.0%. “The general […]
Piper Aircraft Sees Steady Growth in 2022
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has announced its 2022 achievements, including a 15% increase in aircraft deliveries over 2021. In addition, Piper incorporated innovative updates to their flagship aircraft, the M600/SLS, and provided support to more than 25 philanthropic organizations that best embody the company’s values and mission. In 2023, Piper continues to see backlog for the […]
WestJet to Launch Service from MSP this Summer
WestJet announced it will launch its first-ever service from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). Starting this June, the Calgary, Canada-based airline will operate multiple weekly flights between MSP and Edmonton, Alberta (YEG). WestJet will become the 16th airline operating at MSP in 2023. “We’re thrilled to welcome WestJet to Minnesota and are pleased to add […]
Canada Celebrates National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day was celebrated in Canada on the 23rd of February. “Every year we take time to celebrate Canada’s rich aviation heritage and recognize the special role that aviation plays in connecting Canadians,” said Omar Alghabra, Canadian Minister of Transport. “This year, we also want to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of the […]
DXB Banner Year Exceeds 66 Million Passengers in 2022
Dubai International (DXB) has registered a year of strong recovery and consistently robust growth in its customer base that propelled the annual passenger numbers to 66 million in 2022. The airport’s growth outpaced the annual forecast yet again in the final months of the year following an exceptionally strong fourth quarter. Key facts and figures […]
Corsair Reunion Among Warbird Highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023
A reunion of the Chance Vought F4U Corsair aircraft, the unique gullwing fighter aircraft best known for its exploits off U.S. aircraft carriers, will be among the warbird highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023. The 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. “With […]
Chapman Freeborn Appoints James Edwards as General Manager – UK
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed James Edwards as General Manager – UK. Joining Chapman Freeborn with a wealth of aviation experience, James Edwards has successfully grown and worked with companies such as Airways Aviation Ltd, British Airways and American Airlines. He brings expertise from a […]
