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Air transport, News 29 March 2021

GLOBAL SALES OF PRE-OWNED PRIVATE JETS HOLD UP WELL DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS

Colibri Aircraft analysis reveals that globally, 2,227 pre-owned jets were bought 2020 worth over an estimated $14.5 billion Analysis of industry data by Colibri Aircraft,…

Air transport, News 29 March 2021

Singapore receives its first H225M helicopter

Singapore, 29 March 2021 – The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H225M helicopter in Singapore. Airbus Helicopters signed a…

Air transport, News 24 March 2021

Honoring women’s history for a better future

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we celebrate our teammates who have become allies and championed others through their careers. Much of their…

Air transport, News 24 March 2021

Jet MS becomes dealer of ALTO Aviation’s premium cabin solutions

Jet MS, a global provider of base and line maintenance services for business and regional aircraft, and a part of the global aerospace business group…

Air transport, News 24 March 2021

Bell Becomes First Rotorcraft Customer to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Training

Fort Worth, TX (24 March 2021) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today that it will begin incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)…

Air transport, News 23 March 2021

China’s military taking steps to accomplish carbon neutrality goal, says GlobalData

Following the news that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) set up its first national energy demonstration project at Zhurihe Training Base; Mathew George, Ph.D, Analyst,…

Air transport, News 23 March 2021

Second Generation Robot Shuttles Analyzed by IDTechEx

The IDTechEx report, “Robot Shuttles and Autonomous Buses 2020-2040,” predicted second-generation robot shuttles, and here they come – vectored traction and steering, smart windows, robotic fast charging, and solar bodywork, so 10-40% less charging…

Air transport, News 19 March 2021

INSIGHTS REVEALS HIGHEST BIZJET ACTIVITY IN THE US SINCE THE PANDEMIC

Moscow is busiest airport in Europe for bizjet deps The US has recorded its second highest daily activity since January last year peaking at 6,002…

Air transport, News 18 March 2021

Aviation leaders launch first in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on commercial passenger jet

Toulouse, 18 March 2021 – A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on…

Air transport, News 17 March 2021

Delta Airlines $72B Total Assets Largest Among Airlines, Revenue in 2020 Down by 174% Due to COVID-19

The airline industry is one of the hardest-hit industries by the COVID-19 pandemic. Air passenger traffic declined by historic levels as countries shut their borders…

Air transport, News 17 March 2021

IATA AGM Postponed to October

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 77th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit. The event will…

Air transport, News 17 March 2021

CHC Partners with Shell and Leonardo Helicopters To Launch First Global Implementation of H-TAWS

IRVING, TX, March 16, 2021— CHC Group—a global leader in helicopter services and maintenance, repair and overhaul provision—announces it has partnered with Shell Brasil and…

Air transport, News 16 March 2021

MAGBOOM successfully attached to JUICE Latest milestone achieved on integration of the Jupiter probe JUICE

Friedrichshafen, 16 March 2021 – JUICE, the European Space Agency’s JUpiter ICy moons Explorer mission, has successfully passed its latest milestone: space engineers at Airbus’ satellite integration centre…

Air transport, News 16 March 2021

Airbus and Draken Europe team to provide Second Generation UK Search and Rescue capability

London, 16 March 2021 – Airbus is teaming with Draken Europe to address the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) requirement for the Second Generation Search and Rescue…

Air transport, News 12 March 2021

Falcon 6X Completes Maiden Flight

Saint-Cloud, France, March 10, 2021 – Dassault Aviation today announced that the company’s widebody Falcon 6X has successfully completed its first flight as planned in…