Aerospace & Air Transport

Leonardo Opens 10th UK Location at Elstree Aerodrome

Company commits approximately £15 million to the project

Elstree Support Centre with two Leonardo helicopters parked in front of the building

Wingbits Launches AI-based Flight Data Agent Searches

Company’s network offers participants rewards for capturing ADS-B information

Wingbits flight tracking

Eurocontrol Issues Datalink Guidelines for Operators

Release covers controller-pilot datalink communications

Ebola Warning Carries New Flight Operation Concerns

Passenger travel histories can now affect U.S. admission requirements

Regulations and Government

Embraer and CAE Add New E-Jet E2 Flight Simulator For Asia Pacific Airlines in Singapore

Low-cost carrier Scoot will be the first airline in the region to fly the E2.

Training and Workforce

February 21, 2024

Pilots flying Embraer E2 simulator

Singapore Airshow Flying Display Team Aerobatic Highlights

Choreography in the air impresses the crowds at the Singapore Airshow

February 21, 2024

South Korean Black Eagles in formation

Airbus Sets An Example With Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use

The airframer is testing the ability to use 100% SAF.

February 20, 2024

Airbus A350-1000 nose at airport

Airbus's A350-1000 Flies at Singapore Airshow

The ultra-long-haul airliner is flying on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel.

February 20, 2024

Airbus A350-1000 flying at Singapore Airshow

Electra Report Shows Direct Aviation Market Opportunity

Hybrid-electric aircraft developer wants to expand regional air services

Electra EL2 aircraft

NTSB Shines Spotlight on Wet Runway Safety

Recommendations follow analysis of 11 runway overruns from 2008 to 2022

FAA Eyeing AI, Machine Learning To Optimize Airspace, Scheduling

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford outlined vision to move FAA into the future

Bryan Bedford at Royal Aeronautical Society talk in Washington, D.C.

Tamarack Aerospace Announces AirConnect IFC for Citations

System includes aircraft-grade cabin Wi-Fi distribution, certified electrical integration

Cessna CitationJet

Engine Foam Wash Prevents Damage and Reduces Fuel Burn

Turbofan wash cycle takes between four and eight hours

GE Aerospace foam wash

EASA Bulletin Warns About Jet-A Versus Jet A-1 Issue

Could affect airports in Europe, Africa, Australia, India, and Southeast Asia

jet-A fuel tanks on airport

Aura Aero Builds Aircraft Family of Two-seat Trainers and Regional Airliners

It already has one aircraft certified with EASA, and two more on the way.

Rendering of Aura Aero family of aircraft in flight

EASA Grants Major Change Privilege to Lufthansa Technik

Company can approve own STCs for Airbus A320ceo cabin modifications

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Lufthansa Technik’s Design Organisation

FDH Unites Hardware, Electronics Divisions at Bengaluru

New site to be led by Adhavan Kamalanathan and Victor Bharath

Maintenance and Modifications

FDH Aero

Jean-Christophe Gallagher Named Next CEO of Ontic

Outgoing CEO Gareth Hall will transition to executive chairman role

Jean-Christophe Gallagher

Bird Strike Prevention Radar Deployed in South Africa

Radar provides 360-degree coverage with 15-kilometer range

Still from video clip on Robin Radar site

IBA Shows Carbon Intensity Dip but Emissions Still Rising

Airlines are improving operational efficiency but not cutting total carbon

Sustainability and Environment

IBA carbon intensity data

Graham, Edwards Get Senate Nods for NTSB, DOT Posts

Graham was approved for another NTSB term, Edwards for an assistant secretary position

Regulations and Government

U.S. Capitol

Swedish SAF Project Receives Major Funding Boost

The €21 million award will support design and engineering work

Sustainability and Environment

Artist rendering of Project SkyKraft

UPRTA Sets Free Quarterly Webinars, Fall Safety Summit

First webinar scheduled for June 17 covers unified upset recovery strategy

A King Air in an upset attitude viewed from the tail

FAA Cuts 2,000 from Certified Controller Goal in 2026 Plan

New plan suggests a necessary full certified professional controller target of 12,563, down from 14,633 in the 2025 plan

Controller at Dulles International Airport (Photo: Bill Carey)