JEKTA signs first lessor deal with Solyu for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

Sep 9, 2024

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, has signed an agreement with Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft. The deal, which represents JEKTA's first lessor agreement, brings advanced commitments for JEKTA’s amphibious...

IBAC and CTX introduce New Aviation Carbon Exchange (A.C.E.) ® for Business Aviation

Sep 9, 2024

IBAC has renewed its alliance with Carbon Trade eXchange (CTX) to provide a new transparent and efficient platform for business aviation companies to voluntarily purchase carbon credits to offset their CO2 emissions as part of an overall sustainability plan. While...

Jet Aviation’s Elie Zelouf Inducted as European Living Legend of Aviation

Sep 9, 2024

Elie Zelouf has joined the European Living Legends of Aviation as an inductee, following a 72-year career in the industry. For over two decades, the Living Legends of Aviation have celebrated people who have made significant contributions to aviation, including...

Despite Headwinds: Lufthansa Technik continues to target earnings at previous year’s level

Aug 2, 2024

Lufthansa Technik had a mixed economic picture after the first half of the year. While the global market leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) once again achieved a record result for the period from January to the end of June thanks to a very...

Gogo and Duncan Aviation Collaborate to Expand 5G STC Portfolio

Aug 2, 2024

Gogo Business Aviation is collaborating with Duncan Aviation to pursue a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 aircraft. Gogo 5G will deliver an enhanced inflight connectivity...

Big Island Jet Center

Aug 2, 2024

Big Island Jet Center celebrated a major milestone in its operations as it sold its one-millionth gallon of fuel this July, within a mere seven months of the FBO’s grand opening and before the completion of its permanent terminal, slated to be finished in Q32025....

AURA AERO’s hybrid-electric aircraft gets traction

Aug 2, 2024

Alpine Air Express, one of America's largest regional air cargo carriers, and AURA AERO, French aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in low-carbon aviation, have signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of up to 75 ERA, the hybrid-electric regional transport aircraft...

Supernal and Sigma Air Mobility Collaborate on AAM Market Development

Jul 25, 2024

Supernal LLC, a Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company – and Sigma Air Mobility – a Luxaviation Group company – have announced a joint effort to identify and develop targeted markets for future AAM infrastructure and investments, targeting key...

London Oxford Airport plays host to world leaders at the European Political Community meeting

Jul 25, 2024

London Oxford Airport played a small part in the bringing together of 47 European leaders for the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace on 18th July. Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill, is one of the world’s great venues for VVIP...

JEKTA and ZeroAvia to partner on hydrogen-electric amphibious aircraft

Jul 25, 2024

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based developer of the zero-emissions PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft has selected ZeroAvia’s fuel cell power generation system (PGS) technology to demonstrate the concept of a fuel cell variant of its electric amphibious flying boat. The system...