Bombardier’s Global 7500 jet sets over 30 speed records
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by Reporter
22h ago
Record-setting flights include Farnborough to Muharraq and Phoenix to Paris which took place on Feb 28 and March 6 Records set as Global 7500 aircraft are actively flying worldwide on customer and demonstrations missions, showcasing this immaculate jet to the public The Global 7500 business jet fleet has surpassed more than 100,000 flying hours and has celebrated more than 165 deliveries  With an impressive top speed of Mach 0.925 and a range of 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km), the Global 7500 business aircraft continues to push the boundaries of business tr ..read more
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My Freighter leases third 767 from ATSG
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by Jason Shaw
1d ago
Air Transport Services Group, Inc confirmed this week that it has delivered a newly converted Boeing 767-300 freighter to My Freighter Cargo Airlines of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This delivery marks ATSG’s fourth newly converted Boeing 767-300 dry-lease delivery this year, as outlined in its fourth-quarter investor release on February 26, 2024. ATSG's subsidiary, Airborne Global Leasing, executed this delivery in alignment with ATSG's Lease+Plus strategy, which provides freighter capacity and associated aviation services to meet demand within established and emerging global freight markets ..read more
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SWISS new non-stop service from Washington D.C to Zurich starts this week
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by Adam Shaw
1d ago
SWISS will connect Washington D.C. with Zurich with daily flights from this Thursday, 28th March.  The flights take around eight hours and offer a wide range of connecting cities from the centre of Europe. Flights are on one of the carrier's 14 Airbus A330-300 aircraft. These jets can carry a maximum of 236 passengers. The capacity is divided into 183 Economy seats, 45 Business seats and 8 First Class armchairs. Following the introduction of the A330-300, SWISS was the first airline in the world to offer First Class tickets on all long-haul flights. The innovative pneumatic seat technolo ..read more
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Jet2 heading south with its next UK base........ Bournemouth
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by Adam Shaw
1d ago
The UK’s largest tour operator and third largest airline, has this week put on sale 16 sunny destinations across Europe for Summer 2025 from its 12th UK base - Bournemouth! This means that holidaymakers and independent travel agents across even more of the South of England, including Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and the wider region, can benefit from Jet2's great value holidays and flights. In their first summer of operations from Bournemouth Airport, Jet2 and Jet2holidays will operate up to 27 weekly flights, including multiple weekly flights to popular destinations across the Can ..read more
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IFS Cloud picked by Joby Aviation to help shape the future of eVTOL aircraft
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by Reporter
1d ago
The IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance platform was chosen to accelerate Joby Aviation's ambitious growth plans to manufacture and deliver eVTOL aircraft for commercial passenger service on a global scale IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company confirmed this week that Joby Aviation, the leading manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial air taxi services, has selected the IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance solution for its pioneering eVTOL aircraft maintenance processes. Joby continues to lead the way on the development of eVTOL ai ..read more
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Fighting deepfakes has become a billion pound industry in the UK
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by Reporter
1d ago
Photo by ThisIsEngineering Digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that to combat the rapid rise in deepfake technology interfering with life in the real world, the Fraud Detection Software sector has grown by almost 200% in the past decade to become a billion pound industry. But is it enough to avert social and political disaster as we enter what some are already calling the year of the AI election in the USA and UK? ID Crypt analysed the changing market size, measured in annual revenue, of the Fraud Detection Software Development industry* a ..read more
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Another milestone in electric motor tech for H55
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by Editorial Team
2d ago
H55, a pioneering leader in electric aviation, is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its pursuit of certifying its electric motor technology. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has agreed to H55's Compliance Check list (CCL) for its electric motor and motor controller, demonstrating the safety and performance of the entire electric propulsion management system (EPS). This achievement follows closely on the heels of H55's previous success in gaining approval for its battery packs and energy management systems. These two significant achievements positions H55 as the ..read more
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Air Canada Issues Annual Report Highlighting its Achievements in 2023
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by Editorial Team
2d ago
Record operating revenue, advanced strategic initiatives  Air Canada today issued its 2023 Annual Report highlighting the carrier's achievements for the year. In addition to its strong financial results, including record annual revenue, the airline made progress on key strategic initiatives. The report is available in the Investor Relations section of www.aircanada.com. "Air Canada delivered very strong results in 2023. We met key financial objectives and advanced or exceeded most of our strategic and operational goals for the year, demonstrating our ability to perform c ..read more
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Sirius Aviation AG and PARQ Development Join Forces, Bringing 10 Hydrogen VTOL Jets to Bali
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by Editorial Team
2d ago
Partnership to Transform Sustainable Air Travel and Tourism in Bali, Indonesia Trailblazing aerospace company, Sirius Aviation AG, is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with PARQ Development, providing ten cutting-edge hydrogen-powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets along with tailored support services to the picturesque landscapes of Bali, Indonesia. The agreement is estimated to be worth $50 million, reflecting a significant investment in advancing sustainable aviation initiatives. Under the new deal, PARQ Development will receive five Sirius Millennium Jets and fi ..read more
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Airbus to acquire INFODAS and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio
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by Editorial Team
2d ago
Airbus to acquire INFODAS and strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio Airbus Defence and Space has entered into an agreement to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based, German company that provides cybersecurity and IT solutions in the public sector including for defence and critical infrastructures. The transaction is subject to the customary regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalised before the end of 2024. This acquisition supports Airbus’ strategic ambition to strengthen its cybersecurity portfolio for the benefit of its European and global customers. With exponential cyber threats ..read more
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