News

Brazilian Air Force

Sikorsky to sustain Brazilian Black Hawks

4th August 2021

Sikorsky has received a four-year contract from the Brazilian Air Force to provide logistics support for the service’s 16 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters

São Paulo/Congonhas

New Brazilian Destination for X-Plane

4th August 2021

Scenery developer, Global Art has released SBSP - Congonhas Airport in Brazil for X-Plane 11.

Basic Trainer

RAF slowly returns Tutor fleet to operations after six months

4th August 2021

Following an enforced six-month grounding order due to technical issues, the RAF is slowly returning its fleet of Grob G115E Tutor T1 basic trainers to the skies

Asobo Studio

Aviat Aircraft Husky for Microsoft Flight Simulator Out Now

4th August 2021

Asobo Studio has announced the Aviat Aircraft Husky A-1C is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Drones

TSA begins testing drone detection technology at MIA

4th August 2021

The tests will determine an effective solution that mitigates the risks posed by unauthorised UAS operations

Armed Forces

Southend Airport shows its support for military community

4th August 2021

The London hub has signed the covenant which is set to ensure those within the armed forces are treated fairly

Leonardo Helicopters

Portuguese Navy receives first upgraded Lynx Mk95A

4th August 2021

The Portuguese Navy has received its first modernised AgustaWestland (now Leonardo Helicopters) Lynx Mk95A maritime utility helicopter, more than a year after the newly upgraded type completed its first flight

JetBlue

JetBlue advances major terminal project at JFK Airport

4th August 2021

The new Terminal 6 building will seamlessly integrate with the airline’s current Terminal 5, while expanding its footprint further into the north side of the airport

Air Methods

Air Methods Launches Spright

4th August 2021

Strategic partnership to provide new options for on-demand delivery and access to lifesaving resources

skyguide

Skyguide launches digital flight planning and airspace authorisation

4th August 2021

Switzerland-wide rollout of digital authorisation for unmanned aerial systems and other special flights

Net Zero Emissions

Newcastle International set to submit solar farm plans

3rd August 2021

The airport plans to become a net zero emissions hub by 2035, with plans to construct the new facility between 2022 and 2035

COVID-19

Qantas stands down 2,500 staff as Covid halts domestic flights

3rd August 2021

The news comes as the country's most populous city, Sydney, continues to be hit hard by rising infections

DHL

DHL orders 12 electric aircraft from Eviation

3rd August 2021

While delivery is not expected until 2024, the type will perform its maiden flight later this year

Acquisitions

Parker-Hannifin agrees Meggitt acquisition

3rd August 2021

Another UK defence company could be snapped up by a US-headquartered competitor following Parker-Hannifin’s announcement of the agreed acquisition of aerospace systems manufacturer Meggitt