Monthly Archives: December 2022

AeroVisto and VARTAN.AERO announces joint service offer for business and private jet aviation customers

AeroVisto and VARTAN.AERO are starting a close cooperation and will soon offer business and private jet aviation customers a unique service: the 360°CabinService. VARTAN.AERO and the AeroVisto Group have jointly developed a service offering that will significantly optimize the processes involved in interior refurbishment projects in business and private jet aviation. The 360°CabinService includes a […]

Avio Aero launches hybrid electric technology demonstration program in Europe

Clean Aviation agreement reached awarding approximately €34M to consortium led by Avio Aero to develop AMBER demonstrator The demonstrator’s electric motor to be powered by hydrogen fuel cells Avio Aero has launched a new technology demonstration program that continues to advance development of hybrid electric propulsion technologies for commercial aviation and supports efforts to make […]

VoltAero is selected by Air New Zealand as a “Mission Next Gen Aircraft” partner for the airline’s sustainable fleet ambitions

The announcement today of VoltAero as one of Air New Zealand’s “Mission Next Gen Aircraft” demonstration partners positions the company and its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft as a unique solution for this airline’s sustainable fleet ambitions. VoltAero and Cassio are aligned to Air New Zealand’s goal of working with world-leading innovators in introducing zero-emission passenger/cargo flights. […]

Christmas comes early as Jetstar takes delivery of its second A321neo LR

Jetstar Airways has taken delivery of its second Airbus A321neo LR, adding more capacity and greater resilience to its operations ahead of the peak holiday period.   The state-of-the-art aircraft arrived in Melbourne from the Airbus manufacturing facility in Hamburg, Germany this week and will operate its first commercial flight on Saturday 10 December. The […]

Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing Partner to Transport Humanitarian Aid Aboard New 737 MAX jets

Global Ethiopian Diaspora Action Group, Noble Humanitarian Missions, and Ethiopian Institute of Resilience and Climate Change provided medical supplies Open Hearts Big Dreams provided books to improve literacy rates in country The humanitarian supplies were carried to Ethiopia aboard three 737 MAX jets Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to […]

Brussels Airlines welcomes five brand new A320 neo aircraft and lowers its carbon footprint

And continues to grow its fleet and offer to prepare for summer 2023, creating over 200 new jobs. On top of the three brand new A320 neo (New Engine Option) aircraft joining the Brussels Airlines fleet in 2023, the board of directors approved the phase in of two additional new A320 neos for 2024. Today, […]

Air Greenland becomes latest A330neo operator and Flight Hour Services customer

Air Greenland has taken delivery of an A330-800 widebody aircraft, becoming the latest operator of the type.  The A330neo will replace previous generation aircraft in the company’s fleet, reducing operating cost, improving environmental efficiency while offering an unrivalled passenger experience.  Air Greenland’s A330neo will comfortably accommodate 305 passengers, featuring 42 Premium class seats and 263 […]

H. E. Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani Officially Opened Maradona Fanfest sponsored by Qatar Executive and Qatar Airways

Throughout the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, doors will be open to the Give&Get Diego Maradona Fanfest to honour the late, great Diego Maradona, using state-of-the-art technology, public exhibits, events, auctions and more Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al Thani officially opened the Maradona Fanfest at Qatar Executive Premium Terminal at Hamad International […]

Jetstar Group to operate flights from Changi Airport T4 from 22 March 2023

Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Airways (JQ) have confirmed they will operate from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 4 (T4) from 22 March 2023. The relocation to T4 will enable Changi Airport to optimise the use of its aircraft gates to meet the growing demand for air travel, while creating headroom for Jetstar to grow at […]

Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega orders 12 additional five-bladed H145s for its mountain bases

The Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered a second batch of 12 five-bladed H145 helicopters to be operated from its mountain bases. They will replace the current fleet of AW109SP helicopters. This new order follows an initial contract for nine H145s, announced in March this year. By 2026, Rega will operate an all-Airbus fleet consisting […]