SkyDrive Inc., a leading Japanese manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a strategic partnership with SAI Flight, one of South Carolina’s largest private jet charter companies, and Greenville Downtown Airport, the state’s busiest general aviation…
American Airlines welcomed hundreds of students from over 30 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the ninth annual BE Smart Hackathon. Held in November, the event, themed “All Code No Switch: Authentically Intelligent,” marked the…
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL), headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, under the leadership of President Mitsuko Tottori, has been celebrating a special milestone with Mori-Izo Shuzo Co., Ltd. (based in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, led by President Satoshi Mori). Their premium…
Textron Aviation has announced significant progress in the certification program for the Cessna Citation Ascend, a midsize corporate jet set to debut in 2025. The aircraft will feature cutting-edge enhancements to the Garmin G5000 avionics suite, promising transformative technological advancements…
Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM), a leading regional air mobility platform, today announced the successful closing of a Senior Secured Term Loan from Comvest Partners, a multi-billion-dollar investment management firm. The financing package includes a $44.5 million fully funded…
American Airlines is set to handle nearly 8.3 million travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday season, operating more than 77,000 flights. This comes after a record-breaking fall season, during which the airline reported the fewest cancellations among major U.S. carriers in…
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL), in collaboration with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and KDDI Corporation (KDDI), successfully demonstrated the simultaneous operation of five drones at four different sites across Japan. The demonstration, conducted from October…
AeroVironment (AV) has unveiled a major software upgrade suite, called Project GOLD, that significantly enhances the battlefield performance of its Puma™ 3 AE and Puma™ LE uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), even in high-threat environments. These updates empower the Puma UAS…
Porter Airlines has introduced a new daily, non-stop route between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), adding West Palm Beach as its sixth Florida destination. Travelers on this route will enjoy Porter’s acclaimed premium economy…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to become the world’s only airline to serve the prestigious Cristal 2015 champagne, thanks to an exclusive partnership with the renowned French champagne producer Louis Roederer. Starting from December 1, 2024, Cristal 2015 will be…
The Cirrus SR Series G7 and G2+ Vision Jet have earned certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), marking a major milestone for Cirrus Aircraft in the Canadian market. This certification confirms that the SR Series G7 and Vision Jet…
Eaton, an intelligent power management company, has been awarded a $3.5 million contract by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to develop an advanced podded refueling boom, which will enable both traditional and emerging tanker aircraft to perform in-flight refueling…