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SkyDrive and AeroGulf Plan eVTOL Tourist Services in Dubai

SkyDrive Inc. and AeroGulf Services Company have agreed to explore air mobility opportunities by purchasing up to 50 eVTOL aircraft. The partnership aims to introduce sustainable sightseeing flights in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, enhancing tourism with cutting-edge aviation technology.

2025-02-28T07:43:18.190092-08:00

Breitflyte

British Airways Acquires Boeing's Gatwick MRO Hangar, Expanding Maintenance Operations

2025-02-17T07:58:31.066295-08:00

Reuters

Safran Achieves Record 2024 Financials Amid Boeing 737 MAX Production Optimism

2025-02-13T23:20:37.705456-08:00

globalnews.ca

WestJet Signs $3B Deal with Lufthansa Technik for Calgary MRO Facility

2025-02-13T09:03:28.697753-08:00

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Aviation Week

Thales and Qatar Airways Partner on IFE Maintenance Hub in Doha Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a dedicated Inflight Entertainment service and maintenance center in Doha, enhancing Qatar Airways' operational capabilities. The hub will provide comprehensive IFE services and support the airline's growth strategy across multiple aircraft platforms.

2025-02-28T08:18:57.649863-08:00

Thales and Qatar Airways Partner on IFE Maintenance Hub in Doha

Vertical Mag

SkyDrive and AeroGulf Plan eVTOL Tourist Services in Dubai SkyDrive Inc. and AeroGulf Services Company have agreed to explore air mobility opportunities by purchasing up to 50 eVTOL aircraft. The partnership aims to introduce sustainable sightseeing flights in Dubai's Palm Jumeirah, enhancing tourism with cutting-edge aviation technology.

2025-02-28T07:43:18.190092-08:00

SkyDrive and AeroGulf Plan eVTOL Tourist Services in Dubai

govtech.com

FAA Enhances Drone Waivers Boosting UAS Use in Public Safety Increased flexibility and expedited waiver processing by the FAA are driving a significant rise in UAS deployment among public safety agencies. This regulatory shift is anticipated to enhance operational efficiency for first responders, marking a pivotal development in the integration of advanced drone technologies.

2025-02-26T20:07:31.924379-08:00

FAA Enhances Drone Waivers Boosting UAS Use in Public Safety

FlightGlobal

FAA Urges Cargo-Door Checks on Boeing 757 After In-Flight Incidents The FAA has recommended inspections of Boeing 757-200 converted freighters following a cargo door opening during flight. This advisory stops short of an airworthiness directive but highlights the necessity for heightened maintenance checks to prevent safety risks noted since February 2021.

2025-02-24T10:05:34.961807-08:00

FAA Urges Cargo-Door Checks on Boeing 757 After In-Flight Incidents

Urban Air Mobility News

AIAA Recommends Unified Plan for U.S. Advanced Air Mobility A new AIAA report identifies significant barriers in commercializing advanced air mobility and calls for a government-stakeholder working group to establish a unified national plan. The focus is on creating navigation, certification, and urban traffic management standards to enhance safety and promote U.S. aviation innovation.

2025-02-24T07:35:48.855317-08:00

AIAA Recommends Unified Plan for U.S. Advanced Air Mobility

Aviation Today

FAA Instability Threatens Avionics Sector The current turmoil within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is poised to disrupt the avionics industry, potentially affecting regulatory processes and technological advancement. Industry stakeholders express concerns over possible delays and increased uncertainties in avionics certification and implementation.

2025-02-23T20:05:07.619048-08:00

FAA Instability Threatens Avionics Sector

Wall Street Journal

FAA Staff Cuts Raise Air Safety Concerns Despite Assurances Significant job reductions at the FAA have drawn attention to potential impacts on aviation safety despite assertions from Acting Administrator Rocheleau that safety-critical roles remain unaffected. Unions highlight the loss of positions supporting safety inspectors and operations, sparking industry-wide discussions.

2025-02-21T17:01:12.514691-08:00

FAA Staff Cuts Raise Air Safety Concerns Despite Assurances

Reuters

Air NZ Faces Aircraft Grounding Amid 18% Profit Drop in H1 2025 Air New Zealand reports an 18% profit decline in the first half of fiscal 2025, warning that up to 11 aircraft may be grounded in the second half due to engine maintenance issues, significantly impacting full-year earnings projections.

2025-02-21T13:25:23.352001-08:00

Air NZ Faces Aircraft Grounding Amid 18% Profit Drop in H1 2025

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