The MEBAA Show will return to Dubai this year, offering access to the region’s private jet market. Following a successful edition in 2022, which saw a remarkable 56% increase in visitors from its previous edition, the 2024 edition is all set to feature a refreshed agenda packed with new concepts. The 10th edition of theRead More
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Embraer’s Growth Plan: $390M Investment, 900 Jobs, and Innovation
Embraer plans to invest approximately USD$390 million and hire 900 additional employees in the current year. The objective is to meet increased aircraft production and anticipated future growth by developing new businesses, products and services. The investment includes research and development activities for new technologies, such as those that will be used in eVTOLs (electricRead More
DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF): Redefining Luxury and Efficiency in Dubai’s Aviation Sector
By: Poonam Chawla, Associate Publisher Edited: Ayesha Rashid, Senior Features Reporter Dubai’s aviation scene thrives on innovation and excellence, with DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal (DCAF) emerging as a prominent force in this dynamic industry. The collaboration between Germany’s DC Aviation GmbH and Dubai’s renowned Al-Futtaim Group has birthed DCAF, a symbol of luxury offeringRead More
Boeing Secures $559 Million Contract to Operate Little Mountain Test Facility
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract worth up to $559 million over five years to operate, maintain and perform testing at the Little Mountain Test Facility at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The state-of-the-art site is designed to test functionality of the nation’s current and future intercontinental ballistic missile force, nuclear modernization programsRead More
Australian Scientists Partner with NASA for Groundbreaking Lunar Plant Growth Mission
A team of Australian scientists will help NASA grow plants on the moon on the Artemis III mission. A core team of scientists from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space (P4S) is assisting NASA with the critical research needed to grow plants in space. The project, named the Lunar EffectsRead More
Mitsubishi Joins Forces with Voyager Space and Airbus for Commercial Space Station Project
Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. is joining Starlab Space, the joint venture of Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space that is developing a commercial space station. Starlab Space announced recently that Mitsubishi has become a strategic partner of Starlab Space and would take an equity stake in the joint venture. A Starlab spokesperson declined to provideRead More
Elon Musk Unveils SpaceX’s Starship Booster Landing Goals
SpaceX could attempt to land a Starship booster as soon as the vehicle’s fifth flight as Elon Musk outlined plans to increase both the flight rate and the performance of the launch vehicle. SpaceX posted on social media April 6 the video of an undated, but apparently recent, presentation the company’s founder and chief executiveRead More
Dina Green Appointed as Chief of Staff at NBAA, Pledges to Enhance Organization’s Member Benefits
Long-time NBAA executive Dina Green was promoted to the newly created role of chief of staff, responsible for ensuring that the association leverages “every opportunity to enhance how the organization serves its members and the industry.” Most recently v-p of events, Green will also continue to oversee VIP experiences at NBAA events and other gatherings.Read More
The Rise Of Female Aviators
Just as the field of aviation has traditionally been dominated by men, women are now making their mark and soaring to new heights in the world of aviation. With a growing number of female aviators taking to the skies, women are breaking barriers and making significant contributions to the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, andRead More
Aerocor Sees Surge in Pilot Training for Eclipse 500/550 Very Light Jet
Flight training provider Aerocor saw a 20% increase in new pilot training for the Eclipse 500/550 very light jet. “This year’s uptick in new pilot training events coupled with continued demand for recurrent training is a very positive marker for the Eclipse community,” said Aerocor training manager Jens Personius. “It’s encouraging to see new andRead More