KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: a short history of the oldest airline still in service
As part of AeroTime’s Europe month, this July we will be focusing on the aviation industry in the region.…
Sweden places order for two Saab surveillance aircraft
Sweden and Saab signed a US$708 million deal for two GlobalEye surveillance aircraft on June 30, 2022, the day…
US Army, Sikorsky sign $2.3B deal for H-60M Black Hawk helicopters
The United States government and Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky Helicopters have signed a five-year contract worth $2.3 billion for…
ACI forecasts significant increase in global airport traffic during 2022
The Airports Council International (ACI) says global passenger traffic in 2022 will be significantly higher than during the…
Gulfstream G800 business jet performs first flight
The Gulfstream G800 business jet has completed its first flight, marking the start of a flight test program. The…
Russia to invest $14.5B to boost home-grown jet production
Russia will allocate 770 billion rubles (US$14.5 billion) to develop the country’s air transport industry by the end…
Azorra to acquire 11 Embraer E-Jet aircraft to expand leasing portfolio
Florida-based aircraft lessor Azorra has signed a deal to purchase 11 Embraer E-Jet aircraft currently leased to four airlines.…
Cyprus places order for six Airbus H145M helicopters
The National Guard of Cyprus will expand its fleet by adding six Airbus H145M multi-role light military helicopters. The…
How much do you know about military helicopters? | Quiz
Helicopters can perform a range of tasks, including cargo transportation, aerial observation, construction, firefighting, search and rescue, and…
Spain to replace F-18 with latest generation Eurofighters
Spain has placed an order for 20 latest generation Eurofighter jets to replace the older fleet of F-18…
Airbus and Linde to develop hydrogen infrastructure for airports
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a global industrial gases and engineering company Linde have signed a Memorandum of…
Rolls-Royce developing technology to extend range of hybrid-electric aircraft
British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is currently developing turbogenerator technology in order to extend the range of hybrid-electric aircraft. According…
What measures are airports taking to help tackle the climate crisis?
Aviation’s impact on the environment is significant, meaning that the industry is often in the spotlight when it…
American Express launches credit card design made from Delta’s Boeing 747 jet
American Express and Delta Air Lines have launched a new credit card design made from a retired Boeing…
Creditors approve Garuda Indonesia restructuring plan
Garuda Indonesia has received the green light from its creditors to move forward with its restructuring plan, according…
Can you identify these aircraft parts? | Quiz
Aircraft are complex machines. It takes millions of parts to manufacture a commercial aircraft, and each has its…
Gatwick Airport to cut summer flights amid staff shortages
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) will reduce the number of flights ahead of the summer peak due to staff…
Wizz Air reintroduces fuel hedging policy amid rising costs
Wizz Air has abandoned a no fuel hedge policy because of surging fuel costs and the ongoing volatility…