EHang completes Middle East’s first passenger-carrying demo flight

The demo flight was conducted by its autonomous eVTOL craft EH216-S.

Additional uncrewed variants of the EHang aircraft family – including the high-rise firefighting EH126-F and aerial logistics EH126-L – also performed demonstration flights.

Mohamed Al Dhaheri, board member of EHang’s local strategic partner Multi Level Group, took a ride on the two-seat aircraft and said: “Being part of this historic moment is truly exhilarating. The seamless integration of technology and…
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Source: https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/general-aviation/ehang-completes-middle-easts-first-passenger-carrying-demo-flight

Army aviation leaders explore future of warfighting | Military Scene

Leaders from the Aviation and Missile Command attended the 2024 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit, April 24-26 in Aurora, Colorado.The annual event, hosted by the Army Aviation Association of America, is the only opportunity for the entire Army aviation community to gather in one place, at one time, to focus solely on Army aviation issues. This year’s…
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Source: https://www.theredstonerocket.com/military_scene/article_dac3e3b2-0cf0-11ef-8a8f-17015d3180ce.html

Congress poised to give Boeing five more years to build 767 freighters

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The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill winding its way through Congress includes a provision that would grant Boeing an exemption from international aircraft emissions regulations that were set to end production of new 767 freighters starting in 2028.
The provision, which has not been previously reported outside of lengthy congressional summaries of the bill, gives Boeing five…
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Source: https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/767-787-freighter-faa-reauthorization/

Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Day

On this National Teacher Appreciation Day, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) proudly extends its heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable aerospace and aviation educators who are shaping the future of our state. From Tulsa to Lawton, and Alva to Broken Bow these dedicated teachers play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of aerospace leaders.
At its December 2023 meeting, the Commission approved a groundbreaking partnership with the Bessie Coleman…
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Source: https://oklahoma.gov/aerospace/outreach-advocacy/newsroom/oklahoma-department-of-aerospace-and-aeronautics-celebrates-national-teacher-appreciation-day.html

Embraer Says Supply Chain Issues Easing

Embraer Says Supply Chain Issues Easing | Aviation Week Network

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Embraer is on track to reach its full-year commercial aircraft delivery target of at least 72 units and sees signs that supply chain constraints are slowly easing, the Brazilian OEM’s president and CEO Francisco Gomes…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/embraer-says-supply-chain-issues-easing

AirAsia To Charge Carbon Levy, Seek Greater Regional Integration

AirAsia To Charge Carbon Levy, Seek Greater Regional Integration | Aviation Week Network

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SINGAPORE—Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said AirAsia will “soon” charge a carbon fee as it seeks alternatives beyond sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to make the LCC carbon neutral by 2050….
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/airasia-charge-carbon-levy-seek-greater-regional-integration

Portugal Upgrading C-130H Fleet Despite C-390 Waiting In The Wings

Portugal Upgrading C-130H Fleet Despite C-390 Waiting In The Wings | Aviation Week Network

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The Portuguese Air Force has taken delivery of the first of four upgraded Lockheed C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, despite their imminent replacement by Embraer’s C-390…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/aircraft-propulsion/portugal-upgrading-c-130h-fleet-despite-c-390-waiting-wings

Routes & Networks Latest: Rolling Daily Updates (W/C May 6, 2024)

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.May 7 Air India plans to launch scheduled flights to Zurich after an absence of more than 25 years. Operations from New Delhi will commence on June 16 with four flights per week using Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline’s Star Alliance partner Swiss already serves the route daily. The last time Air India operated scheduled services to Zurich was in 1997. Delta Air Lines is…
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Source: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airports-networks/routes-networks-latest-rolling-daily-updates-wc-may-6-2024