Everett, Washington based magniX has unveiled a range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines designed for helicopters. Designed for small singe-engine helicopters through to larger hybrid twin-engined aircraft, the Heli-Storm engines have operating speeds between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm and are significantly lighter than turbine engines. By combinging the engines with [read more]
Barbara Harmer’s journey from hairdresser to the first qualified female Concorde pilot is a testament to her determination, passion, and pioneering spirit in aviation. Early Life and Initial Career Born on September 14, 1953, in Loughton, Essex, Barbara was the youngest of four daughters. She was raised in Bognor Regis, [read more]
Every pilot understands the importance of having ready access to essential flight information while in the cockpit. A kneeboard serves as an invaluable tool, helping pilots organize notes, charts, and other important documents. Its design allows for easy visibility and accessibility, even when strapped in. There are several reasons why [read more]
Airbus delivered 40 aircraft to 25 customers in February 2025, bringing the total for the year to date to 65 aircraft. Singe-aisle deliveries topped the list with 20 A321neo, 12 A320neo, one A319neo and four A220-300 airliners being delivered to customers including British Airways, Air Baltic and Wizz Air. Three [read more]
Aerospace Bristol, home of Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, is set to host a question and answer session with former Concorde crew, including the Captain who flew Alpha Foxtrot for the final time. The event will feature a live question and answer session with former British Airways Concorde pilot Les Brodie as [read more]
Turkish Airlines has announced it will commence flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh from December 2025, opening up the opportunity for passengers to fly to Cambodia via Istanbul from many UK airports. The new route will be operated three times per week via Bangkok departing Istanbul on Wednesdays, Fridays and [read more]
According to an Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) report, neither pilot knew how close they were to the ground when attempting to land in fog at Guernsey Airport last year. The ATR72-500, which was being chartered by Aurigny Air Services, descended well below the approach ban altitude with the runway [read more]
Brazillian OEM Embraer has won a form order for 15 of its E190-E2 airliners from Japan’s ANA Group as part of the Japanese carrier’s fleet renewal plan. The deal also includes options for a further five of the type. ANA will use the E190s on its extensive domestic network across [read more]
New energy efficient runway lighting has been installed at Kirkwall and Inverness Airports as part of an upgrade to the airport ground lighting systems across the airports which are owned by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) In addition to the runways, taxiway and apron lights have also been upgraded [read more]
A Delta Airlines jet has crashed while landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. There were 80 people onboard the aircraft, 74 passengers and 4 crew, and a statement from Toronto Airport said all passengers and crew had been accounted for. Three people have been critically injured. Images show the jet, [read more]
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