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During 70’s the word big meant the Boeing 747, and it just revolutionized the way we travel since 1970.

Boeing's Australian Unmanned Aircraft Completes First Taxi

The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the first time, a key milestone for the aircraft that’s expected to make its first flight this year.

Bombardier's Learjet 75 Liberty enters service

Bombardier is delighted to announce that the newest addition to its diverse business jet portfolio, the Learjet 75 Liberty light jet, is now in service with the first delivery to long-time Learjet operator Alex Lyon & Son, an auctioneering firm that operates throughout the United States and beyond.

ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter wins orders across the world

Customers on three continents have signed firm contracts for the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter since its launch earlier this year.

A NOSTALGIC INTERVIEW WITH MISSILE WOMAN OF INDIA Dr. TESSY THOMAS, DG AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS –DRDO

I was interested in mathematics and science. I was fascinated by activities of the Thumba Rocket Launching Station and was also astonished by seeing aircraft flying so high

Airbus To Bring First Mars Samples To Earth: ESA Contract Award

Airbus has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) as prime contractor for the Mars Sample Return’s Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) – the first-ever spacecraft to bring samples back to Earth from Mars.

Airlines Unable to Cut Costs Deep Enough to Save Jobs

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented new analysis showing that the airline industry cannot slash costs sufficiently to neutralize severe cash burn to avoid bankruptcies and preserve jobs in 2021.

Northrop Grumman's EGI-M Navigation System Completes Critical Design Review

Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) milestone for the Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) / Inertial Navigation System (INS)Modernization, or EGI-M, program.

DRDO successfully flight tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated the hypersonic air-breathing scramjet technology with the flight test of Hypersonic Technology Demonstration Vehicle (HSTDV) at 1103 hours from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Launch Complex at Wheeler Island, off the coast of Odisha today.

ZeroAvia Completes World First Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Plane Flight

ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in decarbonising commercial aviation, has completed the world first hydrogen fuel cell powered flight of a commercial-grade aircraft.

The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil

The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to Embraer’s facility in Gavião Peixoto.

THE INDOMITABLE FEMININE SPIRIT BEHIND THE COCKPIT

Exclusive conversation with Captain Sapna Patel

Lilium partners with German airports on eVTOL infrastructure development

Lilium, the Munich-based aviation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft for regional air mobility, has agreed with both Dusseldorf Airport and Cologne/Bonn Airport to explore how the two airports can become hubs within a regional air mobility network spanning North Rhine-Westphalia.

THE DELIGHT OF MICROLIGHT FLYING

In conversation with Viraf G Edulji

Induction Ceremony of Rafale Aircraft into Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force will formally induct the Rafale aircraft on 10th September 2020 at Air Force Station, Ambala.

In the Hive Ready to Swarm

In the world of disruptive technologies, few concepts conjure excitement like “Swarm Technology”.

Covid-19, Air Safety And Beyond

In conversation with SGK Kishore, Executive Director, GHIAL.

Is The IAF Equipped For Two-Front War?

Reequipping the IAF with more AWACS, aerial tankers, upgrading Su-30 MKI fleet and acquiring adequate airborne recce assets, will make the IAF more capable of coping with a two-front war

“Sky is the limit for those who aspire”

Mr. B. Kartikeya Editor of Aviation Update in discussions with the superwoman of the aviation world Mrs. Radha Bhatia (Chairman, Bird Group) on the role of women in the aviation world, current scenario and family values.

PIAGGIO AEROSPACE GETS FINANCING FROM BANCA IFIS FOR €30 MILLION

After having received the final green light from the Ministry of Economic Development and the approval of the Supervisory Committee, Piaggio Aerospace and Banca Ifis have signed a contract for financing – in the form of an advance on contracts and factoring operations – for a total amount of €30 million.

Explore the world of new opportunities with NITHM

Aviation Update Editor Kartikeya in conversation with Prof (Dr) S Chinnam Reddy, Director of National Institute of Tourism & Hospitality Management.

ENTER AIR TO PURCHASE UP TO FOUR BOEING 737-8 JETS

Boeing and Enter Air announced the Polish airline is expanding its commitment to the 737 family with a new order for two 737-8 airplanes plus options for two more jets.

BOEING TO BUILD FOUR ADDITIONAL 702X SATELLITES FOR SES'S O3B MPOWER FLEET

Boeing has received a contract to build four additional 702X satellites from SES as the leading global content connectivity provider increases the number of O3b mPOWER satellites in its Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) to 11.

URBAN AIR MOBILITY

All over the world a large population lives in big or small cities, involved in growth of domestic products and earnings. Fast urbanization has led to some efficient planning of infrastructure and mobility leading to what we call today as Smart City. Such concepts are governed by main two factors one energy-efficient systems and environmental friendly systems .it is known that rapid uncontrolled urbanization lead to severe environmental problems and societal problems such as traffic congestion leading to wastage of fuel and time.

Daher's TBM 930 “spreads its wings” in Microsoft Flight Simulator's latest version

The TBM 930 member of Daher’s turboprop aircraft family will be logging virtual flight time with aviation enthusiasts around the globe through the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator video game, which was released on Aug. 18.

Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM Assumes Command of Western Air Command

Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force (IAF) on 01 Aug 2020. The Air Marshal took over command from Air Marshal B Suresh PVSM AVSM VM ADC.

Post Covid-19 & Your FBO – Facing The Challenge

Eddie Rickenbacker “Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.”

Our Ability To Quickly Adapt To Change Has Rewarded US In Many Ways

Aviation Update Editor Mr. Kartikeya in conversation with Mr. Vinod Kannan, Chief Commercial Officer discussed about the impact of COVID-19 on the Indian aviation industry and Vistara.

“I chased the only one moving star on the sky and became a pilot”

India’s Fastest Lady Ms.Sneha Sharma sharing about her experiences on being into an unconventional profession to Aviation Update Special editor Ms.Priyanka Choudhury

Virgin Galactic Announces Michael Colglazier as Chief Executive Officer in Preparation for Commercial Service

Virgin Galactic Holdings (Virgin Galactic), a vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, has appointed Michael Colglazier as its new Chief Executive Officer and George Whitesides as Chief Space Officer, effective July 20, 2020.