The World of Aviation

Embraer, the global aerospace company, has delivered its seventh C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force. The aircraft will be operated by the First Squadron of the First Transport Group at Galeão Air Force Base in Rio de Janeiro. This delivery marks five years of service for the C-390 in the Brazilian Air

Mayman Aerospace has successfully conducted flight tests of its RAZOR test bed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft at a military base in Southern California. The tests, supported by a contract with the US Department of Defence, focused on autonomous flight capabilities and critical systems performance. The RAZOR test bed aircraft has the same dimensions,

Air New Zealand is set to relaunch its seasonal direct flights between Auckland and Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, starting 27 October. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays using A320neo and A321neo aircraft, marking the return of international services to Tasmania. Jeremy O’Brien, Air New Zealand General Manager International, expressed excitement

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a new partnership with Thrust Carbon to expand the distribution network for its IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculations. The agreement, finalised during IATA’s World Sustainability Symposium, will commence in October 2024. Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President Commercial Products and Services, said the partnership aims to meet

Vietjet and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies have exchanged a US$1.1 billion cooperation agreement to provide avionics and aviation technical services for Vietjet’s fleet. The agreement, signed in the presence of Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam during his US visit, aims to modernise Vietjet’s fleet and reduce emissions. Vietjet CEO Dinh Viet Phuong

Embraer has revealed plans to expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network in the United States by opening a new service center in Fort Worth, Texas. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer will establish the facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to support its growing fleet of E-Jets in the country. Carlos Naufel,