Ultra-low-cost carriers Flair Airlines and Lynx Air both made announcements on Sept. 28 regarding network expansion in 2023, and Flair has plans to further grow its fleet.
Washington State-based Eviation Aircraft made history on Sept. 27, when the company successfully completed the first flight of its zero-emission Alice aircraft.
Plans outline four new aviation businesses — a flying school, an air taxi service, an aircraft maintenance operation, and an international airline — that will breathe new life into the underused facility.
The Indianapolis-based airline was seeking regulatory approval to allow its LIFT Academy graduates to obtain their pilot’s licenses with only 750 flying hours, rather than the currently required 1,500 flying hours.
Air Canada has agreed to purchase 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft, currently being developed by Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace. The agreement also includes a US$5 million equity investment by Air Canada in Heart Aerospace.
The 8th edition of Aero Montreal’s International Aerospace Innovation Forum touched on the recovery of the airline industry, as well as opportunities for sustainable aviation fuels, electric air taxis, and regional air mobility.
