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Ethiopian Airlines signs Safran deal for Boeing 777-9 seats

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux |Andy Murray

Ethiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French company Safran for eight upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft to be fitted with Z400 economy class seats. Ethiopian Airlines and Safran reached an agreement at the Aircraft International Exhibition in Hamburg, Germany, on April 10, 2025, and took part in a signing ceremony to seal the contract.
US Army finally hands over helicopter ADS-B memo to senators

1 week ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux |Andy Murray

The US Army has finally handed over a memo to the Senate Commerce Committee, relating to its use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) in the National Capital Region, according to Reuters. On March 31, 2025, Senator Cruz and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell declared that the US Army’s refusal to hand over the memo was “completely unacceptable” as the committee was investigating the January 29, 2025, midair crash near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
what we know so far

2 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux |Andy Murray

The United States (US) is once again reeling after the nation witnessed another tragedy unfold above the skies of one of its world-famous cities. On April 10, 2025, a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter, operated by New York Helicopters, departed from a downtown Manhattan heliport with a family of five and a pilot on board for a sight-seeing tour of the city.
Frontier revises revenue forecast amid Trump tariffs

2 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Goda Labanauskaite |Andy Murray

Frontier Airlines has predicted lower-than-expected revenue growth for the first quarter of 2025, declaring that it will reduce its capacity for the upcoming quarter due to weakened demand for flights as impacted by the recent implementation of US tariffs. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated April 10, 2025, Frontier Airlines announced that it anticipates a revenue increase of about 5% for the first quarter of 2025, driven by capacity growth.
Confetti cannons to replace water salutes following ban

3 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux |Andy Murray

Airlines and airports are to use huge confetti cannons to celebrate historic aviation milestones after a European ban on water salutes came into effect overnight. The much-loved traditional water salute, which sees airport firefighters proudly spraying aircraft with hoses to mark celebratory occasions, has led to mounting environmental concerns.
Vertical adopts universal rapid eVTOL aircraft charging tech

3 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Ian Molyneaux |Andy Murray

Vertical Aerospace is to adopt the universal rapid charging standard favored by electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developers Archer Aviation and BETA Technologies. Vertical Aerospace explained on March 31, 2024, that the path to eVTOL developers using the same charging standard “marks a significant step towards a global, industry-wide charging infrastructure”.
PLAY Airlines receives AOC for new Maltese-based subsidiary

3 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Luke Peters |Andy Murray

PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic low-cost operator has announced that it has received the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) for its new Malta-based subsidiary company, to be known as PLAY Europe. The announcement of the awarding of an AOC by the Maltese Civil Aviation Directorate was made on March 28, 2025, as the carrier hosted a special event at the new subsidiary’s headquarters in Malta.
United’s Embraer 175 gets FAA approval for Starlink internet

3 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Goda Labanauskaite |Andy Murray

United Airlines has revealed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved its first aircraft type equipped with Starlink, less than eight months after finalizing a deal with SpaceX for the service. On March 31, 2025, a statement by United announced that the FAA had granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the aircraft, with plans for the first commercial flight featuring Starlink in-flight internet to take place on a United Express Embraer 175.
Aeroitalia receives its first Embraer E190 on lease

3 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Luke Peters |Andy Murray

As part of the carrier’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence on domestic and international routes, private Italian airline Aeroitalia has unveiled the latest addition to its fleet in the form of an Embraer E-190 regional jet.
China’s COMAC delivers first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines

3 weeks ago | aerotime.aero | Goda Labanauskaite |Andy Murray

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has announced the delivery of the first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines on March 30, 2025. This marks the first time a China-made passenger jet has entered the Lao market, marking a new step in the international development of China’s commercial aircraft, COMAC declared on March 31, 2025. The aircraft, registered as RDPL-34229, is a turbofan regional jet independently developed by China.