Source: Embraer Solar installation, through FPL SolarVantage program, features over 1,900 panels with a capacity to supply up to 1,800 MWh/year Expansion of sustainability commitment includes participation in FPL’s SolarTogether program for additional Embraer facilities in Florida Embracer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, announced today the activation of its largest global solar energy generation project, located at the company’s Executive Jets headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. Working with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), through its FPL SolarVantage program, the installation marks a major milestone toward Embraer’s goal of operating with 100% renewable energy across all global sites by 2030. The solar installation includes more than 1,900 panels and is the first at an Embraer U.S. facility designed to [...]

Source: Boeing Expanded footprint to support future 787 production increases as global demand grows. Project to support 1,000 new jobs and more than $1 billion in investments. Boeing has marked the groundbreaking of its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) site expansion. Home of the 787 Dreamliner program, BSC is set to increase production to a rate of 10 airplanes per month in 2026. The new expansion will allow the site to support higher 787 production rates given strong market demand. In late 2024, Boeing announced plans to expand and upgrade its site near Charleston International Airport and a second campus. The company is investing more than $1 billion in this infrastructure program and plans to create more than 1,000 new jobs [...]

Source: Boeing Boeing launches Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator Enables pilots to practice procedures outside of traditional training environments Boeing announced the launch of its latest product, Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) at the European Aviation Training Summit.  A training platform powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, the tool is designed to empower pilots and flight training teams with immersive, accessible and customizable tools that elevate pilot learning and readiness. "We're very excited about the launch of Virtual Airplane. This new software will significantly impact how and when pilots and operators train and will provide them with much needed flexibility," said Chris Raymond, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services. "This [...]

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters in Canada is marking an important fleet modernisation milestone with Niagara Helicopters, as the operator celebrates four Airbus H130 helicopters that will support their aerial tourism operations. The completion of the fleet renewal, initially announced in 2024, supports Niagara Helicopters’ continued delivery of premium aerial tour experiences over the internationally-renowned Niagara Falls landmark. The new fleet of four H130s was celebrated alongside employees, guests, and community leaders at a ceremony at the Airbus Helicopters facility in Fort Erie. The H130 combines excellent visibility for passengers and a spacious cabin with a low acoustic footprint, a critical feature for operations near environmentally sensitive and highly-visited sites like Niagara Falls. “For more than 60 years, Niagara Helicopters has [...]