Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council

Air Transport

PRnewswire | June 15, 2023

Venus Aerospace, a Houston-based hypersonic startup enabling cost-effective one-hour global transport, welcomes the new addition of Airbus Ventures to its team of investors. "Venus has developed the world's first liquid-propellant rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) with a double-digit percentage increase in efficiency over standard regular engines, making the hypersonic economy possible," remarks Venus Aerospace CEO and co-founder Sassie Duggleby, who goes on...

Business Aviation

SimpleFlying.com | December 29, 2021

Valnet Inc. (or “Valnet”) has successfully completed the acquisition of SimpleFlying.com (the “Company”), the leading online destination for aviation enthusiasts. The Company is a reference in the aerospace industry, providing the latest news and information on aircraft, airlines, airports, passenger experience, and other aspects of commercial aviation. In 2021, the Company also co-hosted its first ever Future Flying Forum, an industry-focused event for aviation professio...

Aviation Technology

Aviation Capital Group | March 17, 2022

Aviation Capital Group LLC (“ACG”) announced the delivery of one new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft on long-term lease to Icelandair. This Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1B engines, is part of a multi-aircraft transaction between ACG and the airline. “With this delivery, we are delighted to complete the purchase and leaseback of two Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and the long-term financing through ACG’s Aircraft Financing Solution...

Defense and Space

Sabre Corporation | July 08, 2022

Sabre Corporation a leading software and technology company powering the global travel industry, has successfully integrated IATA New Distribution Capability content from Qatar Airways to its global distribution system. After a pilot phase with agency customers in Australia and Sweden, the offers of Qatar's flag carrier will now be rolled out successively to travel agencies across the globe starting oavian July 7, 2022. Travel agencies will be able to shop, book, and manage ND...