African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA)

Aerospace, Defense and Space

Lilium | February 24, 2023

On February 23, 2023, Lilium, developer of the first all-electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (“eVTOL”) jet, partnered with Collins Aerospace to design, build, and develop the pilot's innovative sidestick system, the Lilium Jet’s inceptors.. New flight controls will be created by Collins Aerospace for Lilium's type-conforming aircraft. The Lilium Jet inceptors will offer easy access to functionality, secure and natural handling characteristics, and an...

Business Aviation

Bluetail | September 03, 2021

Bluetail, announced today that the company had recently closed over $2.1M in Series A investment. The successful Venture Capital funding effort was led by Brookstone Venture Capital (formerly Canal Partners), with offices in Arizona and New York. With its rapid market acceptance of over $1B in aircraft value, Bluetail will now utilize these funds to introduce new products, integrations, grow the team and further enhance its industry-leading array of digital aircraft records scanni...

Defense and Space

Vertical Aerospace | July 07, 2022

Vertical Aerospace a global aerospace and technology company that is pioneering zero emissions aviation, today announces a strategic partnership with E-One Moli Energy Corp a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion cells, to supply high power cylindrical cells for Vertical’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft. With today’s announcement, Vertical has now secured the supply of market leading battery cells to develop the VX4 through to certification and entry into service, working with Molic...

Business Aviation

Alaska Airlines | August 04, 2022

Alaska Airlines announcedvit has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo Inc., to purchase its most significant sustainable aviation fuel offtake commitment to date – 185 million gallons of SAF over five years starting in 2026. This agreement was developed alongside others in the oneworld alliance. "Using sustainable aviation fuel is a significant part of Alaska's five-part path to reach net zero carbon emissions, and alongside others ...