GE Aviation has chosen Boeing to assist flying testing of its hybrid electric propulsion system, which will use a modified Saab 340B aircraft and CT7-9B turboprop engines, announced a company statement. Hybrid electric propulsion solutions can assist the aviation industry meet its goal of net-zero CO2 emissions from flight by 2050 by saving fuel and optimising engine performance.

Rob DiCastri, CEO at RoyalJet said: “Despite the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic, demand in the past 6 months has exceeded supply in our sector of the aviation industry and in our region. The overall health of the global private jet market has now been strong for an extended period of time, and growth is expected to continue.”

Kees Van Schaick, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi commented: “We are proud of what has been achieved since launching our operations in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Through collaboration with key stakeholders, we have been able to grow and expand our network to more than 34 destinations despite all the challenges we have faced.”

“Honeywell is proud to support RAC’s strategic vision to deliver the most advanced and sustainable airport operations in the world,” said Abdullah Al-juffali, country manager, Honeywell Building Technologies, Saudi Arabia.

The Dubai Airshow 2021, which is currently taking place in Dubai, invited the International Aviation Women’s Association to hold talks on the Aerospace 2050 Stage on November 14, 2021.