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De Havilland Canada delivers first Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines

De Havilland Canada announced the delivery of the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline.The aircraft will support Ethiopian Airlines’ efforts to expand regional connectivity and provide access to remote communities, tourism destinations, and lake regions across Ethiopia and East Africa. Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President, Sales and...

United accelerates Starlink Wi-Fi rollout with first widebody transatlantic flight

United is accelerating the rollout of fast, free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members as United flight 14 is set to depart Newark/New York for London this evening aboard a Boeing 777-200, marking the airline's first transatlantic widebody customer flight equipped with Starlink and the first of nearly 60 United widebody aircraft expected to have Starlink this year. United expects to have its...

flydubai invites Emirati applicants for new Flight Dispatcher Programme

flydubai announced that applications are now open for its newly launched Flight Dispatcher Programme for Emirati talent. Following the MoU signed earlier this year with Emirates Aviation University, the airline invites aspiring UAE nationals to apply; the first intake of candidates is scheduled to begin training in September 2026. This targeted training initiative marks a critical milestone in fly...

Special Missions Cessna SkyCourier to appear at Farnborough International Airshow

Textron Aviation will return to the Farnborough International Airshow with a Cessna SkyCourier on static display, giving global customers and media an up‑close look at the aircraft’s expanding role in special missions, military and government operations. The Farnborough International Airshow provides an opportunity to highlight growing international interest in the Cessna SkyC...

AZAL adds fourth modern Airbus A320neo to its fleet

Azerbaijan Airlines expanded its fleet with another state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo aircraft. The introduction of the new aircraft is aimed at providing passengers with more comfortable and modern travel experience. The Airspace cabin offers a more spacious interior, specially designed seats, and larger overhead baggage compartments, enhancing passenger comfort. The aircraft is also equipped...

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia strengthens aviation talent pipeline through structured apprenticeship programme

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia announced new apprenticeship programme, aimed at developing the next generation of aircraft maintenance professionals, has produced its first batch of qualified, full-time employees. All six apprentices in the programme have successfully completed their apprenticeship and have accepted full-time jobs at the company’s Kuala Lumpur facility. T...

A new era of luxury: Etihad’s celebrated A380 debuts in Tokyo

Etihad Airways celebrated the inaugural flight of its iconic Airbus A380 to Japan, which touched down at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on 18 June. The arrival marks a landmark moment for the airline, with the renowned double-decker now operating daily between the two capitals. The aircraft brings expanded capacity on the route alongside an elevated premium offering. Featuring fou...

Airmedic expands its international reach and unveils a new medical cabin for its Bombardier Learjet 45XR fleet

Airmedic unveiled a new medical cabin purpose-built for its Bombardier Learjet 45XR aircraft. Already in service aboard the first aircraft, this permanent clinical environment supports patient transport while setting a new benchmark for critical care in flight. Born from firsthand operational experience, this permanent medical configuration improves clinical access, optimizes the work of medi...

High Flying Hangars breaks ground on multi-acre development at Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland

High Flying Hangars celebrated the groundbreaking event at its development now in progress at the Frederick Municipal Airport in Maryland (KFDK). Frederick City Mayor Michael O’Connor; Airport Manager Andrew Moore; Richard Griffin, Director of Economic Development; Randy Sibold, CEO of Warner Construction; and Kenny Hinkes, CEO of High Flying Hangars, were on hand to commemorate the first tu...

Tecnam appoints Altair Solutions as Official Maintenance, Training and Certified Pre-Owned Partner

Tecnam announced the appointment of Altair Solutions as its Official Maintenance, Training and Certified Pre-Owned Partner, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to customer excellence and comprehensive support throughout the entire aircraft ownership lifecycle. Built upon decades of expertise developed within the Tecnam ecosystem, Altair Solutions combines deep technical knowledge, o...

Lufthansa Technik to build a second base maintenance facility in the Philippines

Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and the MacroAsia Corporation, is significantly expanding its footprint in the Philippines with a new base maintenance facility at Clark International Airport. The announcement was made during the state visit of German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who met with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Ma...

ProLogium and Elysian Aircraft BV sign MoU to advance the vision of zero-emission aviation

ProLogium announced the signing of a MoU with Elysian Aircraft BV, a Dutch aerospace company developing large-scale battery electric aircraft and core electrification technologies for aviation. Under the MoU, the two parties will engage in discussions and assessments regarding the potential application of next generation batteries in all-electric aircraft. According to the MoU, both parties i...