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Eve Air Mobility and Revo announce first real-world deployment of Vector software at 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix

Eve Air Mobility announced the first real-world deployment of its urban air traffic management software, Vector, in partnership with Revo, a Brazilian Urban Air Mobility company that operates helicopter flights through seat reservations, during the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix. The implementation represents a significant step in bringing scalable, automated traffic manageme...

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa completes ADS-B installations on various business jets

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has successfully completed a series of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast installations across various business jet types, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of advanced avionics upgrades in Africa. The work follows a recent South African Civil Aviation Authority directive mandating that all aircraft operating in South African a...

Boeing South Carolina breaks ground on 787 site expansion

Boeing marked the groundbreaking of its Boeing South Carolina 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 Internat...

Canadore College launches the Simulation Wing at Aviation Campus

Already a recognized leader in aviation training for more than 50 years, Canadore College is continuing to advance its commitment to excellence in aviation education and research. The College's School of Aviation has long been at the forefront of aircraft inspection, maintenance, and materials training. Building on that legacy, Canadore has introduced the new Advanced Training Simulation Wing...

Vista unveils enhanced XO Marketplace to meet rising regional demand for flexible private travel

Vista unveiled an enhanced version of its global XO Marketplace in the Middle East, introducing deeper technology integration, real-time operator schedules and proprietary pricing algorithms to deliver the most seamless, data-driven private flight booking experience available today. The advanced XO platform represents the next phase in Vista's ongoing investment in digital...

Satair to acquire Unical Aviation, boosting USM capabilities

Satair, an Airbus company, has entered into an agreement to acquire Unical Aviation, a global aircraft parts and components supplier of USM and its subsidiary ecube, a global expert in aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services. This strategic acquisition represents a significant milestone in Satair’s strategy in the USM space, and reinforces its commitment to providing comp...

Boeing and Somon Air announce commitment for up to 14 airplanes

Tajikistan national air carrier has committed to place its largest-ever order, selecting up to 14 fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes. Somon Air currently operates six Next-Generation 737 airplanes from Tajikistan to 25 destinations across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With today's agreement, the airline will place its first-ever widebody order for up to four 787-9 jet...

Caerdav completes project to double capacity with opening of fourth maintenance line

To facilitate its expanding customer base and to help meet the growing demand for MRO, Caerdav has opened a dedicated fourth line of maintenance – a move that means the company has effectively doubled its capacity in the past 18 months. Following extensive remodelling of its modern Twin Peaks facility in St. Athan, the fully independent MRO – which specialises in work on Boeing 737 and...

ALSIM and Orbit Groundschool announce partnership for advanced Pilot Selection and Evaluation system development

ALSIM and Orbit Groundschool announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop an advanced, automated pilot selection and evaluation tool. This collaboration combines ALSIM’s extensive experience in flight simulation technology with Orbit Groundschool’s expertise in aviation training and assessment. The new system aims to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and fairness of pilot selec...

British Airways signs major deal with Starlink to provide every customer in every cabin free Wi-Fi that ‘feels like home’

British Airways announced its customers will soon benefit from Starlink connectivity. Starlink is a revolutionary Wi-Fi provider, powered by the world’s most advanced satellite constellation that orbit much closer to Earth than those used traditionally, providing even the most isolated areas with a more reliable and faster internet experience. The airline will start its Starlink ro...

FAI completes sale of newly retrofitted Bombardier Challenger 604

FAI rent-a-jet GmbH, a member of FAI Aviation Group, has completed the sale of its newly retrofitted Bombardier Challenger 604.  The aircraft, originally showcased on the static display at AERO Friedrichshafen 2025 in April, has been sold to a Middle East-based customer.  Malta-based FliteWatch will offer the aircraft for commercial charter on behalf of the new owner.   ...

Cessna Citation Ascend achieves FAA certification

Cessna Citation Ascend achieved a major milestone as FAA awarded type certification for the aircraft, with entry into service expected later this year. The aircraft boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and luxurious flat floor cabin, giving customers versatility and flexibility to accomplish their mission. Two flight test articles completed more than 1,000 flight hours an...