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Strong interest in the FOSAA25 conference highlights the renewed importance of the seaplane sector

With less than a month to go, delegate, sponsor, and exhibitor numbers are up compared to last year for the annual Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation conference. The strengthened interest in FOSAA25, taking place on 11 February 2025, demonstrates the growing import...

AERO 2025: general aviation showcase

AERO reflects the entire spectrum of General Aviation, from air sports aircraft to business jets. This mixture of different areas of aviation is unique at a trade fair and is one of AERO's strengths. General Aviation can look back on a successful year and is entering the new year with optimism....

Dates for Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation, FOSAA25, event confirmed

The organizers of the Future Opportunities for Seaplanes and Amphibious Aviation, FOSAA25, have confirmed February 11, 2025, as the date for the second outing of the dedicated conference. The event, which will be held at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami, is building on the success of the first event held in March this year, when commercial members of the burgeoning seaplane and amphibio...

AERO Asia 2025 – a China-Germany partnership paves the way in a new era for general aviation

With the forging of an alliance between Messe Frankfurt and Zhuhai Airshow Group, AERO Asia 2025 is leveraging new resources to strengthen its position as the leading platform in the Asia-Pacific region for Zero Emission Aviation and General Aviation. An AERO Asia press conference held yesterday at the Zhuhai Airshow kicked off the new Sino-German partnership and preparations for the second e...

Embraer attends Airshow China 2024 with a focus on supply chain collaboration

Embraer will participate in Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai from November 12 – 14, launching its latest market outlook and with a special focus on collaboration opportunities with the supply chain in China. Over the last 50 years Brazil and China have developed a strong and strategic diplomatic relationship, including key links in the aviation sector. With the aim of deepening collabo...

European Rotors 2024 concludes with insightful discussions on the future of rotorcraft industry

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024, held from 04 November to 07 November at the RAI Convention Center in Amsterdam, successfully concluded, attracting over 4,600 participants from around the globe. This annual event, sponsored by the European Helicopter Association and EASA, showcased the latest innovations, regulatory advancements, and best practices in the vertical flight sector. The programme...

Savback Partners with Bucher Leichtbau to expand multi-mission helicopter interiors’ clientele

Savback announce a global partnership with Bucher Leichtbau, Switzerland’s leader in multi-mission helicopter interiors. This strategic collaboration, introduced by Savback’s CEO and Founder, Michael Savback, and Bucher Leichtbau’s Director Sales & Programs MIC, Rolf Kraus at European Rotors 2024, underscores both companies’ commitment to customer-centred, mission-...

Global Medical Response orders 28 Airbus helicopters in fleet expansion

Global Medical Response has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters, including six H125s, five H130s, 14 H135s and three H145s, as it continues expanding its air medical fleet. Following GMR’s order of five Airbus helicopters earlier in 2024, the company will operate a fleet of nearly 200 Airbus helicopters, reinforcing its position as one of the largest operators of Airbus helicopter...

CENTUM to announce next gen Lifeseeker SAR technology at European Rotors 2024

CENTUM will launch the next generation of its Lifeseeker airborne phone location system at European Rotors 2024 in Amsterdam next week. The latest features and enhancements will make it easier and faster for Search and Rescue teams to find casualties in even the most challenging terrain. Lifeseeker’s geolocation and universal techniques have been upgraded to enable highly accu...

KUHN Aviation orders third ACH145 helicopter at NBAA-BACE 2024

KUHN Aviation has ordered a third ACH145 helicopter, following two previous ACH145 orders this year, as it looks to expand its fleet. This commitment includes the first North American order for the refreshed ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, while the additional two helicopters will feature ACH Line interiors. The ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, currently undergoing a facelift, draws on...

Supernal and Clay Lacy Aviation partner to prepare FBO network for advanced air mobility operations

Supernal and Clay Lacy Aviation announced a partnership to prepare Clay Lacy's FBO locations for eVTOL operations. This marks Supernal's first official FBO partnership, which will benefit future operators of the company's eVTOL vehicles. As part of the five-year partnership, Supernal and Clay Lacy will develop end-to-end operational plans for integrat...

CAE first to showcase immersive pilot training solution built for Apple Vision Pro

CAE has become the first to develop an immersive pilot training app for Apple Vision Pro. CAE’s Apple Vision Pro app, currently showcased at NBAA-BACE 2024 could be a game-changer for pilot training. By using spatial computing to bring true-to-life precision to flight deck interactions, the app will allow pilots to remotely complete training activities that are currently only available...

Saft introduces new 28 V lithium - ion battery for aviation

Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, launches innovative, smartnew lLi-ion battery for aviation.The 28-volt lithium-ionbattery is a game-changing development for the aviation industry in terms of weight saving, energy density,total cost of ownership and CO2emissions. The new Li-ion batterystoresover twice the energy in the same weight and one...

Daher Kodiak 100 multi-role aircraft is now available with Hartzell five-blade composite propeller for operation on floats

Daher announced the latest enhancement to its Kodiak 100 aircraft by integrating Hartzell Propeller’s five-blade composite propeller with a pitch latch function for water operations on floats. The five-blade propeller for Kodiak 100s was introduced by Daher in 2023, and its new pitch latch function enables float-equipped aircraft to be easily maneuvered on water with greater control and safe...

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10/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
Germany, Berlin

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20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
United Kingdom, Farnborough

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Records, firsts, growth: AERO 2026 showcases the strength of general aviation

The 32nd edition of AERO has set new records. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 countries were represented at AERO, more than ever before. Visitor numbers also saw an increase: With around 37,000...

It touches your lives in ways you don't realize – Viasat’s debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. Interview with Jim MacDougall, Head of Product Management, Business Aviation at Viasat

When it comes to connectivity in business aviation, what are the first words that come to mind? Speed, stability, performance? There are people who don't have a technical background, for whom the...

Tecnam Aircraft unveils P2012 VIP at AERO Friedrichshafen

I must admit that I was already very impressed by the P2012 at the Caribavia 2025 , when I was exploring the business aircraft of Saint Barth Executive on the tarmac at Saint-Barthélemy-R&eacut...

TBM 980 makes its European air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

Daher Aircraft is highlighting its new flagship TBM 980 at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, marking the airplane’s first participation in a major European event. Displayed on Daher A...

AURA AERO unveils ERA’s new cabin, optimized for operational flexibility

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, AURA AERO unveiled the new cabin conﬁgurations for ERA, its hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Designed as a true space for mobility, work, and relaxation, the ERA cabin...

AERO 2026 is off to a strong start

AERO 2026 is set to open with a record number of exhibitors. Around 860 exhibitors will showcase their aviation-related products and services — more than ever before in the history of the trade...