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Elixir Aircraft delivers the 1st of its 12 Elixir orders to Egnatia Aviation

On 9 April 2025, at the Aero Friedrichshafen air show in Germany, Elixir Aircraft delivered the first of the Elixir ordered in 2024 to the Greek flying school, Egnatia Aviation. The aircraft, in the livery of its new operator and of the aircraft rental company Green Aerolease, was flown from La Roch...

RECARO Aircraft Seating reveals eVTOL seat developed with Eve at AIX 2025

At AIX 2025 RECARO Aircraft Seating showcases its eVTOL seating solution for the first time. Pioneering in eVTOL aircraft sector, RECARO presents its ingenious eVTOL seating solution together with the Embraer spin-off Eve Air Mobility. Utilizing lightweight materials, such as high-gra...

Seville welcomes aviation leaders to shape regional air connectivity

The 18th edition of Routes Europe welcomes vice presidents and heads of network planning from over 120 of the region’s leading airlines to the capital of Andalusia. Across three days, carriers will participate in more than 4,000 meetings with key stakeholders across the route development community to drive air network growth. Those in attendance include senior representatives from Briti...

Skyportz vertipad patent wins the Blue Sky Innovation Award at Avalon International Airshow

The air taxi vertipad design developed by Skyportz has taken out the Blue Sky Innovation Award at the Avalon International Airshow in Australia. Innovation Awards Convenor, Dr Gregor Ferguson, said Skyportz' entry was very strong: it spotted a problem with down-wash velocities, anticipated that it could become significant (as it would affect the social license of all air taxi operato...

The future of flying is luxury in the UAE, as survey reveals eVTOL demands

The future of luxury air travel is vertical, and high-net-worth individuals in the UAE are poised to embrace it. This is according to a new survey commissioned by Aircraft Interiors Expo, that reveals strong enthusiasm for eVTOL aircraft with discerning demands for bespoke luxury, cutting-edge innovation and a passenger experience that redefines first-class travel. The survey, conducted am...

Airshow wraps bumper week at Avalon

The Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025 has wrapped after six days, with a record industry attendance and strong public showing for the weekend airshow. Avalon 2025 attracted more than 200,000 attendances in total across the six days, including around 60,000 attendances across the three dedicated industry days, more than 10,000 above the 2023 industry total and more than 20,000 over the i...

AERO 2025: Look what’s flying there

AERO reflects the entire spectrum of General Aviation, from air sports aircraft to helicopters. This mixture of different areas of aviation is unique at a trade fair and is one strength of the industry summit at Lake Constance. This year, AERO also impresses its visitors with the largest number of business jets at any trade fair in Europe. General Aviation can look back on a su...

Place your orders for INTEGRAL R and discover ERA at AERO Friedrichshafen

AURA AERO will be exhibiting at AERO Friedrichshafen showcasing its range of low-carbon two-seater and 19-seater aircraft. This year 2 versions of INTEGRAL, the two-seater training aircraft with aerobatic capabilities will be showcased this year: ● INTEGRAL R: designed for aerobatics, with a thermal SEP engine and tailwheel, the first model of the INTEGRAL family was certified by EASA in Decemb...

Embraer returns to Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025

Embraer marks its presence in Australia at the Avalon Airshow from 25 to 30 March 2025, reflecting Embraer’s relevance and long-standing presence in the market with E-Jets and Embraer’s portfolio of business jets. Australia’s Embraer fleet will soon grow with the delivery of eight E190-E2s for Virgin Australia’s. Today there are nearly 50 E-Jets and 20 Embraer business...

The future of aviation is sustainable

Aviation industry has committed to becoming climate-neutral by 2050. In order to achieve this ambitious, but undisputed goal, major technological and financial challenges must be overcome. At AERO 2025, researchers, developers, manufacturers and service providers will be showcasing their solutions and innovations to make sustainable aviation a reality. Over 130 companies are taking part in this ye...

Thompson Aero Seating launches VantageNOVA First

Thompson Aero Seating will be officially launching its stunning new VantageNOVA First at AIX 2025. Seamlessly incorporated into the front row of the VantageNOVA platform, this enhanced business-class experience offers first-class appeal. The clever configuration of the suite environment provides a greater sense of space and luxury, within the same footprint as an all-business-class cabin.&nbs...

AIX is set to shape the future of air travel in its 2025 edition

AIX three-day show will provide the platform for airlines and cabin interiors professionals across the global supply chain to shape the cabin concepts of the future. The aircraft interiors industry market size is set to reach $8.83 billion by 2030, with the driving factors including a growing commitment to sustainability, inclusivity and enhanced passenger experiences. With the 2024 edition...

AERO Drones: The meeting place for unmanned aircraft

The trade fair within the trade fair AERO Drones will continue to fly on its successful course at AERO 2025. This year, it will find a new home in Hall B4 on the first three days of the annual show. Unmanned aerial vehicles are an integral part of our society. Civilian drones have taken on a variety of tasks in all areas of life, from agriculture and rescue services to leisure activities and...

Flying to AERO yourself

The countdown to AERO 2025 is on, and the trade fair organization is working hard to prepare the leading global trade fair for General Aviation. Visitors to AERO 2025 can also come to the trade fair in their own aircraft, as the exhibition grounds are located directly at Friedrichshafen Airport. The new procedure for booking slots for AERO introduced last year has proven successful. Those...

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Ten years of Riga Aviation Forum — insights from Zigmars Vestfals on growth, milestones and the road ahead

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Air Charter Expo achieves third consecutive year of record‑breaking attendance

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TRU Simulation + Training Inc. will showcase its Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device (FTD) for the Cessna Skyhawk at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking the simulator's first appearance at the indust...