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Universal Flight Concepts expands fleet to 32 Tecnam aircraft

Universal Flight Concepts, one of the United States’ leading flight training organizations, has expanded its training fleet by acquiring an additional four Tecnam aircraft, including the P2008 LSA and P2010 models. UFC now has a total of thirty two Tecnam aircraft. UFC plans to add t...

TRU Simulation Bell 525 flight simulator receives FAA Interim Level C qualification

TRU Simulation Bell 525 Full Flight Simulator located at Bell Training Academy received Interim Level C qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration. Bell Textron has designed and will manufacture the Bell 525 helicopter. By achieving this milestone, pilots can earn more flight h...


Lufthansa Technik to launch VIP cabin upgrade program for the Airbus ACJ318 Elite

Lufthansa Technik launched a dedicated upgrade program for the Airbus ACJ318 Elite. The company will offer a tailored suite of enhancements designed to refresh and modernize the cabin environment of the smallest VIP type in the European planemaker’s popular A320 family. Lufthansa Technik VIP Center of Excellence in Hamburg will certify and deliver various modifications that bring the ai...

Ex-Change Parts achieves 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling

Ex-Change Parts AB announced the achievement of 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling.  This landmark reinforces Ex-Change Parts’ leadership position in the global rotary-wing MRO marketplace.As sustainability is brought into ever-sharper focus across the aerospace industry, Ex-Change Parts seized the opportunity to take a lead.  At the heart of this...

CAE gears up to train Global 8000 pilots as entry into service nears

CAE will begin training the first pilots for Bombardier new Global 8000 business jet this year, marking a key milestone toward the aircraft’s entry into service. As Bombardier’s Authorized Training Provider, CAE is delivering training to support operators of the new Global 8000 business jet to ensure they are fully prepared for the aircraft’s operational debut. Pilot trainin...

Embraer and Airlink expand partnership with component pool program for E2 jets

Embraer and Airlink signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support ten new Embraer E195-E2 jets that Airlink is currently acquiring through a series of leases with Azorra. Airlink already benefits from Embraer’s Pool Program for the support of the remainder of its all-Embraer fleet. With the inclusion of the new E2s, the program will ultimately cover 78 aircraft, he...

Smart Aviation in Poland adds the brand-new ALSIM AL2006 simulator to its fleet, a replica of the Tecnam P2006T NG

Smart Aviation in Poland has selected the brand-new AL2006 simulator, a high-fidelity replica of the Tecnam®P2006T NG. The agreement was signed during EATS in Portugal, marking an important step in Smart Aviation’s commitment to delivering advanced and realistic flight training. The AL2006 faithfully reproduces the Tecnam P2006T NG, a highly regarded, cost-efficient m...

AMAC Aerospace strengthens its commitment to Bombardier aircraft owners worldwide

AMAC Aerospace reaffirms its long-standing commitment to Bombardier aircraft owners across the globe further strengthening its position as a trusted partner for midsize jet maintenance, refurbishment, and support. Over the years AMAC Aerospace has built a strong portfolio of specialized services tailored specifically for Bombardier operators and today the company welcomes more Bombardier aircraft...

Marabu Airlines and Lufthansa Technik expand cooperation

Lufthansa Technik and the Estonian Marabu Airlines have agreed to extend their cooperation. The global market leader in the field of technical aircraft services will now take over the airline’s component supply for several more years as part of a Total Component Support agreement. The new contract supports Marabu’s ongoing Airbus A320neo fleet expansion. Lufthansa Technik and M...

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...

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...

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...

Boeing pioneering next-generation training tools with launch of virtual airplane

Boeing launched latest product, Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer at the European Aviation Training Summit.  A training platform powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, the tool is designed to empower pilots and flight training teams with immersive, accessible and customizable tools that elevate pilot learning and readiness. Chris Raymond, Chief Executive Officer...

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VIP Completions-YODEZEEN Gulfstream G550 wins prestigious design award

VIP Completions together with partner YODEZEEN announced that their Gulfstream G550 refurbishment project won the ‘Aviation Interior Design/VIP Completion’ title at the International...

Liebherr and Loong Air sign service agreement for heat transfer equipment

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