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Cirrus introduces new instrument rating program

Cirrus expanded its Cirrus Approach Flight Training curriculum with the new Cirrus Instrument Rating Program. The Instrument Rating Program was designed by Cirrus Instructor Pilots for pilots interested in obtaining an Instrument Rating in a Cirrus aircraft. The program combines...

JCB Aero: over 20+ completed MRO projects and new contracts for first- and business class suites

JCB Aero, already renowned for their specialization in VIP and Airline aircraft cabin completion and refurbishment, expanded its operations by launching their MRO activities in mid-October 2024. Additionally, the recent acquisition of the significant engineering company Kreative Engineering Services...


Strengthening pilot training: Nationwide Aviation adds two ALSIM AL100i simulators

Nationwide Aviation is expanding its fleet with two AL100i simulators, strengthening its commitment to delivering advanced and realistic pilot training. The AL100i is an exact replica of the Piper Pilot 100i, the top selling trainer aircraft developed by Piper. The simulator is designed to FTD Level 5 standards, offering a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor st...

AEROMAN Aviation Consultants signs MoU to advance aviation industry development in Trinidad & Tobago

AEROMAN Aviation Consultants has signed a MoU with a leading global aviation holding group based in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement sets the stage for future cooperation in advancing aviation industry development in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Through this MoU, AEROMAN Aviation Consultants Ltd. has been formally appointed as the Company’s sole repres...

Airways Aviation and Atlântica launch integrated degree and ATPL programme

An agreement between the two institutions establishes an integrated training route that offers both a Bachelor’s Degreeand an ATPL. Airways Aviation announced a strategic partnership with Atlântica – Instituto Universitário, to create an innovative programme that combines a Bachelor’s Degree in Air Transport Management with an Airline Tr...

Air Niugini signs Flight Hour Services contract for A220 fleet

Air Niugini has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services to support its new fleet of 11 A220 aircraft. The long-term power-by-the-hour contract covers integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access and repair services.The agreement was signed in Port Moresby by Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific and Captain Samiu Taufa, Officer-in-Charge and Acting Chief Operat...

Do228 fleet maintenance contract signed between Bangladesh Navy and Do228 OEM General Atomics AeroTec Systems

The long-standing successful cooperation between the Bangladesh Navy and General Atomics AeroTec Systems continues with a new maintenance contract covering heavy maintenance, pilot training and modernization. The agreement includes comprehensive services for two Do228 special mission aircraft operated by the Bangladesh Navy. Successful operation of the Do228 in Bangladesh for over 10...

Premiere for Air Premia: Lufthansa Technik inks its first contract for Dreamliner component support in South Korea

Air Premia, South Korea’s first so-called Hybrid Service Carrier, has entrusted Lufthansa Technik with long-term component supply services for its Boeing 787-9s. According to a new contract – signed ahead of MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore and marking the first-ever cooperation of the two companies – Lufthansa Technik will provide around half of Air Premia’s Dreamliner fleet...

Aviation Blade Services partners with GDC Middle East to establish helicopter rotor blade repair capability in Saudi Arabia

Aviation Blade Services, a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., announces a strategic collaboration with GDC Middle East to establish a helicopter rotor-blade repair facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This partnership establishes advanced in-country rotor blade repair capabilities in support of UH- 60, MD 530, AH-64, and AH-6i fleets. ABS will provide its world-class expertise, tool...

RotorTechnics expands with major investment and training academy plans

RotorTechnics, a Maltese helicopter maintenance and engineering company, has unveiled a major expansion programme aimed at addressing Europe’s growing demand for rotary-wing services. RotorTechnics is investing in new maintenance facilities, cutting-edge equipment, certified training academy for helicopter engineers. Founded in 2016, RotorTechnics has rapidly established itself as a regional...

FlightSafety International achieves first Transport Canada training program approval under ATO pilot project

FlightSafety International announced it is the first training provider to receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation course pre-approval for an aircraft-specific training program under the Approved Training Organization (ATO) Pilot Project. The ATO Pilot Project is part of Transport Canada’s effort to establish regulations for the certification and oversight of ATOs. Through this i...

Lufthansa Technik celebrates 100th CFM LEAP engine induction into its Hamburg shop

Lufthansa Technik and partners recently celebrated the induction of the 100th CFM LEAP* engine at its Hamburg headquarters. The latest so-called Quick Turn Shop Visit (QTSV) of a LEAP-1B engine from the Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas finally brought the tally up to the long-awaited triple-digit figure. By assuming a constantly growing proportion of the inductions in Hamburg, the l...

Thrust Flight introduces new programs offering transfer students a quick runway to pilot certification

Thrust Flight launched two new programs designed for student pilots paused or delayed in other training environments. The company’s Finish Line and Capstone programs provide streamlined, accelerated paths to FAA certification, enabling participants to leverage existing experience, reduce overall curriculum costs and enter the workforce faster. Patrick Arnzen, CEO and F...

TRU Simulation Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator achieves FAA qualification, ushering in a new era of immersive pilot training

TRU Simulation Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received FAA qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device, the Veris is also designed to meet EASA FTD Level 3 standards, with EASA qualification expected later this year. This milestone further solidifies TRU Simulation’s position as an industry leader in developing advanced, high-fidelity Full Flight Simula...

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ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is expanding its Falcon maintenance capability in Sydney, with new investments in specialist tooling, training and technical resources to support upcoming Falcon 7X h...

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

Liebherr-Aerospace and Loong Air launched a long-term collaboration, with Liebherr-Aerospace providing major repair and re-coring services for the heat transfer equipment on Loong Air’s A320ceo/...