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Cyprus Airways expands fleet to enhance pilot training

Smart Aviation continues to grow with Tecnam

Tecnam and Smart Aviation announced purchase agreement for five additional Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. Based in Poznan, Poland, Smart Aviation ATO has been training aspiring pilots of more than 50...

Opening of CAMI Aéro, a unique practical training workshop for work-study in industry jobs

Safran Helicopter Engines officially opened of the CAMI Aéro work-study center for aviation industry jobs in Bordes, near Pau in southwest France. CAMI Aéro is an industry-focused training workshop offering practical work-study programs in machining trades, such as...

HADID strengthens IAE partnership with 50% acquisition of IAA GCC

HADID and Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise announced the establishment of Intercontinental Aviation Academy GCC, marking a significant milestone in aviation training within the region.Building on their strategic partnership, HADID and IAE are now officially commencing IAA GCC’s operations to serve the increasing demand for world-class aviation training. IAA GCC has chosen Ras Al...

Maximum efficiency in pilot training: Optimized Do228 training programs at GA-ATS

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has reached another milestone in Do228 pilot training: Following the successful certification of the Do228 Flight Simulation Training Device as FTD Level 2, GA-ATS has adapted all training programs of the Approved Training Organization to the state-of-the-art flight simulator. Thereby, the company is setting new standards in practical and efficient pi...

RTX Pratt & Whitney adds Sanad Group to the GTF MRO network

Pratt & Whitney will expand its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers to include Sanad Group, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC. Sanad's new state-of-the-art facility is expected to be completed by 2028 and further strengthen the relationship between RTX an...

Archer receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy

Archer Aviation received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certificate, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part of its newly launched training academy, with plans to build a pipe...

British Airways to acquire Boeing’s Gatwick MRO hangar facility, securing jobs and expanding its presence at the airport

British Airways is to acquire the Boeing hangar facility and MRO business at Gatwick in a move that will secure jobs at the site and expand BA’s presence at this key airport. It will ultimately benefit BA customers by bringing additional skills, expertise and facilities into the business which will help to support the BA operation. This transaction sees the airline create a new wholly-o...

flydubai signs new Boeing services agreements

flydubai and Boeing announced new agreements for parts sourcing services and digital solutions that help support efficient fleet operations: Tailored Parts Package – Boeing’s Tailored Parts Package helps flydubai ensure ready access to the parts needed to maintain its fleet, improving costs savings and inventory forecasting. 737MAX QEC Kits – Quick Engine Change...

Expanding capabilities in Australia - Textron Aviation to open new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport

Textron Aviation expands of its footprint in Australia with the construction of a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to maximize support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the region. The new facility will add more space for servicing aircraft, aiding in faster scheduling with minimal down time to keep customers flying. Construction is s...

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract, is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. Lufthansa Technik will...

Munich AirportAcademy joins ICAO’s TRAINAIR PLUS Program

Munich AirportAcademy has been officially recognized as a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization esteemed TRAINAIR PLUS Program. This important achievement was announced at the Global Implementation Support Symposium in Abu Dhabi, February 10-12, 2025. The certification acknowledges the Academy’s commitment to providing world-class aviation training and its alignment with IC...

Liebherr-Aerospace expands its MRO capabilities in the Middle East

Liebherr-Aerospace and Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, signed an agreement for the new Liebherr Service Center at Dubai South during the MRO Middle East exhibition 2025 in Dubai. Liebherr-Aerospace is enhancing its aftermarket service capacities with a new 2,400 m² facility, planned...

Emirates advances fleet availability investing in Airbus Skywise S.FP+ & Core X3 digital predictive maintenance solution

As part of its commitment to operational excellence and safety through strategic fleet management, Emirates has signed an agreement with Airbus for the implementation of its Skywise Fleet Performance+ advanced predictive maintenance and fleet health monitoring solution and Core X3 analytics platform. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Safa, Head of Emirates Engineering and Laurent Negre, Vice Presi...

AV8 Prep launches scholarship for high school students

Online pilot training provider AV8 Prep has started a new youth aviation training scholarship, for any current high school student that wants to become a pilot. The scholarship gives eligible students the opportunity to get free access to AV8 Prep’s Private Pilot Ground School. The students have to create a social post, tag AV8 Prep, and get three shares to qualify for access to the private...

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Daher Aircraft expands its authorized service center Network in Brazil, reinforcing support for the country's growing TBM fleet

Daher Aircraft has strengthened its customer support coverage for Brazilian owners and operators of the fast, efficient TBM airplane family with the addition of two authorized service centers to the c...

Flying more sustainably with “shark skin”: Lufthansa Group tests next-generation AeroSHARK

An Airbus A319 of Lufthansa City Airlines is the world’s first test aircraft for a new generation of fuel-efficient AeroSHARK technology. Lufthansa Technik will test approximately 70 transp...