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EASA certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia for Falcon 7X heavy maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has further expanded its maintenance capabilities with the additional regulatory approvals from EASA and FAA. EASA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to perform line and base maintenance che...

Diamond Aircraft delivers first new European-built DA20 to Aviation Academy Austria

Diamond Aircraft delivered the first newly produced DA20i Katana since its relaunch. The milestone aircraft was handed over to Aviation Academy Austria (AAA) during a special ceremony at Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt on Friday, November 28. This aircraft is the first...


CAE to enhance air traffic controller training with CAE Ridge

At Airspace Asia Pacific 2025 CAE announced that it is expanding the use of CAE Ridge, its proven and advanced 3D visualization tool, to its Air Traffic Services training offering. CAE RidgeTM enhances Air Traffic Controller training by introducing immersive, collaborative scenarios that accelerate learning and improve operational decision-making. This commercial off-the-she...

AeroCore completes 10,000th engine foam wash as global adoption accelerates

AeroCore Technologies has completed its 10,000th aircraft engine wash using its patented Nucleated Foam Technology, marking a major milestone in aviation maintenance. This achievement underscores the rapid global adoption of AeroCore's innovative technology as airlines and military operators seek solutions to restore engine performance, reduce maintenance hours, extend time-on-wing, and lower...

Pilot Training Center modernizes fleet with delivery of four Tecnam P92 Echo MkII aircraft

Tecnam delivered four P92 Echo MkII aircraft to Pilot Training Center, a premier FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school based in the United States. This fleet expansion marks a significant milestone in Pilot Training Center’s commitment to providing students with the most advanced, safe, and sustainable training platforms available. Kamal Patel, Chief Flight Instructor at Pilot T...

Bombardier advances services expansion as construction of landmark Abu Dhabi facility accelerates

Bombardier announced significant progress on its new state-of-the-art service centre at the Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI). Construction has advanced, with the structural framework of the main building and hangar now rising. On track to open in the second half of 2026, this flagship facility represents a major milestone in Bombardier’s strategy to expand its global customer service and su...

Florida Flyers Flight Academy elevates pilot training with the new Tecnam P-Mentor fleet

Florida Flyers Flight Academy, which received the first two of ten ordered Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft. This delivery marks the beginning of a significant fleet modernization program designed to provide students with a seamless, state-of-the-art training environment.The introduction of the P-Mentor fleet allows Florida Flyers to offer a unique single-platform training concept. Students...

GE Aerospace to invest £19 million to modernise Wales site

GE Aerospace announced a £19 million investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a world-class centre for commercial engine MRO operations. This major project will enhance critical infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability initiatives, ensuring the site remains a leader in supporting global commercial fleets. The refurbishment wi...

Belgian defense selects PC-7 MKX for its basic flight training

On November 27, 2025, the Belgian Government approved the award of a comprehensive 20-year service contract to Pilatus to provide training services based on the PC-7 MKX. The comprehensive training solution encompasses not only the 18 aircraft but also advanced ground-based training tools, forming a fully integrated system. Pilatus will deliver state-of-the-art simulators, computer-based trai...

Rotortrade delivers second helicopter to Heli Support

Rotortrade announced the sale of a second helicopter to Heli Support, one of New Zealand’s leading MRO providers and an Airbus completion centre. This new transaction underscores the strong trust and long-term partnership between the two companies, reinforcing Rotortrade’s role as a dependable global source for high-quality pre-owned helicopters. The aircraft involved is an Airbus H...

Korean Air to build new maintenance hangar at Incheon International Airport

Korean Air will construct a new aircraft maintenance hangar within Incheon International Airport’s High Tech Aviation Complex, supported by a KRW 176 billion joint investment in partnership with Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC). Korean Air and IIAC signed an agreement for the H3 Maintenance Facility Development Project today at the Grand Hyatt Incheon. The event was attended...

ALSIM introduces the first Airliner in the Middle East with Fujairah Aviation Academy

ALSIM welcomes Fujairah Aviation Academy as the first operator of the Airliner in the Middle East, marking a significant milestone for both ALSIM and the region’s flight training community. In addition to the Airliner, Fujairah Aviation Academy has also added an AL172 simulator to its fleet. The Airliner is an FNPT II MCC–certified hybrid simulator that combines fly-by-wir...

Dubai Airshow: orders worth over 400 million US dollars

MTU Aero Engines can look back on a successful Dubai Airshow 2025: Orders worth more than 400 million US dollars were received at the aviation trade fair. Michael Schreyögg, Chief Program Officer at MTU Aero Engines commented: “This success demonstrates that MTU has the right portfolio mix and is also excellently positioned in the widebody segment. The GE9X for the Boeing 777X and th...

Lufthansa Technik and Royal Jordanian partner on aircraft component support

Lufthansa Technik and Royal Jordanian Airlines have deepened their already close cooperation in the field of aircraft parts supply. MRO company will provide the Amman-based flag carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with its Total Component Support for the entire Airbus A320neo family fleet the airline is currently building up. The respective contract was ceremonially signed at the Dubai...

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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/...