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Daher introduces Garmin’s latest G3000 features and functionality on the TBM 930 at Sun'N'Fun

Daher announced its introduction of the latest features and functionality on Garmin G3000 all-glass integrated flight deck configuration for TBM 930s – the high-end model in Daher’s very fast turboprop aircraft family. Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of the Daher Airplane Busi...

Bombardier to Showcase Cabin Comfort Leadership with China Debut of Global 7000 Mock-up at ABACE

Global 7000 mock-up tour making its first appearance in China following triumphant stops in Singapore and Dubai Premier cabin also making first appearance in China on board the luxurious Global 6000 aircraft, showcasing its elevated level of visual and functional refinement Best-selling...

50th anniversary of the trademark Fenestron

· Celebrating one of Airbus Helicopters’ most recognizable innovations · Continues to set new standards with the H160 On the 12th of April 1968, the first Fenestron took to the skies on the second prototype of the Gazelle. It has since become emblematic of Sud Aviation, Aerospatiale, Eurocopter and now...

Boeing Announces Global Fleet Care Agreements for Singapore Airlines and Scoot

Boeing and SIAEC also finalize agreements for BAPAS to enter full operations Boeing announced that on March 7, 2018, two previously signed integrated Boeing Global Fleet Care agreements for Singapore Airlines' fleet of 27 777-300ERs (Extended Range) and Scoot's fleet of 20 787 Dreamliners were transferred to Boeing Asia Pacific Aviation Services Pte. Ltd., (BAPAS), a join...

Airbus corporate jet is highlighted at ABACE show

Your world above the world on display Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is highlighting the better travel experience that its aircraft provide, together with their many other benefits, at the ABACE[1] show. Airbus’ ACJ320 Family – represented at the show by an Al Jaber Aviation ACJ318 that is offered for VVIP charter – features the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, wh...

HELICAL becomes first operator in the South Pacific to choose HCare Smart

Operating an H125 in New Caledonia, HELICAL recently opted for Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Smart support package, becoming the first South Pacific operator to use the service. HELICAL, a member of the HCM Group of New Caledonia, recently became the first South Pacific company to choose Airbus’ HCare Smart contract. Under the service, scheduled and unscheduled events are covered by a d...

Airbus launches advanced indoor inspection drone to reduce aircraft inspection times and enhance report quality

· To be available for MROs and airlines in the last quarter of 2018 · First application for Airbus’ single-aisle family · Developed in partnership with Testia, Airbus’ non-destructive testing subsidiary At MRO Amer...

ATP Flight School Places Second Order for 100 Archer TXs

Piper Aircraft and ATP Flight School announced today, during the annual Sun-n-Fun Fly-In, the signing of a second 100 aircraft fleet order. ATP, which holds the distinction of being the largest private flight school in the United States and leading supplier of pilots to the nation's regional airlines, is now the larges Piper fleet operator in the world. ATP's original Archer order was p...

Textron Aviation and Mission Aviation Fellowship International announce firm order for five Cessna Caravans, creating exclusively Caravan MAF Papua New Guinea fleet

Textron Aviation Inc. and Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) International are pleased to announce the order of five Cessna Caravan 208 turboprops for its operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG), with the option for purchasing an additional two aircraft. This is the single largest aircraft investment by MAF International in its history. The five aircraft are scheduled to be delivered fr...

Bridging the gap with 3D printing

First 3D-printed part visible to passengers will be flying soon with Finnair When an airline updates its aircraft cabin layout, gaps are often created between the existing and new components. Such gaps need to be bridged before the aircraft can take on passengers, and time always is of the essence in returning a jetliner to revenue-generating service. The traditional method of manufacturing...

Russia's United Engine Corporation demonstrates TV7-117ST engine for Il-112V military transport aircraft for the first time

A full-scale specimen of the state-of-the-art TV7-117ST engine for the Il-114-300 airliner is being demonstrated for the first time ever at the exhibition stand of the United Engine Corporation at the III International Forum of Engine Building (MFD-2018) being held at VDNKh (Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy) in Moscow. TV7-117ST is a base engine for the power unit of advanced Il-1...

Garmin announces G1000 NXi upgrade for Phenom 100/300 business jets

There are two new members in the G1000 NXi upgrade club — the Embraer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 equipped with the Prodigy Flight Deck. This integrated flight deck upgrade includes significant performance enhancements, plus unique features such as SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, geographical map overlay within the HSI and more. Supplemental Type Certificate for the G1000 NXi integrated...

Rolls-Royce selects StandardAero for 20-year MRO Services Agreement for AE 2100, AE 1107 and T56 Series IV engines

StandardAero has signed a 20-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Rolls-Royce to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the AE 2100, AE 1107 and T56 Series IV engine models through the year 2038. The MOA, with a projected value exceeding $15 billion over the twenty year period, designates StandardAero as the primary provider of MRO services, following a competitive bi...

JetSMART selects NAVBLUE’s ROPS system for its fleet

Signs largest ROPS agreement by a low-cost carrier in South America NAVBLUE will equip the airline’s 100 A320 Family aircraft with the Airbus Runway Overrun Protection System This deal confirms the success of this innovative system on the market with more than 900 aircraft equipped Airbus subsidiary NAVBLUE will provide Chile’s low-cost carrier JetSMART with the Airbus Runway Over...

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ATR highlighted Vietnam's significant potential as a market for modern regional aviation, pointing to strong underlying demand, an expanding airport network and a new generation of turboprop...

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Bombardier & Elie Saab collaboration introduces the Haute Couture of aviation with Global 8000 cabin design

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Deutsche Aircraft highlighted sustainable aviation progress and D328eco at ILA Berlin 2026

At ILA Berlin 2026, Deutsche Aircraft showcases its continued progress in sustainable regional aviation, highlighting the research‑driven achievements supporting the development and industrialisation...

Do228 NXT launch customer announced - NGO acquires versatile turboprop aircraft for humanitarian and special mission operations

Following the successful first flight and Roll-Out of the demonstrator aircraft of the Do228 NXT series, German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems announced the sale of the first Do...