Viasat is expanding its long-standing relationship with Aeromexico. Mexico’s global airline has selected to retrofit its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with Viasat’s most advanced in-flight Wi-Fi solution. The fleet comprises 17 total aircraft, including eight B787-8s and nine B787-9s. The Boeing 787-8s will be equipped first, with installation for the 787-9s quickly following. ...
Avion Express Philippines is set to introduce its ACMI services to the Philippines. The announcement was made during a high-profile industry event held on February 20, 2025, at Nara Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.The new ACMI provider is designed to meet the Philippines’ seasonal aircraft capacity needs. 2024 tourism revenue in the Philippines has surge...
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 nationalities for over a decade to start their careers with the world’s major airlines, and is...
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 lathe operator, milling machine operator and (soon) grinding machine operator. This new center boast...
EASA has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in July 2024 and paves the way for the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter into service later this year. Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft...
airBaltic officially became the first European airline to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet for free onboard its Airbus A220-300 fleet. With certification granted by EASA, this milestone marks a new era of seamless in-flight connectivity for passengers across the airline’s network. To celebrate this, airBaltic hosted a special flight at&...
Vista announced its participation in the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo 2025 at Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre. Vista will showcase the flagship Global 7500 and share its expertise in two thought-provoking panel discussions. BAAFEx provides a platform for the industry to spotlight the dynamic business growth across Asia Pacific – a key market for Vista’s...
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...
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...
Embraer Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by GAMA. The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth year in a row. To achieve this distinction, the company delivered 65 Phenom 300 series aircraft throughout 2024, ending the year with the indus...
ACIA Aero Leasing announced the sale and delivery of an ATR 72-500 Bulk Freighter (MSN736) to Canadian aerospace and defence company, KF Aerospace. The aircraft will be introduced into KF’s operational fleet as early as April 2025 as part of a renewed contract with Purolator to transport air cargo in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Michael Mooney, Chief Executive Off...
2024 was a very successful year for Pilatus. Despite ongoing challenges, we were able to hand over 153 aircraft to our customers thanks to continued high demand. With total sales of 1.633 billion Swiss francs, EBIT of 243 million Swiss francs and orders worth 2.193 billion Swiss francs, Pilatus reported a very good set of results last year. Pilatus achieved an increase in sales of more than ten pe...
BBN Airlines Indonesia is committed to strengthening Indonesia’s aviation business ecosystem in 2025 by focusing on the ACMI business model. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and flight capacity in Indonesia, in line with the growing demand for both domestic and international air travel. However, the significant growth in air travel demand has not been matched by a...
The trade fair within the trade fair AERO Drones will continue to fly on its successful course at AERO 2025. This year, it will find a new home in Hall B4 on the first three days of the annual show. Unmanned aerial vehicles are an integral part of our society. Civilian drones have taken on a variety of tasks in all areas of life, from agriculture and rescue services to leisure activities and...
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 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...
ZeroAvia agreed a deal for the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International for electric flight testing to hone the design of its Jetcruzer 500E. Delivery of the development unit EPS is expected this spring. ZeroAvia has secured well in excess of 2,000 pre-orders for its full hydrogen-electric powertrains from commercial airlines and last y...
Gama Aviation announced record passenger numbers for 2024, 10 years since opening its FBO in Sharjah. And, as this achievement reinforces Gama Aviation’s strong growth in the sector, such milestone highlights the increasing demand for premium private aviation services and aligns with the brand’s continued investment in its FBO network. With a focus on further expanding its FBO...
Thales and Sopra Steria announce a new multiyear partnership, which will lead the digital transformation of the Air Traffic Management industry in Europe. The two players will combine their industrial and digital expertise in ATM to offer Thales’ OpenSky Platform, a safe, secure digital platform, together with associated services to support sustainable aviation and modernise Europ...
RTX Pratt & Whitney announced plans to establish a European Technology and Innovation Center dedicated to advancing technologies for enabling more energy efficient and sustainable aviation. Pratt & Whitney ETIC will be co-located at RTX Collins Aerospace existing European Innovation Hub in Houten, Netherlands, further enhancing ability to engage in collaborative initiatives...
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...
