GIBO announced a strategic collaboration with Japan Benling Zhushi Clubs Limited, marking a major step in the advancement of next-generation manned eVTOL aircraft enhanced with GIBO's advanced artificial intelligence technologies. The partnership focuses on developing an intelligent aviation platform capable of supporting disaster investigation, search-and-rescue missions in difficul...
Cirrus delivered its 11,000th SR Series aircraft, a testament to the company’s innovation, safety, quality and service. The latest model, SR Series G7+, features Safe Return Emergency Autoland, the world’s first FAA-certified autonomous emergency landing system in a single-engine piston. The SR Series product line (SR20, SR22 and SR22T) was first delivered in 1999 and has bee...
Desert Jet expands into Colorado with the management and operation of two brand-new, state-of-the-art hangars at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (KHDN) in Hayden, serving the renowned ski destination of Steamboat Springs and the greater Yampa Valley region. The two 28,800 square-foot heated hangars were developed by Wiens Real Estate Ventures and HDN Hangar Investment Group, which contract...
Natilus has entered the Indian market in partnership with SpiceJet. In keeping with its ethos of encouraging sustainability and innovation in the aviation space, SpiceJet has committed to work with Natilus in helping it to get certified for India. Once certified, SpiceJet plans to purchase 100 aircraft. Natilus's newly established subsidiary - Natilus India - will be headquartered in Mumbai an...
Siemens Canada is partnering with Airbus for a comprehensive decarbonization and energy efficiency project at Airbus' A220 final assembly plant in Mirabel, Quebec. This collaboration is one of several key components of Airbus' program to minimize the company's operational environmental footprint through targeted reductions in CO2 emissions and energy consumption. The project un...
Magma Aviation takes pride in completing the rollout of its new digital transformation strategy with the debut of its fully-customized Cargo Management System, designed specifically to meet the unique operational needs of the air cargo industry. As a customer-focused organisation, this development demonstrates Magma Aviation’s dedication to creating modern and efficient internal processes th...
ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed the first Starlink retrofit on a Falcon 8X, making a significant connectivity upgrade for business jet operators.The milestone installation, performed at ExecuJet’s facility in Belgium, was carried out under a Supplemental Type Certificate developed by Dassault Falcon Jet and benefiting the entire...
The General Authority of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with Red Sea International Airport, announced that Jetex has been awarded a license to provide ground handling and business aviation support services at RSI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The license represents a key milestone in the development of general and business aviation services across the Kingdom, supporting Vision 2030 and the av...
Wisk Aero successfully completed first flight of its Generation 6 aircraft. The flight is a pivotal step forward in Wisk’s journey to deliver the first certified, autonomous passenger-carrying eVTOL to market in the U.S. Wisk is the only company to have designed, built, and flown six generations of eVTOL aircraft. The aircraft performed its initial vertical takeoff, hover, and stab...
SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform has taken a historic step forward as it embarks on its first-ever demonstration tour in the Middle East. Stopping at rotorcraft facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar, the demonstration tour is expected to attract hundreds of prospective customers across the public safety and defense industries to see the vertical lift capabilities...
The global fleet of Diamond Aircraft powered by Austro Engine technology has now accumulated over 5 million “Life in Network” (LIN) flight hours. This achievement underscores the reliability, efficiency, and performance of Austro Engine’s powerplants, which have become the backbone of Diamond Aircraft’s modern piston-engine platforms. Jürgen Schwarz, General Manager...
The first H160 helicopter for the French Gendarmerie Nationale was handed over to the French Defence Procurement Agency during a ceremony held at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane. Ten H160s were ordered in December 2021 by the DGA on behalf of the Ministry of Interior. This delivery is part of the Gendarmerie Nationale’s helicopter fleet renewal programme, which beg...
Tecnam launches P2008JC NG, a major evolution of one of the world’s most popular flight training aircraft. Certified to rigorous EASA CS-23 airworthiness standards, the P2008JC NG redefines the modern trainer market by integrating the efficient Rotax 912 iSc fuel-injected engine with a robust, safety-centric airframe. Moving to the CS-23 category places the P2008JC NG in the highest saf...
In a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the commercial and urban aviation sectors in South America, LATAM Airlines Brazil and Revo are introducing exclusive benefits for their most loyal customers. Beginning December 10, Black Signature and Black members of LATAM Pass, LATAM Airlines' loyalty program, will earn miles when flying with Revo on the routes connecting Faria...
Civil Air Patrol is strengthening its national mission capabilities with an order for 15 additional piston-engine aircraft, including seven Cessna Skyhawk 172 and eight Cessna Skylane 182 models scheduled for delivery throughout 2026. The order follows recent deliveries of an additional two Cessna Skylane and one Cessna Turbo Stationair HD aircraft, expanding CAP...
Aero Assets Asia, Seaplane Asia’s joint venture focused on aircraft asset management and trading, announced the signing of a momentous aircraft purchase agreement for twelve Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian aircraft. The transaction is with Hainan Haizhi General Aviation, a subsidiary of Northern-Heli Aviation Group China, marking a significant step in developing amphibious aviation service...
JETEX is the latest strategic investor in Azzera digital carbon-management platform. The new investment positions the technology platform to continue evolving functionality, grow its international footprint, and deliver new client-facing offsetting tools to its users’ customers. The partnership, signed during Dubai Airshow 2025, marks a major step toward accelerating the industry&r...
Germany decided to exercise the option for 20 more H145M light combat helicopters that were part of a contract signed in December 2023, bringing the total number to 82 helicopters. The first H145M LKH helicopter was delivered to Germany, less than a year after the contract signature, in November 2024 and additional helicopters have since been delivered. The helicopter's missions include t...
Enterprise Airlines, the sole full-service FBO at Ontario’s Oshawa Executive Airport (CYOO) and part of the Enterprise Aviation Group, announces the completion of the airport’s runway project to enhance safety, reduce noise and better support air traffic in the region.The Runway Safety and Noise Improvement project, funded by the City of Oshawa, took just over one month to complete and...
Rotortrade successfully completed two AW119 helicopter transactions supporting the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service’s ongoing modernization program. AMS, a non-profit organization celebrating nearly 60 years of lifesaving service in the emergency medical services sector, continues to expand and upgrade its capabilities while reinforcing its long-standing partnership w...
Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing collaboration on component support for the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet. An exclusive ten-year contract, covering all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will commence in January. This new agreement seamlessly extends the Total Component Support that the world’s leading provider of technical aircraft...
