BBN Airlines Thailand names Vietjet Thailand as its first partner airline. BBN Airlines Thailand is supporting Vietjet Thailand through an ACMI partnership that begins on 1 December 2025, supplying one Airbus A320 for domestic services between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Chiang Mai and Phuket. BBN Airlines Thailand received its AOC in October, becoming Thailand’s first dedicated ACM...
Aerocivil, the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority, has issued the type certificate for the currently produced Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and the X-Eye, a variant of the 121A Explorer for aerial surveying.This significant milestone marks a prestigious achievement for Pipistrel, as it becomes the first organization to receive Colombian Aeronautical Regulation-Very Light Aircraft (RAC-VLA) type-c...
Air France has officially inaugurated a new 3 weekly non-stop flight between Phuket and Paris on 28 November 2025. Air France will operate the 3 flights every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from Phuket, with return flights from Paris on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Flight will operate with a Boeing B777-200 aircraft equipped with 328 seats (28 in Business, 32 in Premium and 268 in Economy) Fem...
Daher has successfully completed flight demonstrations of EyePulse, a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drone prototype presented to the French Defense Procurement Agency as part of a call for projects. This successful maiden flight, carried out at the Tarbes site, is a key milestone that confirms the Daher Group's ability to act quickly and respond to the needs of defense stakeholder...
OK3 AIR, the exclusive FBO at Heber Valley Airport (KHCR), announces its new state-of-the-art hangar, to be completed by the end of the year, and a series of significant infrastructure enhancements designed to support the airport’s long-term growth. The hangar will offer 31,500 square feet of modern, flexible space—large enough to accommodate an ultra long range business jet. With...
Viettel Software Investment and Technology Co. recently signed an agreement with Vietnam Airlines to develop a hazardous weather alert and operational support system for aviation operations. The project is jointly implemented with the goal of strengthening weather monitoring capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency, and reinforcing aviation service safety amid increasingly volatile and extre...
16 members of Vertical Aerospace Board of Directors and senior leadership team completed open-market purchases of the Company’s ordinary shares over a two-week open trading window period in November 2025. These share purchases follow a series of open market share purchases by Vertical Chairman Dómhnal Slattery and two fellow Board members in May 2025. They underscore leadership’...
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...
Garmin announced a new overlay option for SmartCharts, its dynamic aviation charting solution found in the Garmin Pilot app. The new Graphical NOTAMs overlay, when selected “On,” will depict active runway, taxiway, and ramp closures, as well as conditional closures. Additionally, current field condition (FICON) codes will appear on the runway label, allowing pilots to easily see t...
Four-day fair featured 387 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, signifying a 44% increase in scale and 29% rise in internationality. 174 static and dynamic aircraft were displayed both indoors and outdoors across an exhibition area of around 60,000 sqm. With 837 aircraft of various models sold, a figure some 250% higher than AERO Asia’s debut edition in 2023, the total transaction value...
As the company continues to grow and expand its operations, the Latvian national airline airBaltic is actively recruiting, now offering up to 200 Junior Cabin Crew positions across its bases in all three Baltic States – Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania). These positions are planned to be filled by the summer season of 2026. airBaltic welcomes applica...
Technical University of Dresden has taken delivery of a state-of-the art research aircraft, the Diamond DA62 MPP. This twin-engine special mission platform represents an important step forward in the development of sustainable, climate-friendly aviation technologies. The Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology and the Institute of Aerospace Engineering (ILR) at TU Dresden...
Rotortrade announced the sale and delivery of two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters (MSN 21150 – 2023 / MSN 21210 – 2024) to SAF Hélicoptères, one of France’s leading helicopter operators. The transaction began in February 2025 and was finalized in July 2025, with both aircraft delivered the same month and entering operational service in August 2025. The two helicopters wi...
European Business Aviation Association announced a reimagined static display for EBACE26, set in a new dedicated location at Geneva Airport and designed to deliver the most secure, flexible and customer-focussed aircraft showcase in the event’s history. The reconfigured 40,000 sqm display area includes both airside and landside access, enabling tighter control...
One year after acquiring a stake in AURA AERO, a French pioneer in low-carbon aviation, EDF Group increases its participation to 2 million euros, through its subsidiary SAFIDI, dedicated to local anchorage. With this new investment, the Group reaffirms its commitment to providing long-term support for the growth of a low-carbon, regional light aircraft industry, in France. In a context where av...
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...
Robinson Helicopter Company and Safran Helicopter Engines provided details regarding progress of the R88 helicopter, equipped with the 950 shp class Arriel 2W engine, and supported by the Safran serenity package. Robinson is the only helicopter company offering serenity support package standard with every purchase of an all-new R88. Since the R88's unveiling at Verticon 202...
Sam Bousfield, CEO, Samson Sky, has been granted his eighth design patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and international patent offices for the Switchblade Flying Car. This newest patent was issued on November 19, 2025 and covers the unique tail fold and retraction design of the flying and driving vehicle. Designed for convenience, the tail fold mechanism works seamlessly and at...
During European Rotors 2025 Bell Textron secured six aircraft orders for a mix of Bell 505s, Bell 407GXis, and Bell 429s in the corporate segment, bringing its year-to-date corporate sales in Europe to seventeen aircraft. The orders were placed by customers in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland, underscoring the growing demand for Bell’s aerial solutions acr...
At a ceremony in Hyderabad with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India; in presence of Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Board of Directors; and Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer; Safran inaugurated its largest MRO center for the CFM International LEAP engine. The Group also announced two defense investments to support the Rafale program in India. Thes...
ACIA Aero Leasing announced the delivery of two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft in a 70-seat configuration on lease to PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s leading domestic airline. Mick Mooney, ACIA’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are delighted to partner with PNG Air in expanding its fleet with two additional ATR72-600s. PNG Air plays a critical role in providing reg...
