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Lufthansa Technik and HENSOLDT take the “black box” to an all new level

Lufthansa Technik and HENSOLDT have jointly launched a new generation of onboard recording devices for the Airbus A320 family, which offer significant improvements over previous cockpit voice and flight data recorders (CVR/FDR). With the corresponding retrofit solution, airlines are not only well equipped for much stricter future regulations regarding recording times, but they can also read out th...

Bombardier set to impress at NBAA-BACE 2025 with Global and Challenger jets on display

Bombardier will participate in the NBAA-BACE 2025, taking place October 14–16 at Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas. Bombardier will showcase three of its most iconic aircraft on static display – the Global 7500, Global 6500, and Challenger 3500 – and will also highlight its top-ranked, comprehensive service offering on site. Éric Martel,...

SkyDrive completes extended summer demonstration flight campaign in Osaka

SkyDrive successfully completed SkyDrive Type SD-05 public demonstration flight campaign. These eVTOL flights, flown over a period of approximately one and a half months, drew large crowds. The first series of flights, conducted between July 31 to August 24, took off from the "Mobility Experience" section of the Expo 2025 venue in Osaka. Preceded by an opening ceremony...

BERINGER AERO: 40 years of innovation, passion and aviation excellence

BERINGER AERO team gathered  to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary with a memorable event at their headquarters. Over 200 guests — including aircraft manufacturers, dealers, pilots, team members, and friends from across the globe — gathered to pay tribute to four decades of innovation, dedication, and a shared passion for aviation.  Throughout the year, BE...

Key trends, difficulties, amazing discoveries, and market insights with General Aviation Service for FBO Summer 2025 in Spain

Five extremely busy months, and even though the schedule should be a little more “manageable” now , it's still challenging to find the right moment to have a long enough conversation with Luis Hurtado Barrutia, Sales Director at General Aviation Service. However, I think it's fascinating to examine the summer season "in the heat of the moment," rather than a year late...

Beyond Aero reaches full-scale power with its TRL6 hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Beyond Aero is reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 for its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. This achievement is validated by a full-scale propulsion system test campaign in a representative environment, a critical milestone moving Beyond Aero from laboratory promise to real-industrial viability. The TRL6 demonstration took place at Beyond Aero’s new integrated hydrogen-electric pow...

Airways Aviation announces the launch of AMELIA – a global digital learning platform

Airways Aviation Group announced the launch of AMELIA (Airways Management Education & Learning Innovation Academy), a new digital learning platform designed to help further empower students and staff across the Airways Aviation network globally. AMELIA is set to facilitate and enhance the way aviation training and professional development are delivered, offering flexible, accessible...

SWISS’s first Airbus A350 arrives in its new Zurich home

SWISS first Airbus A350 arrived at its new home of Zurich Airport. Brand-new twinjet with its Swiss registration HB-IFA had taken off from Airbus Toulouse and touched down at its new home base. Airbus A350 is the world’s most advanced widebody aircraft, and its addition to the SWISS fleet opens a new business and operating era. With its completely new ‘SWISS Senses’ cab...

Thales and StandardAero’s StableLight Autopilot chosen by leading helicopter operator Heli Austria

Thales and StandardAero announced the StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot system has been selected by Heli Austria. The system is currently being installed on one of Heli Austria’s H125 helicopters at their facility in Sankt Johann im Pongau, Salzburg, Austria. Based on Thales’s Compact Autopilot System, the StableLight 4-Axis Autopilot system combines several robust features into a...

Munich Airport fast track: skip the lines and travel smart

Navigating Munich International Airport can be overwhelming, especially during peak travel seasons when security lines stretch endlessly and immigration queues move at a crawl. For busy travelers, time wasted in airport lines translates to missed connections, added stress, and a less enjoyable journey overall. Fortunately, there's a solution designed specifically for t...

Inspirato and Aero Partner to enhance luxury travel experience

Inspirato announced new partnership bringing together two brands committed to transforming the way people experience travel. The collaboration combines Inspirato’s curated portfolio of luxury homes, hotels, and experiences with Aero’s expansive semi-private flight options to in-demand destinations, including Maui, New York, Aspen, Napa, and Los Cabos. Together, the brands are...

Garmin announces new weather features for Garmin Pilot Web

Garmin announced new weather features on Garmin Pilot Web, its web-centric flight planning platform that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app. Garmin Pilot Web offers an expansive set of free features for all pilots, including at-a-glance flight planning with high-resolution maps and charts, airport information, aeronautical data and weather overlays for an information rich experience...

Cirrus adds Vision Jet flight training simulator in Scottsdale

Cirrus expands its recurrent Vision Jet flight training capability at Cirrus Scottsdale. Constructed by CAE, the Vision Jet flight training simulator replicates the flight deck environment to effectively train pilots on procedures, maneuvers and emergencies. Cirrus Scottsdale will utilize the simulator for recurrent Vision Jet training and can accommodate 45 pilots per month. The new sim...

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi unveils plans for UAE’s first hospital-based vertiport, in partnership with Archer Aviation

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Archer Aviation announced plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the United Arab Emirates, providing direct eVTOL aircraft access to one of the region’s most prominent hospital facilities. The goal is to enable passengers to travel from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to nearby locations in just minutes, dramatically reducing travel...

Yingling Aviation completes first winglet installation on Falcon 900

Yingling Aviation has completed its first winglet installation as Yingling on a Falcon 900, delivering a precise structural modification performed by its experienced sheetmetal team. The project included reinforcing ribs and a 12-foot strap install along each wing. Every rivet had to be flawless, with no room for error. According to the onsite Aviation Partners trainer, Harley Howell, this was the...

Bombardier kicks off large-scale customer service expansion in the U.S. with new service centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Bombardier announced the planned opening of a new service centre at Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the company’s new maintenance facility in the Midwestern United States, this new service centre kicks off Bombardier’s previously announced multi-phase, large-scale U.S. expansion initiative. Complementing the company’s heavy maintenance facilities throu...

Desert Jet Maintenance launches DJM Service Plus Rewards: new loyalty program giving back to aircraft maintenance clients

Desert Jet Maintenance launches the DJM Service Plus Rewards Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to thank clients for their continued trust in Desert Jet's aircraft maintenance services. The program allows clients to earn 1 point for every $10 spent on labor and redeem points for exclusive rewards, ranging from gift cards and luxury items to unforgettable experiences, such as...

Riyadh Air announces inaugural London flights & groundbreaking Sfeer loyalty program

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, today reveals two significant milestones as it announces a landmark on its journey towards its 2025 debut: the commencement of its first daily flights to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on October 26th. Riyadh Air is also proud to unveil Sfeer, its groundbreaking loyalty offering, which will provide exclusive benefits to its early Founding Members...

Caerdav delivers an Airbus A320 transition check for Avolon as part of new maintenance agreement

After signing a new General Maintenance Agreement with Avolon Caerdav successfully completed a first transition check on an Airbus A320 in readiness for operation in Spain. The aircraft, which previously flew in Asia, underwent an extensive transition process which included a comprehensive airframe maintenance check, alongside the scheduled replacement of engine number two, following a full borosc...

New leasing & financing for U.S. customers by Tecnam Aircraft

Tecnam Aircraft expands its support for U.S. customers with new and enhanced leasing and financing solutions tailored for private owners, flight schools, and fleet operators in the United States.Aircraft acquisition is often capital-intensive, and Tecnam’s new program is designed to make ownership and operation more accessible, allowing customers to scale faster, manage budget...

Liebherr presents innovative solutions at NBAA-BACE 2025

Solutions for the aviation industry: Liebherr-Aerospace is looking forward to welcoming customers and visitors at its booth no.1555 during NBAA-BACE 2025. The company will be displaying various solutions, showcasing its readiness for the next generation of business jets. Alex Vlielander, Chief Customer Officer and member of the Board at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS commented...