AEGEAN Airlines, through its subsidiary Olympic Air, welcomed a brand-new ATR 72-600 to its fleet, marking a significant step in its regional fleet renewal strategy. In a further vote of confidence in ATR’s latest-generation aircraft, AEGEAN has also placed a direct order for two additional ATR 72-600s, scheduled for delivery in December 2026. This new order undersco...
KLM officially commissioned the first Airbus A350 simulator in the Netherlands, marking a significant step in preparing for the arrival of the A350 aircraft, which will join the fleet at the end of 2026. This advanced simulator provides KLM pilots with training on the latest technologies and procedures in a realistic and safe environment. The simulator was built by CAE in Montreal, where the ac...
ALSIM launches brand-new AL2006 simulator, specifically designed to replicate the Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft – widely recognized as the world’s most fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft and a benchmark in modern twin-engine aviation. The AL2006 faithfully reproduces the Tecnam P2006T NG, a highly regarded, cost-efficient multi-engine trainer. Designed to EAS...
The Andrew Brenneman Scholarship for Aviation announced the launch of its inaugural scholarship program, aimed at supporting undergraduate students pursuing careers in the aviation industry. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded based on a competitive essay contest, encouraging students to articulate their passion for aviation and their future aspirations within the field. The submission de...
Joby Aviation has flown its all-electric aircraft at the California International Airshow in Salinas, flying in its own backyard following landmark demonstration flights with ANA in Osaka, Japan that are expected to continue through October 13th. From Friday to Sunday, Joby completed three airshow demonstrations for a captivated California audience, including round-trip flights betw...
The Kingdom of Sweden acquired four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer . The contract also includes seven additional purchase options, paving the way for future acquisitions by other European nations. This important milestone for defense in Europe is part of a broader trilateral partnership between Austria, Sweden, and the Netherlands, aimed at fostering joint procurement, i...
Gogo confirm that first Supplemental Type Certificate for the Gogo Galileo FDX terminal has been issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Generated by ALOFT AeroArchitects, the inaugural certificate covers Boeing 737NG-based BBJ 1 and BBJ2, and BBJ MAX models, and can be modified to support subsequent Boeing BBJ 737 STC variants. Gogo worked closely alongside the ALOFT engine...
The International Aircraft Dealers Association released its comprehensive Current Market Portrait & Forecast, offering a detailed assessment of global business aircraft conditions as of September 2025 and a forward-looking view through September 2026. The report reflects a healthier, more orderly preowned market than the post-pandemic spike, with normalized inventory levels, rationalized...
Passengers are living digital-first lives. They manage their finances, health, and mobility from their phones. But when it’s time to fly, they’re still asked to queue, print, and repeat. This year’s Travelers’ Voice, SITA Passenger IT Insights 2025 reveals a clear disconnect: travelers are ready for easy, smart journeys. And they’re asking the aviation indus...
Michelin Inflatable Solutions will collaborate on the development of NATAC, the automatic air shuttle for containers developed by Voliris. Michelin Inflatable Solutions brings its expertise in composite materials and their assembly to the service of growing technological products. By developing innovative industrial methods for assembling technical textiles, Michelin shares its knowledge of materi...
FL Technics has significantly expanded its presence in Northern Europe by opening fourteen new line maintenance stations across Scandinavia. In just six months, the company has established a wide network of stations that are fully ready to serve airlines across the region. The strategic expansion strengthens FL Technics’ capability to provide high-quality, reliable and timely line maint...
With the signing of their most extensive maintenance agreement to date, Lufthansa Technik and the Cathay Group mark a new chapter in their long-standing partnership. Over the next six years, the leading provider of technical aircraft services will exclusively deliver Total Component Maintenance for the 747 and 777 fleets of Hong Kong’s flag carrier. Services for a total of 20 Boeing 747...
Expleo, a global provider of engineering, technology and consulting services, and Deutsche Aircraft announce the signing of a cooperation agreement to deliver engineering services for the aircraft programme. Under this agreement, Expleo will become one of four First Tier Suppliers, playing a central role in Deutsche Aircraft’s supply chain. Expleo is a long-standing partner of Deutsche Aircr...
Gogo Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount antenna system has received EASA supplemental type certification approvals for Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X aircraft. Gogo worked with Dassault Falcon Jet in Le Bourget, France, to obtain the STC modification, which has already been installed on a privately owned Dassault Falcon 7X. The installation of the Plane Simple Ka-band terminal complements existi...
Global air traffic is set to surge from 4.5 billion today to 22.3 billion passengers annually by 2053, according to ACI World. Meeting this growth won’t just require bigger terminals—it will demand smarter, multimodal, seamless airports built around efficiency, personalisation, and sustainability. Max Groot of Momberger Airport Information stated: “The airport of tomorrow shou...
Bombardier Global 7500 business jet just notched a new performance milestone with its 150th speed record, the most ever set by a single business aircraft type. The latest achievements attained by this blazing fast business aircraft include key city pair speed records, such as Tokyo to Los Angeles, Toronto to Paris, New York to London and Hong Kong to Montreal. What’s more, the...
This marks a special milestone in European aviation as Embraer, Finnair, and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) celebrated 20 years of E-Jets service. On October 1, 2005, Finnair operated its first Embraer E170 revenue flight from Helsinki to Oslo, ushering in a new era of regional connectivity, comfort, and reliability. Since October 2012, Norra has proudly flown the Embraer aircraft...
Synhelion and Zurich Airport have reached another milestone on the road to more sustainable transportation solutions: for the first time, a passenger bus at Zurich Airport has been fueled with solar diesel from Synhelion’s DAWN plant. The fuel is fully compatible with existing engines and infrastructure. Synhelion has thus proven that the technology is ready for deployment and the next phase...
On September 26, 2025, the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft as part of the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft program. A total of twelve aircraft are planned under this program, of which seven were previously ordered in December 2020. Dassault Aviation, together with the many French...
Cirrus announced the fleet delivery of SR Series G7+ aircraft to Texas Southern University, the world’s first university with a fleet of aircraft equipped with Safe Return Emergency Autoland by Garmin. The SR Series G7+ fleet complements Texas Southern University’s current SR Series G7 fleet as well as the recent school expansion, augmenting a highly sought-after flight training p...
Quality Fly and Global Training Aviation announced a closer collaboration designed to raise the bar in airline pilot training. The two organizations first partnered in 2021, when the Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation course on a new generation Level D Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator was integrated into Quality Fly’s flagship ATP Integrated program, becoming pioneers in the...
