After operating under the Million Air brand at Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) for 22 years, privately-owned Million Air Burbank rebranded itself as Hollywood Burbank Jet Center on July 31, 2025. While the brand undergoes a refresh, customers will enjoy the same first-class service FBO is known to provide under the guidance of its veteran leadership team, including: Owner Ha...
EHang VT20 series logistics eVTOL has successfully completed an intercity round trip cargo delivery flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou, which is a groundbreaking long-range UAV cargo flight route in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The one-way flight covered a distance of 83 kilometers and lasted approximately 55 minutes, significantly enhancing logistics efficiency betw...
Embraer is working with Lithuanian industry to establish long-term cooperation in aerospace and defense. This partnership follows Lithuania’s decision to select the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft in June 2025. Over the past few weeks, a delegation of experts from Embraer has traveled across Lithuania to meet with local industrial partners and visit several facilities....
H55 electric aircraft flies so quiet, that during a noise measurement test, the Bristell B23 Energic powered by H55 propulsion system was so quiet that the electric aircraft flew without triggering three of six official noise-monitoring sensors. On 11 July 2025, the B23 Energic flew identical flight paths alongside a c...
Cessna SkyCourier is expected to make its show debut at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil, August 5 through 7. Textron Aviation and its channel partner, TAM Aviação Executiva, are expected to feature an industry-leading lineup of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft at Campo de Marte airport, demonstrating the company&...
UrbanLink Air Mobility has reached an initial agreement with a major alternative asset finance company to lease up to ten BETA Technologies electric conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft from their current order book with BETA. The first delivery is anticipated in late 2027. This agreement positions UrbanLink to launch all-electric operations in late 2027, utilizing a net...
Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps, operating under the authority of the Ministry of Interior, has recently signed a significant modernisation contract with Airbus Helicopters for its AS365 helicopter fleet, aimed at improving performance and ensuring compliance with latest safety standards. The fleet recapitalisation contract involves upgrading NASC’s existing four helicop...
Following a decision by its Board of Directors, Safran announced the location of its new aircraft carbon brake production facility at the Plaine de l’Ain Industrial Park (PIPA) near Lyon in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The new facility will operate alongside Safran Landing Systems’ existing production plants worldwide in Villeurbanne (France), Walton (USA) and Senda...
In 2025, Pilatus was back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The event brought manufacturers, pilots, specialists and enthusiasts together to discover the latest industry innovations and trends. Pilatus attended with PC-12 PRO for the first time, as well as the latest version of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Progressive, proven, professional: the PC-12 PRO sets new standards with...
Qatar Airways introduced increased flights to over 15 global destinations for this year’s winter season. The airline is facilitating demand for its services for travellers from all around the globe and continues to offer greater choice and connectivity through its Doha hub, the award-winning Hamad International Airport. World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 f...
Lufthansa Technik and Air Philippines Corporation, operating as PAL express (PALex), recently signed a long-term agreement in Manila regarding the supply of components for the airline’s entire Airbus A320 fleet. The service package includes component MRO, along with access to Lufthansa Technik’s global spare parts pool and a homebase stock at PALex’s premises in the Philippines....
NetJets announced the adoption of FlightPulse from GE Aerospace across its operations in the United States and Europe, providing pilots with data to increase safety and efficiency from takeoff to landing. FlightPulse will equip NetJets’ more than 4,400 pilots globally with secure, consolidated flight data to drive informed decisions on risk management, aircraft functionality a...
Davinci Jets brings extensive operational and customer support expertise to Tamarack Aerospace growing roster of authorized service centers. The addition of Davinci supports Tamarack Aerospace commitment to delivering convenient, regionalized support for CitationJet operators looking to upgrade their aircraft with Active Winglet technology. Trey Darr, VP of Davinci Jets Services...
German Airways, Germany's second oldest airline, is celebrating: exactly 70 years ago, the then fledgling Federal Aviation Authority granted the company, under its former name Westdeutsche Luftwerbung GmbH (WDL) and led by its founder Theodor Wüllenkemper, the second operating licence in the Federal Republic of Germany. This marked the beginning of an eventful company history at Essen-M&u...
Avfuel Corporation is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver, Colorado—the first of its kind in the region. Denver’s key location will play a crucial role in improving SAF accessibility across the central United States, offering a reliable, regional supply point and negating the need to transport fuel...
Michelin announced the latest size update -11x4.00-5 8/160 PILOT TL - to its renowned Pilot General Aviation tire, developed in collaboration with Beringer to address the needs of homebuilt, kit, aerobatic aircraft and the most recent light aircraft. MICHELIN Pilot General Aviation tires have long been THE standard for high-performance bias tires, providing exceptional strength and durability...
IFA Academy has chosen ALSIM to enhance its pilot training with the addition of the AL250 simulator at its Viseu base in Portugal. AL250 simulator addresses the initial phase of training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is a SEP/MEP reconfigurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II. In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpits for each flight model at the simple flick of a switch. T...
As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and investing in the latest technologies, flydubai has partnered with emaratech to implement smart border control solutions for its pilots and cabin crew. Located at the carrier’s Airport Operations Centre, the new smart gates utilise advanced biometric technology, AI-driven verification and real-time data integration to streamline i...
With global IT spend in air transport soaring to an estimated $37 billion in 2024, the race is on to modernize fast. As infrastructure strains under rising passenger numbers, the focus is firmly on smarter systems, seamless journeys, and sustainable operations. SITA’s 8.3% revenue growth to US$1.6 billion in 2024 is driven by strong performance across its Airports, Borders, and Aircraft busi...
Japan Tokyo Fire Department has awarded Airbus Helicopters with a contract for an Airbus H225 following a tender. This new helicopter will replace an older aircraft as part of the organisation’s fleet modernisation strategy. This acquisition reinforces the agency’s commitment to maintaining high operational readiness across critical missions including aerial firefighting, search and re...
Tecnam delivered P2012 Traveller demonstrator aircraft to Transair Leasing Inc., following a highly successful participation at F-AIR Colombia 2025. This important milestone underscores Tecnam strategic expansion into the Andean region and reinforces its commitment to supporting regional certification, sales, and demonstration efforts. The demonstration aircraft, powered by two 3...
