Textron Aviation new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne is now open for customers, expanding factory-direct support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The purpose-built facility strengthens Textron Aviation’s global service network and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to expanding capacity and enhan...
Jet Aviation will be a Show Partner for Art Basel in Basel. Drawing on Jet Aviation’s Swiss heritage and commitment to ‘the artistry behind the art of flight’, the partnership will bring the story of Jet Aviation to life amid a backdrop of world-renowned contemporary art. The partnership draws on Jet Aviation’s long association with global art fairs and events, includi...
FlightSafety International Inc. has received Federal Aviation Administration approval for Virtual Aircraft Preflight Inspection with Evaluation Mode for three aircraft training programs: the Embraer EMB-550, Gulfstream G500/G600, and Citation Latitude. This innovative capability allows pilots in initial training to complete a 3D virtual aircraft preflight inspection while in Training Mod...
Lufthansa Technik continued its growth course in the first quarter of 2026, but had a somewhat more moderate than expected start of the fiscal year with regard to its earnings performance. Revenue rose to 2.3 billion euros in the first three months (+12 percent compared to the same period last year), underscoring the high global demand for technical aircraft services. The share of revenue from cus...
Airbus Helicopters has delivered a new H125 helicopter to North Queensland operator Helipower at RotorTech 2026 on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The delivery marks Helipower's first H125 and adds to its growing fleet of five helicopters operating across Townsville, Rockhampton, and Horn Island. Christian Venzal, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Australia and New Zealand commen...
Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace announce a commercial partnership aimed at establishing a premier long-range drone logistics network across Sweden. This agreement builds upon the long-standing relations between the two companies, marking a significant evolution in their collaborative efforts to introduce innovative technology and offer compelling business offerings to the Northe...
Jetex and İGA Istanbul Airport have inaugurated the Jetex İGA Terminal. The landmark terminal is designed to welcome international commercial airline passengers and private jet travelers, merging the global expertise of Jetex with İGA's operational strength and the warmth of Türkiye's hospitality. Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex commented: “We are thrilled...
A major milestone with the development of Alsim first Flight Training Device Level 6 simulator, marking a significant advancement in its training solutions portfolio. This achievement is accompanied by a landmark order from US Aviation Academy for five ALSIM P2006T MKII simulators, faithfully replicating the Tecnam P2006T MKII aircraft. This agreement represents a strong vote of confide...
Deutsche Aircraft hosted the Operator Summit at its headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen on 5 May, bringing together commercial operators currently flying the D328 aircraft, alongside potential and committed D328eco customers. Designed as a transparent, customer‑centric forum, the summit offered operators a structured platform to share operational feedback, raise concerns and discuss opportunitie...
First three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets were delivered to fleet launch customer NetJets, which is the first private fleet operator to take delivery and begin operations with the Cessna Citation Ascend. Setting new standards in performance, comfort and operational efficiency for the midsize business jet market, the Citation Ascend builds on the longstanding relationship between Textron Avi...
Australian vertipad technology tackles the primary barriers blocking the air taxi revolution – downwash and outwash safety. Skyportz Australia announced the commercial launch of Aeroberm, a patented modular vertipad system, in a simultaneous global debut at VFS Forum 82 in West Palm Beach and Rotortech 2026 on the Gold Coast. The industry will soon have electric air taxis. But w...
Wisk Aero announced the successful first flight of its second Generation 6 aircraft. This milestone is a powerful testament to Wisk’s flight test program and scale, coming shortly after the first Gen 6 aircraft started its flight test campaign in mid-December. Conducted at Wisk flight test facility in Hollister, CA, the flight included vertical takeoff, hover, and chirp maneuvers -...
Embraer and Generation 5 Holding have signed an exclusive strategic partnership agreement to cover a comprehensive scope of the C‑390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft in the UAE. Under this agreement, the two companies aim to develop comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities and after-sales support for the aircraft in the UAE and the Middle East...
AI-based climb profile optimization will help ITA Airways to reduce fuel consumption. The airline has already achieved substantial reductions and is on track to deliver more than 7,100 tons of fuel savings and over 22,100 tons of CO₂ across 2025 and 2026. The airline’s innovative, data-driven approach, supported by SITA OptiFlight®, will enhance performance while delivering benefits and...
A major milestone has been achieved on May 2nd, 2026, the successful first flight of the Do228 NXTdemonstrator aircraft took place. This symbolizes the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the multi-role aircraft and key moment for aircraft production in Germany. The latest version of the proven turboprop aircraft took off to the skies almost 45 years after the first flight of the ico...
Euroairlines, the Spanish company specialized in air distribution, is reinforcing its presence in Asia through a new interline agreement with Greater Bay Airlines, at Hong Kong-based carrier. This partnership expands the flight networks of both companies and offers passengers a wider range of travel options. The agreement supports Euroairlines’ continued growth in the Asian market b...
Premium XXL: Lufthansa is retrofitting its eight A380s and installing a completely new Business Class in its largest aircraft. In the future, Business Class on the A380 will offer even more comfort and privacy at a new premium level. The new Thompson seats feature a seat width of 58 cm, a bed length of at least two meters, and flexible partitions—making this the most comfortable Business Cla...
Rolls-Royce has been selected by LATAM Airlines to power three Boeing 787 Dreamliners with Trent 1000 XE engines. The Trent 1000 XE engines feature several upgrades following Rolls-Royce's certified two-phase durability enhancement program. This includes a re-engineered high-pressure turbine blade that increases cooling air flow by 40%, offering more than double the time-on-wing of its predece...
Egyptian national airline took delivery of its first 737 MAX. The 737-8 is the first of 18 airplanes leased from SMBC Aviation Capital to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Egypt. The 737-8 complements EgyptAir's fleet of 30 Next-Generation 737 jets with operational commonality and enhanced efficiency, reducing fuel use and emissions by 20% compared to the airplanes it repla...
Emirates SkyCargo launched a weekly freighter service to Toronto Pearson Airport, further strengthening air cargo links between Canada and the UAE. The new service expands cargo connectivity for Canadian businesses and supports growing bilateral trade flows. Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo’s Divisional Senior Vice President commented: “Our freighter service to Toronto is an impor...
Organizing a major aviation event is a real challenge, even for organizers with a long history and enormous experience. The interests of exhibitors and visitors, improvements, and innovations. A strategy to ensure that the event’s development remains meaningful to professionals and the public. The 32nd edition of AERO has set new records. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 coun...
