Acron Aviation has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with SPHEREA Tests & Services, (SPHEREA) for its recorder and surveillance products. This agreement utilizes SPHEREA’s cutting-edge ATEC Series7, found in most aeronautical workshops across the globe, to facilitate ‘Return to Service’ testing of Acron Aviation recorders and Aviation Communication and Surve...
flyExclusive added the fifth Challenger jet to the company’s expanding super-midsize fleet. This marks a key milestone in flyExclusive’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy, with the sixth and seventh Challengers already in final stages of preparation for service. The arrival of the aircraft signals the company’s continued, strategic focus on modernizing its fleet and...
Phenix Jet Cayman completed a major milestone in business aviation by managing the first-ever Temporary Registration for a business jet in the Asia-Pacific region. The registration, approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI), was completed at Singapore’s Seletar Airport in just five business days. This quick and efficient process highlights both Phenix Jet&rsqu...
Electra has secured $115 million in Series B funding to enter the pre-production and certification phase of the EL9, the first-ever Ultra Short aircraft, which can take off and land in 150 feet – roughly 10% of the footprint required for similarly-sized legacy airplanes. The round was led by Prysm Capital, and Jay Park, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Prysm, has joined Electra’...
Dynamatic Technologies Limited and Deutsche Aircraft inaugurated the Rear Fuselage Assembly Line for the 40-seater D328eco turboprop aircraft at Dynamatic's state-of-the-art aerospace facility in Bangalore, India. The inauguration marks the transition from planning and design to serial manufacturing and showcases the world-class aerospace engineering and productio...
Digital twins – virtual copies of real-life machinery – have become an integral part of many industries: from precision manufacturing to logistics. Research by McKinsey shows that investments in digital twin technologies will rise to more than $48 billion by 2026 around the world. More and more airlines and aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul companies are introduc...
Sadly, I was unable to attend AERO2025. I got the chance to learn more about the atmosphere, how it acrtually went, thoughts of General Aviation Service team, which enjoyed two days of the event and made every possible effort to meet clients and colleagues in business aviation. I am happy to share highlights of our conversation with Luis Hurtado Barrutia, the Commercial Director of General Aviatio...
Cathay Pacific has received two accolades at the Crystal Cabin Awards 2025. The airline was named winner of the Passenger Comfort category, with its new Aria Suite Business class introducing a ground-breaking system that unifies the inflight entertainment and cabin environment control like never before. Cathay Pacific was also named winner of the Judges’ Choice: Airline Innovation category f...
Dubai Airports received the Operational Excellence Award from AirportLabs at Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, recognising a decade of innovation that has transformed operations at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), Dubai's vision for the future of aviation. The award honours Dubai...
Archer unveiled plans for a proposed New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines, aiming to transform how New York residents and visitors move around the region. Archer goal is to enable passengers to travel from Manhattan to nearby airports in just 5-15 minutes using Midnight, dramatically reducing travel times compared to traditional ground transportation and hel...
Riyadh Air set to take flight later in 2025, is redefining aviation travel with the unveiling of its stunning cabin interiors.The ‘no legacy’ carrier which is seen as the world’s first digital-native airline has revealed its first cabin layouts which blend luxury and comfort to deliver a unique and market-changing premium experience. Innovative technology integrated into ele...
Falcon Global 7500 offers the ultimate combination of speed, range and spaciousness. Featuring the industry’s best equipped cabin with industry-leading reliability, our proven, award-winning and record-breaking Global 7500 aircraft is the flagship for today and tomorrow. Mr. Sultan Rashit Abdulla Rashit Al Shene, Founder & Chairman of Alex Group Investments, the parent company of Falc...
Atlas Air Worldwide and Cirque du Soleil released a behind-the-scenes video capturing the extraordinary logistics of transporting the spectacular show, LUZIA, using two B747-400 Freighters flying from Sydney, Australia to New York City in March for its North American tour. While the visually stunning production inspired by the vibrant culture and landscapes of Mexico has typically moved by se...
Syzygy Plasmonics successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming demonstration unit in Houston. After over 3000 hours of rigorous trials in Houston and Ulsan, South Korea with its cutting-edge Rigel Reactor, the unit demonstrates a critical breakthrough in low-cost, high-yield sustainable aviation fuel production....
Bombardier expanded its adoption of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software for aircraft development to streamline its product engineering processes to meet the challenges of modern aerospace design and push the boundaries of innovation. Bombardier selected Siemens' NX software for 3D modeling, simulation and manufacturing during aircraft development and Capital so...
Tecnam announced the sale of three Tecnam P2008 aircraft to OSM Aviation Academy USA. This milestone marks another step in Tecnam’s ongoing mission to provide state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient aircraft to the global aviation community. OSM Aviation Academy currently trains a total of 90 students, both national and international, with a strong commitment to shaping the futu...
Gogo confirmed Supplemental Type Certificate approval from EASA for a direct current variant of the Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream G280 aircraft types. This represents the first time a Plane Simple antenna has received regulatory approval for a terminal powered by direct current flow rather than alternating current​. The DC option supports the...
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 have been awarded type acceptance certificates by the Mongolia Civil Aviation Authority. This milestone paves the way for the introduction of the advanced E-Jets E2 family into Mongolia’s growing aviation market. The certification follows rigorous assessments by MCAA, aligning with global aviation standards already met by the aircraft through certificati...
RIX Ground Handling, the ground services provider at Riga Airport (RIX), has been awarded the ISAGO (IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations) certification by International Air Transport Association. This recognition confirms company’s compliance with the highest safety standards in areas such as baggage handling, passenger services, cargo loading and unloading, and other key ground op...
Gulfstream G800 has earned type certification from FAA along with certification from EASA and has done so with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated.The certifications confirm enhanced performance for the aircraft, including a range of 8,200 nautical miles/15,186 kilometers at the long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85, an increase of 200 nm/370 km over ori...
Since its maiden flight on 3 December 2024, INTEGRAL E, AURA AERO all-electric two-seater with aerobatic capabilities, has been performing test flights as part of its certification campaign, and has already completed 15 flights. Today, four months after its very first takeoff, INTEGRAL E has successfully completed its first backflip flight, confirming the aircraft's performance and reliab...
