SKYTRAC and Sikorsky announced an agreement regarding the development of a next-generation real-time health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for the S-92 helicopter. This solution, created by SKYTRAC and Sikorsky, will seamlessly integrate with Sikorsky’s existing HUMS system and leverage SKYTRAC’s new Iridium Certus satcom systems to enable in-flight exceedance detec...
RECARO Aircraft Seating and Aer Lingus partnered to enhance passenger comfort with the inclusion of the R3 in their new A321XLR aircraft, which they are the second airline in the world to operate. Equipped with the award-winning R3 long-range Economy Class seat, passengers will have access to an enhanced living space and comfort features. These include a 6-way adjustable headrest with integra...
flydubai and Boeing announced an agreement to retrofit 21 of flydubai’s 737 MAX aircraft with larger Boeing Space Bins. Each Space Bin can accommodate up to six standard-sized bags per bin by turning a bag on its edge, an increase from four bags per bin compared to a standard bin. Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations at flydubai commenyted: “...
Unifi has secured its first business aviation ground handling contract and its third FBO security contract in United Kingdom, marking a major expansion of its services and a new milestone in its global growth. Beginning April 15, Unifi will take over ramp handling operations and fuelling services at London Oxford Airport, which is ranked fifth in the UK for business aviation movements. In...
Arajet successfully completed its first flight to the United States. Flight DM 2100 took off from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo and landed at Miami International Airport (MIA), marking a historic milestone for the airline and the Dominican aviation industry. This achievement was partly made possible thanks to the Open Skies Agreement, which facilitates greater co...
LOTAMS will become Europe’s first Embraer Authorized Service Centre for the E2 aircraft family following completion of the authorization and audit process conducted by the Polish Civil Aviation Authority. LOTAMS, one of Europe’s major providers of MRO services, has bases across Poland serving some of the world’s largest airlines. LOTAMS will be the first EASC in Europe for E2 air...
An electric aircraft that can carry eight passengers and has a range between 2.200 and 140 kilometers - depending on the energy vector; it sounds like something for the future, but for the Dutch startup Cormorant Aerospace it is reality in the making. With a clear vision and strategic planning, the team is working on a revolutionary aviation concept that can carry out its first operational test on...
SkyDrive made a historic breakthrough with first successful Demonstration flight of its three-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft SkyDrive on 9 April at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. SkyDrive is powered by Thales's next-generation flight control system, FlytRise, which is based on its 40+ years of proven experience in flight control solutions, and it is spe...
A220 is joining the Airspace cabin Family and will take off for the first time with launch customer Air Canada. The new A220 cabin will boast the full Airspace suite including new Airspace XL bins with deliveries starting in early 2026.The A220 cabin provides a leading Airspace experience, combining new elements with the widest seats, aisle, and largest cabin and windows i...
Lufthansa City Airlines took delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo at the Airbus factory in Hamburg-Finkenwerder. The aircraft, registration D-AIJP, was named “Ingelheim am Rhein”. This first brand-new Airbus symbolizes the key role that Lufthansa City Airlines plays within the Lufthansa Group in redefining continental traffic to and from Munich and, from 2026, Frankfurt...
German Airways is sending its fleet of eight Embraer E190 aircraft to Technik for a comprehensive rebranding. The first aircraft in the new design has left the maintenance hangar at Cologne/Bonn Airport and impresses with a modern and dynamic design that further develops the airline's brand identity. Aircraft D-AJHW will undergo final maintenance work in the next few days, after which it...
Weston Aviation launches its FBO services at aether - The Private Terminal at Manchester Airport. In association with aether, Weston Aviation now offers exclusive access to one of the most sophisticated aviation terminals in the region for private jet operators and business aviation passengers. This facility is the ideal setting for a convenient, discreet, and highly personal service. Already...
The 31st edition of the trade fair – impressively demonstrated its position as the leading global trade fair for general aviation, air sports and business aviation. 760 exhibitors from 38 nations showcased a total of 328 aircraft (2024: 270), ranging from drones to gliders, microlights, single- and twin-engine piston aircraft, helicopters and ultra long-range jets. Never before hav...
Emirates will be introducing its newest Airbus A380s fitted with its latest cabins, including Premium Economy, to Manchester and Milan. The latest retrofitted A380s will operate on EK017/018 to Manchester from 6 June, and on EK091/092 to Milan from 1 July. The airline will expand its Premium Economy offering to nearly 5,000 weekly seats in and out of the UK from June. The enhanced service to Ma...
Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association will gather in Geneva to acknowledge European aircraft resale transactions at EBACE 2025. With 17 IADA members exhibiting at EBACE25, the show remains a premier event dedicated exclusively to business aviation in Europe. On Tuesday evening, the first day of the exhibition, IADA will host a special dinner for its attending and exh...
Lufthansa Technik signed a multi-year contract with LATAM Airlines Group to implement AVIATAR across its Airbus A320, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 fleets – covering more than 300 aircraft. LATAM is using AVIATAR’s Predictive Health Analytics to transform data into actionable insights, enabling the airline to optimize technical operations and minimize unexpected disruptions, such as f...
Bombardier announced the development of its new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi,UAE. This new facility represents a strong partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports, leveraging their expertise and commitment to aviation excellence. New facility, which will relocate from its originally announced location at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in 2022.The new locatio...
Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet family tachieved a milestone anniversary – the 15-year anniversary of certification, entry into service and first delivery of the aircraft. The latest product investment unveiled for the CJ4, the CJ4 Gen3, is expected to enter into service in 2026. The CJ4 Gen3 incorporates the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for intuitive, seamless control f...
Diamond Aircraft announced the successful handover of the seventh and final DA42-VI aircraft for leading flight training provider CAE, completing an order signed with the company in 2024. In addition, Diamond Aircraft has signed a further contract with CAE to provide six new DA40 NG aircraft. Jane Wang, Director for Sales, Marketing, and Flight Operations at Diamond Aircraft Austria commented:...
AURA AERO announced agreements with three new European distributors for its two families of aircraft. With the formal addition of these renowned general aviation market players to its distribution network, AURA AERO will considerably expand its reach and strengthen its position regarding INTEGRAL, its aerobatic two-seat trainer, and ERA, its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, in a VIP corporate co...
Philippine Airlines is set to reopen the PAL Aviation School as a prominent training center for new pilots under a strategic partnership with the globally recognized flight training organization, Airways Aviation Group, to deliver best-in-class pilot training as part of its long-term commitment to operational excellence, safety and workforce development. Following an extensive evaluation p...
