MTU Maintenance network has officially completed 7,000 shop visits for its V2500-A5 engine program, marking the occasion with a celebratory event at MTU Maintenance Canada. As the largest MRO provider for this engine type, MTU performed 38 percent of all V2500 shop visits worldwide for both independent customers and on behalf of the OEM, International Aero Engines AG in 2024. Kelly Horan,...
Spirit Airlines and Safran Landing Systems have renewed their long-term agreement for the supply and MRO of wheels and carbon brakes for the American carrier’s Airbus A320 fleet. This contract covers both the Airbus A320ceo and A320neo in service and more to be delivered in the future.The renewal of this agreement contributes to Spirit Airlines' commitment to providing robust, reliable o...
Not too long ago, a pilot’s bag was filled with a stack of papers—procedure checklists, charts, and manuals. Today, as the industry moves towards paperless solutions, like Electronic Flight Bags, Virtual Reality-based training, and glass cockpits, to name a few, Roma Andreu Rifa, Flight Instructor for Ab Initio training at BAA Training, notes that this has, in a way, become a doub...
SkyDrive successfully conducted a demo flight of SKYDRIVE SD-05 model at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. In February 2023, SkyDrive was selected as one of the eVTOL operators taking part in the "Smart Mobility EXPO," a part of the "Future Society Showcase Project" at the Expo. Since then, as we dedicated ourselves to the development of our aircraft, we have targeted...
Prince Aviation have modified their own Cessna Citation XLS jet with a Collins Aerospace IRT NX Satellite Communications system, providing high-speed cabin connectivity through the Iridium Certus® 700 satellite service.This modification represents a first ever installation of a Collins SATCOM solution on a Cessna XLS business jet, which is displayed during the AERO Friedrichshafen trade s...
Cyient DLM expanded its strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft. Through this prospective multi-year contract, Cyient DLM will undertake the design, development and manufacturing of the Cabin Management System (CMS) for the D328eco, a next-generation 40-seater regional turboprop. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as it will be one of Deutsche Aircraft's first electron...
Corendon Dutch Airlines revealed world first fully tattooed aircraft, marking a symbolic moment in both aviation and art. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Corendon collaborated with renowned tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher, known for inking global icons like Lady Gaga and Kurt Cobain. The aircraft, Sweet Louise, features a tattoo design covering nearly 200 square meters of its fus...
AERO 2025 just started in Friedrichshafen. Attendees can expect a large number of premieres at the show. New aircraft types, projects, and services can be seen for the first time. Tobias Bretzel from the organizer, fairnamic GmbH commented: "With 756 exhibitors from 38 countries, we have achieved a record level of participation, showcasing an unparalleled variety of aircraft. We ar...
At Aero Friedrichshafen Bell Textron announced its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell received previous orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in the European market from...
Airbus and Thai Airways International have signed a Letter of Intent to retrofit the airline’s A350s, enhancing passenger comfort and operational efficiency, with state-of-the-art cabin upgrades. The retrofit programme will be overseen by Airbus. During the exercise, THAI’s fleet of A350-900 aircraft will be equipped with the latest cabin innovations, ensuring a premium travel experien...
On 9 April 2025, at the Aero Friedrichshafen air show in Germany, Elixir Aircraft delivered the first of the Elixir ordered in 2024 to the Greek flying school, Egnatia Aviation. The aircraft, in the livery of its new operator and of the aircraft rental company Green Aerolease, was flown from La Rochelle. It is part of the first batch of six aircraft to be delivered in 2025 and will be based at Kav...
Embraer has finalized an agreement with Intelsat to install its high-speed in-flight connectivity system on E-Jet E2s during aircraft production. The system, with transmission speeds up to 275Mbps, gives passengers in the sky a similar streaming and surfing experience to their home networks. The Intelsat product is the first multi-orbit satellite system to incorporate an Electronically Steered Arr...
Bombardier Global 8000 business jet program is progressing to plan, with first Global 8000 production aircraft continuing in the assembly phase in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. Major components from Bombardier facilities were delivered per plan and the aircraft is progressing through the high-tech manufacturing process toward planned entry-into-service in 2025. Stephen M...
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has launched the development of a new avionics solution for the Dash 8 100 and 200 aircraft. With our partner Universal Avionics, a new customized Universal InSight avionics suite is now under development and will be available for customers wishing to upgrade their aircraft. In cooperation with our partners Universal Avionics and JANA Inc., DHC is developing an...
MTU Maintenance is targeting significant growth in North America. As announced by CFM International and GE Aerospace, MTU will be adding CFM LEAP and GEnx maintenance, repair and overhaul services to its portfolio in United States. These agreements will see MTU’s site in Fort Worth, Texas, develop from an on-site service center to full disassembly, assembly and test facility. It al...
Tamarack Aerospace Group continues the expansion of its Authorized Dealership Network with the addition of Toledo Jet LLC as a new Winglet Dealer and Installation Center. The partnership provides increased convenience to the CitationJet community, as Toledo Jet Center operates at multiple locations, including Toledo, Ohio (KTOL), and Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Florida (KXFE). Eri...
To provide more training options for its global customers, especially for operators in the EMEA regions, the Bell Training Academy recently expanded its technical training courses in Valencia, Spain. The BTA Valencia team launched courses previously offered at its Fort Worth, TX facility to provide two new comprehensive programs for maintenance technicians, designed to give a full overview of the...
Three months after the certification of its INTEGRAL R aircraft, AURA AERO delivered the first INTEGRAL R to Dijon Voltige, France’s iconic aerobatics club, who became the launch customer for this aircraft. The reception of INTEGRAL R marks the culmination of a five-year certification and production process. INTEGRAL R performed its first flight in June 2020, at Toulouse-...
Aircraft Propeller Service achieved a significant audit milestone for its upcoming maintenance center in Kuala Lumpur, paving the way for its establishment as a premier regional MRO hub. APS Asia Pacific has successfully completed a US FAA audit and has received its certification. This is a significant milestone as many other national civil aviation regulators around the world recognize US F...
ATR received a B-score from CDP Climate Change for the second consecutive year. This recognition comes as we continue to progress our low-carbon strategy, reinforcing our commitment to transparency and sustainability in the aviation industry. Pierre Farjounel, ATR’s CISO and Head of future developments, commented: “Securing a B score for the second year in a row h...
Qatar Airways is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade. The airline’s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation leadership and marks one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry. In its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month, becoming the...
