Qantas has announced a major investment in its De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop fleet, reinforcing its long-term commitment to maintaining reliable air links across regional Australia. As part of the fleet renewal program, the airline will acquire 14 additional mid-life Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft while gradually retiring 19 smaller Q200 and Q300 turboprops. The first of the newly acquired a...
Embraer has appointed FL Technics as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for its commercial aircraft fleet in Lithuania. The designation covers the E170 and E190 aircraft, further strengthening FL Technics’ regional aircraft maintenance capabilities. Support services will be delivered from the company’s facilities in Vilnius and Kaunas. Drawing on extensive experience i...
From the forests of Canada and the Pacific Northwest to the fire-prone landscapes of Florida, Daher Aircraft’s Kodiak and TBM platforms are playing an increasingly critical role in wildfire response operations. Deployed on the front lines, these aircraft support aerial coordination efforts, oversee air tanker missions and provide real-time situational awareness in some of the most challengin...
Archer Aviation Inc. and ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier and a member of the Lufthansa Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the deployment of an all-electric air taxi network across Italy. As part of the Star Alliance network, ITA Airways currently serves more than 70 destinations worldwide, making it a key player in the country’s aviation la...
Boston MedFlight, the internationally recognized nonprofit provider of critical care transport services, has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for three new H145 helicopters as part of its ongoing fleet modernization and expansion strategy across New England. With this latest acquisition, the organization's total number of Airbus H145 purchases rises to 12 aircraf...
Jet Excellence, a leading U.S. charter operator, will retrofit its entire fleet of Cessna Citation X aircraft with the advanced Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution. To support the fleet-wide upgrade, Jet Excellence is leveraging Gogo’s flexible financing program, enabling the operator to accelerate deployment of next-generation inflight connectivity while effectively managing in...
Embraer and Austrian Airlines have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support the carrier’s fleet of 13 E195 aircraft. Under the agreement, Austrian Airlines will gain access to Embraer’s comprehensive component support solutions designed to maximize fleet availability and operational efficiency. The program covers more than 300 aircraft components and includes advanced excha...
Airbus has launched Alpha Component Solutions, a 50:50 joint venture with Air France dedicated to delivering comprehensive A350 component support services. Jointly operated by Airbus and Air France-KLM, the new company manages a global shared-access component pool, offering operators access to spare parts, maintenance expertise, repair services, and end-to-end supply chain management. By c...
ALSIM is supporting the advancement of pilot training in Malaysia through ADMAL Flying Academy’s acquisition of an AL250 simulator. The addition of the device will enhance the academy’s Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL/IR) and Frozen ATPL programmes, giving cadets access to a highly realistic and consistent training environment designed to strengthen skill development and operational read...
Western Aircraft, an Authorized Pilatus Center and Greenwich AeroGroup company, is celebrating a trio of significant achievements in 2026 that underscore its enduring partnership with Pilatus. The milestones include the delivery of its 300th PC-12, a new-generation PC-12 PRO, the handover of its 30th new PC-24, and 30 years of service as an Authorized Pilatus Sales & Servic...
HALO-Flight is set to further expand its South Texas air medical capabilities following the order of an additional Bell 407GXi announced by Bell Textron at AMTC 2026. The new aircraft will bring the operator’s fleet to seven IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi helicopters, enhancing reliability, coverage, and the rapid response capabilities required for critical patient transport missions. Lane Evan...
FL Technics Indonesia has successfully obtained EASA Part-145 certification for its Bali maintenance facility, authorising the company to perform maintenance on aircraft registered within the European Union. The achievement places FL Technics Indonesia among a select group of Indonesian MRO providers holding the prestigious European approval. The certification covers both base and line maintena...
