Embraer has officially begun the structural assembly of the first C-390 Millennium for Austria. This major step took place during an official ceremony held at the Gavião Peixoto production facility in the presence of a delegation of representatives from the Austrian government. Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security commented: “We’re thrill...
airBaltic welcomed its 50th Airbus A220-300 aircraft (registration No. YL-ABX) with a special livery at RIX Riga Airport. The event was attended by approximately 200 people, including employees of the company and the airport, partners, media representatives, and officials of the Latvian State, as well as Canada’s Ambassador to Latvia. This 50th aircraft features an a...
Jet OUT announced the opening of its newest base at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This expansion marks the company's first move outside the Midwest, bringing its innovative local-national fleet model to the vibrant South Florida market. The Fort Lauderdale-based fleet serves customers in South Florida with zero repositioning costs. Jet OUT started operations in Fort...
Fatigue poses an important safety risk, especially in aviation, where tasks are conducted around the clock. Psychologist PhD John A. Caldwell noted that pilots' fatigue has been a top-of-mind issue for the National Transportation Safety Board since 1990. One of tragic fatigue examples is the crash of the 2010 Air India Express Flight 812 on arrival into Mangalore. Based on The Court...
WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract, is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. Lufthansa Technik will...
Cathay Pacific inflight entertainment system has received accolades from two of the world’s most prestigious design awards, the German Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Award 2024, reaffirming its excellence in customer experience and design, and its commitment to becoming the world’s best premium airline. Cathay Pacific has been named a Gold winner in the “Excellent Commun...
Thales, in partnership with Amelia and Breakthrough Energy Contrails, takes a major step towards more environmentally friendly aviation, by implementing an innovative contrail avoidance solution. Since June 2024, Thales' contrail avoidance solution has been deployed on all Paris-Valladolid flights operated by Amelia, using Embraer ERJ145 aircraft. This initiative is part of the DECOR ...
Munich AirportAcademy has been officially recognized as a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization esteemed TRAINAIR PLUS Program. This important achievement was announced at the Global Implementation Support Symposium in Abu Dhabi, February 10-12, 2025. The certification acknowledges the Academy’s commitment to providing world-class aviation training and its alignment with IC...
ATR announced its 2024 full-year results, with a growth trajectory driven by successful partnerships with existing and new customers. Orders of 56 aircraft represent a 40% rise from 2023, with a mix of renewed commitments from existing operators and new customers, both airlines and lessors, exemplifying strong market demand for ATR aircraft. 51 ATR 72 and 5 ATR 42 aircraft were orde...
The final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year. The legendary aircraft family continues to play an active role in Gulfstream’s flight and sustainability testing initiatives. Featuring Ro...
At the Aero India trade show in Bengaluru, Safran Aircraft Engines, a world-leading French engine manufacturer specializing in the design, development and production of aircraft engines, and Titan Engineering and Automation Limited (TEAL), a major player in the Indian aerospace industry based in Bengaluru, signed a contract for the production of parts for the LEAP engine's low-pressure turbine...
Liebherr-Aerospace and Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, signed an agreement for the new Liebherr Service Center at Dubai South during the MRO Middle East exhibition 2025 in Dubai. Liebherr-Aerospace is enhancing its aftermarket service capacities with a new 2,400 m² facility, planned...
