The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) and Boeing today celebrated the expansion of the Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre (SALC), marking a new chapter in their partnership to support Indigenous talent, enhance aerospace training, and inspire future careers in aviation across Saskatchewan. The expansion of SALC strengthens Saskatchewan's capacity to train the next ge...
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled a new Aircraft Assembly Centre at Cotswold Airport, reinforcing its transition from aircraft development and testing to certification and early-stage production of its Valo eVTOL aircraft. Opened on National Manufacturing Day in the UK, the facility fulfills a previously announced strategic milestone and underscores the company's growing focus on scaling manufac...
Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer 2 has completed its first flight powered by magniX’s Samson300 battery system, marking a significant step forward for electric flight training technology. Departing from Centennial Airport in Colorado, the milestone flight demonstrated the capabilities of magniX’s latest high-performance battery platform. Designed specifically for demanding aviation appl...
Props for a Purpose, a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to humanitarian aviation, has acquired its first dedicated aircraft, a Tecnam P2012 Traveller.The aircraft has been secured through a 10-year lease agreement with AeroSpring Leasing LLC, representing a significant milestone for both organizations and enhancing their ability to support humanitarian missions more effectively. Since i...
RECARO Aircraft Seating Polska has reached a significant milestone with the opening of its expanded production and office facility in Świebodzin, Poland. The double-digit million-euro investment more than doubles the site’s size to over 22,000 square meters and increases annual production capacity by nearly 70%, from 60,000 to 100,000 passenger seats. The expansion includes 8,600 square m...
Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, its new 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner and planned production aircraft. Concurrently, award-winning air carrier JSX announced a deposit-backed agreement to acquire 50 ES-36 aircraft, with options for an additional 50, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The deal supports JSX's vision for a next-genera...
Progressive. Proven. Professional. The all-new PC-12 PRO introduces a completely redesigned cockpit built around the Garmin G3000 PRIME Integrated Flight Deck. Equipped with advanced technologies, including Safety Autoland, the PC-12 PRO sets a new benchmark as the most technologically advanced, high-performing, and reliable aircraft in its class. Further reinforcing its leadership in safety,...
The year of the P.180 Avanti’s 40th anniversary has brought a second reason for celebration at Piaggio Aerospace: the sale of more than 40 P.180 Avanti EVO aircraft since the model entered service with its first customer in 2015. It is a symbolic milestone for an aircraft that has continually evolved over four decades while staying true to its distinctive identity. Over the past fou...
Aviation evolves through moments of clarity — moments when industry leaders step forward to explain not only what is happening, but why it matters. This conversation with Evgeny Shadov, VP Business Development at General Aviation Service, is one of those moments. In the dynamic environment of Riga Aviation Forum 2026, Evgeny brings a sharp, operationally grounded perspective on th...
Collins Aerospace has been selected by Royal Brunei Airlines to provide its FlightSense™ and DispatchSM services under two 12-year agreements supporting the carrier’s current and future Boeing 787 fleet. The long-term partnership is designed to enhance operational performance, increase fleet reliability and streamline maintenance planning ac...
New Caledonia's flagship carrier, Aircalin, has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its incoming fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The airline currently has two of the latest-generation long-range widebody aircraft on order, with the first scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. The agreement was signed at MRO Asia in Singapore by Eric Bouche...
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines have renewed their Integrated Materials Management (IMM) services agreement for five years, the companies announced at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore. The renewed partnership will continue to support the carrier’s maintenance activities and materials planning processes. Through the agreement, Boeing manages selected parts and materials required for daily operation...
