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Bombardier begins landmark deliveries of three Challenger 3500 aircraft to Aloula Aviation

Bombardier announced the commencement of deliveries of three state-of-the-art Challenger 3500 aircraft to airline company Aloula Aviation based in Saudi Arabia. Aloula Aviation will be receiving the first Challenger 3500 aircraft to be registered in Saudi Arabia. The best-selling aircraft was chosen for its spacious cabin, outstanding range and renowned reliability, making...

STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. STARLUX Airlines already operates an all-Airbus fleet of 28 aircraft including the A350-900, the A330neo...

Elixir Aircraft signs with Airways Aviation for 16 aircraft at Paris Airshow

At Paris Air Show 2025, Elixir Aircraft has officially announced the signature of a letter of intent for imminent acquisition of sixteen 4th  generation Elixir training aircraft. Airways Aviation training team have chosen Elixir Aircraft to enhance safety and bring more versatility to the fleet. Its efficiency from low operating costs, lightweight structure and l...

Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada advance regional turboprop innovation at Paris Air Show

Deutsche Aircraft & Pratt & Whitney Canada provided an update on the 40-seat D328eco regional turboprop at Paris Air Show. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW127XT-S engine is a next-generation turboprop designed to meet the evolving demands of regional air travel, especially in markets, where operators face unique challenges such as short runways, harsh weather...

First aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier to be delivered to Tassili Travail Aérien in Africa, launching new era of medieval services

Tassili Travail Aérien at Paris Air Show has signed a purchase agreement for two new Cessna SkyCourier aircraft, marking the first order of an aero-medical equipped SkyCourier and the first SkyCourier order in Africa. Based in Algeria, TTA is a subsidiary of Sonatrach, the national state-owned oil and gas company. TTA provides passenger transportation, aero-medical evacuation, and othe...

London-to-Tokyo direct: why a digital SIM card for Japan simplifies long‑haul connections

Flying direct from London to Tokyo is more than just a jump across time zones—it’s a leap into a world of new experiences, business opportunities, and cultural discoveries. But between pre-flight prep and navigating Narita or Haneda, there’s one critical detail travelers often overlook: staying connected. Enter the digital SIM card for Japan, a seamless solution that ensures...

Paris Air Show 2025: MTU Aero Engines secures record orders worth $1.75 billion

The 2025 Paris Air Show has brought MTU Aero Engines AG record orders: engine orders worth around US$1.75 billion were placed at the aerospace industry event.Of the orders received at the show, the large majority were for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine that powers the A320neo family. The largest GTF order was placed by Wizz Air: The airline will equip177 A321neo aircraft with PW1100G-JM engine...

Daher TBM airplane family: delivery of the 600th aircraft in the TBM 900-series, and counting!

Daher Aircraft turboprop-powered TBM airplane family marked a new milestone with the delivery of the 600th aircraft in the TBM 900-series, which was provided to its customer at the Paris Air Show. The TBM 900-series is the best-seller in the TBM’s history, and underscores the continual improvement applied to this product line of fast, efficient general aviation/business aviation ai...

Norway’s Elfly Group signs contract with EASA for development of Noemi conceptual prototype aircraft

Norway's Elfly Group signed a contract at the Paris Air Show with EASA for the development of the conceptual prototype model of its Noemi (No Emissions) clean sheet, all-electric commercial seaplane.  The contract signed by Elfly's Founding CEO Eric Lithun and EASA’s David Solar reinforces the company's commitment to work closely with EASA towards eventual certification...

ACI Jet latest aircraft flight deck & connectivity mod embodies “Fly Like New” campaign promise

ACI Jet FAA Part 145 Repair Station has completed its first Garmin G5000 integrated avionics suite installation on a Citation XLS, paired with the installation of Starlink satellite internet and a complete interior refurbishment. The comprehensive upgrade adds years of life and value to the airframe, transforming it into a state-of-the-art platform that rivals the latest factory-new airc...

Caribavia 2025 - progress in Caribbean aviation - Hon. Minister Charles Fernandez

Progress in Caribbean aviation was, of course, one of the most talked-about issues at Caribavia 2025. The Honorable Minister Charles Fernandez of Antigua is the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investments discussed aviation industry's development, challenges and future prospects for Caribbean aviation.The Minister highlighted region's advancements airport infrastruc...

Bridges Air Cargo to be first operator of Embraer E-freighter

Embraer announced with lessor, Regional One, that Bridges Air Cargo will be the launch customer of the new passenger-to-freight, E-Freighter E190F conversion. This jet, the first of two conversions, is expected to start operating in Bridges’ fleet in Q3/2025. Bridges Air Cargo is part of Bridges Worldwide, a leading provider of solutions to the international logistics, courier and express co...