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AERO Asia 2025 concludes, celebrating new era of general aviation in China

Four-day fair featured 387 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, signifying a 44% increase in scale and 29% rise in internationality. 174 static and dynamic aircraft were displayed both indoors and outdoors across an exhibition area of around 60,000 sqm. With 837 aircraft of various models sold, a figure some 250% higher than AERO Asia’s debut edition in 2023, the total transaction value...

airBaltic continues recruitment, offering up to 200 cabin crew positions

As the company continues to grow and expand its operations, the Latvian national airline airBaltic is actively recruiting, now offering up to 200 Junior Cabin Crew positions across its bases in all three Baltic States – Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania). These positions are planned to be filled by the summer season of 2026. airBaltic welcomes applica...

Diamond Aircraft delivers DA62 MPP to TU Dresden: a milestone for climate-friendly aviation

Technical University of Dresden has taken delivery of a state-of-the art research aircraft, the Diamond DA62 MPP. This twin-engine special mission platform represents an important step forward in the development of sustainable, climate-friendly aviation technologies. The Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology and the Institute of Aerospace Engineering (ILR) at TU Dresden...

Rotortrade delivers two Airbus H145 D3 to SAF Hélicoptères

Rotortrade announced the sale and delivery of two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters (MSN 21150 – 2023 / MSN 21210 – 2024) to SAF Hélicoptères, one of France’s leading helicopter operators. The transaction began in February 2025 and was finalized in July 2025, with both aircraft delivered the same month and entering operational service in August 2025. The two helicopters wi...

EBACE 2026: a new aircraft display layout and location

European Business Aviation Association announced a reimagined static display for EBACE26, set in a new dedicated location at Geneva Airport and designed to deliver the most secure, flexible and customer-focussed aircraft showcase in the event’s history.  The reconfigured 40,000 sqm display area includes both airside and landside access, enabling tighter control...

EDF Group increases its stake in AURA AERO to 2 million euros to accelerate the decarbonization of aviation

One year after acquiring a stake in AURA AERO, a French pioneer in low-carbon aviation, EDF Group increases its participation to 2 million euros, through its subsidiary SAFIDI, dedicated to local anchorage. With this new investment, the Group reaffirms its commitment to providing long-term support for the growth of a low-carbon, regional light aircraft industry, in France. In a context where av...

Belgian defense selects PC-7 MKX for its basic flight training

On November 27, 2025, the Belgian Government approved the award of a comprehensive 20-year service contract to Pilatus to provide training services based on the PC-7 MKX. The comprehensive training solution encompasses not only the 18 aircraft but also advanced ground-based training tools, forming a fully integrated system. Pilatus will deliver state-of-the-art simulators, computer-based trai...

Robinson Helicopter & Safran Helicopter Engines confirm R88 progress in aircraft development and serenity support package

Robinson Helicopter Company and Safran Helicopter Engines provided details regarding progress of the R88 helicopter, equipped with the 950 shp class Arriel 2W engine, and supported by the Safran serenity package.  Robinson is the only helicopter company offering serenity support package standard with every purchase of an all-new R88.  Since the R88's unveiling at Verticon 202...

Bell secures six new corporate aircraft orders in Europe

During European Rotors 2025 Bell Textron secured six aircraft orders for a mix of Bell 505s, Bell 407GXis, and Bell 429s in the corporate segment, bringing its year-to-date corporate sales in Europe to seventeen aircraft. The orders were placed by customers in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland, underscoring the growing demand for Bell’s aerial solutions acr...

Safran steps up expansion in India for civil and military aviation and deepens commitment to “Make in India”

At a ceremony in Hyderabad with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India; in presence of Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Board of Directors; and Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer; Safran inaugurated its largest MRO center for the CFM International LEAP engine. The Group also announced two defense investments to support the Rafale program in India. Thes...

ACIA Aero Leasing delivers two ATR72-600 to PNG Air

ACIA Aero Leasing announced the delivery of two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft in a 70-seat configuration on lease to PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s leading domestic airline. Mick Mooney, ACIA’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are delighted to partner with PNG Air in expanding its fleet with two additional ATR72-600s. PNG Air plays a critical role in providing reg...

EHang Thailand AAM sandbox reaches landmark: first urban sandbox human-carrying flight of Pilotless eVTOL with CAAT Director-General Aboard

EHang announced successful launch of an urban human-carrying flight event in Bangkok with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and local partners. Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of CAAT, personally boarded and experienced the experimental flight, becoming the world’s first civil aviation authority chief globally to ride the pilotless EH216-S on an urban flight....