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easyJet opens applications for next generation of engineering apprentices

easyJet opened applications for its latest cohort of engineering apprentices for 2026, as the airline calls on the next generation to join them in shaping the future of aviation. The launch comes at a time when the UK Civil Aviation Authority estimates that 27% of the aircraft engineering workforce is set to retire inside the next decade. New research of 2,000 Brits aged 16-24 years old commission...

Gulfstream fleet surpasses 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel

Gulfstream Aerospace fleet of corporate, demonstration and support aircraft has surpassed 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel blends. In addition, the Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G400 flew to this week’s NBAA-BACE 2025 in Las Vegas using SAF blends. Those aircraft and a mock-up of the newly announced Gulfstream G300 will...

Islands of opportunity: helicopter charters in Indonesia

Civil helicopter chartering is growing across the APAC region, and Indonesia is no exception. Saladin Siregar, Key Account Management for Passenger Air Chartering, APAC at global charter experts Chapman Freeborn, provides in-depth insights on helicopter charters in Indonesia, explaining why they are a good fit for the country and which sectors are driving growth. A diverse and growing civil hel...

Electra selects Evolito to supply electric engines for the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra has selected Evolito to supply the electric propulsion units for Electra EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet (45 meters).Evolito will provide Electra with high-performance EPUs that integrate lightweight motors, high-integrity motor controllers, and advanced thermal controls. Engineered for aerospace-grade reliability and efficiency, thes...

ACI Jet & CMS complete inflight cabin management system STC applicable to Challenger 604, 605, and 650 aircraft

ACI Jet completed the first article installation for Cabin Management Solutions’ inflight entertainment and cabin management system on a Challenger 605. The milestone marks the first time ACI Jet has partnered directly with an OEM in engineering and certification of a Supplemental Type Certificate, securing a share of licensing rights to the STC in the process. The STC-approved insta...

Starlink high-speed internet now available on Cessna Citation Longitude

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Longitude, following the Federal Aviation Administration issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide more reliable...

Lufthansa Technik and HENSOLDT take the “black box” to an all new level

Lufthansa Technik and HENSOLDT have jointly launched a new generation of onboard recording devices for the Airbus A320 family, which offer significant improvements over previous cockpit voice and flight data recorders (CVR/FDR). With the corresponding retrofit solution, airlines are not only well equipped for much stricter future regulations regarding recording times, but they can also read out th...

Bombardier set to impress at NBAA-BACE 2025 with Global and Challenger jets on display

Bombardier will participate in the NBAA-BACE 2025, taking place October 14–16 at Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas. Bombardier will showcase three of its most iconic aircraft on static display – the Global 7500, Global 6500, and Challenger 3500 – and will also highlight its top-ranked, comprehensive service offering on site. Éric Martel,...

SkyDrive completes extended summer demonstration flight campaign in Osaka

SkyDrive successfully completed SkyDrive Type SD-05 public demonstration flight campaign. These eVTOL flights, flown over a period of approximately one and a half months, drew large crowds. The first series of flights, conducted between July 31 to August 24, took off from the "Mobility Experience" section of the Expo 2025 venue in Osaka. Preceded by an opening ceremony...

BERINGER AERO: 40 years of innovation, passion and aviation excellence

BERINGER AERO team gathered  to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary with a memorable event at their headquarters. Over 200 guests — including aircraft manufacturers, dealers, pilots, team members, and friends from across the globe — gathered to pay tribute to four decades of innovation, dedication, and a shared passion for aviation.  Throughout the year, BE...

Key trends, difficulties, amazing discoveries, and market insights with General Aviation Service for FBO Summer 2025 in Spain

Five extremely busy months, and even though the schedule should be a little more “manageable” now , it's still challenging to find the right moment to have a long enough conversation with Luis Hurtado Barrutia, Sales Director at General Aviation Service. However, I think it's fascinating to examine the summer season "in the heat of the moment," rather than a year late...

Beyond Aero reaches full-scale power with its TRL6 hydrogen-electric propulsion system

Beyond Aero is reaching Technology Readiness Level 6 for its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. This achievement is validated by a full-scale propulsion system test campaign in a representative environment, a critical milestone moving Beyond Aero from laboratory promise to real-industrial viability. The TRL6 demonstration took place at Beyond Aero’s new integrated hydrogen-electric pow...