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Strengthening pilot training: Nationwide Aviation adds two ALSIM AL100i simulators

Nationwide Aviation is expanding its fleet with two AL100i simulators, strengthening its commitment to delivering advanced and realistic pilot training. The AL100i is an exact replica of the Piper Pilot 100i, the top selling trainer aircraft developed by Piper. The simulator is designed to FTD Level 5 standards, offering a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor st...

JetBlue empowers Florida’s future aviators with “Fly Like a Girl” event in Orlando

On Saturday, September 20, JetBlue touched down in Orlando for its 11th annual Fly Like a Girl event—an inspiring day empowering the next generation of aviators in one of its most vibrant focus cities. Hosted at JetBlue’s hangar at Orlando International Airport, the event welcomed more than 150 local youth ages 8–14 to explore aviation careers through hands-on activities and ment...

Uzbekistan Airways orders up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, airline's largest-ever purchase

Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase of 14 787-9 airplanes, with options for eight more of the ultra-efficient jets, will modernize its Boeing widebody fleet while supporting nearly 35,000 U.S. jobs.  Boeing and the Uzbekistan Ministry of Tra...

Pegasus Elite Aviation first in the world to introduce NanoJet CDa system for cabin air purification

With global attention on passenger health and safety, Pegasus Elite Aviation has become the world's first to equip its entire fleet with the NanoJet Clean & Disinfect air system invented by a UK-based Innova NanoJet Technologies Limited. This breakthrough technology ensures every flight delivers medical-grade cabin air purification. The NanoJet twin-fluid atomization plat...

GE Aerospace successfully completes supersonic flight tests of a solid-fueled ramjet at Kennedy Space Center

GE Aerospace announced successful supersonic captive carry flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System Flight Test Vehicle, marking a major milestone in advancing solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology. As part of the ATLAS program, the system was carried aloft on a Starfighters F-104 aircraft. The test campaign included three successful flights, with the system...

Gogo announces EASA STC for Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for Bombardier Global aircraft, granted to QCM Design

Switzerland-based QCM Design received EASA approval for a Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna Supplemental Type Certificate. The QCM Design-developed STC supports retrofit installation for Bombardier Global 5000 and Global 6000 series aircraft.The STC, which was developed in collaboration with Germany’s ACC Columbia Jet Service, covers the Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 60...

Electra completes participation in Air Force Research Lab’s Future Flag 25-3 test event

Electra has completed its participation in the Air Force Research Laboratory Future Flag 25-3 test event in Rome, NY, which took place in late August to early September. Future Flag is an experimentation series that aims to accelerate the development, demonstration, and fielding of innovative capabilities for the U.S Air Force. Future Flag 25-3 consisted of government-directed tests and opera...

LATAM group announces plan to boost connectivity in South America with the Embraer E195-E2

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates announced an agreement with Embraer and plans to expand connectivity across South America, supported by the acquisition of up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 small narrowbody aircraft. The order includes 24 firm deliveries and 50 purchase options. Deliveries of the firm aircraft will start in the second half of 2026, initially for LATAM Airlines Brazil and potentially...

Emirates welcomes its first retrofitted Boeing 777 in Africa

Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the fully refreshed aircraft. The airline showcased its next-generation cabins, featuring the latest sophisticated design and South Africa’s debut of the highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabi...

Textron Aviation broadens aftermarket connectivity solutions for Cessna Citation Latitude by offering Starlink high-speed internet

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Latitude following the Federal Aviation Administration’s  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 reliab...

AEROMAN Aviation Consultants signs MoU to advance aviation industry development in Trinidad & Tobago

AEROMAN Aviation Consultants has signed a MoU with a leading global aviation holding group based in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement sets the stage for future cooperation in advancing aviation industry development in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Through this MoU, AEROMAN Aviation Consultants Ltd. has been formally appointed as the Company’s sole repres...

AZAL adds a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet

As part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy, Azerbaijan Airlines welcomed a new Airbus A320neo passenger aircraft to its fleet. New aircraft will enhance passenger comfort, increase operational efficiency, and reduce the airline’s environmental footprint.A key feature of this new aircraft is that it is fitted with capability to offer high speed inflight internet. Business Class passenger...