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First graduate of airBaltic Pilot Academy becomes Captain

airBaltic celebrated an important milestone for both the company and its airBaltic Pilot Academy, as Kaspars Kasakovskis, the very first graduate of the academy, has successfully completed his Captain upgrade, becoming the first airBaltic Pilot Academy graduate to serve as a Captain at the airline. K. Kasakovskis joined the Pilot Academy in 2018 as part of the very first group of 12 cadets. Pau...

Rotortrade launches market analysis for Africa 20242025

Rotortrade announced the release of its Market Analysis for Africa 2024–2025, a comprehensive report offering insights into fleet composition, procurement trends, financing challenges, and long-term opportunities across the continent’s rotary-wing industry. Although Africa’s helicopter market is among the smallest globally in terms of operational fleet size, the report highl...

Discover Germany in style: your complete travel guide

Germany is a country that effortlessly blends centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovation. From the fairy-tale castles of Bavaria to the vibrant nightlife of Berlin, this destination promises something for every type of traveler. For those who appreciate both comfort and efficiency, flying business class to Germany is the perfect way to begin the journey. This travel experience...

SkyDrive and Whitesky forge strategic alliance to launch eVTOL operations in Indonesia

SkyDrive announced the signing of a strategic partnership with Whitesky, one of Indonesia’s foremost helicopter operators. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of eVTOL aircraft in Indonesia and explore innovative business models that can transform both urban and industrial mobility. Under the agreement, SkyDrive and Whitesky will jointly explore the deployment of the SKYDR...

XTI Aerospace selects Garmin G700 TXi avionics system for TriFan 600 aircraft

XTI Aerospace announced the selection of the Garmin G700 TXi avionics system for its flagship TriFan 600, the revolutionary xVTOL aircraft for fast, comfortable regional travel. The selection marks a significant milestone for the TriFan 600 program, delivering unmatched situational awareness, enhanced flight safety, and future-ready cockpit technology to XTI's aircraft platform. D...

Aviator Airport Alliance extends contract with Wizz Air at Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Malmö Airports

Aviator Airport Alliance has extended its partnership with Wizz Air. Under the renewed agreement, Aviator Airport Alliance will continue to provide passenger, ramp handling, and de-icing services for the upcoming three years. The agreement covers three Northern European airports – Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Malmo Airport (MMX). In Cope...

WCC Aeronautical and Technological College in North Manila takes flight with two new ALSIM simulators

WCC Aeronautical and Technological College - North Manila (WCC) is soaring to new heights through its continued partnership with ALSIM. With the recent addition of two new flight training simulators: an AL250 and a second ALX simulator, WCC now operates three ALSIM devices. This expansion further enhances its students' training with a safe and immersive learning environment. This collaboration...

Cathay Pacific unveils a redesigned lounge experience at Beijing Capital International Airport

As part of its continued investment in the Chinese Mainland, Cathay Pacific is delighted to welcome members and customers back to its newly redesigned flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport, placing human-centric design at the heart of the elevated lounge experience. This marks another milestone in the airline’s extensive lounge enhancement plan in Hong Kong and other...

Air Europa entrusts Lufthansa Technik with component support for entire 737 fleet

Lufthansa Technik will continue to provide its comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS) for Air Europa’s entire Boeing 737 fleet for several more years. A key element of the new contract is the extension of services to cover both the two existing and the future 737 MAX aircraft, which Air Europa operates as the first and so far only Spanish airline. Additionally, the long-standing co...

VistaJet first to fly within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

VistaJet is the first foreign operator to offer flights internally within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This exciting agreement is a commitment to dedicate VistaJet services and expertise to facilitate the strategic goals of the Kingdom, and with the leadership's vision and implementation of the General Authority of Civil Aviation. Given the nature of Vista's fully-owned floati...

Fly The Whale launches new daily nonstop service between St. Croix and San Juan

Fly The Whale announced the launch of daily nonstop flights connecting St. Croix’s Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) and San Juan International Airport (SJU), beginning September 15, 2025. This route strengthens air links between the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, offering fast, reliable, and comfortable service for leisure, business, and medical travel. This schedule features three ro...

FlightSafety International expands Arizona presence with new 100,000-square-foot learning center in Mesa

FlightSafety International announced the expansion of its operations in Arizona with the construction of a new 100,000-square-foot Learning Center in Mesa. This expansion is part of FlightSafety’s broader growth strategy, building on the company’s long-standing presence in the state through its Tucson Learning Center, and adds to its growing network of flagship training centers across...