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Abu Dhabi welcomes Tom Cruise on first flight into Abu Dhabi International Airport new Midfield Terminal

Tom Cruise returned in style to Abu Dhabi International Airport Midfield Terminal, where key parts of the movie were shot, ahead of the film’s Middle East premiere at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. The star of the highly anticipated seventh instalment of the Mission: Imp...

Lilium - the only manufacturer with EASA and FAA certification basis for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft

Lilium  has received FAA G-1 Certification Basis necessary for type certificate validation of its Lilium Jet by the FAA. In 2020, Lilium’ primary airworthiness authority, EASA, issued its certification basis for the Lilium Jet. To enable global operations, Lilium is pursuin...


NEOM and Volocopter: first electric air taxi flight in Saudi Arabia

NEOM and Volocopter announced the successful completion of a series of air taxi test flights. This marks the first time an eVTOL aircraft has received a special flight authorization and performed test flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The flight test campaign lasted over a week and built on 18 months of collaboration between NEOM, the General Authority of Civil Aviation&n...

Aura Aero enjoys success of ERA eco-responsible aircraft at Paris Air Show

AURA AERO wraps up Paris Air Show with proven success of ERA Aircraft and numerous LoI and MoU: Asian Aerospace - 3 hybrid-electric aircraft ERA to link the many islands in the Philippine region. This will enable tour-operators to reduce their environmental footprint while enhancing their offer. Afrijet - a private airline based in Gabon, is the number one airline in the CEMAC area (Econom...

Paris Airshow brings MTU orders worth more than one billion U.S. dollars

For MTU Aero Engines, the Paris Airshow paid off: The engine manufacturer booked orders worth more than one billion U.S. dollars. “This total once again demonstrates the enormous demand in our industry - and MTU’s strong positioning. The huge demand for modern aircraft with fuel-efficient engines is clearly evident,” said Lars Wagner, CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG. New orders for...

Daher refueled its display aircraft at the Paris Air Show with sustainable aviation fuel

To promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel Daher announced that the two aircraft on its static display during the Paris Air Show were refueled with SAF blended Jet A. The two airplanes – a Kodiak 100 and a TBM 960 – leased from Daher customers benefit from the availability of SAF-blended jet fuel at Paris-Le Bourget airport where the Paris Air Show takes place. N...

Embraer and Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group sign LoA for 20 Embraer P2F conversions

Embraer signed a LoA with Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group for 20 E190F and E195F E-Jets Passenger-to-Freight Conversions. Embraer and Lanzhou intend to cooperate on establishing of E190F and E195F conversion capability in Lanzhou, China, which will support and accelerate the introduction of E-Jet first generation freighters to Chinese market. The cooperation will serve as an i...

ATR reports upward trend from International Paris Air Show

On the occasion of the International Paris Air Show ATR reported a clear upward trend and solid market appeal for both models of its family of low-emission, comfortable and versatile turboprops with unbeatable economics. Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, announced firm orders for 22 new aircraft, plus 2 options:    6 ATR 72-600 from Mandarin...

World most efficient regional aircraft details revealed by Tamarack Aerospace and SkyAlps

Paris Air Show became The place where Tamarack Aerospace and SkyAlps revealed more details about common project of to develop the world’s most efficient regional aircraft by offering an upgrade package for the DeHavilland Dash 8. SkyAlps intends to make a global impact on aviation sustainability by offering a highly modified DeHavilland Q400 regional aircraft.  Congressman Sam G...

MHS Aviation Group adds third Falcon to support its growing charter operations

MHS Aviation is proud to add a new Falcon 2000LXS aircraft from Dassault Aviation. It joins two highly capable 2000LX aircraft already available for charter by the company, which operates 13 aircraft in all. The acquisition of the new aircraft by MHS shareholders reflects a major commitment to expanding service to its clients. With this new order, MHS Aviation strengthens its position as...

Success is peace of mind, my road - I did it myself - Antónia Lukačínová

I have the pleasure of to know well extraordinary people in the industry, who have the unique ability to make every project a success. If we say JetBook, Sapphire Pegasus Awards, Media Tribune, you've certainly heard a lot. Can you imagine that all three projects have the same supersonic engine - Antonia Lukacinova. We've been planning for some time to sit dow...

A World first in summer 2024 - Groupe ADP & Volocopter at forefront of electric urban air mobility

Volocopter and Groupe ADP, alongside the French Civil Aviation Authority and Paris region, stressed that Paris will be the first European city – and likely the first city in the world – to offer eVTOL services in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The services will be available to the general public as an addition to the existing public transportation system of P...

CAE forecasts need to recruit 1.3 million new aviation professionals by 2032

At Paris Air Show CAE released its 2023 Aviation Talent Forecast, which anticipates a global need for 1.3 million new aviation professionals to join the industry as pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians and cabin crew over the next 10 years to support the expected growth of the commercial and business aviation markets. The comprehensive 10-year study estimates a need for 1.18 million...

Boom Supersonic announces significant Overture program advances

At Paris Air Show Boom Supersonic announced significant advances on Overture, its sustainable supersonic aircraft, including milestones for its Symphony engine. Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s airliners and is designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel. Boom signed structural supplier agreements with Aernnova for Overture’s wings, Leonard...

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SkyDrive eyes Osaka’s rooftops for a new generation of eVTOL vertiports

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Ethiopian Airlines grows cargo ambitions with Boeing 777 and 777-8 freighters

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a new cargo fleet expansion agreement, with the African carrier ordering eight 777-8 Freighters and two additional 777 Freighters. The investment will enab...

Azerbaijan Airlines continues fleet modernisation with delivery of another Airbus A321neo

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Textron Aviation helps shape tomorrow’s workforce through Kansas’ first aviation youth apprenticeship initiative

As the first aviation company in Kansas to introduce state-registered youth apprenticeships through the Kansas Office of Apprenticeships, Textron Aviation is taking a leading role in workforce develop...

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Airways International has entered into a new five-year partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), extending the use of its SureSelect air traffic control (ATC) candidate assessm...

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo

FLYONE Armenia, the country’s leading airline, has finalised an order with Airbus for two A321neo aircraft, marking a significant milestone in its fleet modernisation strategy. The agreement was...

Emirates opens the door to a memorable Dubai winter

As Dubai prepares for another vibrant winter season, Emirates is inviting travellers from across its global network to discover the city with unparalleled comfort, convenience and exceptional value. L...

ATP Flight School hosts Alumni Career Expo featuring 20 airline and industry partners

On October 1, ATP Flight School will welcome nearly 500 aspiring airline pilots to its Arlington, Texas training center for an exclusive career expo featuring 20 airline and industry partners. Attende...

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EHang brings Global Fast Track Program to Vietnam, marking its second international market

EHang has announced the expansion of its Global Fast Track Program to Vietnam, making it the second country to join the initiative after Sri Lanka. The program’s launch in Hanoi also marks...

Tanis brings comprehensive STC and PMA support to Daher TBM 700-series turboprops

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VINCI Airports announces the most significant investment plan in Edinburgh Airport’s history: £500 million over five years to support its growth

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New wings for humanitarian missions: Props for a Purpose welcomes its first dedicated Tecnam P2012 Traveller

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RECARO Aircraft Seating Polska celebrates opening of expanded production and office facility

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TFC Flight Traininge elevates pilot training journey with new Pipistrel Explorer

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines boosts fleet modernization through 11-jet Boeing order

Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines announced the national carrier placed an order for 11 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX airplanes to grow and renew its fleet. The purchase, which includes five 787-10 an...

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magniX powers eFlyer 2 milestone as Bye Aerospace achieves first flight

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flydubai becomes first airline to launch scheduled international flights to Pokhara

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The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and Boeing celebrate grand opening of expanded Saskatchewan Aviation Learning Centre

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Vertical Aerospace unveils Valo Assembly Centre to support next phase of aircraft development

Vertical Aerospace has unveiled a new Aircraft Assembly Centre at Cotswold Airport, reinforcing its transition from aircraft development and testing to certification and early-stage production of its...

RAF 2026 - RTU opens new pathways for European aerospace collaboration

Speaking during the Riga Aviation Forum 2026, Pauls Irbins, Head of the Aerospace Direction at the RTU Innovation Office, presented a compelling vision of how Riga Technical University (RTU) can becom...

Heart Aerospace unveils ES-36, announces JSX purchase agreement for up to 100 aircraft

Heart Aerospace has unveiled the ES-36, its new 36-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner and planned production aircraft. Concurrently, award-winning air carrier JSX announced a deposit-backed agreem...