The year of the P.180 Avanti’s 40th anniversary has brought a second reason for celebration at Piaggio Aerospace: the sale of more than 40 P.180 Avanti EVO aircraft since the model entered service with its first customer in 2015. It is a symbolic milestone for an aircraft that has continually evolved over four decades while staying true to its distinctive identity. Over the past fou...
Aviation evolves through moments of clarity — moments when industry leaders step forward to explain not only what is happening, but why it matters. This conversation with Evgeny Shadov, VP Business Development at General Aviation Service, is one of those moments. In the dynamic environment of Riga Aviation Forum 2026, Evgeny brings a sharp, operationally grounded perspective on th...
Qantas has announced it will launch the first-ever non-stop commercial flights between Sydney and New York from mid-2028, marking a major milestone for its landmark Project Sunrise initiative. Tickets for the inaugural service are expected to go on sale in August 2027, ahead of the route's official debut. The ultra-long-haul flights will reduce total travel time by more than three hours c...
Collins Aerospace has been selected by Royal Brunei Airlines to provide its FlightSense™ and DispatchSM services under two 12-year agreements supporting the carrier’s current and future Boeing 787 fleet. The long-term partnership is designed to enhance operational performance, increase fleet reliability and streamline maintenance planning ac...
New Caledonia's flagship carrier, Aircalin, has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its incoming fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The airline currently has two of the latest-generation long-range widebody aircraft on order, with the first scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026. The agreement was signed at MRO Asia in Singapore by Eric Bouche...
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines have renewed their Integrated Materials Management (IMM) services agreement for five years, the companies announced at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore. The renewed partnership will continue to support the carrier’s maintenance activities and materials planning processes. Through the agreement, Boeing manages selected parts and materials required for daily operation...
The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana has announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter, further strengthening Mexico's position as a regional leader in air mobility. This latest procurement follows the country's first Super Hercules acquisition, announced in January 2026, which marked Mexico as the first nation in Latin Am...
Textron Aviation has reached a significant production milestone with the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude from its Wichita, Kansas, facility. The achievement reflects the enduring popularity of the industry's best-selling midsize business jet and recognizes the employees whose craftsmanship and dedication continue to drive the program's success around the globe. Combi...
