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Lufthansa Technik outfits ACJ319neo with high-end VIP interior and LEO connectivity

Lufthansa Technik completed the VIP cabin outfitting of an Airbus ACJ319neo for an undisclosed private customer. The aircraft received its individual interior in a recent layover at Lufthansa Technik’s base in Hamburg. It is characterized by a modern, high-end design matching the customers&rsq...

Binter signs strategic maintenance agreement to strengthen ATR fleet support

ATR and ATAVIS, Binter entity in charge of technical procurement and supply chain management, have signed a Global Maintenance Agreement to provide tailored support for 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft, operated by CANAIR and NAYSA. The Global Maintenance Agreement is ATR flagship service offering,...


CAE and Advanced Aircrew Academy partner to deliver next-generation eLearning for business aviation

CAE launches new eLearning modules for business aviation in partnership with Advanced Aircrew Academy. This strategic collaboration empowers CAE customers with comprehensive, end-to-end training solutions. By leveraging next-generation eLearning programs, clients can seamlessly consolidate all their training with CAE. The modules will initially support operators under Federal Aviation Adminis...

Avionics 2000 named Tecnam P2012 Service Centre

Avionics 2000 was appointed as an official Tecnam P2012 Service Centre, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in avionics and aircraft support across Australia. This development builds on the 30-year partnership between Avionics 2000 and Hallmarc Aviation, official Tecnam dealer,  both based at Essendon Fields, Melbourne’s premier business aviation airfield. Together, they offer Tecn...

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...

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...

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...

Airways Aviation announces the launch of AMELIA – a global digital learning platform

Airways Aviation Group announced the launch of AMELIA (Airways Management Education & Learning Innovation Academy), a new digital learning platform designed to help further empower students and staff across the Airways Aviation network globally. AMELIA is set to facilitate and enhance the way aviation training and professional development are delivered, offering flexible, accessible...

Cirrus adds Vision Jet flight training simulator in Scottsdale

Cirrus expands its recurrent Vision Jet flight training capability at Cirrus Scottsdale. Constructed by CAE, the Vision Jet flight training simulator replicates the flight deck environment to effectively train pilots on procedures, maneuvers and emergencies. Cirrus Scottsdale will utilize the simulator for recurrent Vision Jet training and can accommodate 45 pilots per month. The new sim...

Yingling Aviation completes first winglet installation on Falcon 900

Yingling Aviation has completed its first winglet installation as Yingling on a Falcon 900, delivering a precise structural modification performed by its experienced sheetmetal team. The project included reinforcing ribs and a 12-foot strap install along each wing. Every rivet had to be flawless, with no room for error. According to the onsite Aviation Partners trainer, Harley Howell, this was the...

Bombardier kicks off large-scale customer service expansion in the U.S. with new service centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Bombardier announced the planned opening of a new service centre at Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the company’s new maintenance facility in the Midwestern United States, this new service centre kicks off Bombardier’s previously announced multi-phase, large-scale U.S. expansion initiative. Complementing the company’s heavy maintenance facilities throu...

Desert Jet Maintenance launches DJM Service Plus Rewards: new loyalty program giving back to aircraft maintenance clients

Desert Jet Maintenance launches the DJM Service Plus Rewards Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to thank clients for their continued trust in Desert Jet's aircraft maintenance services. The program allows clients to earn 1 point for every $10 spent on labor and redeem points for exclusive rewards, ranging from gift cards and luxury items to unforgettable experiences, such as...

Caerdav delivers an Airbus A320 transition check for Avolon as part of new maintenance agreement

After signing a new General Maintenance Agreement with Avolon Caerdav successfully completed a first transition check on an Airbus A320 in readiness for operation in Spain. The aircraft, which previously flew in Asia, underwent an extensive transition process which included a comprehensive airframe maintenance check, alongside the scheduled replacement of engine number two, following a full borosc...

KLM introduces first A350 simulator in the Netherlands

KLM officially commissioned the first Airbus A350 simulator in the Netherlands, marking a significant step in preparing for the arrival of the A350 aircraft, which will join the fleet at the end of 2026. This advanced simulator provides KLM pilots with training on the latest technologies and procedures in a realistic and safe environment. The simulator was built by CAE in Montreal, where the ac...

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Daher Aircraft expands its authorized service center Network in Brazil, reinforcing support for the country's growing TBM fleet

Daher Aircraft has strengthened its customer support coverage for Brazilian owners and operators of the fast, efficient TBM airplane family with the addition of two authorized service centers to the c...

Flying more sustainably with “shark skin”: Lufthansa Group tests next-generation AeroSHARK

An Airbus A319 of Lufthansa City Airlines is the world’s first test aircraft for a new generation of fuel-efficient AeroSHARK technology. Lufthansa Technik will test approximately 70 transp...