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Lund University School of Aviation acquires two ALSIM simulators: the Airliner and the AL250

Lund University School of Aviation in Sweden selected ALSIM for its training needs by purchasing an Airliner and an AL250 equipped with the Engineering Pack.The AIRLINER is a hybrid simulator (Fly-by-wire and conventional control) manufactured by ALSIM to address large flight training programs...

airBaltic celebrates the opening of its technical academy

On August 29 airBaltic officially inaugurated its Technical Academy during a ceremony attended by the new students, their families, and representatives of airBaltic, as well as from Riga Technical University (RTU), and Liepaja State Technical School (LVT). The acad...


India major boom in aviation

India is experiencing a major boom in aviation, recently becoming the 3rd largest domestic airline market in the world (after U.S. and China). While demand for airline transport in India is expected to continue growing at a potentially unprecedented rate is at the center of the effort to create the next generation of aviators in India to supply the market. Marijus Ravoitis, Chief Executive Of...

airBaltic to receive second Airbus A220 Full Flight Simulator in 2024

airBaltic is set to expand its training capabilities with the arrival of a second Airbus A220 full flight simulator later this year. Scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024, the new simulator will significantly enhance the airline's ability to train and maintain the qualifications of its growing number of pilots, supporting both the airline's fleet expansion and...

QAA’s Fort Lauderdale MRO facility certified by EASA

The Quality Aircraft Accessories (QAA) FAA Part 145 maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Fort Lauderdale has been certified by EASA. The facility, a part of Hartzell Aviation, focuses on General Aviation accessories, principally magnetos and exhaust systems. Located close to Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, the recently expanded facility is an extension of QAA’s main operatio...

EVA Air first airline in Asia to sign for AeroSHARK

EVA Air as the first Asian airline having signed for modifications with its drag-reducing and hence fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface technology jointly developed with BASF. The Taipei-based airline decided to have its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters modified with the innovative riblet films covering the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles. With B-16786, a first...

Honda Aircraft Company revises HondaJet maintenance schedule, enhances operational efficiency

Honda Aircraft Company implemented a series of updates to its HA-420 HondaJet Maintenance Program designed to enhance HondaJet operational efficiency and increase dispatch availability. These program updates are the result of aircraft testing and time studies undertaken by Honda Aircraft Company, and informed by feedback from HondaJet owners and operators, as part of Honda Aircraft Company's o...

Embraer offers scholarships for its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program

Registration is now open for the 33rd edition of Embraer’s Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program, a professional specialization for career acceleration of engineers who desire to deepen their knowledge in the aerospace sector in Brazil. The course is carried out in partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA). There are 45 vacancies availab...

AeroSHARK set to debut on Boeing 777-200ER

Together with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Technik is introducing the fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface film to another aircraft type. From winter 2024, four Boeing 777-200ER aircraft of the Austrian carrier will be equipped with the sharkskin technology. The riblet film reduces frictional resistance during flight and thus lowers the kerosene consumption as well as CO₂ emissions of long-haul aircraft....

EAA AeroEducate program adds three new content providers

AeroEducate, EAA free online education program, has added three collaborators to its list of educational content providers. This partnership aims to tackle an ever-growing need for aviation education and interactive programming for young people. AeroEducate launched in 2022 as a free aviation education program created by EAA in cooperation with North Carolina State University and in partnersh...

Florida Institute of Technology grows Pilot 100i fleet to 8 aircraft

Piper Aircraft announced the recent delivery of four additional Piper Pilot 100i aircraft to Florida Institute of Technology. These aircraft mark the second installment of Pilot 100i deliveries this year, bringing their fleet total to eight aircraft. With an estimated 80% growth in enrollment over the past three years, including a projected 36% increase in flight operations volume, Florida Te...

Lufthansa Technik welcomes over 300 new apprentices and dual students at German locations

In the next few days, 339 young people will begin their apprenticeship or dual study program at the German locations of Lufthansa Technik. The number of new apprentices is therefore slightly higher than last year. Despite the challenging training market, Lufthansa Technik filled 94 percent of the available places Lufthansa Technik attracted a particularly large number of applicants for indust...

Air New Zealand unveils new 787 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer

Air New Zealand has unveiled its new 787 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer at the Air New Zealand Training Centre in Auckland. The new device provides a realistic space for the airline's 1600 widebody cabin crew and 650 pilots to complete both service and safety training and annual assessments. The device features six aircraft doors, four of which can each projec...

TRU Simulation delivers Cessna Citation Longitude FFS to FlightSafety International

TRU Simulation announced FAA Level D certification and delivery of a Cessna Citation Longitude Full Flight Simulator for FlightSafety International Columbus, Ohio Learning Center. The new simulator will support FlightSafety in providing quality training services for Textron Aviation’s flagship super-midsize Cessna Citation jet. Jerry Messaris, vice president and genera...

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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...