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Lufthansa Technik Canada celebrated operational readiness with its first completed engine event

Historic milestone: Liebherr started first Airbus A350 nose landing gear overhaul

Liebherr-Aerospace has started the first overhaul of the Airbus A350 nose landing gear at its OEM facility in Lindenberg (Germany) – it is the first of this type and thus marks a historic milestone for the company that has developed and manufactured the system. The first of an operato...

Vietnam approves ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to maintain Gulfstream G650ER aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, to perform line and base maintenance on Vietnam-registered Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. The certification enables ExecuJet to perform line and heavy maintenance...

PC-12 PRO simulator certified for pilot training

Progressive, Proven, Professional: the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment, based on the Garmin G3000 PRIME, is at the heart of the brand-new PC-12 PRO. The accompanying flight simulators have now been certified, and are set to play a center stage role in the new pilot training program. The system is unique within this aircraft category, and sets new standards in terms of technology, efficiency a...

Master your aircraft with DIAMOND BRILLIANCE training

Announced with an OFFICIAL NEW VIDEO RELEASE, Diamond Aircraft Industries launched “DIAMOND BRILLIANCE” a compelling new Factory Authorized training program for their aircraft customers, just in time for Sun’n Fun. Created from the knowledge of the test pilots, engineers, chief instructors, demo pilots, Earth Rounders, and the Diamond aircraft owners all around the world, th...

Jet Aviation completes first installation of its in-house developed IFE and CMS system

Jet Aviation successfully installed its first in-house developed in-flight entertainment and cabin management system as part of a recent refurbishment project. The redelivery on a narrow-body refurbishment project marks the system’s entry into service following development and certification. Known as ‘IFX’, the fully customizable IFE and CMS software was developed...

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks unveil narrowbody VIP cabin concept “The BOW”

At AIX 2026 Lufthansa Technik is presenting an entirely new approach to VIP aviation: “The BOW” – a modular narrowbody cabin concept created in exclusive collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group Company. The concept redefines the idea of shared deluxe travel for executive groups, sports teams, or artists. Inspired by the growing demand for flexible, design‑driven p...

Pilot training capacity becomes critical as Saudi aviation expands

Saudi Arabia aviation sector is entering a new phase of expansion as airlines grow their fleets and strengthen regional connectivity. Much of this development is driven by narrowbody aircraft orders, which are expected to increase the demand for qualified pilots across the region. According to the Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook, the Middle East will require more than 58,000 new pilo...

Aerocardal appointed authorized service center for L 410 NG aircraft in South America

Aerocardal appointed as an authorized service and maintenance center in South America for the L 410 NG aircraft, in collaboration with Aircraft Industries, the aircraft’s manufacturer. The agreement was signed during FIDAE 2025, one of the region’s leading aerospace exhibitions.The designation establishes Aerocardal as a key regional partner for the support of the L 410 NG platform, ex...

Portuguese Air Force selects the Tecnam P-Mentor

Tecnam and Spanish aviation group World Aviation S.L. announce a landmark partnership to supply the Portuguese Air Force with a modern fleet of flight training aircraft. Awarded by the Ministry of National Defence, this program establishes the Tecnam P-Mentor as the foundation for the Portuguese Air Force’s new Elementary Flight Training capability. Under this compre...

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai celebrates 25 years of narrowbody engine MRO excellence

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, a 50/50 joint venture between MTU Aero Engines and China Southern Airlines, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 2001 as a greenfield operation, the company is now well on its way to becoming the world’s largest maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for narrowbody aircraft engines. Since its establishment, it has completed more than 5,000 shop visits...

Textron Aviation names five 2026 Top Hawk recipients as program enters its second decade of workforce impact

Textron Aviation announced Brazos Valley Flight Services, Executive Air Taxi Corporation, Fairmont State University, Sterling Flight Training and Victors Aviation as its 2026 Top Hawk program recipients, continuing a legacy that has placed 55 factory-new Cessna Skyhawks in training environments since the program launched in 2015. Now entering its second decade, Top Hawk is one of the ind...

Tréner KFT selects ALSIM once again with new AL250 simulator

Tréner KFT, a pilot training organisation based in Nyíregyháza, Hungary, has once again selected ALSIM with the acquisition of a new AL250 simulator. The academy already operates an AL250 and an ALX, reinforcing a strong and trusted partnership built over the years. AL250 simulator addresses the initial phase of training needs (PPL, CPL, Instrument and Multi-Engine r...

Cirrus launches Mission Ready Simulator sessions

Cirrus Aircraft launched its Mission Ready Simulator Sessions, a comprehensive, year-long simulator training program developed specifically for Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22 pilots. The complimentary program is now live and available at participating Cirrus Training Centers in the U.S. Mission Ready Simulator delivers 24 structured, mission-based simulator sessions released twice per month, giv...

Lufthansa Technik Malta completes its first Boeing 787 cabin modification

Lufthansa Technik successfully completed its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin modification at its European Center of Excellence for widebody Base Maintenance Services in Malta. This strategic achievement marks an important step for Lufthansa Technik Malta’s growing widebody service portfolio. The comprehensive modification included the removal and installation of a new seating configuration...

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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...