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Liebherr and GoJet Airlines ink leak finder service agreement

Liebherr-Aerospace has inked a bleed air leak finder service agreement with GoJet Airlines, a US-based regional airline. Under the agreement, Liebherr’s leak finder will be applied to GoJet Airlines’ entire fleet comprising more than 50 Mitsubishi CRJ aircraft. It supports the embedded B...

Elixir Aircraft unveils the Elixir+, Global Aviation orders five aircraft

First day of AERO Friedrichshafen, Elixir Aircraft unveiled Elixir+, marking new milestone in the development of the 4th generation aircraft, dual-certified by EASA and the FAA. Renowned for its safety, low fuel consumption, controlled operating costs, and airframe with no life limit, the...


Safran inaugurates its new facility in Germany dedicated to helicopter engines service and maintenance

Safran Helicopter Engines opened its new facility in Norderstedt (Schleswig-Holstein), near Hamburg. This 3,000-square-metre industrial site, dedicated to provide support, maintenance and repair services of helicopter engines, enables the company to support the growth of the helicopter market in Europe. The official opening took place in the presence of Claus Ruhe Madsen, Minister of Economics, Tr...

Bombardier and Vista sign service agreement focused on Smart Parts programs

Bombardier and Vista announced a long-term services agreement focused on Bombardier’s Smart Parts programs for the aviation company’s recent order of Challenger 3500 aircraft and a large portion of its existing fleet. The bespoke agreement will provide Vista with an essential cost-per-flight hour framework to maximize convenience and cost protection for parts. Celebrating 40...

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

Lufthansa Technik Canada reached a significant milestone by successfully completing its first live engine event at its interim facility in Calgary. This achievement marks the facility’s full operational readiness and reinforces Lufthansa Technik’s role as a strong and central partner for LEAP-1B engine services in North America.   The interim facility is now fully operational w...

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 operator’s A350 nose landing gear systems has already been inducted into the overhaul process at Lieb...

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 checks, up to and including 4C or 48-month inspections, on Gulfstream G650ERs.  This a...

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...

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