Thales together with its local partner Stinville, are revolutionizing Peru’s air traffic communication with the implementation of the TopSky - AMHS system, which will enable CORPAC to modernize the transmission of aeronautical messages, improving interoperability with other systems and align with the highest international standards set by ICAO. This new contract includes the implemen...
Platoon Aviation is now a well-established player in the European charter market. This successful company has just taken delivery of its tenth PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Platoon’s PC-24 fleet offers maximum comfort and flexibility for up to eight passengers – ideal for business and leisure travel. Each aircraft features a distinctive geometric paint scheme which is highly recognizable...
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of the A220, which is now flying with carriers on five continents. The aircraft, dubbed "People's Balus", departed the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mirabel for a delivery flight to Port Moresby, with scheduled st...
Prince Aviation successfully completed their inaugural participation at the prestigious Air Charter Expo 2025. The centerpiece of Prince Aviation's static display participation was the company's own Cessna Citation XLS+, which served as a showcase for demonstrating the organization's comprehensive service offering and midsize fleet capability. The aircraft...
Archer Aviation is aiming to participate in the White House’s newly established eVTOL Integration Pilot Program alongside U.S. airlines, including United Airlines, and interested cities. This is the first federal initiative designed specifically to accelerate real world electric air taxi operations in the U.S. Initially outlined in June 2025 as part of the “Unleashing Drone Domin...
A study by PwC Canada provides an update on the substantial economic and social contributions of Bombardier’s manufacturing operations in Canada. Indicators such as the GDP, exports and supported jobs presented Bombardier’s significant role in the Canadian economy. The report positions Bombardier as a key driver of Canada’s aerospace industry with $7.4 billion in contr...
PlaneSense commemorates its 30th anniversary this week, marking three decades of transformative growth, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction within the private aviation industry. Since its inception in 1995, PlaneSense has redefined the standard for fractional aircraft programs, consistently placing safety, reliability, and personalized service at the heart of its o...
FlightSafety International announced it is the first training provider to receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation course pre-approval for an aircraft-specific training program under the Approved Training Organization (ATO) Pilot Project. The ATO Pilot Project is part of Transport Canada’s effort to establish regulations for the certification and oversight of ATOs. Through this i...
F/LIST is lighting up the skies by switching on its brand-new Lightshifter concept. Building on the magical F/LIST Shapeshifter technology, which transforms solid-state monuments into multiple applications, F/LIST is now morphing wood veneer surfaces to reveal integrated illumination technology to create unexpected textures, effects, and atmospheres in the cabin. The Lightshifter is...
Avelo Airlines placed a firm order for 50 Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) E195‑E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more, supporting the airline’s strategy to deliver affordable and convenient travel across the United States. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights. Avelo will be...
PAL Aerospace announces it has entered into a contract with Medavie Health NL Inc. to deliver fixed-wing air ambulance operations for Newfoundland and Labrador under the province's Integrated Emergency Health Services program. The 10-year agreement, with an option to renew for an additional five-year period, establishes a single, long-term provider responsible for modernizi...
Vertical Aerospace announced the successful completion of Phase 3 piloted wingborne flight testing of its VX4 prototype. The full scale VX4 has now taken off, flown, and landed like a conventional aircraft with lift generated by its wings. This quiet, low-power mode is essential for making electric air travel practical, scalable, and economically viable. The wingborne phase included flights by Chi...
Haffner Energy and Luxaviation Group are strengthening their partnership with a non-exclusive 15-year offtake agreement in Europe with fixed SAF volume and price terms. Luxaviation and Haffner Energy first joined forces to accelerate SAF production and promotion when Luxaviation signaled interest in SAF-dedicated entity SAF Zero in June this year. Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Gr...
Lufthansa Technik and partners recently celebrated the induction of the 100th CFM LEAP* engine at its Hamburg headquarters. The latest so-called Quick Turn Shop Visit (QTSV) of a LEAP-1B engine from the Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas finally brought the tally up to the long-awaited triple-digit figure. By assuming a constantly growing proportion of the inductions in Hamburg, the l...
Thrust Flight launched two new programs designed for student pilots paused or delayed in other training environments. The company’s Finish Line and Capstone programs provide streamlined, accelerated paths to FAA certification, enabling participants to leverage existing experience, reduce overall curriculum costs and enter the workforce faster. Patrick Arnzen, CEO and F...
As U.S. regional airlines grapple with rising operating costs, pilot shortages, and the urgent need to replace aging 30- to 50-seat aircraft, the industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. The demand for lower fuel burn and fleet modernization has never been more pressing. At this year’s Regional Airline Association Leaders Conference, to be held September 17–19 in Washington, D.C.,...
5X5 Aviation Insurance has launched its pilot-fueled, data-driven and direct-to-customer coverage to aircraft owners and pilots. The 5X5 team is excited to offer the only direct-to-consumer option in the high-end, owner-flown market, with five states approved and effective for full coverage underwriting. The launch group of Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia will ultimately be...
ATR was selection by the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation) to lead two groundbreaking initiatives set to redefine the future of low-emission regional aviation. As part of Clean Aviation’s Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft (UERA) thrust, ATR will spearhead two ambitious development projects aimed at demonstrating the integration of hybrid-...
TRU Simulation Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received FAA qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device, the Veris is also designed to meet EASA FTD Level 3 standards, with EASA qualification expected later this year. This milestone further solidifies TRU Simulation’s position as an industry leader in developing advanced, high-fidelity Full Flight Simula...
High Flying Hangars has revealed the design plan and opened the reservation book for its newest development at the North Texas Regional Airport in Denison, Texas (KGYI).To address the demand for commercial aviation real estate in the North Dallas Metroplex, High Flying Hangars has secured an option on 8.87 acres, and is in the process of securing a long term ground lease agreement, for hangar deve...
The marketplace at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, the largest commercial investment in the airport's history, won last week in the Nordic final of the NCSC Nordic Awards in the category "Commercial space of the year < 25,000 m²". The competition NCSC Nordic Awards is organised by the industry association Nordic Commercial Spaces & Communities to support development in th...
