More than 70 maintenance experts from over 30 countries joined Diamond Aircraft’s first “After Sales Workshop” in Wiener Neustadt on September 11-12, 2025, to explore one key question: What changes deliver the greatest impact on customer experience? Over two days, fleet operators, service centers, and OEM partners exchanged ideas in focused discussions and interactive sessions...
UPS announced strategic enhancements to its intra-Asia air network to help businesses across Asia Pacific reach new markets with greater speed and reliability. These upgrades come as intra-Asia trade continues to grow, fueled by strong regional demand and high-growth sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrial manufacturing and automotive. Wilfredo Ramos, president, U...
Elevate Jet has expanded its international charter operations with the introduction of the Bombardier Challenger 650 to the South Korea market, supported by PJS Korea. PJS Korea has been appointed as Elevate Jet’s brand ambassador and in-market agent, dedicated to serving individuals and corporate clients seeking premium access to Elevate’s fleet. With deep regional expertise and...
Britten-Norman has reached a major milestone in its programme to bring full aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, UK. Supported by new investment and a wide-ranging transformation initiative, the company has completed more than 50% of the first new UK-built Islander’s assembly while expanding its workforce and modernising its facilities. Previo...
Air Niugini has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services to support its new fleet of 11 A220 aircraft. The long-term power-by-the-hour contract covers integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access and repair services.The agreement was signed in Port Moresby by Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific and Captain Samiu Taufa, Officer-in-Charge and Acting Chief Operat...
The long-standing successful cooperation between the Bangladesh Navy and General Atomics AeroTec Systems continues with a new maintenance contract covering heavy maintenance, pilot training and modernization. The agreement includes comprehensive services for two Do228 special mission aircraft operated by the Bangladesh Navy. Successful operation of the Do228 in Bangladesh for over 10...
Air Premia, South Korea’s first so-called Hybrid Service Carrier, has entrusted Lufthansa Technik with long-term component supply services for its Boeing 787-9s. According to a new contract – signed ahead of MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore and marking the first-ever cooperation of the two companies – Lufthansa Technik will provide around half of Air Premia’s Dreamliner fleet...
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend business jet program continues to advance as the first production unit rolled out of the manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft is expected to achieve certification from the Federal Aviation Administration later this year. Employees held a special celebration to mark the major program milestone of the newest Citation business jet in...
BBN Airlines Indonesia has been granted EASA Third-Country Operator authorisation effective 5 September 2025. This approval enables the wet lease provider to operate in European Union and expand its ACMI service to airlines operating flights into the EU. All non-European operators seeking to fly to the EU are required to hold a TCO permit, which certifies compliance with EASA s...
airBaltic unveiled a new pilot offer, effective as of January 1, 2026, designed to better meet the needs of its current pilots while making the company more attractive to future candidates. The new offer introduces expanded roster options, and improved salary structure, developed in direct response to feedback from current pilots and insights from the market, with a strong emphasis on co...
The Air Charter Association hosted its annual Air Charter Expo event on Tuesday 09 September 2025 at London Biggin Hill Airport. ACE’25 has seen continued growth, setting consistent record levels for attendees and exhibitors. This year, more than 2,000 delegates registered for the expo, 100+ exhibitors and 20+ aircraft, including a Dassault Falcon 8X (Dassault Aviation), Embraer Praetor...
Aviation Blade Services, a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., announces a strategic collaboration with GDC Middle East to establish a helicopter rotor-blade repair facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This partnership establishes advanced in-country rotor blade repair capabilities in support of UH- 60, MD 530, AH-64, and AH-6i fleets. ABS will provide its world-class expertise, tool...
Shenzhen-based Haylion Technologies, a leader in Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure and energy systems, and Australia’s Skyportz, developer of a patented modular vertipad solution, today announced a strategic collaboration at the AAM Asia Symposium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This collaboration will bring Skyportz’s innovative vertipad landing infrastructure to the Chinese...
On September 18, the annual Riga Aviation Forum will take place at ATTA Centre in Riga, bringing together top aviation leaders, executives from major industry companies, and experts from across Europe and the Baltics. This high-level conference is recognized as the most significant aviation event in the Baltic region. This year’s forum will feature hard-talk conversations and panel discus...
RotorTechnics, a Maltese helicopter maintenance and engineering company, has unveiled a major expansion programme aimed at addressing Europe’s growing demand for rotary-wing services. RotorTechnics is investing in new maintenance facilities, cutting-edge equipment, certified training academy for helicopter engineers. Founded in 2016, RotorTechnics has rapidly established itself as a regional...
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...
