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Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh

Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh, marking the company’s entry into the Saudi Arabian market and the expansion of its global network into the Kingdom.This development follows the full acquisition of Rotortrade by The Helicopter Co...

Climb launches adaptive TMS for flight training

Climb Aeronautics has launched its transformative training management system for use by flight schools, colleges, universities, and independent flight instructors and the learner pilots they serve. Founded by experienced instructors and developers Dr. Susan Tholen and Robert Montgomery, Cl...


ExecuJet MRO Services completes first Falcon 8X Starlink retrofit

ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed the first Starlink retrofit on a Falcon 8X, making a significant connectivity upgrade for business jet operators.The milestone installation, performed at ExecuJet’s facility in Belgium, was carried out under a Supplemental Type Certificate developed by Dassault Falcon Jet and benefiting the entire...

Tecnam announces the P2008JC NG

Tecnam launches P2008JC NG, a major evolution of one of the world’s most popular flight training aircraft. Certified to rigorous EASA CS-23 airworthiness standards, the P2008JC NG redefines the modern trainer market by integrating the efficient Rotax 912 iSc fuel-injected engine with a robust, safety-centric airframe. Moving to the CS-23 category places the P2008JC NG in the highest saf...

SWISS continues to rely on Lufthansa Technik’s component support for Boeing 777 fleet

Swiss International Air Lines and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing collaboration on component support for the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet. An exclusive ten-year contract, covering all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, will commence in January. This new agreement seamlessly extends the Total Component Support that the world’s leading provider of technical aircraft...

Loong Air marks milestone with first CAE A320 simulator ready-for-training at new Hangzhou training centre

CAE announced that Loong Air’s first CAE-built A320 full-flight simulator is now ready-for-training at the airline’s newly constructed training facility in Hangzhou, China. This milestone marks a significant step in Loong Air’s strategy to expand and enhance its pilot training capabilities.The CAE A320 simulator is the first device installed in Loong Air’s new facility...

EASA certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia for Falcon 7X heavy maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has further expanded its maintenance capabilities with the additional regulatory approvals from EASA and FAA. EASA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to perform line and base maintenance checks on the Falcon 7X aircraft at its MRO facility at Subang Airport. EASA has also certi...

Diamond Aircraft delivers first new European-built DA20 to Aviation Academy Austria

Diamond Aircraft delivered the first newly produced DA20i Katana since its relaunch. The milestone aircraft was handed over to Aviation Academy Austria (AAA) during a special ceremony at Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt on Friday, November 28. This aircraft is the first of two DA20i Katanas ordered by AAA, with the second scheduled for delivery in early 2026. The DA...

CAE to enhance air traffic controller training with CAE Ridge

At Airspace Asia Pacific 2025 CAE announced that it is expanding the use of CAE Ridge, its proven and advanced 3D visualization tool, to its Air Traffic Services training offering. CAE RidgeTM enhances Air Traffic Controller training by introducing immersive, collaborative scenarios that accelerate learning and improve operational decision-making. This commercial off-the-she...

AeroCore completes 10,000th engine foam wash as global adoption accelerates

AeroCore Technologies has completed its 10,000th aircraft engine wash using its patented Nucleated Foam Technology, marking a major milestone in aviation maintenance. This achievement underscores the rapid global adoption of AeroCore's innovative technology as airlines and military operators seek solutions to restore engine performance, reduce maintenance hours, extend time-on-wing, and lower...

Pilot Training Center modernizes fleet with delivery of four Tecnam P92 Echo MkII aircraft

Tecnam delivered four P92 Echo MkII aircraft to Pilot Training Center, a premier FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school based in the United States. This fleet expansion marks a significant milestone in Pilot Training Center’s commitment to providing students with the most advanced, safe, and sustainable training platforms available. Kamal Patel, Chief Flight Instructor at Pilot T...

Bombardier advances services expansion as construction of landmark Abu Dhabi facility accelerates

Bombardier announced significant progress on its new state-of-the-art service centre at the Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI). Construction has advanced, with the structural framework of the main building and hangar now rising. On track to open in the second half of 2026, this flagship facility represents a major milestone in Bombardier’s strategy to expand its global customer service and su...

Florida Flyers Flight Academy elevates pilot training with the new Tecnam P-Mentor fleet

Florida Flyers Flight Academy, which received the first two of ten ordered Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft. This delivery marks the beginning of a significant fleet modernization program designed to provide students with a seamless, state-of-the-art training environment.The introduction of the P-Mentor fleet allows Florida Flyers to offer a unique single-platform training concept. Students...

GE Aerospace to invest £19 million to modernise Wales site

GE Aerospace announced a £19 million investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a world-class centre for commercial engine MRO operations. This major project will enhance critical infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and advance sustainability initiatives, ensuring the site remains a leader in supporting global commercial fleets. The refurbishment wi...

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AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

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Bombardier accelerates Asia-Pacific growth with new Sydney maintenance station and enhanced customer support

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ST Engineering expands global MRO capacity with new airframe maintenance facility in Singapore

ST Engineering has officially inaugurated its new Commercial Aerospace airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Changi Creek within Singapore Changi Airport. As the company's fou...