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Airbus A400M Firefighting Kit completes a successful test campaign in France

Airbus Defence and Space announced successful completion of a series of test drops and demonstrations of its A400M firefighting demonstrator kit in Nîmes-Garons, France. The objective of this test campaign was to conduct an independent assessment of the effectiveness of the A400M fir...

ATR signed an MoU with ATOBA Energy to improve SAF Access for regional airlines, tackling key supply challenges

ATR and French SAF aggregator ATOBA Energy signed a MoU to explore ways to facilitate and accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption for ATR operators. This strategic partnership reinforces ATR’s commitment to helping its operators benefit from lower-emission flights, especially those...


Horizon Aircraft partners with renowned designer Andrea Mocellin to shape the future of air mobility

Horizon Aircraft announces a strategic collaboration with Andrea Mocellin, an internationally acclaimed mobility designer, to refine the design and aesthetics of the revolutionary Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. Mocellin, known for his pioneering work in aviation, automotive, and micromobility, brings extensive expertise from leading roles at Lilium, Alfa Romeo, Maserati...

Embraer opens Dallas-Fort Worth MRO facilities to serve commercial jets fleet in the United States and beyond

Embraer opened its new Commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas, Embraer will begin operations in an existing hangar, while building a second hangar that is scheduled for completion in 2027. With new facilities, Embraer’s capacity to serve its customers is expected to increase co...

20 years of research for future-proof aviation

Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V. was founded in November 2005. Its mission: working together across disciplines to develop new approaches for tomorrow's air transport. The research center is a public-private partnership involving the Free State of Bavaria, Airbus, the German Aerospace Center, IABG, Liebherr-Aerospace, and MTU Aero Engines. The international team of around 50 people is working on a wide...

Tecnam awarded contract to supply ten P2010 TDI aircraft to Finnish Aviation Academy

Tecnam has been awarded a landmark contract by the Finnish Aviation Academy for the delivery of ten Tecnam P2010TDI aircraft. This significant acquisition marks a transformative milestone for Finland’s premier professional flight training institution. Following a rigorous public procurement process initiated in late 2024, Tecnam was selected from among three strong c...

Thales celebrates American Airlines 1st 787-9 aircraft flying with AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment System

On 5 June 2025, American Airlines premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft, equipped with Thales' AVANT Up inflight entertainment  system, made its debut on its inaugural flight from Chicago O’Hare to Los Angeles followed by its inaugural Flagship Suite service from Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow. American Airlines, the first oneworld alliance member to introduce this I...

CARIBAVIA 2025 – what Tecnam can offer to the Carribean – Francesco Sferra

Purchasing an aircraft is a significant choice for an airline, an operator, a country, or a lessor. Before choosing an aircraft type, many hours of planning, examination, and comparison. Return on investment, business strategy, business plan, etc. CARIBAVIA 2025  Day 3: Francesco Sferra's presentation on Tecnam. I must admit, as a potential buyer, I would appreciate even the way...

Strategic agreements to accelerate the adoption of hybrid-electric aviation - Ascendance, Green Aerolease and Leman Aviation

Ascendance signed key agreements with leading players. These partnerships with Green Aerolease, Finistair (W3 Group), and Leman Aviation mark a significant step in building an operational ecosystem around hybridization, serving a more sustainable and field-adapted aviation sector. Platforms equipped with STERNA hybrid pack to decarbonize aviation With Green Aerolease and Finistair, Ascendanc...

Thales and Qatar Airways sign agreement regarding the latest IFE Technologies and dedicated local Service Hub

Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to support Qatar Airways’ strategic fleet growth plan announced last month. This agreement sets the course for future inflight entertainment innovations to support Qatar Airways’ digital transformation journey, giving the airline access to the most innovative technologies. In addition, this MoA covers the oppor...

Lockheed Martin and Electra expand collaboration to accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL commercialization

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Electra signed a MoU to explore opportunities for Electra's EL9 Ultra-STOL aircraft. Lockheed Martin will collaborate with Electra to explore ways to accelerate the development of the EL9 in areas including digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment, and global business development. Additionally, the Skunk Works and Electra...

Air Tahiti opts for ATR HighLine All-Business Class cabin

Air Tahiti has selected the ‘ATR HighLine All-Business Class’ cabin interior for one of its four newly ordered ATR 72-600 aircraft.  This marks the launch by Air Tahiti of a unique VIP service to start in the second half of 2026, that will serve some of the most iconic destinations in the world, the island of Bora Bora – the Pearl of the Pacific &nda...

Bombardier begins landmark deliveries of three Challenger 3500 aircraft to Aloula Aviation

Bombardier announced the commencement of deliveries of three state-of-the-art Challenger 3500 aircraft to airline company Aloula Aviation based in Saudi Arabia. Aloula Aviation will be receiving the first Challenger 3500 aircraft to be registered in Saudi Arabia. The best-selling aircraft was chosen for its spacious cabin, outstanding range and renowned reliability, making...

STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. STARLUX Airlines already operates an all-Airbus fleet of 28 aircraft including the A350-900, the A330neo...

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Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

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Avolon places landmark order for 110 Airbus A320neo and A330neo aircraft

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HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s valid...

Strategic alliance formed between AEE and Horizon Aircraft

  AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH and Horizon Aircraft have joined forces to integrate advanced avionics capabilities into the Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL programme. Throug...

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Garmin hits 1,000 King Air G1000 retrofits following landmark U.S. Army delivery

Marking a significant industry milestone, Garmin has delivered its 1,000th G1000 integrated flight deck retrofit for a King Air aircraft. The program has helped redefine cockpit modernizatio...

TECNAM unveils leadership transition as Giovanni Pascale Langer becomes CEO and Paolo Pascale Langer assumes Presidency

The Board of Directors of Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. has unanimously appointed Giovanni Pascale Langer as Chief Executive Officer, while Paolo Pascale Langer, who...

Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

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Airbus secures CASA design approval, expanding its Australian capabilities

Airbus has secured 21.J Civil Design Organisation Approval from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), marking a significant milestone for its local operations and enhancing its abi...