12 June 2025

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Air India Dreamliner crashes after take-off in Ahmedabad

An Air India plane operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in a tragic accident shortly after take-off today. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departed Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs with 242 people on board, including passengers and crew. Among them were 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese nationals. According to […]

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Liebherr will introduce new assembly capabilities for aerospace applications at the Bulgarian facility

Liebherr to relocate and expand Bulgarian operations

Liebherr has announced a strategic realignment and expansion of its operations at Liebherr-Transportation Systems Marica EOOD in Bulgaria. The company will establish a new, larger production site near its current location, which will eventually be vacated. The new facility, spanning 20,000 m², is expected to be fully operational by 2026 and marks a significant investment

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Rendering of Do228 NXT aircraft

GA-ATS and AEE partner to advance Do228 NXT avionics systems

General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has reported a new partnership with German avionics specialist Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH (AEE) for the redevelopment of two critical systems on the next-generation Do228 NXT special mission aircraft. The companies have signed a contract to redesign the engine interface unit (EIU) and the central warning system (CAWS), marking

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William Hynett

William Hynett to join Britten-Norman Board after over 20 years as CEO

Britten-Norman, the British aircraft manufacturer known globally for its Islander series, has announced that William Hynett OBE will transition from his role as Chief Executive Officer to become a Non-Executive Director on the company’s Board. After more than two decades of dedicated leadership, Hynett will now focus on shaping the company’s strategic direction as it

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Airbus forecasts that the global aviation sector is expected to experience sustained long-term growth

Airbus forecasts strong aviation growth fuelled by economic and demographic shifts

According to the Airbus Global Market Forecast for 2025, the global aviation sector is expected to experience sustained long-term growth, despite short-term uncertainties. Passenger traffic is forecast to increase by 3.6% annually over the next 20 years. This growth is driven by key macroeconomic and demographic factors: global GDP is projected to rise by 2.5%

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