20 June 2025

Saab has placed an order for two Global 6500 jets

Saab orders Bombardier Global 6500 jet

Bombardier Defense has confirmed a firm order from long-standing partner Saab for two Global 6500 aircraft, reinforcing the aircraft’s growing role in modern defence applications. The deal highlights the Global 6500’s suitability as a multi-mission platform for strategic government operations. The Global 6500, part of Bombardier’s Global aircraft family, offers advanced performance with a top

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Kuwait Airways Boeing 777

EPCOR and Kuwait Airways renew APU maintenance agreement

EPCOR B.V., the Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) centre of excellence for auxiliary power unit (APU) and pneumatic component repairs, has renewed its long-standing maintenance agreement with Kuwait Airways. The new three-year contract will continue to cover GTCP331-500 APUs installed on the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet. This renewal reinforces the

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Microliner aircraft © VÆRIDION

VÆRIDION secures launch customer and partners for Microliner programme

Munich-based electric aircraft manufacturer VÆRIDION has announced a major step forward in its Microliner programme with the confirmation of ASL Group as its official launch customer, the formation of a Market Advisory Committee, and new propulsion development partnerships with leading aerospace firms. ASL Group, a pioneering business aviation operator with a growing semi-scheduled network, has

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David Solar Head of Sustainability Research and Innovation EASA (L) and Eric Lithun CEO Elfly (r)

Elfly Group and EASA sign pre-application contract for development of Noemi seaplane prototype

Norwegian aviation innovator Elfly Group (Elfly) has signed a pre-application contract (PAC) with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the development of its Noemi (No Emissions) conceptual prototype aircraft. The agreement was formalised on June 18, at the Paris Air Show, with Elfly Group’s founding CEO Eric Lithun and EASA’s David Solar signing

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Jet Aviation has redelivered six Bell 429 helicopters to a customer in the Middle East

Jet Aviation completes delivery of six modified Bell 429 helicopters

Jet Aviation has successfully redelivered the final two of six Bell 429 helicopters to a customer in the Middle East, marking the completion of a multi-year contract that began in 2019. The final pair of helicopters was redelivered in March 2025, following previous deliveries in 2020 and 2024. The agreement saw Jet Aviation, acting as

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