Gatwick Airport has gotten the green light to expand capacity by an additional 100,000 flights each year © Gatwick Airport

Gatwick’s £2.2 billion second runway approved for 2029 take-off

Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn second runway scheme has been approved by transport secretary Heidi Alexander, giving the West Sussex hub the green light to expand capacity by an additional 100,000 flights each year. The privately financed project will see Gatwick’s emergency runway shifted 12 metres north, enabling it to handle narrow-bodied aircraft such as the Airbus […]

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Lockheed Martin demonstrates the realistic training environment and mission capabilities of the F-16 Block 70 full mission simulator © Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin to upgrade South Korea’s F-16 flight simulators

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Lockheed Martin has announced a major upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 Block 52 flight simulators. The modernisation reflects the advanced capabilities of the upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft and will provide highly realistic simulated environments to help pilots train as they fly. “Maximum accuracy and realism in ground-based flight training

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Ajay Barolia to lead Swissport’s North American cargo operations

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Swissport has announced the appointment of Ajay Barolia as Executive Vice President Cargo for North America. He will lead the company’s regional cargo business and report directly to CEO Nelson Camacho. This move highlights Swissport’s focus on strengthening leadership to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction across the region. Barolia is no stranger to Swissport. He

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Acron Aviation will open a new MRO repair centre in India

Acron Aviation opens new MRO hub in Bangalore

MRO & Production

Acron Aviation, a provider of cutting-edge pilot training, simulation, avionics and flight data intelligence solutions to the aviation industry, has announced the launch of a new MRO centre in Bangalore, India. This move strengthens the company’s commitment to providing high-quality aviation support across the Asia-Pacific region. To begin with, the location is strategic. Situated in

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ATR Sees Demand for 300 Aircraft in the U.S.

ATR charts path for revitalising U.S. regional connectivity amid jet retirements

Aircraft & Engines

New data presented at the ATR Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS), held ahead of the RAA Leaders Conference, show that regional air travel in the United States has reached a turning point. ATR is responding with a solution tailored to the U.S. market, combining efficiency with an enhanced passenger experience to address changing expectations. A

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Embraer has revealed a bold new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft

Embraer unveils striking new livery for KC-390 Millennium

Military & Defense

Embraer has revealed a bold new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft during an event at GOL Aerotech’s facilities in Confins, Minas Gerais. This redesign underscores the programme’s strong momentum and reflects the tactical transport aircraft’s defining qualities of speed, agility, durability, reliability, technology and efficiency. Bosco da Costa Júnior, President and CEO

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Gatwick’s £2.2 billion second runway approved for 2029 take-off

Lockheed Martin to upgrade South Korea’s F-16 flight simulators

Ajay Barolia to lead Swissport’s North American cargo operations

Acron Aviation opens new MRO hub in Bangalore

ATR charts path for revitalising U.S. regional connectivity amid jet retirements

Embraer unveils striking new livery for KC-390 Millennium

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22 September 2025

Gatwick’s £2.2 billion second runway approved for 2029 take-off

Lockheed Martin to upgrade South Korea’s F-16 flight simulators

Ajay Barolia to lead Swissport’s North American cargo operations

Acron Aviation opens new MRO hub in Bangalore

ATR charts path for revitalising U.S. regional connectivity amid jet retirements

Embraer unveils striking new livery for KC-390 Millennium

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