2 December 2025

Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft

Britten-Norman gains Canadian approval for BN2T-4S Islander

Aircraft & Engines

Britten-Norman has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) type certification for the BN2T-4S Islander, the turboprop version of its long-established utility aircraft powered by the Rolls-Royce Model 250 engine. The certification, issued under TCCA Type Certificate A-92, includes several enhancements to the aircraft, most notably an increased maximum take-off weight of 8,925 lbs, strengthening its […]

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Jericoacoara Airport

Fraport expands Brazilian footprint with Jericoacoara Airport concession

Other News

Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Fortaleza, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport AG and operator of Fortaleza Airport, has secured the concession to operate Jericoacoara Airport (JJD) in north-eastern Brazil. The win follows a public bidding process under the Brazilian government’s AmpliAR programme, which aims to integrate regional airports into existing concession structures. Fraport Brasil

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Paul Terstegge

Paul Terstegge becomes new CEO of Transavia

People

Paul Terstegge will become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Transavia on February 1, 2026, taking over from Marcel de Nooijer. Currently serving as Executive Vice President Inflight Services at KLM, Terstegge brings extensive expertise spanning commercial leadership, operational management, and strategic development within the aviation sector. His appointment is intended to strengthen Transavia’s long-term direction

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Pipistrel Explorer (top) and Velis Club (bottom)

Pipistrel secures Colombian type certificates for Explorer, Velis Club and X-Eye

Aircraft & Engines

Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. company, has announced that Aerocivil, the Colombian Civil Aviation Authority, has granted type certificates for the currently produced Pipistrel Explorer, the Velis Club, and the X-Eye, the specialised aerial-surveying variant of the 121A Explorer. The approval represents a landmark achievement, as Pipistrel becomes the first organisation to receive Colombian Aeronautical Regulation-Very

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Daher has successfully completed the flight demonstration of Eye Pulse, a prototype MALE drone

Daher showcases Eye Pulse its prototype MALE drone

Military & Defense

Daher has completed a successful flight demonstration of Eye Pulse, its prototype medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, presented to the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) under a call for projects agreement. The first flight, conducted at Tarbes, represents a major milestone for the company, demonstrating its ability to deliver quickly and respond effectively to defence requirements.

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Dubai International Airport

Liebherr-Aerospace to open new Dubai service hub

MRO & Production

Liebherr-Aerospace is set to open a dedicated service centre in early 2026 within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) in Dubai South, marking a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in the Middle East. The new facility, strategically positioned beside the emerging Al Maktoum International Airport, will begin operations with EASA/GCAA Part 145 certification

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