28 May 2026

The official opening of Heli-One's new S-92 Customer Support Center in Brazil

Heli-One launches first S-92 support centre in Brazil

Heli-One has opened Brazil’s first Sikorsky-authorised S-92 Customer Support Center, expanding maintenance and support capabilities for operators of the heavy-lift helicopter across South America. The new facility will provide both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services for any S-92 aircraft operating in the region and forms the foundation of a wider S-92 Centre of Excellence. In […]

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Thai Navy orders Airbus C295 duo

The Royal Thai Navy has ordered two Airbus C295 aircraft in an enhanced transport configuration, strengthening Thailand’s military airlift and maritime surveillance capabilities. The aircraft will support a wide range of missions, including logistics transport, maritime patrol and search and rescue operations. Equipped with advanced Electro-Optical/Infra-Red sensor systems, the C295s will be capable of detecting,

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Platoon Aviation’s fleet will expand charter operations to become Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet © Textron Aviation

Platoon Aviation bets big on Citation Longitude

Textron Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation that will make the charter operator the largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner in Europe. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. The Citation Longitude, Textron’s flagship business jet, is designed for long-range charter operations with a focus on efficiency, passenger comfort and operational

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American Airlines to install Starlink on 500 narrow-body aircraft © American Airlines

American Airlines to roll out Starlink Wi-Fi on narrow-body aircraft

American Airlines (American) will equip more than 500 narrow-body aircraft with Starlink high-speed satellite internet from the first quarter of 2027, marking a major upgrade to its inflight customer experience. “As a premium global airline, we are continuously seeking out world-class partners like Starlink to deliver what our customers need and want,” said American Airlines

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APU maintenance at standardaero

APU Maintenance – Looking after the unseen workhorse of many an aircraft

Hidden away in the tail of an aircraft, it is quite remarkable just what an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) provides and what it can do in terms of an aircraft’s functionality. It is perhaps the use of the word ‘auxiliary’ that most likely undermines its perceived value and capabilities. From the moment the main engines

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Digital rendering of Czech Police Aviation Service's Airbus H145 helicopter

Czech Police Aviation Service to modernise fleet with Airbus H145s

The Czech Ministry of Interior has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters to modernise the Czech Police Aviation Service fleet. The multi-role aircraft will support law enforcement, search and rescue, and emergency medical operations, backed by a full training and logistics package to ensure smooth integration. Airbus said the move

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