Heike Tamm

EFW has won a new NH90 helicopter maintenance contract

EFW wins seven-year NH90 maintenance contract

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has signed a seven-year contract with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to provide maintenance services for NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) operated by the German Army. The first batch of helicopters is due to arrive shortly at EFW’s Dresden facility, where the company will carry out regular inspections, potential modifications and […]

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RECARO’s new R4 premium seat © RECARO

RECARO unveils next-gen R4 premium seat

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has introduced the R4, its next-generation premium-class aircraft seat, designed to combine improved ergonomics and passenger comfort with greater flexibility for airlines. The R4 succeeds the PL3530, which entered service in 2015. The new seat is ETSO-certified for the Boeing 787, with additional certifications in progress. Deliveries began in June 2026,

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A321neo SalamAir

SalamAir opens first airline base in Salalah

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, is establishing Salalah’s first airline base, strengthening direct international connectivity from Dhofar and marking a new step in the airline’s expansion. The new base will initially operate direct flights to three international destinations: Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Chattogram in Bangladesh and Calicut in India. Services scheduled to start at the end

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Saudia lines up Airbus financing

Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) to explore and arrange financing for the airline group’s acquisition of new Airbus aircraft. Under the MoU, Crédit Agricole CIB will act as financier and arranger, working to structure and provide

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The Embraer 300EV has received certification from ANAC, the FAA and EASA © Embraer

Phenom 300EV secures triple certification

Embraer’s Phenom 300EV has received certification from Brazil’s ANAC, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland. Introduced in July, the Phenom 300EV combines performance and interior upgrades with new safety technology. With the certification complete, the aircraft

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Northrop Grumman’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is continuously modernised to stay ahead of threats, ensuring the joint force can see and sense them when it matters most

Northrop Grumman clears E-2D Block II for integration

Northrop Grumman has completed a key government-led critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye’s Block II upgrade, clearing the way for integration and testing of the programme’s most significant platform upgrade to date. The company will now begin Block II integration and testing, with the first upgraded aircraft expected to be delivered by the

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ASL Aviation Holdings has added two Boeing 747-400ERF aircraft to its owned fleet

ASL Aviation adds two Boeing 747 freighters to owned fleet

ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) has acquired two Boeing 747-400ERF freighters previously operated within the ASL Group fleet under lease agreements. The aircraft, MSN 33516 (OE-IFB) and MSN 33945 (OE-IFD), are operated by ASL Airlines Belgium. Ownership of both aircraft was transferred to ASL Aviation Holdings on August 7, 2026. The two 747-400ERFs are established members

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Brian Rohloff

Brian Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper as President and CEO of Textron Aviation

Textron Inc. has appointed Brian Rohloff as President and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026, as Ron Draper retires after more than 27 years with the company. Rohloff brings extensive experience across Textron Aviation, having held leadership roles spanning customer support, sales, supply chain and quality. He most recently served as

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