Heike Tamm

The LOI was signed at the Paris Air Show by Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bombardier (l) and Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer of Safran

Safran and Bombardier sign LOI to advance defence innovation

At the Paris Air Show, Safran and Bombardier have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore new avenues for collaboration and to drive the joint development of innovative, high-performance, and reliable defence technologies. This strategic initiative will allow both companies to capitalise on their complementary technological capabilities, establishing a robust framework for innovation and […]

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Aircraft maintenance training © Aircraft Academy

Aircraft Academy gains EASA Part 66 approval

Aircraft Academy, a Vallair Group company and a prominent provider of aviation training solutions, has received formal approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to offer EASA Part 66 training and examinations. This significant certification enables Aircraft Academy – already an approved EASA Part-147 training organisation – to deliver comprehensive training and assessment

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The first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for MRO will be inducted at Air France AFI KLM E&M facility, at Charles De Gaulle Airport, France

First Rolls-Royce XWB-84 engine inducted at AFI KLM E&M facility

Rolls-Royce has announced that the first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) will be inducted this week at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) facility, located at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France. This milestone marks the establishment of dedicated capability to support the Air France fleet

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Frontier has opted for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engines to power its new A321neo aircraft © RTX

Frontier chooses GTF engines to power 91 new A321neo aircraft

Frontier Airlines (Frontier) has selected Pratt & Whitney’s advanced GTF engines to power 91 new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first of these aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026. This agreement also includes a long-term EngineWise® comprehensive service contract, ensuring continued engine maintenance support from Pratt & Whitney. This new order

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Image of Riyadh Air A350-1000 aircraft © Airbus 2025

Riyadh Air accelerates growth with major A350-1000 aircraft order

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newly launched premium international airline, has confirmed a firm order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with an option to expand the agreement to 50 in total. The signing ceremony took place at the Paris Air Show and was attended by H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF),

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At the Paris Airshow Portugal announced its decision to acquire an additional KC-390 Millennium aircraft

Portugal to acquire additional KC-390 Millennium aircraft

Embraer has released that the Portuguese government will acquire a sixth KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, expanding the Portuguese Air Force’s (FAP) transport fleet as part of a continued effort to strengthen national and allied defence capabilities. The announcement was made during the 55th edition of the Paris Air Show, building upon the original August 2019

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Garmin’s advanced G5000® PRIME flight deck

Deutsche Aircraft unveils G5000 PRIME flight deck for D328eco at Paris Air Show

At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Deutsche Aircraft revealed the integration of Garmin’s advanced G5000 PRIME flight deck into its next-generation D328eco regional turboprop. This major update brings cutting-edge avionics to the 40-seat aircraft, enhancing its mission to redefine sustainable regional aviation through innovation and operational efficiency. The G5000 PRIME introduces a fully integrated, touchscreen-based

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The Cassio 330 production version © VoltAero

VoltAero unveils production version of Cassio 330

VoltAero has officially revealed the production version of its Cassio 330 electric-hybrid aircraft, designed for sustainable regional transport. Presented ahead of the 2025 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, the updated configuration reflects the company’s ongoing collaboration with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), aligning the aircraft’s design with the latest CS.23 certification

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