Heike Tamm

Airbus Flight Academy cadets with their flight instructor in front of an Elixir Aircraft.

Airbus Flight Academy Europe enhances training fleet with eco-friendly Elixir aircraft

Airbus Flight Academy Europe, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus specialising in civil and military pilot training, has welcomed its initial set of four advanced Elixir training aircraft as a pivotal step in its commitment to sustainable development. The delivery marks the beginning of an eight-aircraft fleet, with each of the first four equipped with a […]

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F-35A Lightning II for the Belgium Air Force

Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-35A for Belgium

Lockheed Martin has presented Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II to the Belgian government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production facility. This event marks a significant milestone in the Belgian Air Force’s history and strengthens the alliance between the United States and Belgium, a key NATO ally.   “The introduction of the F-35 within the Belgian Air Force will

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Signing ceremony between Safran and the Government of Morocco © Safran

Safran and Moroccan Government strengthen aerospace partnership

The Moroccan government and Safran have officially inked a comprehensive framework agreement, solidifying their shared commitment to bolster and advance Morocco’s aerospace industry ecosystem. The signing ceremony, in the presence of Abdellatif Miraoui, Moroccan Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Taoufiq Moucharraf, Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Olivier

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Lilium

Lufthansa and Lilium join forces for future air mobility in Europe

The Lufthansa Group and Lilium have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to embark on a collaborative journey in the realm of eVTOL aircraft operations across Europe. This strategic partnership aims to explore innovative opportunities within the aviation sector, encompassing ground and flight operations, futuristic aircraft maintenance, crewing and flight training. Additionally, the two companies

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ATP Chessna Skyhawk fleet

ATP tops-up Cessna Skyhawk order with 40 more aircraft

Textron Aviation has signed an agreement with ATP Flight School for the purchase of an additional 40 Cessna Skyhawk aircraft with deliveries to commence in 2026. This addition to ATP’s existing fleet of nearly 225 Skyhawks, deployed across more than 85 training centres nationwide, will provide students with access to a modern and advanced fleet in support of their pilot

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AW139 helicopter © P&WC

P&WC and Leonardo achieve first flight of AW139 helicopter on 100% SAF

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and Leonardo have announced the successful inaugural flight of an AW139 helicopter using 100% SAF, marking a significant step in sustainable aviation. The helicopter was powered by the PT6C-67C engine, utilising 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The 75-minute flight and ground tests, conducted on November 21, at Leonardo’s facility in Cascina

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mage of the A350F in Cathay Pacific livery © Airbus

Cathay Pacific elevates cargo capabilities with six A350F aircraft

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has joined the ranks of carriers opting for the A350F, finalising a purchase agreement with Airbus for six of these cutting-edge freighters. The A350F is slated to integrate seamlessly into the airline’s cargo division, Cathay Cargo, emerging as a pivotal asset in its future fleet and delivering heightened efficiency throughout its

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AerSale has received Boeing 737NG STC for its AerAware

AerSale receives Boeing 737NG STC for its AerAware

AerSale®, a provider of aviation products and services, has released that the FAA has issued AerSale a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for AerAware, the company’s revolutionary Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) for the Boeing B737NG product line. This achievement marks the world’s first commercial EFVS system to achieve a 50% visual advantage (over un-aided natural

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AAR deepens MRO relationship with Alaska Airlines in Oklahoma City

AAR CORP. has signed an agreement to extend the company’s existing airframe MRO services with Alaska Airlines through 2030 and expand its heavy maintenance partnership in Oklahoma City. AAR has committed to growing its dedicated airframe narrow-body capacity to provide Alaska Airlines with a minimum of six lines of maintenance support. To support this, AAR

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ALIA aircraft in Air New Zealand livery

Air New Zealand takes leap into the future with ALIA

Air New Zealand has officially revealed ALIA as the initial acquisition in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme, marking the airline’s foray into next-generation aviation technology. Air New Zealand has made a firm order for one aircraft with options for an additional two aircraft and rights for a further 20 aircraft. Crafted by electric aerospace innovator BETA

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