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Aircraft & Engines

The Gulfstream G800 has been certified by EASA and the FAA © Gulfstream Aerospace

Gulfstream G800 earns EASA and FAA certifications

Gulfstream Aerospace has released that the all-new Gulfstream G800 — the world’s longest-range business jet — has received type certification from both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), exceeding initial performance expectations. The certifications confirm the G800’s enhanced capabilities, including an impressive range of 8,200 nautical miles (15,186

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The Abra Group has placed an order for 20 E-195-E2 jets

Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets gain Mongolian certification

The Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft, renowned for their fuel efficiency and low noise emissions, have officially received type acceptance certification from the Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA). This approval marks a significant step toward introducing the next-generation E-Jets E2 family into Mongolia’s expanding aviation sector. The certification follows a comprehensive evaluation process conducted by

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Embraer E190-100LR jet in Amelia livery © CDB Aviation

CDB Aviation delivers two Embraer E190 jets to French carrier Amelia

CDB Aviation, the Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, has announced the successful delivery of two Embraer E190-100LR aircraft to its new customer, the French regional airline Regourd Aviation S.A.S., which operates under the brands Amelia and Amelia International. Amelia, based in France, is known for its diverse operations, including ACMI

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The transatlantic trade war between China and the US intensifies

China halts Boeing jet deliveries amid escalating trade tensions

China has reportedly instructed its domestic airlines to cease taking further deliveries of Boeing aircraft, marking the latest escalation in its ongoing trade dispute with the United States. According to The Guardian, citing a Bloomberg report based on sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese government has also directed carriers to halt purchases of aircraft-related

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Airbus A350-900 aircraft © Airbus

EASA certifies A350-900 with Trent XWB-84 EP engine

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially certified the Airbus A350-900 fitted with the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 enhanced performance (EP) engine. This milestone marks a significant improvement in aircraft efficiency, as the upgraded engine promises a one percent reduction in fuel consumption. Such gains are expected to lower overall operating costs for

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Brand new A320neo Lufthansa City Airlines

Lufthansa City Airlines receives first new Airbus A320neo

Lufthansa City Airlines has taken delivery of its first brand-new Airbus A320neo at the Airbus factory in Hamburg-Finkenwerder. The aircraft, registered D-AIJP, has been named “Ingelheim am Rhein.” This new addition highlights the pivotal role Lufthansa City Airlines plays within the Lufthansa Group, redefining continental traffic to and from Munich, and from 2026, Frankfurt hubs.

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AVIAHEADS has secured Part-CAMO approval from the Estonian Transport Administration

Barings Capital Solutions acquires US$200m+ aircraft portfolio

Barings Capital Solutions has announced it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire a portfolio of narrow-body commercial passenger aircraft through its Capital Solutions platform. The platform invests across the capital structure to deliver tailored solutions, partnering with GENESIS, the full-service aircraft lessor wholly owned by Barings-managed funds, to originate, underwrite, and manage the

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Dash 8 Series aircraft Qantas

Avmax acquires Qantas aircraft, expands Skytrans ties

Avmax has confirmed a landmark agreement with Qantas, further bolstering its regional aircraft leasing portfolio. As part of the deal, Avmax has finalised the purchase of 19 Dash 8 Series aircraft, comprising three Dash 8-Q200s and 16 Dash 8-Q300s. The first Dash 8-200 sale under this agreement has successfully closed, marking a key milestone in

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Mikael Cardinal, left, and test pilot Ric Webb, right, of Unither Bioélectronique celebrate after the company’s successful first test flight of a hydrogen-powered Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter

Canada achieves world-first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) has announced a landmark achievement in the field of sustainable aviation, as National Board member Unither Bioélectronique has successfully completed the world’s first piloted flight of a hydrogen-powered helicopter. The historic event took place at Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Québec, on March 27, 2025, and marks a major advancement not

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Azorra A220-300 Airbus

Azorra and DMS join forces to ease supply chain woes

Azorra has entered a strategic agreement with Delta Material Services (DMS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, to part out a used Airbus A220-300 in a bid to tackle global Aircraft on Ground (AOG) issues caused by parts shortages. The aircraft, previously operated by EGYPTAIR and now undergoing teardown, will provide much-needed A220-300

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