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
Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector emerged as the global leader in baggage handling performance in 2024, recording the lowest mishandling rate worldwide at just 3.1 bags per 1,000 passengers. According to the newly released SITA Baggage IT Insights 2025, this figure, consistent with the region’s track record in recent years, highlights the benefits of sustained investment in automation, real-time
Elysian Aircraft, KLM and Transavia have launched a knowledge-sharing initiative to accelerate the development of battery-electric aviation. Through a series of joint workshops, the partners will explore the technological, operational and commercial needs for deploying electric aircraft such as Elysian’s E9X. This marks a key step towards zero-emission air travel. Elysian is developing the E9X,
Over the next 12 months, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas (Plus Ultra) will support flag carrier Air Algérie on its medium and long-haul routes. The agreement between the two airlines, under the ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) model, begins with the daily Algiers–Montreal service and involves the leasing of a Plus Ultra Airbus A330-200 aircraft
DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt) and Diehl Aviation have agreed to jointly research and develop innovative technologies for civil aviation, with a special focus on aircraft systems, cabin technologies and supply systems. DLR and Diehl will collaborate to develop and test innovative solutions for the aviation industry. The partners, with many decades of
Finnair has reached a tentative agreement in its long-running collective labour negotiations with its pilots, marking a potential turning point after months of disruption. The result, announced on June 8, 2025, outlines a three-year agreement, with the final year considered optional and subject to further agreement. The proposed deal must still be ratified by both
Honeywell has announced that its IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar system has received certification from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) for installation on Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45 aircraft. Developed in collaboration with Maga Aviation, an authorised Bombardier service centre in Brazil, this advanced radar system marks a significant enhancement in aviation safety and efficiency
StandardAero, an independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, has formed a strategic partnership with Green Taxi Solutions (GTS) to certify the Zero Engine Taxi™ system—a fully electric solution enabling aircraft to taxi without using their main engines. This collaboration is supported by a newly awarded US$5.6 million grant from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s
DTX Group has officially launched, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the global aerospace sector. This development coincides with Hussein Lookmanjee’s complete divestment from Drayton Aerospace, with his remaining equity acquired by Lion Capital. The move allows Lookmanjee to dedicate his full attention and resources to the international growth and strategic leadership of
IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic have announced a strategic cooperation aimed at significantly enhancing air connectivity between India, Europe, and North America. The collaboration is set to establish an industry-leading network by combining the strengths of each airline across key regions and aims to grow into a global-scale operation. This initiative
