At the Paris Air Show, Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest airline, and aviation training specialist CAE announced the expansion of their joint training venture. The partnership will see the deployment of a new Airbus A330neo full-flight simulator (FFS) at their training centre in Clark, Philippines, supported by a long-term training services agreement. Scheduled to be
Transavia, the low-cost carrier of the Air France-KLM Group, is entering a new chapter in its development with a refreshed brand identity. As a well-established name among European travellers, the airline transported 23 million passengers in the last year—an 8.1% increase compared to 2023—demonstrating steady growth in line with its expanding fleet and route network.
Munich-based electric aircraft manufacturer VÆRIDION has announced a major step forward in its Microliner programme with the confirmation of ASL Group as its official launch customer, the formation of a Market Advisory Committee, and new propulsion development partnerships with leading aerospace firms. ASL Group, a pioneering business aviation operator with a growing semi-scheduled network, has
AerCap Holdings N.V. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture dedicated to leasing LEAP engines. This initiative is designed to support AFI KLM E&M’s LEAP premier MRO customers globally, ensuring consistent operational continuity for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operators.
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
