Boeing’s 777-9 flight training simulators have moved closer to supporting airline entry into service after receiving initial qualification certificates from both the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The approvals mark a critical regulatory milestone, enabling the devices to be used in the next phase of validated pilot
SETNA has reached a significant milestone in its international growth strategy, completing the fit-out of its new UK headquarters while simultaneously concluding a refinancing process that strengthens its financial foundation. The dual achievement marks a decisive step in the company’s continued expansion and reinforces its long-term commitment to the UK and European markets. Central to
In January, 4.1 million passengers travelled via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), representing an increase of 4.9% compared with the same month in 2025. Cargo throughput rose by 1.2% to 150,044 metric tonnes. Aircraft movements edged up by 1.1% to 31,284 take-offs and landings. Total maximum take-off weights amounted to approximately 2.0 million metric tonnes, marking a
BlueFive Capital has announced the launch of BlueFive Leasing, a new aircraft leasing and asset management business based in Muscat, Oman. The initiative is positioned as one of the first dedicated aircraft leasing asset management platforms in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), representing a notable step forward for the region’s aviation finance sector. BlueFive Leasing
Strikes by pilots and cabin crew at Lufthansa have commenced, according to a report by Spiegel, citing confirmation from a spokeswoman for the Ufo union. As a result of the all-day walkouts, hundreds of aircraft operated by Germany’s largest airline are unable to depart. While Lufthansa did not initially provide a precise number of cancellations,
B&H Worldwide has successfully completed a highly specialised aerospace logistics project, transporting a decommissioned Airbus A330 cockpit from the United Kingdom to New Zealand for Pacific Simulators (PacSim). The cockpit will be converted into an advanced A330 flight training device, supporting PacSim’s global portfolio of fully tactile, fixed-base training solutions. The project required a fully
CEVA Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract to operate a new regional distribution centre in Asia Pacific. Airbus Helicopters officially opened the new centre on February 2, 2026, with operational support from CEVA Logistics. The logistics platform is located within Singapore’s Airport Logistics Park, a free-trade zone adjacent to
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific and CAE have announced at the Singapore Airshow that they have extended their longstanding Training Service Agreements (TSA) covering pilot training for the Airbus A320 and ATR 72-600 platforms. Training for A320 pilots has been extended through to 2037, strengthening Cebu Pacific’s long-term access to industry-leading pilot training. ATR 72-600 pilot
The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) continues to expand its membership, welcoming Turkish carrier AJet as the latest addition to its network. AJet is Türkiye’s newest low-cost airline and a rapidly growing subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, offering connections between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. The airline
SkyWorks Holdings has partnered with LuminArx Capital Management to launch SkyLight Aero Finance Holdings DAC (SkyLight), a new platform providing secured debt financing to the global commercial aviation market. SkyLight aims initially to underwrite up to US$1 billion in loans and finance leases secured against commercial aircraft and engines. The platform combines SkyWorks’ aviation, asset
