50 SKY SHADES - World aviation news

World Airplanes news

Airplanes related aviation news

Lufthansa Technik again wins two Red Dot Design Awards

Lufthansa Technik AG can once again look forward to receiving two of the coveted Red Dot Design Awards, probably the most prestigious international recognition in the field of product and industrial design. The company’s innovative Hidden Touch Display recently convinced the award jury in the ‘Design Concept 2025’ category. GuideU CircularFit, a concept for future generations of...

APS celebrates grand opening of new MRO facility in Malaysia

Aircraft Propeller Service opened its state-of- the-art MRO facility in Malaysia to serve the country and Asia Pacific region. This new, world-class MRO center reinforces APS’ long-term commitment to the Asia Pacific region, the world’s largest market for turboprop aircraft. The facility, in the Malaysian state of Selangor, is APS’ first in Asia and adds to its existing global fo...

Strategic agreements to accelerate the adoption of hybrid-electric aviation - Ascendance, Green Aerolease and Leman Aviation

Ascendance signed key agreements with leading players. These partnerships with Green Aerolease, Finistair (W3 Group), and Leman Aviation mark a significant step in building an operational ecosystem around hybridization, serving a more sustainable and field-adapted aviation sector. Platforms equipped with STERNA hybrid pack to decarbonize aviation With Green Aerolease and Finistair, Ascendanc...

Thales and Qatar Airways sign agreement regarding the latest IFE Technologies and dedicated local Service Hub

Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to support Qatar Airways’ strategic fleet growth plan announced last month. This agreement sets the course for future inflight entertainment innovations to support Qatar Airways’ digital transformation journey, giving the airline access to the most innovative technologies. In addition, this MoA covers the oppor...

Lockheed Martin and Electra expand collaboration to accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL commercialization

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Electra signed a MoU to explore opportunities for Electra's EL9 Ultra-STOL aircraft. Lockheed Martin will collaborate with Electra to explore ways to accelerate the development of the EL9 in areas including digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment, and global business development. Additionally, the Skunk Works and Electra...

Air Tahiti opts for ATR HighLine All-Business Class cabin

Air Tahiti has selected the ‘ATR HighLine All-Business Class’ cabin interior for one of its four newly ordered ATR 72-600 aircraft.  This marks the launch by Air Tahiti of a unique VIP service to start in the second half of 2026, that will serve some of the most iconic destinations in the world, the island of Bora Bora – the Pearl of the Pacific &nda...

Caribavia 2025 - the importance of aviation investment - Captain Alicia Hackshaw

During the first day of Caribavia, a particularly important question was raised: the importance of investment in the aeronautical sector in the Caribbean. The aim of attracting investment is more than obvious - to boost economic development. The question - how? Why should this particular region be of particular interest to investors and aerospace companies?  Alicia Hackshaw's answers a...

Bombardier begins landmark deliveries of three Challenger 3500 aircraft to Aloula Aviation

Bombardier announced the commencement of deliveries of three state-of-the-art Challenger 3500 aircraft to airline company Aloula Aviation based in Saudi Arabia. Aloula Aviation will be receiving the first Challenger 3500 aircraft to be registered in Saudi Arabia. The best-selling aircraft was chosen for its spacious cabin, outstanding range and renowned reliability, making...

STARLUX orders 10 more Airbus A350-1000s

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of ten additional A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Paris Airshow by STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. STARLUX Airlines already operates an all-Airbus fleet of 28 aircraft including the A350-900, the A330neo...

Elixir Aircraft signs with Airways Aviation for 16 aircraft at Paris Airshow

At Paris Air Show 2025, Elixir Aircraft has officially announced the signature of a letter of intent for imminent acquisition of sixteen 4th  generation Elixir training aircraft. Airways Aviation training team have chosen Elixir Aircraft to enhance safety and bring more versatility to the fleet. Its efficiency from low operating costs, lightweight structure and l...

Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada advance regional turboprop innovation at Paris Air Show

Deutsche Aircraft & Pratt & Whitney Canada provided an update on the 40-seat D328eco regional turboprop at Paris Air Show. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW127XT-S engine is a next-generation turboprop designed to meet the evolving demands of regional air travel, especially in markets, where operators face unique challenges such as short runways, harsh weather...

First aero-medical Cessna SkyCourier to be delivered to Tassili Travail Aérien in Africa, launching new era of medieval services

Tassili Travail Aérien at Paris Air Show has signed a purchase agreement for two new Cessna SkyCourier aircraft, marking the first order of an aero-medical equipped SkyCourier and the first SkyCourier order in Africa. Based in Algeria, TTA is a subsidiary of Sonatrach, the national state-owned oil and gas company. TTA provides passenger transportation, aero-medical evacuation, and othe...