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Bombardier new Abu Dhabi service facility highlights ongoing commitment to the region as customer support footprint continues to grow

Bombardier announced the development of its new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi,UAE. This new facility represents a strong partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports, leveraging their expertise and commitment to aviation excellence. New facility, which will relocate from its originally announced location at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in 2022.The new locatio...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 ushers in 15 years of cutting-edge aviation advancements and technology

Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet family tachieved a milestone anniversary – the 15-year anniversary of certification, entry into service and first delivery of the aircraft. The latest product investment unveiled for the CJ4, the CJ4 Gen3, is expected to enter into service in 2026. The CJ4 Gen3 incorporates the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for intuitive, seamless control f...

Diamond Aircraft completed major DA42 fleet delivery to CAE, signs further deal for six new DA40 aircraft

Diamond Aircraft announced the successful handover of the seventh and final DA42-VI aircraft for leading flight training provider CAE, completing an order signed with the company in 2024. In addition, Diamond Aircraft has signed a further contract with CAE to provide six new DA40 NG aircraft. Jane Wang, Director for Sales, Marketing, and Flight Operations at Diamond Aircraft Austria commented:...

AURA AERO announced three new European distributors for INTEGRAL and ERA

AURA AERO announced agreements with three new European distributors for its two families of aircraft. With the formal addition of these renowned general aviation market players to its distribution network, AURA AERO will considerably expand its reach and strengthen its position regarding INTEGRAL, its aerobatic two-seat trainer, and ERA, its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, in a VIP corporate co...

Philippine Airlines relaunches PAL Aviation School, partners with Airways Aviation

Philippine Airlines is set to reopen the PAL Aviation School as a prominent training center for new pilots under a strategic partnership with the globally recognized flight training organization, Airways Aviation Group, to deliver best-in-class pilot training as part of its long-term commitment to operational excellence, safety and workforce development. Following an extensive evaluation p...

MTU Maintenance completes 7,000th shop visit for a V2500-A5 engine

MTU Maintenance network has officially completed 7,000 shop visits for its V2500-A5 engine program, marking the occasion with a celebratory event at MTU Maintenance Canada. As the largest MRO provider for this engine type, MTU performed 38 percent of all V2500 shop visits worldwide for both independent customers and on behalf of the OEM, International Aero Engines AG in 2024. Kelly Horan,...

Spirit Airlines renews its partnership with Safran for the supply and MRO of its Airbus A320 wheels and carbon brakes

Spirit Airlines and Safran Landing Systems have renewed their long-term agreement for the supply and MRO of wheels and carbon brakes for the American carrier’s Airbus A320 fleet. This contract covers both the Airbus A320ceo and A320neo in service and more to be delivered in the future.The renewal of this agreement contributes to Spirit Airlines' commitment to providing robust, reliable o...

Paperless cockpits can be a double-edged sword for initial pilot training

Not too long ago, a pilot’s bag was filled with a stack of papers—procedure checklists, charts, and manuals. Today, as the industry moves towards paperless solutions, like Electronic Flight Bags, Virtual Reality-based training, and glass cockpits, to name a few, Roma Andreu Rifa, Flight Instructor for Ab Initio training at BAA Training, notes that this has, in a way, become a doub...

Prince Aviation completes industry first retrofit of Iridium Certus satellite connectivity on a Cessna Citation XLS aircraft

Prince Aviation have modified their own Cessna Citation XLS jet with a Collins Aerospace IRT NX Satellite Communications system, providing high-speed cabin connectivity through the Iridium Certus® 700 satellite service.This modification represents a first ever installation of a Collins SATCOM solution on a Cessna XLS business jet, which is displayed during the AERO Friedrichshafen trade s...

Cyient Group & Deutsche Aircraft multi-year contract under finalization for advanced cabin management system in D328eco

Cyient DLM expanded its strategic partnership with Deutsche Aircraft. Through this prospective multi-year contract, Cyient DLM will undertake the design, development and manufacturing of the Cabin Management System (CMS) for the D328eco, a next-generation 40-seater regional turboprop. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, as it will be one of Deutsche Aircraft's first electron...

World's first fully tattooed aircraft takes flight - Corendon

Corendon Dutch Airlines revealed world first fully tattooed aircraft, marking a symbolic moment in both aviation and art. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Corendon collaborated with renowned tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher, known for inking global icons like Lady Gaga and Kurt Cobain. The aircraft, Sweet Louise, features a tattoo design covering nearly 200 square meters of its fus...

World-, European-, German, and AERO-Premiers in large numbers

AERO 2025 just started in Friedrichshafen. Attendees can expect a large number of premieres at the show. New aircraft types, projects, and services can be seen for the first time.  Tobias Bretzel from the organizer, fairnamic GmbH commented: "With 756 exhibitors from 38 countries, we have achieved a record level of participation, showcasing an unparalleled variety of aircraft. We ar...