Garmin announced a new overlay option for SmartCharts, its dynamic aviation charting solution found in the Garmin Pilot app. The new Graphical NOTAMs overlay, when selected “On,” will depict active runway, taxiway, and ramp closures, as well as conditional closures. Additionally, current field condition (FICON) codes will appear on the runway label, allowing pilots to easily see t...
Four-day fair featured 387 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, signifying a 44% increase in scale and 29% rise in internationality. 174 static and dynamic aircraft were displayed both indoors and outdoors across an exhibition area of around 60,000 sqm. With 837 aircraft of various models sold, a figure some 250% higher than AERO Asia’s debut edition in 2023, the total transaction value...
As the company continues to grow and expand its operations, the Latvian national airline airBaltic is actively recruiting, now offering up to 200 Junior Cabin Crew positions across its bases in all three Baltic States – Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania). These positions are planned to be filled by the summer season of 2026. airBaltic welcomes applica...
Technical University of Dresden has taken delivery of a state-of-the art research aircraft, the Diamond DA62 MPP. This twin-engine special mission platform represents an important step forward in the development of sustainable, climate-friendly aviation technologies. The Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology and the Institute of Aerospace Engineering (ILR) at TU Dresden...
European Business Aviation Association announced a reimagined static display for EBACE26, set in a new dedicated location at Geneva Airport and designed to deliver the most secure, flexible and customer-focussed aircraft showcase in the event’s history. The reconfigured 40,000 sqm display area includes both airside and landside access, enabling tighter control...
One year after acquiring a stake in AURA AERO, a French pioneer in low-carbon aviation, EDF Group increases its participation to 2 million euros, through its subsidiary SAFIDI, dedicated to local anchorage. With this new investment, the Group reaffirms its commitment to providing long-term support for the growth of a low-carbon, regional light aircraft industry, in France. In a context where av...
On November 27, 2025, the Belgian Government approved the award of a comprehensive 20-year service contract to Pilatus to provide training services based on the PC-7 MKX. The comprehensive training solution encompasses not only the 18 aircraft but also advanced ground-based training tools, forming a fully integrated system. Pilatus will deliver state-of-the-art simulators, computer-based trai...
At a ceremony in Hyderabad with the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India; in presence of Ross McInnes, Chairman of Safran’s Board of Directors; and Olivier Andriès, Chief Executive Officer; Safran inaugurated its largest MRO center for the CFM International LEAP engine. The Group also announced two defense investments to support the Rafale program in India. Thes...
ACIA Aero Leasing announced the delivery of two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft in a 70-seat configuration on lease to PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s leading domestic airline. Mick Mooney, ACIA’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are delighted to partner with PNG Air in expanding its fleet with two additional ATR72-600s. PNG Air plays a critical role in providing reg...
EHang announced successful launch of an urban human-carrying flight event in Bangkok with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and local partners. Air Chief Marshal Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of CAAT, personally boarded and experienced the experimental flight, becoming the world’s first civil aviation authority chief globally to ride the pilotless EH216-S on an urban flight....
Jet Luxe expanded its commercially managed fleet with new aircraft now positioned across Florida and major Latin American hubs. The additional capacity strengthens the company’s ability to support brokers, operators, and corporate travelers across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and surrounding international markets. Executive Vice President Samuel Madrid commented: “Jet L...
Tecnam delivered oftwo Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft to SaiAir GmbH, an emerging German air operator offering flexible and customer-focused air transport solutions. The official handover took place at Tecnam’s headquarters in Capua, where SaiAir’s team personally received their new aircraft before commencing operations from Lahr and Nürnberg.Tecnam...
