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OSM Aviation Academy signs LOI with Tecnam for 25 IFR-certified P-Mentor aircraft

OSM Aviation Academy has signed a LOI for the purchase of 25 fully equipped IFR-certified Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, with options for an additional five units. With this new LOI, OSM Aviation Academy will enhance its training fleet and capacity, ensuring that future pilots benefit from the most advanced training aircraft available today. The Tecnam P-Mentor f...

Bombardier Global 8000 now sets a new benchmark with the lowest cabin altitude

Bombardier announced that Global 8000 has set a new industry benchmark for cabin altitude at 2,691 ft at 41,000 ft., the lowest being produced in business aviation. With this new cabin altitude, the Global 8000 aircraft helps passengers with the best physical wellbeing so that they arrive at their destinations feeling refreshed, alert and ready to perform. Stephen McCullough, Sen...

Coulson Aviation develops SafeFuel, the first onboard fuel quality assurance and protection system

Coulson Aviation has developed SafeFuel, the aviation industry’s first onboard system designed to verify fuel quality and detect contamination during refueling. The innovation comes amid growing safety concerns following multiple fuel-related incidents in military and commercial aviation, and recent Navy aircraft accidents under investigation. Britt Coulson, President & COO of Co...

FL Technics Indonesia welcomes first Boeing 737 MAX for maintenance

FL Technics Indonesia  has recently welcomed the first Boeing 737 MAX. The company obtained approval for performing maintenance of this type of aircraft in May 2025. The certification applies to the company’s two main facilities located at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) and Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali (DPS). Airlines across the Southeast Asia reg...

Eve Air Mobility expands Middle East presence with Bahrain framework agreement

Eve Air Mobility announced a landmark agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications of the Kingdom of Bahrain during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable air mobility solutions across the Middle East. The Agreement supports Bahrain’s vision to become a pioneer in next-generation mobility. The partnership wi...

Rotortrade officially launches its U.S. MRO facility with FAA Part 145 certification

Rotortrade announced the official launch of its U.S. MRO facility in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, following the successful completion of the FAA Part 145 certification process. Now fully certificated, Rotortrade MRO USA can approve aircraft for return-to-service on FAA-regulated rotorcraft, unlocking immediate revenue growth and premium service for operators nationwide. The 9,000 sq ft...

Gogo begins flight testing next-generation air-to-ground connectivity with 5G chip and Gogo AVANCE LX5 and Gogo X3 products

Gogo has begun flight testing its next-generation 5G air-to-ground connectivity network for North American customers. Optimizing a Pilatus PC-24 trials platform, the test team is flying on alternate days during the campaign to fully test the potential of the unrestricted Gogo 5G ATG broadband access. Gogo engineering and software teams expect to complete the comprehensive test and validation progr...

Signature Aviation grows network with agreement to acquire Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center

Signature Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center, a premier full-service private aviation terminal at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) which offers personalized hospitality, comprehensive aircraft support, and convenient access to the significant business and leisure destinations in the area. This agreement aims to provide expanded access and s...

Vista America unveils in-house flight simulator and achieves triple-crown safety status

Vista America has achieved a defining milestone in business aviation safety, unveiling a state-of-the-art Challenger 350 full-flight simulator at its Columbus, Ohio headquarters and earning all three of the industry's most demanding safety accreditations: Wyvern Wingman Pro, ARGUS Platinum Elite, and IS-BAO Stage 3. These achievements represent years of disciplined investment in people, t...

RIX Riga Airport presents its Master Plan 2025–2050

RIX Riga Airport has developed its Master Plan for 2025–2050, defining the long-term vision for infrastructure development and the land areas required for future growth. The 25-year plan outlines strategic investments aimed at supporting economic growth, strengthening connectivity, and providing a modern travel experience, positioning Riga as one of the leading transport hubs in Northern Eur...

Joby Adds to the history of propeller blade manufacturing in Dayton, Ohio

Joby Aviation has begun manufacturing propeller blades at its Dayton, Ohio facility. This milestone expands in-house manufacturing of a critical conforming component and builds on the work already underway in Ohio, including testing, underscoring Dayton’s historic role in aircraft production ahead of commercial launch. Designed for quiet flight and built with extreme precision, the prop...

Tecnam & Professional Aviation expand long-standing partnership

Tecnam Aircraft and Professional Aviation announced the delivery of brand-new Tecnam P2006T NG, the first of its kind to be operated by a flight academy in Italy. This milestone marks a new chapter in the partnership between the two organizations and underlines their shared commitment to providing the most advanced, efficient, and sustainable flight training solutions available today. The...