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Insect season: an overlooked threat to aircraft efficiency

Aircraft performance during insect season faces a costly challenge that many airlines underestimate. Research shows that insect accumulation on an aircraft’s laminar flow area and increase fuel consumption by 1.1% to 4.4%, with contamination levels as low as 400 insects creating measurable drag penalties. In other words, insect season can cost airlines millions annua...

Falcon welcomes its first Gulfstream - the iconic G450

Aviation division of Alex Group Investment has officially welcomed the iconic Gulfstream G450 into its fleet, a clear step forward in offering clients more range, more comfort, and an even better private jet experience. The G450 joins Falcon Luxe’s first-ever Gulfstream as part of a broader strategy to focus on long-range, large-cabin aircraft that meet the evolving needs of today’s gl...

Garmin announces Cirrus Perspective+ flight deck upgrade for SR Series G3 and G5 aircraft

Garmin announced upcoming Supplemental Type Certificate approval of the Cirrus Perspective+ flight deck upgrade for SR Series G3 and G5 aircraft. The Perspective+ flight deck upgrade offers a number of new and enhanced features, including Runway Occupancy Awareness, stabilized approach advisories, new connectivity options and more. The upgrade will be available for Cirrus SR22T, SR22, an...

Thales recognized for Aviation Innovation with the successful deployment of an Approach Spacing Tool in Hong Kong

Thales is making significant strides in the aviation and Air Traffic Management industry with its innovative Approach Spacing Tool, a technological breakthrough that optimizes aircraft arrival spacing, promoting more efficient and sustainable air travel. Fully integrated with Thales’ TopSky-ATC solution, this advanced tool has been deployed in Hong Kong China and globally to support Air Navi...

ACIA Aero Leasing signs agreement for sale of first ATR72-600 Large Cargo Door Freighter to FedEx

ACIA Aero Leasing have signed a definitive agreement for the sale of an ATR 72-600 Large Cargo Door freighter (MSN1239) to FedEx. This is the first ever 72-600 passenger aircraft to undergo conversion to a freighter. ACIA speculatively launched the -600 series conversion program in 2024. The aircraft will be delivered to FedEx by December 2025 and enter FedEx operations thereaf...

Lufthansa Technik and Air Canada extend exclusive maintenance partnerships

Lufthansa Technik and Air Canada have further strengthened their longstanding partnership by extending multiple exclusive agreements for technical aircraft services ahead of schedule. These agreements cover Engine Maintenance Services for the CFM56-5B, as well as Total Component Support for the Boeing 777 and 737 MAX fleets of Canada’s largest airline.  Lufthansa Technik’s Engi...

Bombardier Global 7500 sets its 135th city-pair speed record, the most ever achieved by a single business aircraft type

Bombardier Global 7500 business jet has achieved another record-breaking milestone: 135 speed records, the most ever set by a single business aircraft type. Some of the blazing-fast aircraft’s impressive city-pair speed records include key city pairs such as Tokyo to San Francisco, London to Riyadh, Oakland to Tokyo, Hartford to Dubai, Tokyo to Toronto and Montreal to Paris, among...

Textron Aviation adds Starlink high-speed internet availability to Cessna Citation Sovereign and Sovereign+

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Sovereign and Sovereign+ following FAA issuance of AeroMech’s STC for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of LEO satellites to provide more reliable connectivity over land, water and remote areas, wh...

Viasat providing advanced satellite internet connectivity to Aeromexico’s Embraer E190 fleet

Embraer and Aeromexico announced installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the i...

Daher highlights the expanding law enforcement customer base for its Kodiak multi-mission aircraft - APSCON 2025

Daher Aircraft presence at this month’s Airborne Public Safety Association Conference and Expo showcase the rapidly growing law enforcement utilization of its Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 airplane family. During APSCON 2025, the company is exhibiting a fully surveillance-equipped Kodiak 900, underscoring the platform’s capabilities for public safety and multi-mission aviation. Nic...

Pula Aviation Services expands aircraft maintenance capability with acquisition of JMI-Jet Maintenance International

Pula Aviation Services Limited has further strengthened its portfolio of aviation businesses with the acquisition of UK-based aircraft maintenance provider, JMI-Jet Maintenance International Limited. This strategic acquisition enhances PASL's aircraft maintenance capabilities, adding JMI's well-established base at London Oxford Airport and its line station at London Biggin Hill to the...

High Flying Hangars wins RFP for development of 40-acre site at Boulder City Municipal Airport near Las Vegas, Nevada

The municipality of Boulder City, Nevada, has awarded development rights to 40 acres of land at Boulder City Municipal Airport to High Flying Hangars, based on the company’s proposed hangar development. High Flying Hangars was one of several respondents to an open request for proposal for the development opportunity.Boulder City Municipal Airport is expected to see an overall increase in fue...