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An extensive presence of Mente Europe at EBACE 2019

EBACE 2019 will have an extensive presence of Mente Europe. Mente Group President and CEO Brian Proctor commented: "Since our recent expansions in Europe, and with aircraft transactions uneven throughout the continent as a result of Brexit's uncertainty, we wanted to have a powerful pr...

Latest updates from Click Aviation Network at EBACE

During EBACE there is an amazing opportunity to meet the Click Aviation Network team, excited to showcase the latest additions to international locations. Over the years, Click has experienced exponential growth as we continually expand on a global scale to serve our members with g...


Get ready for 7th Maximising Non-Aeronautical Revenue Summit

Leading 7th Maximising Non-Aeronautical Revenue Summit takes place This June 2019 in Singapore! With an average of 44% of global airports’ revenues deriving from the non-aeronautical sector and its increasing profitability, airports regardless of size have attempted to increase their revenue generation through non-aeronautical activities. However, with the impacts of econom...

Join to celebrate ABS Jets 15th anniversary at EBACE

One more reason for celebration during this year EBACE! ABS Jets , based in both, Prague and Bratislava airports, will soon mark 15 years on the market. This year’s company participation at EBACE will therefore be dedicated to celebrating this special occasion.  ABS Jets began its successful journey in 2004 with only 30 employees and two small jets in its fleet. Soon a...

MedAir Latest Medical and Travel Security Risk Ratings Revealed

Volatility in the world demands vigilance and awareness to rapidly evolving circumstances. The 2019 Travel Risk Map provides a comprehensive overview of risks by destination and helps organisations and their flight departments in mitigating travel risks. The Travel Risk Map is produced annually by MedAire’s parent company, International SOS, and Control Risks. “The Travel Risk Ma...

Geneva Airpark is celebrating its 10-year anniversary at Ebace

Anniversary is always a special moment: an opportunity to look back on the road that has been made, to analyse good decisions and to learn from mistakes, to think about the future and to think how to become even better. This is the moment for Geneva Airpark! On June 12 at noon, the first plane made its entry in the brand new hangar, which had been specially built to provide premium par...

First of Two Pilatus PC-24s delivered to U-Haul International

U-Haul International two PC-12s got a newcomer in the family - PC-24 Super Versatile Jet!  Special ceremony was held at Pilatus Business Aircraft to deliver first of two PC-24 Super Versatile Jets to US customer U-Haul International. In a stylish paint scheme featuring the distinctive U-Haul orange livery, the 27TH production PC-24 aircraft took to the skies for its...

Infare predicts a strong rise in pricing intelligence solutions and airfare data consumption

Infare is forecasting a strong rise in pricing intelligence solutions and airfare data consumption over the next few years, propelled by the NDC adoption and availability of game-changing insights and AI-based analysis.  The company’s Chief Commercial Officer, Harald Eisenaecher, will take centre stage during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at 11:00am on the 1stMay in the Travel Tec...

Debut of ANKA-AKSUNGUR and Multirole Heavy Combat Helicopter

Turkish Aerospace will exhibit ANKA-AKSUNGUR and Multirole Heavy Combat Helicopter for the first time at International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) 2019 between April 30 and May 3.​ Turkish Aerospace, which extended its product range and made a great impression in the international market, especially in Asian countries, will take a part in IDEF’19 with ANKA-AKSUNGUR, Multirole Heavy C...

Fox New Mobile Experience Debuts at the World Aviation Training Conference & Tradeshow

Britannica Knowledge Systems will be hosting self-service demos of the Fox Training Management System at WATS in Booth 614. Presenting a new mobile user experience, Britannica will invite attendees to pick up a mobile device from its demo table and experience how easy it is to manage training with Fox.  Britannica recently launched its "Fox-for-All" approach, which combines this...

Looking back on The 8th Civil Avionics International Forum

"The 8thCivil Avionics International Forum" was successfully held in Shanghai on April 16th-17th. The conference was hosted by Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Chinese Aeronautical Establishment; guided by the Department of Equipment Industry, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Airworthiness Certification Department of Civil Aviation Administration of China,...

Eviation Selects magniX To Support Development Of First All-Electric Plane

Eviation Aircraft announced it has selected magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution, to provide its 375 horsepower magni250 propulsion system for Eviation's Alice nine-seater plane. The magniX propulsion system will be one of two propulsion options for Eviation customers to choose. magniX joins an expanding pool of industry-leading partners that will play a key role...

FAA approval for EASA MRO licence for FAI Technik

The maintenance division of Germany’s FAI Aviation Group, FAI Technik GmbH, received FAA approval for its EASA Part 145 licence. With the certificate in place, the company is fully authorized to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul on US registered business aviation aircraft at its Albrecht Duerer Airport headquarters in Nuremberg. This latest licence follows sim...

Air Transport Crisis Communication ans Public Relations Masterclass 2019

Are you working in aviation industry? Maybe in an airport or for an airline? And finaly in you are responsible for Communication and Public Relations? In that case, you should read really carefully, as it is for you! Do you already have the Air Transport Crisis Communication ans Public Relations Masterclass 2019 in your agenda? We hope so!  It is increasingly important that...

Upcoming events

ILA Berlin 2026

10/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
Germany, Berlin

Farnborough International Airshow 2026

20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026
United Kingdom, Farnborough

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Records, firsts, growth: AERO 2026 showcases the strength of general aviation

The 32nd edition of AERO has set new records. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 countries were represented at AERO, more than ever before. Visitor numbers also saw an increase: With around 37,000...

It touches your lives in ways you don't realize – Viasat’s debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. Interview with Jim MacDougall, Head of Product Management, Business Aviation at Viasat

When it comes to connectivity in business aviation, what are the first words that come to mind? Speed, stability, performance? There are people who don't have a technical background, for whom the...

Tecnam Aircraft unveils P2012 VIP at AERO Friedrichshafen

I must admit that I was already very impressed by the P2012 at the Caribavia 2025 , when I was exploring the business aircraft of Saint Barth Executive on the tarmac at Saint-Barthélemy-R&eacut...

TBM 980 makes its European air show debut at AERO Friedrichshafen

Daher Aircraft is highlighting its new flagship TBM 980 at this week’s AERO Friedrichshafen show, marking the airplane’s first participation in a major European event. Displayed on Daher A...

AURA AERO unveils ERA’s new cabin, optimized for operational flexibility

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026, AURA AERO unveiled the new cabin configurations for ERA, its hybrid-electric regional aircraft. Designed as a true space for mobility, work, and relaxation, the ERA cabin...

AERO 2026 is off to a strong start

AERO 2026 is set to open with a record number of exhibitors. Around 860 exhibitors will showcase their aviation-related products and services — more than ever before in the history of the trade...

iOS Apps development in Riga, Latvia

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AERO 2027 builds on the success of this year’s edition

AERO 2027, taking place from April 14-17, 2027, will feature a further developed concept designed to build on the great success of this year’s event. In 2026, 860 exhibitors from 50 countries to...

Climate-friendly aviation: greater ambition pays off

Which strategy leads to cost-effective, climate-friendly aviation in 2070? Four scenarios from the Bauhaus Luftfahrt think tank illustrate the impacts of different transformation paths. Key points: In...

Deutsche Aircraft future-oriented European multi-role aviation portfolio at ILA Berlin 2026

Deutsche Aircraft is preparing its most comprehensive showcase to date, highlighting the evolution of its future ready, multi role aviation portfolio designed for governmental and mission critica...