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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-Rémy-de-Haenen Airport. Today at AERO 2026, Tecnam Aircraft stated - forget everything you...

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 Aircraft’s exhibit at Friedrichshafen Airport (Hall A3, Stand #305), the TBM 980 represents the...


Tecnam opens AERO 2026 unveiling four new aircraft

Tecnam has once again taken center stage at the AERO Friedrichshafen exhibition, unveiling a spectacular lineup of new aircraft that highlights the company’s continuous drive for innovation across all aviation segments. From premium business travel to the future of flight training, Tecnam’s 2026 portfolio represents the pinnacle of Italian design, efficiency, and aviation passion. As t...

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 redefines the regional flight experience by combining perceived comfort, operational flexibility and environmental performance. From a passenger flight to a corporate mission, then to a cargo rotation, ER...

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 show in Friedrichshafen. Manufacturers of aircraft and helicopters for general aviation, business aviation, and recreational aviation are enjoying high delivery volumes and continue to invest in...

Norway takes next step as an international test arena with Bristow Group and Electra

Bristow Group , Electra, Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority announced the launch and contract signing of a second international test project for zero‑ and low‑emission aviation. The project builds on Norway's established international test arena and aims to generate operational, regulatory and market knowledge supporting the introduction of electric and hybrid‑electric aircraft...

Glenorchy Air to operate New Zealand first Tecnam P2012 Traveller

Glenorchy Air will be the launch customer for the Tecnam P2012 Traveller in New Zealand. Following the official validation of the P2012 by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand last month, the acquisition of this state-of-the-art, Continental-powered aircraft marks a major milestone in the Queenstown-based company’s fleet expansion. The introduction of the P2012 Travelle...

Air India welcomes its first retrofitted B787 featuring new cabin interiors and livery

Air India unveiled its first retrofitted, twin-aisle B787-8 (registered VT-ANT), marking the successful completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 B787 aircraft. The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Center in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s striking new livery at AeroPro, an FAA Part-14...

Pilatus breaks ground on delivery center as well as manufacturing and engineering facility in Colorado USA

Pilatus marked the official start of construction on a new state-of-the-art facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield, Colorado. The new building will house a premium customer delivery center, where customers from all over the country can configure and personalize their PC-12 or PC-24. Additionally, Pilatus will significantly expand its existing engineering as well as passenger...

Business aviation in the ascent at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026

The 32nd Edition of AERO Friedrichshafen welcomes its biggest business aviation presence ever when it opens its doors on April 22nd for four days. Exhibitors include business aviation associations from Asia (AsBAA), Germany (GBAA) and Austria (AABA) and an emerging Middle East contingent, including representatives of MEBAA. Out on the static and in the halls, 50 showcased aircraft are busines...

PC-12 PRO simulator certified for pilot training

Progressive, Proven, Professional: the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment, based on the Garmin G3000 PRIME, is at the heart of the brand-new PC-12 PRO. The accompanying flight simulators have now been certified, and are set to play a center stage role in the new pilot training program. The system is unique within this aircraft category, and sets new standards in terms of technology, efficiency a...

Daher Aircraft strengthens its customer support and distributor Network by adding the Kodiak to Columbia Air’s portfolio

Daher Aircraft announced the expansion of its customer support and distributor Network coverage by adding the Kodiak airplane family to the capabilities of Columbia Aircraft Sales and Columbia Air Services. As a long-standing partner in Daher’s global Network, Columbia Aircraft Sales and Columbia Air Services are among the most experienced authorized distributors and service providers for TB...

Air taxi plans for Middle East progressing despite the war

AeroVecto Aviation Services agreed with Australia‑based Skyportz to introduce and test the AeroBerm vertipad technology in the Sultanate of Oman, marking the first step towards evaluating next‑generation ground infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility in the country. AeroBerm, part of Skyportz’s patented vertipad system, is designed to address one of the mo...

Master your aircraft with DIAMOND BRILLIANCE training

Announced with an OFFICIAL NEW VIDEO RELEASE, Diamond Aircraft Industries launched “DIAMOND BRILLIANCE” a compelling new Factory Authorized training program for their aircraft customers, just in time for Sun’n Fun. Created from the knowledge of the test pilots, engineers, chief instructors, demo pilots, Earth Rounders, and the Diamond aircraft owners all around the world, th...

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Electra and The Atlas Group today announced a landmark airframe agreement for the EL9 Ultra‑Short aircraft, uniting Electra’s next‑generation design with Atlas’s established aerospace manu...

HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

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Airbus is expanding its delivery capacity for the A320 family in Toulouse with a new integrated center

Airbus has officially unveiled a new delivery center at its Jean‑Luc Lagardère site, northwest of Toulouse, marking a significant milestone in the industrial ramp‑up of the A320 Family. Purpose...

Qantas unveils Adelaide Product Innovation Centre, accelerating growth, employment and skills pathways

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Ten years of Riga Aviation Forum — insights from Zigmars Vestfals on growth, milestones and the road ahead

As the 10th edition of the Riga Aviation Forum was getting ready to open, 50SkyShades — a long‑standing Media Partner of the event — took the opportunity to sit down with Zigmars Vestfals,...

Drukair, Royal Bhutan Airlines selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 5 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Drukair – Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, has announced its decision to equip five Airbus A320neo‑family aircraft with CFM International LEAP‑1A engine...

Boeing, American Airlines complete first 737 MAX landing gear exchange

Boeing and American Airlines announced the successful completion of the first landing gear exchange for a 737 MAX, marking a key milestone as the company extends its longstanding Landing Gear Exchange...

Samson Sky secures $80 million to launch switchblade flying car production

Samson Sky, developer of the Switchblade Flying Car, announced it has secured an $80 million investment from Dubai‑based Matin Group. According to Sam Bousfield, CEO, Founder...

Global Jet Capital releases its annual 2026 Business Jet Forecast

Global Jet Capital has released its sixth annual Business Jet Market Forecast, outlining a confident outlook for the sector. The updated analysis anticipates steady expansion over the next five years,...

Uzbekistan Airways signs long-term support agreement

Uzbekistan Airways and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their cooperation with a long‑term agreement extending comprehensive component support for the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A3...

Gol connects Europe to El Calafate and Ushuaia through its network in Brazil

Gol Airlines continues to expand its South American reach, leveraging its Brazilian network to open new travel possibilities. European passengers can now access southern Argentina through São P...

flydubai Launches dedicated freighter operations to accelerate regional trade growth

flydubai unveiled the launch of its dedicated freighter operations, a dynamic expansion that advances the airline’s diversification strategy and further elevates Dubai’s standing as a glob...

ExecuJet MRO Services to showcase MRO capabilities at AAD 2026

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, will be exhibiting at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) Expo 2026 at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria (1...

TAROM took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX

Boeing, TAROM and CDB Aviation have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737‑8, marking the arrival of Romania’s first Boeing 737 MAX and a key milestone in the national carrier&...

KVE celebrates 30 years of innovation and accelerates its growth within the Daher Group

KVE by Daher is marking its 30th anniversary with the inauguration of a significant expansion of its production facility in The Hague — a development that signals the start of a new acceleration...

TARMAC Aerosave and AerFin deepen their partnership, processing over ten new‑generation aircraft for dismantling and recycling this year

TARMAC Aerosave, Europe’s leading specialist in aircraft storage, maintenance, dismantling and recycling, has announced an expanded collaboration with AerFin, the global aviation asset‑managemen...

Air Charter Expo achieves third consecutive year of record‑breaking attendance

Global trade body The Air Charter Association (The ACA) celebrated another record‑setting edition of Air Charter Expo (ACE’26) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, delivered in partnership with Busines...

Is Australia’s regional turboprop fleet aging well? Why OEM support matters more than build year

Regional turboprop fleets show stark disparities in age, reliability, and economic viability. Many aircraft are approaching end‑of‑life, while others are increasingly difficult to operate as spare‑par...

F1 Spanish Grand Prix Week | EHang showcases EH216-S and a 3,000-drone light show at the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series

EHang announced its extensive involvement in the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series held in Madrid during the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix week. Organized by the Fédération Internationale...

BGS begins fueling cooperation with Airest at Kaunas and Riga airports

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), a global provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has initiated cooperation with Airest, taking over into‑plane fueling operations at Kaunas (KUN) and R...

Vista House makes exclusive Asia debut amid Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix excitement

Vista is set to debut its signature hospitality concept, Vista House, in Singapore, elevating one of Asia’s most anticipated sporting weekends with a refined, members‑only experience. Conceived...

FlyBy Aviation Academy opens new pilot course (batch 26500) with 44 cadets from 14 nationalities

FlyBy Aviation Academy, one of the largest and most international EASA-approved pilot training organisations in Europe, is pleased to announce the start of a new pilot training course — internal...

Qantas charters NFL teams to Melbourne ahead of historic first game

The Los Angeles Rams have touched down in Melbourne on a Qantas charter flight ahead of Friday's NFL game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the first regular season game the league has played in Au...

AIRCAIRO places order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft

AIRCAIRO, Egypt’s National growing Air-carrier, has signed a firm order for 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026. The agreement marks an important mi...

Daher Aircraft is ranked No. 1 in Pro Pilot magazine’s Product Support Survey for the sixth consecutive year

Daher Aircraft has reaffirmed its leadership in turboprop aviation, securing the No. 1 position for the sixth consecutive year in Professional Pilot magazine’s Product Support Survey. In the 202...