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Etihad Airways grows its Airbus widebody fleet becoming a new A330neo customer, adding A350-1000 and A350F aircraft

Exclusive Bombardier and ELIE SAAB collaboration to create uniquely elegant Global 8000 interior design

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB announced a collaboration to create a uniquely elegant passenger cabin design for the Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft. Centered on delivering an exceptional passenger experience, the ELIE SAAB-designed jet will combine refined aesthetics, exceptional craftsmanship...

Bristow selects Airbus H160 from Milestone for offshore missions in Africa

Airbus Helicopters welcomes Bristow Group as the newest operator of the Airbus H160. Bristow will introduce up to five H160 into its fleet for offshore energy missions across Africa. The aircraft are leased from Milestone Aviation Group. This agreement solidifies the H160’s succ...

Ex-Change Parts achieves 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling

Ex-Change Parts AB announced the achievement of 100% sustainability in helicopter recycling. This landmark reinforces Ex-Change Parts’ leadership position in the global rotary-wing MRO marketplace.As sustainability is brought into ever-sharper focus across the aerospace industry, Ex-Change Parts seized the opportunity to take a lead. At the heart of this...

CAE gears up to train Global 8000 pilots as entry into service nears

CAE will begin training the first pilots for Bombardier new Global 8000 business jet this year, marking a key milestone toward the aircraft’s entry into service. As Bombardier’s Authorized Training Provider, CAE is delivering training to support operators of the new Global 8000 business jet to ensure they are fully prepared for the aircraft’s operational debut. Pilot trainin...

Dubai Air Show debut for FAI Aviation Group

FAI Aviation Group is making its exhibition debut at the Dubai Air Show. FAI will be showcasing its services at Booth 637, part of the German Pavillion, as the company marks 23 years in the UAE. FAI’s VIP Charter and Air Ambulance missions in the region account for around 20% of its total operations. Barbara Baumgartner, the group’s-Dubai based Managing Director, ‏who...

dnata to deploy over 100 ground support vehicles to keep Dubai Airshow running smoothly

dnata is providing extensive on-ground support for the Dubai Airshow 2025, deploying more than 100 ground support vehicles to ensure aircraft move safely and efficiently across the event’s static and flying displays at Dubai World Central. The company has mobilised 111 motorised assets, including aircraft pushback tractors, ground power units, passenger steps and air conditioning units...

New KC-390 demonstrator, E195-E2, and E190F, lead Embraer’s lineup at Dubai Air Show

Embraer will showcase for the first time at the Dubai Airshow the new KC-390 Millennium demonstrator with its new paint scheme. The multi-mission medium airlift will be on display with the E195-E2, the world’s most efficient small narrowbody commercial jet, and the E190F – the passenger-to-freight conversion of the E190 jet. The 2025 edition of the biannual aerospace exhibition, held a...

MTU Aero Engines showcases engine excellence in Dubai

MTU Aero Engines will be presenting its passion for engines at the Dubai Airshow. The company will be highlighting its full-spectrum of expertise at booth #830, from innovative commercial propulsion concepts like the Flying Fuel Cell to in-service engines like the an EJ200 engine that powers the military aircraft Eurofighter Typhoon as well as a comprehensive multimedia exhibit of its m...

Do228 NXT manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems visits the Middle East region for the first time to exhibit at Dubai Air Show

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is participating for the first time in the Dubai Airshow, marking an important milestone in the company’s expansion into MENA region. With decades of operational experience worldwide, the Do228 is renowned for its outstanding versatility, robustness, and reliability. Its unique STOL capabilities, versatile equipment options and the capability to perf...

Signature Aviation modernizes aviation real estate search with new digital platform

Signature Aviation launched a new web platform designed to transform the industry’s traditional methods of searching and leasing aviation real estate. The new real estate platform, now live on Signature’s website, provides prospective and current residents with real-time access to available ramp, hangar and office space across Signature’s global network, enabling them t...

Bombardier unveils Comlux as Global 8000 aircraft customer, delivery confirmed for 2026

Bombardier announced Comlux will take delivery of the industry-defining Global 8000 aircraft in 2026. Renowned for its expertise in long-range operations with aircraft such as the Bombardier Global 6000 and Global 6500, Comlux is strategically enhancing its charter offering with Bombardier’s flagship jet. With its industry-leading ultra-long-range capabilities a...

Avfuel advances sustainability at NBAA-BACE with milestones and industry insights

As the BizAv community gathers in Las Vegas for NBAA-BACE 2025, Avfuel Corporation reinforces its leadership in sustainability through certifications, expanded fuel supply, and thought leadership at the show’s Business Aviation Sustainability Summit.This year marks Avfuel’s fifth consecutive year of offsetting its scope 1 and 2 emissions and its fourth year of certification under...

RAF 2025 - Latvia is a fast-paced, solution-focused, and business-friendly country - interview with Zigmars Vestfals

Organizing an event is rarely easy. Organizing an international aviation event is even more challenging. I admit that I have experience in organizing and running aviation events, and I take my hat off to the entire team and Zigmars Vestfals for the Riga Aviation Forum. Well done, perfect organization, speakers with really interesting presentations, the industry community coming together to discuss...

Riga Aviation Forum 2025 - collaboration, innovation, leadership - interview with Atis Švinka, Minister of Transport of Latvia

For those who are less familiar, Latvia is a country in the middle of the Baltic States, home of airBaltic,aviation hub in the region thanks to Riga Airport, and a placek nown for its quick thinking and inventiveness. The amazing BalticBees team also calls it home. Some lucky aviation events are honored by a greeting of Transport Minister. Riga Aviation Forum 2025 was THE place where I had the ple...

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