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Samson Sky announces new pilot training program for flying car owners

In a bid to provide exceptional service for their Switchblade Flying Car customers, Samson Sky proudly announced plans for a cutting-edge pilot training program for those who are not yet pilots. Citing the increasingly large number of non-pilots who have reserved their Switchblade, a high-performanc...

Avia Solutions Group to complete one of the world's first Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversions

AviaAM Leasing is entering the final stages of a unique project – Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversion. The project is being carried out in collaboration with US-based Mammoth Freighters LLC, which specialises in Boeing 777 P2F conversions. The conversion is expected to...


J&C Aero to supply Scandinavian Airlines with movable class dividers for 110 aircraft

J&C Aero announced its collaboration with Scandinavian Airlines in support of the carrier’s upcoming European Business Class offering. As part of this project, J&C Aero has delivered its advanced Movable Class Divider solution for the entire SAS Airbus A320 and Embraer E1 fleets, encompassing a total of 110 aircraft. Designed to provide maximum cabin layout flexib...

Full Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem adopted by Air Transat

Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement with Air Transat to expand the use of the Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem. Canadian carrier will implement AVIATAR, Lufthansa Technik’s independent platform for data and analytics applications, across its entire fleet of 43 Airbus A321 and A330 aircraft. Having already adopted AMOS as its maintenance management system in 2007 and flydocs for digital records m...

Yingling Aviation becomes authorized Honeywell dealer for avionics and engines

After years of hands-on experience working on Honeywell-equipped aircraft, Yingling Aviation is now officially a Honeywell Authorized Dealer. This milestone marks a key step in Yingling’s continued expansion and reflects the company's commitment to building strong, strategic partnerships within the aviation industry. As part of this new agreement, Yingling is now approved to sell and ren...

Embraer offers new scholarships to train master's students in Aeronautical Engineering

Applications are now open for the new edition of the Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering Program offered by Embraer, a career acceleration initiative for engineers from nearly 30 different fields. Run in partnership with the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), the program will offer an initial monthly scholarship of R$5,000 to 45 new master’s students located in Brazil....

CARIBAVIA 2025 - knowledge advances through the clash of ideas – interview with Kathryn Creedy

Kathryn Creedy is an experienced aviation journalist and well-known figure in the field.Her publications appear in the most reputable editions. Kathryn is editor of Future Aviation/Aerospace Workforce News. Kathryn is admirable for many reasons. Today, I want to highlight her dedication to promoting aviation education. Since 2013 Kathryn has covered aviation workforce issues,challenges including d...

EME Aero inaugurates second test cell and increases capacity

EME Aero, a 50/50 joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines, increases its MRO capacity for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines with the opening and entry into service of its second test cell on site in Jasionka, Poland. EME Aero and its shareholders have invested over 37 million US dollars in this expansion. The facility now expects to be able to service over 500 engines...

FL Technics expands European presence with strategic acquisition of Czech MRO JOB AIR Technic

FL Technics has agreed to acquire JOB AIR Technic a.s., a Czech MRO provider, subject to fulfilment of agreed closing conditions, including statutory approvals. The acquisition includes a 17,000square-meter MRO facility at Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava, Czech Republic, securing access to significant maintenance capacity at a prime location in Central Europe. Established in 1993, JO...

Embraer opens Dallas-Fort Worth MRO facilities to serve commercial jets fleet in the United States and beyond

Embraer opened its new Commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas, Embraer will begin operations in an existing hangar, while building a second hangar that is scheduled for completion in 2027. With new facilities, Embraer’s capacity to serve its customers is expected to increase co...

Tecnam awarded contract to supply ten P2010 TDI aircraft to Finnish Aviation Academy

Tecnam has been awarded a landmark contract by the Finnish Aviation Academy for the delivery of ten Tecnam P2010TDI aircraft. This significant acquisition marks a transformative milestone for Finland’s premier professional flight training institution. Following a rigorous public procurement process initiated in late 2024, Tecnam was selected from among three strong c...

Lufthansa Technik again wins two Red Dot Design Awards

Lufthansa Technik AG can once again look forward to receiving two of the coveted Red Dot Design Awards, probably the most prestigious international recognition in the field of product and industrial design. The company’s innovative Hidden Touch Display recently convinced the award jury in the ‘Design Concept 2025’ category. GuideU CircularFit, a concept for future generations of...

APS celebrates grand opening of new MRO facility in Malaysia

Aircraft Propeller Service opened its state-of- the-art MRO facility in Malaysia to serve the country and Asia Pacific region. This new, world-class MRO center reinforces APS’ long-term commitment to the Asia Pacific region, the world’s largest market for turboprop aircraft. The facility, in the Malaysian state of Selangor, is APS’ first in Asia and adds to its existing global fo...

Elixir Aircraft signs with Airways Aviation for 16 aircraft at Paris Airshow

At Paris Air Show 2025, Elixir Aircraft has officially announced the signature of a letter of intent for imminent acquisition of sixteen 4th  generation Elixir training aircraft. Airways Aviation training team have chosen Elixir Aircraft to enhance safety and bring more versatility to the fleet. Its efficiency from low operating costs, lightweight structure and l...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...