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Gulfstream FAST continues strategic expansion

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the opening of its newest Gulfstream FAST location in White Plains, New York. Positioned at Westchester County Airport, highly skilled FAST technicians are available to support aircraft service needs both on-site and in the surrounding area. This news further supports Gulfstream’s global expansion of its FAST program, which has continued to grow and evolve...

Vietnam Airlines signs MoU with Vietcombank to secure financing for 50 narrow-body aircraft expansion

Vietnam Airlines signed a MoU with Vietcombank to arrange financing for the purchase of 50 new narrow-body aircraft. This agreement marks a significant step in Vietnam Airlines’ fleet renewal strategy and reflects the shared commitment of two leading state-owned enterprises to national development and economic growth. Under the MoU, Vietcombank will provide comprehensive financial...

Collins Aerospace and Thomas Global Systems team for long-term Pro Line 4 Display support

Thomas Global Systems and Collins Aerospace announced a strategic partnership to deliver long-term product support for Collins’ Pro Line 4 Electronic Flight Displays, ensuring continued reliable service for customers worldwide. Under this new supply agreement, Collins will transition EFD-4076 and EFD-4077 maintenance and repair support responsibilities to Thomas Global Systems. Thomas Glo...

New Airbus H160/H175 simulators for Brazil

Airbus has committed to providing full flight H160/H175 simulators for training in Brazil in 2028. The simulators will support the training needs for the growing energy sector in Latin America, demonstrating Airbus’ commitment to customer proximity and aviation safety. The H160/H175 full-flight simulators will have Level D training capabilities and will be qualified by ANAC, the Brazili...

ANA first airline worldwide to use fuel-saving riblet technology on both cargo and passenger Boeing 777

All Nippon Airways will be the first company in Asia to use AeroSHARK, a fuel-saving riblet film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF, on its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. In addition, ANA will be the first airline worldwide to use the Boeing 777 with this technology on both cargo and passenger aircraft. A Boeing 777-300ER equipped with the innovation will begin commercial operations with ANA....

Textron Aviation raises the bar for workforce development with career & learning center

Textron Aviation  new Career & Learning Center is complete and fully operational serving prospective, current and future Textron Aviation employees. Strategically located on the company’s East Wichita Campus, this state-of-the-art facility expands the training footprint to more than 75,000 square feet and provides a world-class employee experience during the application, hiring, onb...

Sikorsky and Bristow sign long-term agreement supporting world’s largest S-92 helicopter fleet

Sikorsky announced a long-term agreement to provide enhanced support for Bristow's S-92 helicopter fleet. This agreement deepens the decades-long collaboration between the two companies and provides enhanced support for Bristow’s more than 60 S-92 aircraft operating in key markets around the world, including offshore energy and search and rescue. The long-term package extending into...

Signature Aviation offers enhanced international arrivals services at Teterboro Airport

Signature Aviation announced a more streamlined service at the northwest Customs & Border Protection General Aviation Facility at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, which will enhance the resident and guest experience. Signature’s service at the northwest facility will provide a more efficient experience for our international arrival guests and residents at Teterboro by providing star...

Safran opens new engineering and support facilities in Gloucester, UK

Safran Landing Systems has opened a new engineering and support centre in Gloucester. The inauguration of this building is part of a three-phase investment project at the Gloucester site. It includes the renovation of existing facilities, the construction of new buildings and the creation of a showroom. The event underlines the Group's ongoing commitment to technological innovation, economic d...

United invests in next generation blended wing aircraft start-up JetZero

United announced an investment in blended wing body aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving developm...

Alberta College of Aeronautics signs again with ALSIM for an AL42 Simulator

Canada Alberta College of Aeronautics renews its confidence in ALSIM in acquiring an AL42 simulator. AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the authentic Garmin G1000 Nxi. It also comes with the latest generation image generator, GFC 700 autopilot, and a force feedback system that ensures increased realism. It can also...

Next-gen island hopping - new Tecnam P2012 STOL joins Inselflieger fleet

FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) has taken delivery of a Tecnam P2012 STOL, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing regional air connectivity to the East Frisian Islands. Designed for Short Takeoff and Landingoperations, Tecnam P2012 STOL is an ideal fit for Inselflieger’s mission of providing modern, roomier, more capable, comfortable, and efficient safe transportat...