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Day`s summary for 05 Jun 2025

Boeing Business Jets collaborates with Jetquity on value guarantee program for BBJ Select customers

Boeing Business Jets, in collaboration with Jetquity, announced the launch of the Jetquity Protect Program for BBJ Select customers. Along with pre-designed cabin layouts and configurations on the BBJ 737-7, BBJ Select customers can leverage this new financial service that guarantees a minimum resale price and allows them to benefit from any potential appreciation in value. BBJ Select cust...

AI and Sustainability: Akkodis showcases the future of sustainable and digital innovation at the Paris Air Show 2025

Akkodis presents innovations to integrate AI and sustainability in the aviation, aerospace and defense sectors at the world-famous 55th Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions. With more than four decades of expertise in engineering, research & development, Akkodis will offer visitors an experiential and immersive journey, an inspiring conference program and two expert...

FCG OPS acquires Astra Aviation to strengthen presence in Africa

FCG OPS acquired the business of Astra Aviation, a well-established ground services company with an extensive presence across Africa. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in FCG OPS’s expansion plans, enhancing its service footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa by enabling the delivery of high-quality ground handling and trip support services. Sergey Starkov, CEO...

VoltAero launches its HPU 210 powertrain to deliver proven hybrid-electric propulsion for homebuilt and kit-built aircraft

VoltAero unveiled its HPU 210 aircraft powertrain, which brings the company’s patented hybrid-electric propulsion technology to propeller-driven airplanes in the homebuilt, kit-built and very light aircraft categories. Displayed for the first time on VoltAero’s exhibit stand at France Air Expo in Lyon, France, the HPU 210 hybrid power unit combines a high-performance thermal engine wit...

Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration achieves certification from National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil

Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration kit recently achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil  and joined the fleet of Brazilian charter company Cleiton Táxi Aéreo. This marks the first delivery of the SkyCourier into South America. CTA recently took delivery of a passenger variant of the twin-engine, large-utility turboprop equipped with co...