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Essential news for 08 Jun 2025

Gulfstream G700 earns Brazilian type certificate

Gulfstream G700 has been certified by Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), clearing the way for in-country deliveries to begin. The certification coincides with Gulfstream’s fourth straight appearance at the Catarina Aviation Show at São Paulo Catarina International Executive Airport in Brazil. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream commented: &ld...

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Rotortrade launches Brazilian subsidiary to strengthen presence in LATAM

Rotortrade announced the launch of "Rotortrade do Brasil", a wholly owned subsidiary based in São Paulo. This milestone marks a major step in the company’s long-term commitment to serving the Latin American market with proximity, agility, and excellence. With Brazil representing the largest rotorcraft fleet in Latin America and one of the most dynamic aviation markets g...

Air bp unveils new customer support features introducing Enhanced Self-Service Help Centre on myairbp

Air bp announces the launch of an upgraded self-service Help Centre on myairbp, its online account management platform. The new features are designed with cutting-edge technology to make support easier to access for customers and enhance the overall user experience. Based on customer feedback, the most frequent helpdesk enquiries received and platform usage data, Air bp has launched a...

Embraer to offer Gogo Galileo connectivity as aftermarket solution for Phenom 300 jets

Embraer will offer the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution for its Phenom 300 aftermarket customers through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) generated in partnership with Gogo. The installation of the compact half-duplex antenna and one Line Replaceable Unit will allow Embraer business jet owners to enjoy in-flight connectivity with performance that mirrors the best ground-based solutions....

United and Spotify announce unique collaboration: music, podcasts, and audiobooks now available on 130,000+ seatback screens

United and Spotify announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration that delivers an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky, with 450+ hours of content now available for free on the airline's 130,000+ seatback screens, many of which offer stunning 4K quality and Bluetooth audio compatibility. This is the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts o...

Airbus completes first A350F wingset in Broughton

Airbus celebrated a major milestone at its Broughton site after finishing the first ever set of wings for the new A350 freighter aircraft (A350F). The wings for the A350F have been designed similarly to the A350 so can be built in the same line, allowing for operational and industrial benefits and improvements. Engineered as the world's most advanced freighter aircraft, the A350F is desig...

Ascend Airways adds 5th aircraft to growing fleet, secures Canadian AOC

Ascend Airways has taken delivery of its 5th aircraft – Boeing 737-8 MAX. The airline has also secured its Canadian Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC), marking another significant milestone in its rapid expansion. The aircraft, registered as G-ULIT, received its Certificate of Airworthiness on June 3, 2025 and will be immediately deployed onto a long-term wet lease contract. This a...