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Porter Airlines introduces new scholarship and awards for future Algonquin College aviation professionals

Algonquin College ishare the expansion of its aviation partnership with Porter Airlines, including increased support for the Aircraft Maintenance Technician  program through scholarships and awards. The $25,000 gift will establish the following financial aid initiatives: ...

Metrojet expands operations with Cayman Islands AOC approval

Metrojet Limited has been granted an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands, marking the establishment of its operational branch, Metrojet SEZC, in the region and a significant milestone in the Company’s strategic expansion. The Cayman Islan...


Yingling Aviation launches apprenticeship program to invest in the future of aviation

Yingling Aviation launched its Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Apprenticeship Program, marking a significant investment in workforce development and the long-term growth of the aviation industry. The program officially debuted in Wichita with a full house that included the inaugural class of apprentices, Yingling team members, aviation influencers, and government officials. Designed to address...

SriLankan Airlines once again relies on Lufthansa Technik’s engine services and delves even deeper into digital MRO solutions

SriLankan Airlines selected Lufthansa Technik to provide comprehensive engine MRO services for the CFM56-5B engines fitted on its Airbus A320ceo fleet. Over the next four years, the SriLankan flag carrier will entrust these power plants to Lufthansa Technik’s renowned engine shop in Hamburg, Germany, where they will receive comprehensive sustainment services up to complete overhauls. Th...

Tecnam and Green Aerolease launch a dedicated rental offer for Tecnam Aircraft

Tecnam and Green Aerolease launched new rental offer specifically dedicated to Tecnam aircraft. This strategic partnership aims to support flight training organizations across Europe by providing cost-effective, flexible access to a modern fleet of Tecnam aircraft. The rental offer includes the Tecnam P2008JC, P-Mentor, P2010, and P2006T NG models aircr...

Cirrus introduces new instrument rating program

Cirrus expanded its Cirrus Approach Flight Training curriculum with the new Cirrus Instrument Rating Program. The Instrument Rating Program was designed by Cirrus Instructor Pilots for pilots interested in obtaining an Instrument Rating in a Cirrus aircraft. The program combines self-study content with in-person flight training. Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirru...

JCB Aero: over 20+ completed MRO projects and new contracts for first- and business class suites

JCB Aero, already renowned for their specialization in VIP and Airline aircraft cabin completion and refurbishment, expanded its operations by launching their MRO activities in mid-October 2024. Additionally, the recent acquisition of the significant engineering company Kreative Engineering Services has enabled JCB Aero to offer a fully integrated portfolio of services for the aircraft and cabin.&...

Strengthening pilot training: Nationwide Aviation adds two ALSIM AL100i simulators

Nationwide Aviation is expanding its fleet with two AL100i simulators, strengthening its commitment to delivering advanced and realistic pilot training. The AL100i is an exact replica of the Piper Pilot 100i, the top selling trainer aircraft developed by Piper. The simulator is designed to FTD Level 5 standards, offering a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor st...

AEROMAN Aviation Consultants signs MoU to advance aviation industry development in Trinidad & Tobago

AEROMAN Aviation Consultants has signed a MoU with a leading global aviation holding group based in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement sets the stage for future cooperation in advancing aviation industry development in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Through this MoU, AEROMAN Aviation Consultants Ltd. has been formally appointed as the Company’s sole repres...

Airways Aviation and Atlântica launch integrated degree and ATPL programme

An agreement between the two institutions establishes an integrated training route that offers both a Bachelor’s Degreeand an ATPL. Airways Aviation announced a strategic partnership with Atlântica – Instituto Universitário, to create an innovative programme that combines a Bachelor’s Degree in Air Transport Management with an Airline Tr...

Air Niugini signs Flight Hour Services contract for A220 fleet

Air Niugini has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services to support its new fleet of 11 A220 aircraft. The long-term power-by-the-hour contract covers integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access and repair services.The agreement was signed in Port Moresby by Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific and Captain Samiu Taufa, Officer-in-Charge and Acting Chief Operat...

Do228 fleet maintenance contract signed between Bangladesh Navy and Do228 OEM General Atomics AeroTec Systems

The long-standing successful cooperation between the Bangladesh Navy and General Atomics AeroTec Systems continues with a new maintenance contract covering heavy maintenance, pilot training and modernization. The agreement includes comprehensive services for two Do228 special mission aircraft operated by the Bangladesh Navy. Successful operation of the Do228 in Bangladesh for over 10...

Premiere for Air Premia: Lufthansa Technik inks its first contract for Dreamliner component support in South Korea

Air Premia, South Korea’s first so-called Hybrid Service Carrier, has entrusted Lufthansa Technik with long-term component supply services for its Boeing 787-9s. According to a new contract – signed ahead of MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore and marking the first-ever cooperation of the two companies – Lufthansa Technik will provide around half of Air Premia’s Dreamliner fleet...

Aviation Blade Services partners with GDC Middle East to establish helicopter rotor blade repair capability in Saudi Arabia

Aviation Blade Services, a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., announces a strategic collaboration with GDC Middle East to establish a helicopter rotor-blade repair facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This partnership establishes advanced in-country rotor blade repair capabilities in support of UH- 60, MD 530, AH-64, and AH-6i fleets. ABS will provide its world-class expertise, tool...

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Japan Airlines strengthens E-Jet operations with renewed Embraer Pool Program agreement

Embraer and Japan Airlines have strengthened their long-standing collaboration through a new multi-year agreement under Embraer’s Pool Program, ensuring continued maintenance, repair, and spare-...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia successfully completes 20-Year heavy maintenance inspection on Indonesian Legacy 600

ExecuJet MRO Services Australia successfully completed a major 20-year scheduled airframe inspection on an Indonesian-registered Embraer Legacy 600 at its Sydney facility, further demonstrating t...

flydubai expands pilot training capacity through partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne

flydubai has strengthened its pilot development strategy through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, aimed at expanding the airline's training capacity and support...

Strategic partnership boosts India’s pilot training with ALSIM’s AL250

ALSIM has announced that MH Cockpit, based in India, has acquired an AL250 simulator—marking a significant step in MH Cockpit’s expansion plans and reinforcing its ambition to build a robu...