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

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...

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...

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...

ACI Jet latest aircraft flight deck & connectivity mod embodies “Fly Like New” campaign promise

ACI Jet FAA Part 145 Repair Station has completed its first Garmin G5000 integrated avionics suite installation on a Citation XLS, paired with the installation of Starlink satellite internet and a complete interior refurbishment. The comprehensive upgrade adds years of life and value to the airframe, transforming it into a state-of-the-art platform that rivals the latest factory-new airc...

Higher pay: the critical key to solving aviation's technician crisis

The aviation industry faces an unprecedented workforce crisis that threatens to ground flights and disrupt the post-pandemic recovery. With projections showing a shortage of up to 48,000 aircraft maintenance workers by 2027—representing a 27% shortfall—the solution is becoming increasingly clear: the industry must dramatically increase compensation for aviation maintenance technicians...

Embraer CAE Training Services deploys new full-flight simulator in Madrid for E2 customers

Embraer and CAE are expanding their full-flight simulator network with the deployment of a state-of-the-art E2 full-flight simulator at the CAE Madrid training centre, located close to the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. The new E2 simulator will be operated by the Embraer CAE Training Services joint venture and will be their first simulator to support the growing E2 f...

CAE forecasts 1.5 million civil aviation professionals needed over next 10 years

An estimated 1.5 million civil aviation professionals will be needed worldwide by 2034, according to CAE’s biennial Aviation Talent Forecast, released today at the Paris International Air Show. The comprehensive 2025 edition of the forecast analyzes the need for pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and, for the first time, air traffic controllers, predicting that 71,000...

Tecnam appoints St Barth Executive as authorized P2012 service center in the Americas

Day 3 of Caribavia 2025 was special as Tecnam announced the appointment of St Barth Executive – Air Inter Isles as an Authorized Service Center for the Tecnam P2012 series. Based in Saint-Barthélemy, St Barth Executive will provide in the “heart” of the Caribbean market factory-authorized maintenance, technical support, and parts, for the expanding fle...

MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Jinwan site redelivers first engine

Since officially entering into service in March, MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Jinwan has now successfully redelivered its first PW1100G-JM engine to customer China Southern Airlines. The site is a branch of MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, a joint venture between MTU Aero Engines and China Southern Airlines. Li Xin, General Manager of China Southern Technics and Chairman of MTU Maintenance Zhuhai,commen...

Is flexibility in pilot rosters still just a flight of fancy?

A new generation of pilots is preparing to take their seats in the cockpit—but they’re also stepping into a world of airline operations and scheduling systems that can feel unfamiliar and complex. While pilot rosters are evolving, the reality behind these changes is far more nuanced, especially for newcomers to the flight deck. A pilot’s schedule isn’t a usual 9-to-5 j...

Lufthansa Technik opens training center for new employees in Portugal

In preparation for Lufthansa Technik’s new facility in Portugal, the company opened a training center on Monday in Santa Maria da Feira, roughly 35 kilometers south of Porto, and welcomed the first 18 employees of Lufthansa Technik Portugal. The training center is located in the ‘Perm’ industrial park around nine kilometers away from the site where Lufthansa Technik Portugal...

Authorized Pilatus Center Pro Star opens new facility strengthening sales and service capabilities

Pro Star Aviation recently opened its new Authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. This 37,000-square-foot (3,437.41-square-meter) Pilatus dedicated facility will strengthen the company’s ability to support Pilatus customers with sales, maintenance, and technical services. The new facility includes a moder...

IndiGo and BIAL sign MoU to build a world class MRO facility for IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

IndiGo signed a MoU with Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL) as part of the airline’s sustained commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Under the agreement, BIAL will allocate around 31 acres of land to IndiGo for development of maintenance, repair and overhaul infrastructure to support the airline’s exp...

Jet Aviation commences development of two new hangars in Basel

Jet Aviation announced that development is underway on two new wide-body hangars at its site in Basel, Switzerland. The combined structures will bring the total hangar capacity of the site to some 40,000 square meters, with some 18,000 square meters of production and shops. Basel is the company’s largest facility and global headquarters, with six hangars, currently totaling some 36,000...

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