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Cessna Citation Latitude achieves FAA certification for new, advanced features for Garmin G5000 avionics

Cessna Citation Latitude achieved Federal Aviation Administration certification for new features of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite. These features include Synthetic Vision Guidance System for improved approach capabilities down to 150 feet, GDL 60 Datalink for connectivity and a new taxiway routing feature. With more than 240 flight test hours and numerous certification tests complete,...

Medsky Airways celebrates 3rd anniversary in Libya with major expansion announcements

Medsky Airways proudly celebrated 3rd Anniversary of its direct flight operations between Malta and Libya, marking a milestone since services were successfully resumed in 2022 after an eight-year suspension. The event highlighted Medsky’s commitment to strengthening connectivity across the Mediterranean, with several key announcements underscoring the airline’s growth strategy:...

StarFlight orders three Airbus H145s to strengthen Tasmania’s emergency air services

Australian aviation provider StarFlight has placed an order for three Airbus H145 helicopters to provide emergency helicopter services for the Ambulance Tasmania and Tasmania Police. The H145 fleet is set to enter into service in late 2027, with the aircraft performing missions across Tasmania. The order follows StarFlight’s recent selection to deliver emergency air services in the Stat...

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.&...

MySky technology enables Thrive Aviation to double fleet in 18 months

Thrive Aviation has doubled its managed fleet from 13 to 30 aircraft in just 18 months through adoption of MySky financial automation platform.By centralising financial processes, Thrive has shortened its monthly close by five business days, reduced data entry errors by 20% and cut receipt review time in half. Vendor and fuel procurement savings now exceed $200,000 across the managed fle...

San Diego International Airport opens new Terminal 1 with seamless curb-to-gate experience

With demand for air travel rising, airports across the U.S. face the challenge of handling more passengers while keeping journeys stress-free. San Diego International Airport (SAN) brand-new Terminal 1 is tackling this head-on with a streamlined curb-to-gate experience powered by a full suite of SITA technologies. New 1.2 million-square-foot, 30-gate facility includes SITA Common Use Passenger Pro...

VÆRIDION and Deutsche Aircraft join forces to advance sustainable regional aviation

Vaeridion GmbH and Deutsche Aircraft signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore technical and non-technical enablers in the field of R&T and development in furtherance of their leadership realizing sustainable regional aviation. This collaboration brings together two companies with very different, yet best-in-class approaches in their respective field of operation and cl...

Riga Aviation Forum 2025 - collaboration, innovation, leadership - interview with Atis Švinka, Minister of Transport of Latvia

For those who are less familiar, Latvia is a country in the middle of the Baltic States, home of airBaltic,aviation hub in the region thanks to Riga Airport, and a placek nown for its quick thinking and inventiveness. The amazing BalticBees team also calls it home. Some lucky aviation events are honored by a greeting of Transport Minister. Riga Aviation Forum 2025 was THE place where I had the ple...

RISE and Skylegs join forces

RISE, the company behind the fleet and operations optimizer OPTIRISE, and Skylegs, a leading Flight Management System used by operators worldwide, are proud to announce their new integration designed to streamline scheduling and drive smarter planning across the aviation industry. With this integration, operators using Skylegs can now seamlessly feed their fleet, crew and operational data dir...

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...

JetBlue empowers Florida’s future aviators with “Fly Like a Girl” event in Orlando

On Saturday, September 20, JetBlue touched down in Orlando for its 11th annual Fly Like a Girl event—an inspiring day empowering the next generation of aviators in one of its most vibrant focus cities. Hosted at JetBlue’s hangar at Orlando International Airport, the event welcomed more than 150 local youth ages 8–14 to explore aviation careers through hands-on activities and ment...

Uzbekistan Airways orders up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, airline's largest-ever purchase

Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced the single largest order in the airline's history as the flag carrier plans to acquire up to 22 787 Dreamliners. Uzbekistan Airways' purchase of 14 787-9 airplanes, with options for eight more of the ultra-efficient jets, will modernize its Boeing widebody fleet while supporting nearly 35,000 U.S. jobs.  Boeing and the Uzbekistan Ministry of Tra...

Pegasus Elite Aviation first in the world to introduce NanoJet CDa system for cabin air purification

With global attention on passenger health and safety, Pegasus Elite Aviation has become the world's first to equip its entire fleet with the NanoJet Clean & Disinfect air system invented by a UK-based Innova NanoJet Technologies Limited. This breakthrough technology ensures every flight delivers medical-grade cabin air purification. The NanoJet twin-fluid atomization plat...

GE Aerospace successfully completes supersonic flight tests of a solid-fueled ramjet at Kennedy Space Center

GE Aerospace announced successful supersonic captive carry flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System Flight Test Vehicle, marking a major milestone in advancing solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology. As part of the ATLAS program, the system was carried aloft on a Starfighters F-104 aircraft. The test campaign included three successful flights, with the system...

Gogo announces EASA STC for Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for Bombardier Global aircraft, granted to QCM Design

Switzerland-based QCM Design received EASA approval for a Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna Supplemental Type Certificate. The QCM Design-developed STC supports retrofit installation for Bombardier Global 5000 and Global 6000 series aircraft.The STC, which was developed in collaboration with Germany’s ACC Columbia Jet Service, covers the Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 60...

Electra completes participation in Air Force Research Lab’s Future Flag 25-3 test event

Electra has completed its participation in the Air Force Research Laboratory Future Flag 25-3 test event in Rome, NY, which took place in late August to early September. Future Flag is an experimentation series that aims to accelerate the development, demonstration, and fielding of innovative capabilities for the U.S Air Force. Future Flag 25-3 consisted of government-directed tests and opera...

LATAM group announces plan to boost connectivity in South America with the Embraer E195-E2

LATAM Airlines Group and its affiliates announced an agreement with Embraer and plans to expand connectivity across South America, supported by the acquisition of up to 74 Embraer E195-E2 small narrowbody aircraft. The order includes 24 firm deliveries and 50 purchase options. Deliveries of the firm aircraft will start in the second half of 2026, initially for LATAM Airlines Brazil and potentially...

Emirates welcomes its first retrofitted Boeing 777 in Africa

Following the advanced deployment of the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to both Cape Town and Johannesburg last month, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, hosted a guided tour of the fully refreshed aircraft. The airline showcased its next-generation cabins, featuring the latest sophisticated design and South Africa’s debut of the highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabi...

Textron Aviation broadens aftermarket connectivity solutions for Cessna Citation Latitude by offering Starlink high-speed internet

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Latitude following the Federal Aviation Administration’s  issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide more reliab...

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...

AZAL adds a new Airbus A320neo to its fleet

As part of its long-term fleet modernization strategy, Azerbaijan Airlines welcomed a new Airbus A320neo passenger aircraft to its fleet. New aircraft will enhance passenger comfort, increase operational efficiency, and reduce the airline’s environmental footprint.A key feature of this new aircraft is that it is fitted with capability to offer high speed inflight internet. Business Class passenger...