Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, strengthening its ability to serve remote communities, support tourism and undertake specialised missions across Ethiopia. ETHIOPIAN EXPANDS REGIONAL AND SPECIALISED OPERATIONS   New aircraft to support connectivity and essential services Ethiopian Airlines has received the first […]

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia has successfully transitioned all six participants in its inaugural apprenticeship programme into full-time positions, reinforcing the company’s long-term strategy to develop skilled aviation maintenance professionals for an increasingly complex industry. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME DELIVERS FIRST GRADUATES   All participants join company as full-time employees ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia has announced that the

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Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X has successfully completed its maiden flight, marking the start of the aircraft’s flight test campaign, while Rolls-Royce’s new Pearl 10X engines reached a significant development milestone as they powered the aircraft’s inaugural sortie. Successful maiden flight Dassault Aviation has successfully completed the first flight of its Falcon 10X from Bordeaux-Mérignac, France,

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Phelan Green Hydrogen has licensed key production technologies from Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies for a planned commercial-scale electro sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) facility in South Africa’s Western Cape. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL   Western Cape project moves forward Phelan Green Hydrogen has signed technology licensing agreements with Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies (JM CT) for its planned

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Chapman Freeborn has introduced a dedicated aerospace logistics product designed to support freight forwarders and logistics providers with rapid-response air charter solutions for aircraft-on-ground (AOG) and other time-critical supply chain requirements. AEROSPACE LOGISTICS   Integrated support for time-critical operations Chapman Freeborn has launched a dedicated aerospace product that brings together its specialist air charter, time-critical

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Embraer has signed a long-term logistics support agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) aimed at enhancing operational availability across the KC-390 Millennium fleet through comprehensive lifecycle support. OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AGREEMENT   Lifecycle support for the KC-390 Embraer has signed a new long-term service and support agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to provide

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Aviator Airport Alliance has appointed Minna Virmajoki as Managing Director of its Finnish operations following her tenure as Interim Managing Director and Finance Director. Operational leadership in Finland Aviator Airport Alliance has appointed Minna Virmajoki as Managing Director of Aviator Finland. Virmajoki joined the company in 2023 as Finance Director and most recently served as

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IATA has warned that aviation’s pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 is becoming increasingly difficult as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production continues to lag well behind industry requirements. Industry outlook The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has cautioned that the aviation industry’s ambition to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is becoming increasingly

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SITA has appointed Frank Jaffé as Senior Vice President of SITA Global Services to lead worldwide operational support for more than 2,500 aviation customers across over 100 countries. New Senior Vice President to oversee worldwide support for more than 2,500 aviation customers   GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – SITA has appointed Frank Jaffé as Senior Vice President

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The inaugural African Air Transport Convention and Expo has opened in Lomé, bringing together African leaders and aviation stakeholders to advance SAATM implementation, regional connectivity and sustainable air transport development. Leaders call for practical action to strengthen Africa’s aviation integration   LOMÉ, TOGO – Ministers and heads of delegation responsible for transport, tourism, trade and

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