Spain has ordered 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft to replace its CN235 and C212 fleets, enhancing fleet commonality and training capabilities for the Spanish Air and Space Force. Spain has placed an order for 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft as part of a programme to replace the CN235 and C212 fleets used for pilot and […]

B&H Worldwide has successfully handled a Bell 429 helicopter movement from India to Singapore, expanding its rotary-wing logistics capabilities and supporting regional MRO operations. B&H Worldwide has expanded its rotary-wing logistics capabilities with the successful handling of a Bell 429 helicopter movement from India to Singapore, supporting the aircraft’s return to Bell Textron’s regional hub

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Airlink has introduced its first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into service, becoming the first Southern African carrier to operate the type and expanding capacity on key regional routes. Airlink has officially introduced its new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into service, with the first flight taking place on 22 December 2025, timed to support peak Christmas and New

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KlasJet has signed an ACMI agreement with Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, providing a Boeing 737-800 to support fleet expansion amid rapid West African aviation growth. KlasJet, a private corporate VIP charter company and ACMI leasing service provider, has signed a new agreement with Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, further strengthening capacity in one of

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Contrail predictions for 2026, reviewing last year’s hits and misses, delayed successes, and what lies ahead for airline contrail mitigation, trials and climate targets. Attempting to predict the future is an awful business. Get it right, and it appears obvious in hindsight; get it wrong, and the verdict is far less forgiving. Nevertheless, for the

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Eve Air Mobility completes the first flight of its full-scale eVTOL prototype in Brazil, validating key systems and advancing its certification flight test programme. Eve Air Mobility has reached a major programme milestone with the successful first flight of its uncrewed, full-scale electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) prototype. Conducted on 19 December 2025 at

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Philippine Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, expanding long-haul capacity and strengthening transpacific operations with the world’s most modern widebody aircraft. Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a milestone in the carrier’s long-haul fleet expansion and positioning it among a select group of global operators. The delivery took

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An inside look at the role of Avia Solutions Group’s Head of Aviation Safety, Ugne Maciejauskaite, exploring global safety leadership, cultural diversity and emotional intelligence in aviation. From coordinating pilot training to overseeing safety across one of the world’s largest aviation groups, Ugne Maciejauskaite’s career reflects both the breadth of aviation and the human skills

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Textron Aviation Defence secures its first contract to deliver Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training systems to Japan’s Air Self-Defence Force, with initial deliveries planned from 2029. Textron Aviation Defence has taken a significant step into the Asia-Pacific defence training market, finalising its first contract to deliver the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training system

TEXTRON AVIATION DEFENSE SECURES FIRST BEECHCRAFT T-6 TEXAN II TRAINING SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR JAPANRead More »

Spain commits to modernising its armed forces with a historic helicopter procurement, spanning H135, H145M, H175M, and NH90 models, reinforcing national defence capabilities and industrial growth. Albacete, Spain – 18 December 2025 – The Spanish Ministry of Defence has placed orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM), marking

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