Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Kuala Lumpur — October 2025. Ascend Airways Malaysia, part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Air Service Permit (ASP) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). The airline is set to begin operations in November 2025. Following the […]
Bangkok — October 2025. Thai SmartLynx, an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) specialist airline and a partner of Avia Solutions Group, has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). This milestone marks the launch of Thailand’s first ACMI operator, providing flexible fleet capacity solutions to meet seasonal
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Fort Worth, Texas — October 31, 2025. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced the appointment of Tangmere Aircraft Sales as its authorised sales representative for the Bell 429, SUBARU Bell 412EPX, and Bell 525 helicopters in the United Kingdom and Ireland. “Bell is looking forward to working closely with Tangmere
Sydney, 28 October 2025 — Counter-drone technology specialist DroneShield has published a new white paper titled “Best Practices for Counter-Drone Deployment at Civil Airports,” addressing the rising threat of unauthorised drones in aviation environments. The company has also announced a partnership with SRI Group, an aviation security consultancy, to deliver independent Counter-UAS (Unmanned Aerial System)
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BOSTON, 28 October 2025 — Merlin, a leading developer of assured autonomous flight technology, has reached its second Stage of Involvement (SOI 2) milestone with the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA NZ), marking a significant step forward in the company’s journey toward certification of its Merlin Pilot autonomy system. SOI 2 represents a
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WICHITA, Kansas, 28 October 2025 — Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced plans to assemble the Beechcraft M-346N advanced jet trainer at its east campus in Wichita, Kansas, should it secure the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) contract. The decision underscores both Textron’s deep aviation heritage and
Omaha, Nebraska – 28 October 2025 — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, marked a milestone at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) with the delivery of a new IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi helicopter to HALO-Flight, a leading nonprofit air medical service provider based in South Texas. The event celebrated the fifth and final Bell
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Cloud-native software designed for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) is transforming how airlines and MROs manage aircraft maintenance. Known simply as CAMO software, these digital platforms are rapidly gaining traction across the aviation industry, offering advantages such as scalability, enhanced analytics, and reduced IT overhead compared to traditional on-premise systems. According to Viktor Kondratjev, Head
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – October 2025 — Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has announced that Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group (ASG) — the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) provider — will establish its new regional headquarters at Dubai South.
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Johannesburg, 28 October 2025 — Air France has unveiled a selection of exclusive desserts created by acclaimed French pastry chef Yann Couvreur for its long-haul Business cabin, marking the first collaboration between the airline and the renowned chef. The initiative highlights Air France’s commitment to sharing French pastry artistry with travellers worldwide. Yann Couvreur has
