Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
ACC Aviation has facilitated the sale of six CF34-8C engines and associated components, demonstrating continued demand for regional aircraft powerplants in the secondary market. TRANSACTION OVERVIEW Asset recovery and remarketing mandate ACC Aviation was appointed by OÜ Transpordi Varahaldus (TVH), Estonia’s state-owned transport asset management company, to remarket six CF34-8C engines and associated Life-Limited Parts […]
A recent Airbus trial in France demonstrated how digital connectivity and data processing can enhance coordination between air and ground assets in forest firefighting. INTEGRATED FIREFIGHTING TRIAL Coordinated use of air and ground assets Airbus conducted a large-scale trial in Nîmes, France, bringing together aircraft, helicopters, drones and ground personnel within a single connected operational
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Textron Aviation will present the Cessna SkyCourier at FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, marking the aircraft’s debut at the Latin American aerospace exhibition. AIRCRAFT DISPLAY AT FIDAE 2026 The event, scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 April 2026, will include the SkyCourier in passenger configuration on static display. Textron Aviation will also exhibit
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The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the Pilatus PC-24, with a contract signed for twelve aircraft to support transport, training, and liaison missions. MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT FOR DEFENCE OPERATIONS The aircraft will be used by the Indonesian Air Force for transport pilot training, air transport, and liaison roles. The contract, signed with PT E-System
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APOC Aviation has expanded its global sales team with four new appointments, as the Netherlands-based aircraft parts, engines and landing gear specialist positions to support increased demand across its asset portfolio. TEAM EXPANSION AND REGIONAL COVERAGE New appointments across key asset segmentsThe company confirmed the addition of four sales professionals across its landing gear, components
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Airbus Defence and Space has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor drone, which autonomously detected and engaged a target drone during a test conducted in northern Germany. DEMONSTRATION FLIGHT AND MISSION PROFILE Autonomous detection and engagementThe demonstration involved a simulated operational scenario in which the interceptor drone autonomously searched
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Blackhawk has completed validation testing enabling compatibility between its XP67A Engine+ Upgrade and Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line Fusion Phase 4++ / Version 3.7 avionics software for Beechcraft King Air 350 and 360 aircraft. UPGRADE COMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED The validation work was conducted at Blackhawk’s Performance Center in Columbia, Missouri, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace. The facility
The Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) course is increasingly being specified by European airlines as part of First Officer recruitment requirements, reflecting a shift in pilot training expectations across the region. GROWING ROLE OF APS MCC IN RECRUITMENT APS MCC was introduced by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in 2017 and
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Eve Air Mobility has conducted a demonstration flight of its full-scale eVTOL engineering prototype for Brazilian government authorities at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility. Flight test campaign progress The company reported that the prototype has completed 35 flights since its first flight in December 2025, accumulating approximately 1.5 hours of total flight time. Flights to
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The University of South Africa (Unisa) has finalised the acquisition of an airport, marking a development aimed at supporting aviation training, technical education, and operational capability within the institution. Aviation training and infrastructure integration According to the Unisa Convocation, the acquisition is intended to strengthen the university’s capacity in aviation-related disciplines, including aviation mechanics, engineering,