Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
New Pilot 100i aircraft to support structured pilot training growth Blitz Aviation has joined the Piper Flight School Alliance as its newest member, alongside placing an initial order for three Piper Pilot 100i aircraft. FLEET EXPANSION TO SUPPORT TRAINING DEMAND Based in Ogden, Utah, Blitz Aviation has confirmed that deliveries of the three aircraft are […]
Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at increasing inbound tourism to Cape Town and the Western Cape through targeted international market development. STRATEGIC TOURISM PARTNERSHIP Emirates and Wesgro have formalised a partnership to promote travel to Cape Town and the Western Cape from key global markets. The agreement was signed
EMIRATES AND WESGRO SIGN AGREEMENT TO BOOST CAPE TOWN TOURISMRead More »
Boeing and Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production and introducing a new mid-class platform to meet growing demand. PRODUCTION CAPACITY EXPANDED Boeing and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production capacity as demand increases across defence and commercial space markets. The initiative focuses on increasing manufacturing throughput while broadening the companies’
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Africa’s aviation sector faces mounting pressure as Middle East oil shocks increase fuel costs and expose supply and infrastructure constraints. SECTOR UNDER STRAIN South Africa’s aviation sector is facing renewed operational pressure as rising oil prices linked to conflict in the Middle East drive up jet fuel costs and impact airline economics. Several carriers have
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Pilatus has confirmed certification of its new PC-12 PRO flight simulator, marking a key step in the rollout of its next-generation pilot training programme centred on the aircraft’s advanced cockpit systems. CERTIFIED TRAINING PLATFORM The PC-12 PRO simulator has received approval from both the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration
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Routes Asia 2026 has opened in Xi’an, China, bringing together airline, airport, and tourism leaders to define the next phase of regional air connectivity amid infrastructure expansion and evolving network strategies across the Asia-Pacific region. INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE FOR NETWORK DEVELOPMENT The 22nd edition of Routes Asia is hosting representatives from more than 115 airlines,
ROUTES ASIA 2026 OPENS IN XI’AN AS INDUSTRY DEFINES NEXT PHASE OF REGIONAL CONNECTIVITYRead More »
Hannover Airport has joined the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG), strengthening collaboration between airport operators and airline stakeholders to support operational improvements and passenger experience. EXPANDING INDUSTRY COLLABORATION BARIG has confirmed the addition of Hannover Airport as a new partner, extending its network to include infrastructure stakeholders alongside airline members. The partnership
HANNOVER AIRPORT JOINS BARIG TO SUPPORT OPERATIONAL COOPERATION WITH AIRLINESRead More »
Tecnam has delivered a new P2012 Traveller to Chilean operator DAP Group following an 11,000-nautical-mile ferry flight from Italy, marking an expansion of regional operations in Patagonia. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. LONG-RANGE DELIVERY TO SOUTH AMERICA Tecnam confirmed that the
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AURA AERO has raised €50 million in a Series B funding round, advancing its transition from programme development to industrial-scale production while securing firm orders and expanding manufacturing capacity in Europe and the United States. FUNDING DRIVES TRANSITION TO INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AURA AERO has completed a €50 million funding round, bringing its total funding to
AURA AERO SECURES €50 MILLION FUNDING TO ACCELERATE INDUSTRIAL SCALE-UPRead More »
AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 is set to host a record number of exhibitors, alongside an expanded airshow programme and new visitor engagement formats aimed at broadening participation across the aviation community. RECORD EXHIBITOR PARTICIPATION The international general aviation trade fair, taking place from 22 to 25 April 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, will feature approximately 820 exhibitors
AERO 2026 SETS EXHIBITOR RECORD WITH EXPANDED AIRSHOW AND NEW VISITOR FORMATSRead More »
