Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
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 […]
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,
DFS Aviation Services advances Athens airspace redesign with PBN procedures and simulation validation to improve capacity and operational efficiency. ATHENS / MUNICH — DFS Aviation Services, in cooperation with Athens International Airport and the Hellenic Air Navigation Service Provider, has progressed its airspace modernisation project with the development and implementation of Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
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Kenya Airways reports 2025 results impacted by fleet constraints and supply chain disruptions, with reduced capacity and continued operational challenges. NAIROBI — Kenya Airways has reported its full-year financial results for the period ending 31 December 2025, with performance affected by global aviation supply chain disruptions and reduced operational capacity. The airline indicated that
AERO 2026 is set to achieve record exhibitor numbers in Friedrichshafen, featuring an expanded Business Aviation Dome and a dedicated Sustainable Aviation Trail for 100+ companies. FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY — Preparations for AERO 2026, scheduled for 22–25 April, have entered their final phase at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Centre. Organisers have confirmed that the event is on
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