Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
World’s fastest business jet enters final stretch ahead of 2025 debut. Bombardier has announced the successful maiden flight of its first production Global 8000 aircraft, marking a major milestone for the business aviation industry. The inaugural flight took place on 16 May, departing from the company’s state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. Piloted by […]
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Mumbai, May 2025 — In a significant boost to India’s drone sector, ideaForge Technology Limited, a leading player in the global UAV industry, has received certification from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct its Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) Training (Small Class) program. This marks a vital step in upskilling India’s drone workforce […]
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Textron Aviation has reached another key milestone in the development of its next-generation business jet, the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, with the successful first flight of its second test article, known as P1. This flight represents a significant step forward in the program as the aircraft progresses steadily towards certification and entry into service, scheduled […]
The unveiling of the B-21 Raider on 2 December 2022 marked a pivotal moment in military aviation. Presented by Northrop Grumman at its Palmdale, California facility, this sixth-generation stealth bomber is the first new American strategic bomber in more than 30 years — and a cornerstone of the United States Air Force’s (USAF) modernisation strategy. […]
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ADDIS ABABA – 17 May 2025 – In a strategic move to modernise its widebody fleet and reinforce operational excellence, Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed agreements with GE Aerospace for the purchase and servicing of next-generation engines for its new Boeing aircraft orders. The airline has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power 11 new Boeing […]
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXPANDS GE-POWERED FLEET WITH MAJOR GENX AND GE9X ENGINE AGREEMENTSRead More »
Bristol, UK — Rolls-Royce has achieved a key breakthrough in its Orpheus programme, reaching 100 test events across 20 engine configurations in just three years. The milestone signals a paradigm shift in how next-generation propulsion systems are conceived, developed and delivered — particularly in support of the UK’s Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Developed through […]
ROLLS-ROYCE ORPHEUS PROGRAMME HITS CENTURY MILESTONE IN PROPULSION INNOVATIONRead More »
Geneva/London, May 15th, 2025 — Aeromedic, part of AMETEK MRO, has unveiled a new generation of onboard first aid kits, purpose-designed for business jet operators navigating the complex landscape of international medical compliance. With a lightweight soft PVC case, the newly developed kits offer modular contents tailored to variable operational needs, while remaining certified to […]
Kemble, UK & Everett, WA, USA – 13 May 2025 – In a major breakthrough for sustainable aviation, ZeroAvia has announced an agreement with RVL Aviation to operate Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft retrofitted with its hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrain—marking what could be the world’s first hydrogen-electric commercial flight operations. The partnership signals a significant leap forward […]
Cincinnati – May 2025 – GE Aerospace has announced a significant step forward in developing compact engine core technologies, completing more than 3,000 endurance test cycles on advanced high-pressure turbine (HPT) airfoils. This milestone forms part of the CFM RISE* program and reflects the company’s early emphasis on durability and reliability in next-generation engine design. […]
GE AEROSPACE ADVANCES NEXT-GEN TURBINE TECH WITH KEY DURABILITY MILESTONERead More »
Nairobi, Kenya – May 13, 2025– A newly released Value of Air Transport report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) underscores the crucial economic role of Kenya’s aviation sector, with a total contribution of Ksh425 billion (USD 3.3 billion) to the country’s GDP and the support of 460,000 jobs in 2023. The findings arrive […]
