Trade tickets for the most important aerospace and defense event of the year, Farnborough International Airshow 2026, are officially on sale, marking an unparalleled edition of the global aerospace showcase. Returning from 20–24 July 2026, the airshow will be the largest and most ambitious in its 78-year history, following record-breaking demand and the addition of […]
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Pilot Training Market 2025: Ab Initio Growth Contrasts with Type Rating Slowdown
The global flight training market in 2025 was largely defined by contrasts. Initial pilot (ab initio) and MPL (Multi-crew Pilot License) training expanded as airlines invested in future pilot pipelines. Type rating activity, on the other hand, faced headwinds from aircraft delivery delays and market adjustments. For training organizations, 2025 required balancing immediate constraints with […]
UrbanLink Selects NOEMI Electric Amphibious Aircraft for Future Seaplane Operations in Florida
Elfly Group, developer of the all-electric amphibious aircraft NOEMI (No Emissions), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UrbanLink, a U.S.-based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement includes a 10+10 soft order for the NOEMI electric amphibious seaplane, representing a potential order value of approximately […]
Tecnam Expands South American Presence as P2012 Traveller Achieves Type Validation in Ecuador
Tecnam Aircraft has announced that the República del Ecuador Dirección General de Aviación Civil (DGAC) has officially validated the Type Certificate of the entire P2012 aircraft Series. This comprehensive approval covers the P2012 Traveller (powered by Lycoming TEO-540 or Continental GTSIO-520-S engines), the P2012 STOL (powered by Continental GTSIO-520-S engines) and the P2012 Sentinel SMP […]
Steve Hughes Appointed Managing Director for GAC UK
ECS Group welcomes air cargo expert Steve Hughes as incoming Managing Director for Globe Air Cargo (GAC) UK, and expresses its heartfelt thanks to Michelle House, who retires at the end of this year after ten fruitful years at the forefront of the company and 44 years in the industry. Hughes joins Globe Air Cargo […]
Everdrone Appoints Senior Medical Advisor to Support Continued Expansion
Everdrone is strengthening its medical perspective by appointing specialist physician David Borkmann as Senior Medical Advisor. The appointment is a step in the company’s continued expansion in Sweden and Europe, where the need for medical expertise is growing in parallel with the development of new collaborations within emergency healthcare. The focus is on how drones […]
AvAir Appoints Tyler Botthof as Chief Operating Officer
AvAir announced the promotion of Tyler Botthof to chief operating officer, effective January 1. “Tyler’s deep industry knowledge, hands-on experience across both sales and operations, and long-term commitment to AvAir make him exceptionally well-suited to lead our operations as Chief Operating Officer,” said Mike Bianco, CEO of AvAir. In this role, Botthof will oversee AvAir’s […]
Stralis Aircraft’s European Launch Customer, EVIA AERO, Expands Its Partnership for Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft
Stralis Aircraft has announced a second major commitment from EVIA AERO, strengthening their partnership to bring zero-emission regional aviation to Europe. This new agreement represents the largest single-customer fleet of hydrogen-electric conversions to date, deepening EVIA AERO’s role as one of Stralis’ earliest and most significant European customers. EVIA AERO has committed to five Bonanza-A36-HE […]
IADA Caps Transformative Year, Expands Global Influence & Market Leadership
IADA Board of Directors (L-R) Patrick Hosmann Jr., James Person, Emily Deaton, Phil Winters, Shawn Dinning, Chad Anderson, Phil Stearns, Nick Schneider, Neil Howard, John Odegard, Jim Riner, and Greg Oswald. David Shannon and Stan Kuliavas are not pictured. The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) closed a milestone year in 2025, marked by strong preowned […]
SAS Named “European Airline of the Year 2026”
SAS has been named “European Airline of the Year 2026” at the Grand Travel Awards. The award is regarded as one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Norwegian travel industry and is based on votes from employees in travel agencies and other travel trade professionals. The Grand Travel Awards has been held annually since […]
