Air Canada and CAE, two of Canada’s premiere aerospace companies headquartered in Montréal, announced the eight recipients of the seventh edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. Every year, up to eight Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers are awarded scholarships to pursue their training. Of […]
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AOPA Expresses Concern About Starlink Price Hikes for GA Pilots
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations (IAOPA)—representing 400,000 pilots from more than 80 countries—are expressing concern about Starlink’s recent price increase for general aviation pilots, which jumped from $50-$65 to $250-$1,000 per month. In a letter to Elon Musk, the CEO and Founder of […]
ADB SAFEGATE Sharpens Strategic Focus on Airside Operations
ADB SAFEGATE today announced the divestment of its Terminal business line, reinforcing its strategic commitment to airside operations and accelerating its investment in next-generation airfield technologies. As global air traffic grows and operational complexity intensifies, airports face mounting pressure to enhance safety, capacity, resilience, and sustainability — simultaneously. ADB SAFEGATE is responding by concentrating its […]
Chapman Freeborn Arranging Emergency Charters Amid Middle East Aviation Disruptions
Chapman Freeborn maintains an active global crisis response framework and has been arranging emergency passenger and cargo charter flights, including evacuation missions, amid ongoing geopolitical instability in the Middle East and disruption to global aviation routes. According to flight tracking data from Flightradar24, more than 2,000 flights to and from major Gulf airports have been […]
From Childhood Fascination to International Career: How Curiosity Powered an Aviation Dream
Algirdas Norušas turned his childhood fascination with airplanes into a leadership role overseeing the development of a new aircraft maintenance hub in Punta Cana. His journey, from training engineers and technicians to managing large projects, highlights how the aviation industry offers global career growth and values a people-first approach, with safety as the top priority. […]
Mount Royal University in Canada expands its flight training capabilities with the ALSIM AL250 simulator
ALSIM proudly announces the addition of an AL250 simulator at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Canada. This new addition strengthens the university’s commitment to delivering high-quality and immersive pilot training. The AL250 simulator addresses the initial phase of training needs (PPL, CPL, Instrument and Multi Engine ratings) and is a SEP/MEP reconfigurable simulator certified as […]
Lufthansa A380 Livery Now with XXL Crane
To mark Lufthansa’s 100th founding anniversary, the world’s largest passenger aircraft now also shines in a special blue design. Yesterday evening, the Airbus A380 landed at Munich Airport under flight number LH9901. It came from Shannon, Ireland, where it was painted with an XXL crane and the lettering “1926 | 2026” and “100.” Thirty-five colleagues […]
Everdrone Launches Next-Generation Medical Drone for Emergency Medical Transport
The Swedish company Everdrone is launching a new medical transport drone, E3. The drone is fully developed by Everdrone and features increased capacity to carry multiple types of medical equipment, significantly improving its performance compared to previous versions. “The new drone is faster, safer, and can carry heavier payloads. This will save lives,” says Mats […]
Canadians Celebrate Canada’s National Aviation Day
On February 23rd, Canadians celebrated Canada’s National Aviation Day commemorating the past, celebrating the present and advancing the future of aviation in Canada. Canada has one of the safest air transportation systems in the world, according to Canadian Government statistics. During the last decade, the accident rate has continually declined. In 2000, this rate was […]
USTDA Advances U.S. Leadership in the Pacific Islands through Palau Airport Project
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is advancing American leadership in the Pacific Islands by supporting upgrades to critical aviation infrastructure at Palau International Airport (ROR). Last week, USTDA announced the award of technical assistance funding to the Palau National Aviation Administration (PNAA) to increase the island nation’s aviation capacity and safety in support of […]
