Photo above – Greg Principato with a US drone racing athlete at the World Games in Chengdu China, August 2025. By Kim J Stevens Throughout his life Greg Prinicipato has never taken for granted the men and women that he has worked with and met during his day to day regimen leading organizations like ACI-NA, […]
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Belgian Aero Club U.E.S. Expands Fleet With 14th Tecnam Aircraft
Tecnam announced that the Belgian ultralight flight school U.E.S., operating as “FLY4FUN” at Avernas-le-Bauduin (EBAV), has confirmed the order of a new Tecnam P92 MkII. Scheduled for delivery in spring 2027, this highly anticipated addition will mark the fourteenth Tecnam aircraft to join the school’s fleet over its history. Founded in 2000 as a small […]
TARMAC Aerosave Welcomes Its 2,000th Aircraft and Strengthens Its Position as Europe’s Leader in Aircraft Storage and Maintenance
TARMAC Aerosave has reached a major milestone with the arrival of its 2,000th aircraft, an Iberia Airbus A330, arriving for an A-check maintenance visit. With 300 aircraft parking positions across its sites and the capability to handle all Airbus, all Boeing’s and ATR’s types, TARMAC Aerosave continues to reinforce its position as Europe’s benchmark for […]
Universidad de San Martin de Porres Elevates Aeronautical Training in Peru with Acquisition of Two New Tecnam Aircraft
Tecnam has announced a new strategic partnership with the Universidad de San Martin de Porres (USMP) in Peru, a leading institution in higher education in the region. The university has officially welcomed its first two (2) Tecnam P2008JC MkII aircraft, destined to transform the training experience for its future pilots. Currently, the Aeronautical Sciences program […]
RAF Red Arrows Demo Team to Make EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Debut in 2026
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, best known as the Red Arrows, will for the first time bring its world-renowned formation flying excellence to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The team will participate during the 73rd edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2026 fly-in convention July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Red Arrows […]
New AfBAA Executive Doubles Membership and Fulfills Key Goals in First 12 Months of Leadership
Photo – The AfCAC Secretariat & AfBAA discussions at Aviation Africa 2025 result in an MOU. One year after electing a new Chairperson and Vice Chair, the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has made huge strides in its mission to support and promote the business aviation community across the continent. Highlights include more than doubling […]
USTDA Backs New Airport Development in the Philippines
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is supporting the development of a new international airport in Metro Manila, Philippines, that will strengthen secure transportation links with the United States. USTDA announced funding today for a feasibility study on the proposed Sangley Point International Airport, which would ease congestion at Manila’s existing airport and serve as […]
Inside EAMS: How FL Technics Turns Aging Aviation Assets into Market Opportunities
As airlines continue to face engine shortages and extended repair timelines, demand for serviceable material is rising, pushing the market to increasingly rely on dismantled aircraft as a faster and more cost-effective source of components. At FL Technics, Adriana Wheeler, SVP of Business Development, and Modestas Valiusevicius, SVP of Strategic Asset Purchasing, focus on sourcing, […]
Prime Minister Carney Welcomes Largest Order of Commercial Aircraft in Canadian History
The world is changing rapidly and in response, Canada’s new government is focused on what they can control. The country is building a stronger economy with an ambitious plan to catalyze $1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years. In the past year, they have signed 20 new economic and defense […]
Another Step Across the Atlantic: LOT Polish Airlines Inaugurates Direct Flights to San Francisco
Last week LOT Polish Airlines launched its first-ever flight from Warsaw to San Francisco. The new transatlantic route will run during the 2026 summer season, with up to four flights per week. San Francisco becomes LOT’s sixth regular U.S. destination, joining Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami and Los Angeles. LOT Polish Airlines continues to expand […]
