The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) announced the appointment of Brendan Lodge as Regional Director, UK/EU & International Markets. This announcement coincided with the first day of the 2025 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE25). Lodge becomes the first IADA staff member based in Europe, signaling the association’s continued global growth and commitment to […]
International News
New Tech Dramatically Reduces Air Traffic Controller Workload, Increases Safety
UFA, Inc. has announced the launch of ATTranscribe, a software product that dramatically reduces licensed controllers’ workloads while increasing safety. Currently, air traffic operators and safety organizations devote significant time to reviewing safety incidents, including transcription of communication between air traffic control and pilots. Because audio from ATC communications is notoriously difficult to understand – […]
Klein Vision unveils production prototype of the AirCar
Klein Vision, the Slovakia-based developer of the world’s first certified flying car, the AirCar, unveiled its production prototype at the 2025 Living Legends of Aviation Gala Dinner in Beverly Hills. The production prototype builds on years of rigorous testing and technical refinement and is designed for commercial scalability. AirCar inventor and designer Stefan Klein unveiled […]
ZenaTech Expands in Ireland, Offering Drone as a Service (DaaS) Including Precision Agriculture to European Market
ZenaTech, Inc. has announced it will be expanding operations and opening a new, larger office and its European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. The new hub will facilitate the Company’s drone sales and DaaS drone services — including precision agriculture solutions — to a growing UK and European market. The Company anticipates the official grand opening […]
Diogo Elias Appointed as New CEO of Avianca Cargo
Diogo Elias has assumed the role of CEO of Avianca Cargo, effective May 1. Elias had served as Senior Vice President of Avianca Cargo since 2023. In his new role, Elias will oversee the division’s growth strategy, focusing on strengthening and innovating its operation, while continuing to work towards maintaining the value proposition that has […]
Electra Names Max Ochoa as CFO
Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) announced that Max Ochoa has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Ochoa will provide strategic leadership across Electra’s finance and legal departments, guiding the company through its next phase of growth as it scales to meet rising demand from both commercial and defense markets. Electra’s Ultra Short […]
New P2006T MKII Delivered to Melbourne Flight Training
Tecnam has announced the delivery of a brand-new P2006T MkII aircraft to Melbourne Flight Training (MFT), a Part 141 flight school based in Melbourne, Florida. This latest addition expands MFT’s multi-engine fleet to eight aircraft—five of which are Tecnam P2006T models—and supports the launch of the school’s innovative new Platinum Multi-Engine program. MFT’s Platinum Multi-Engine […]
Discover Airlines Takes Over MSP’s Lufthansa Frankfurt Route
Discover Airlines has taken over a key international route from its sister carrier Lufthansa for nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). Discover Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, began operating flights from MSP four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) on May 2, nearly […]
ADB SAFEGATE Unveils Revolutionary PAPI Technology, Pioneering Proactive, Data-Driven Airside Maintenance
ADB SAFEGATE has unveiled its latest Airside 4.0® innovation – PAPI Connect with LINC Node, a groundbreaking solution that transforms how airports monitor and manage Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPIs). By integrating data-driven infrastructure into the airside operations, this solution sets a new standard for advanced maintenance management. Through the integration of LINC Node technology […]
Ascend Airways Makes History with First Direct Flight Between UK and Sierra Leone in Over a Decade
Ascend Airways UK, a subsidiary airline of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone. This marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April […]
