Lufthansa Airlines is presenting an iconic special livery to mark its 100th anniversary in 2026. Starting in December, a new Boeing 787-9 will proudly carry the symbol of Lufthansa’s unique identity around the world: the crane. The special livery features a blue fuselage with a white crane hovering above it, its wings merging into the […]
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UK Aviation Regulator Proposes Reform of How UK Airspace is Modernized
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has today launched a consultation on reforms to the UK’s airspace change process, a key part of the UK’s wider program to modernize airspace. The consultation outlines proposals to streamline and improve the timeliness of how airspace proposals are developed and decisions are made, while ensuring the process remains transparent […]
Cessna 182 Skylane Celebrates 70 Years of Proven Performance
The Cessna Skylane, known for its impressive performance and rugged durability, is a trusted choice of aviators worldwide. Offering a balance of speed, maintainability and range, the high-performance, single-engine aircraft is celebrating 70 years of flight this month. “The Skylane is designed to go the distance,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston & Utility Sales. […]
GAMA Second Quarter Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report Shows Increase in Overall Value
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the Second Quarter 2025 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The results for the first six months of 2025, when compared to the same period in 2024, show increased shipments in the business jet and piston airplane sectors and an increase in the overall value of aircraft […]
Bristell B23 Receives FAA Type Certification
BRM AERO, manufacturer of Bristell Aircraft, has announced that the two-seat Bristell B23 has received Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Part 23 regulations, marking the first certified variant in the company’s B23 series and opening new opportunities in the rapidly expanding U.S. pilot training market. The certification addresses critical industry needs […]
WAI Celebrates 11th Annual International Girls in Aviation Day
Thousands of girls, ages 8-18, around the world on September 20 will be able to experience the 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day in their local communities through unique events hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapters and corporate members. WAI also offers additional virtual resources, activities, information, and instructional videos via the free […]
Gerard Salernitano Named Aviation Sector Leader, North America at TYLin
TYLin has announced the promotion of Gerard Salernitano to Aviation Sector Leader, North America, where he will lead the strategic direction of TYLin’s Aviation Sector in North America. In his role, Gerard will expand the firm’s global reputation as a trusted partner to the aviation community by fostering innovation, driving growth and providing solutions that […]
Modernizing Helicopter Training: How Today’s CFIs Are Elevating Safety and Support
By Tom Luca Schneider – Commercial Helicopter Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) The role of certified flight instructors (CFIs) has changed and expanded in recent years. Where once they gave cockpit instruction and helped students get in their hours in the air to eventually become skilled helicopter pilots, today’s CFIs are far more focused […]
Volatus Aerospace Secures Approval from Transport Canada to Launch Scalable Automated Drone Services in Canada
Volatus Aerospace Inc. has announced that Transport Canada has issued a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) authorizing Volatus to conduct more complex Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations by authorizing the use of MatrixSpace’s next-generation radar, integrated through Kongsberg Geospatial’s IRIS Terminal platform. Unlike traditional ground-based radar systems, MatrixSpace’s technology is compact, low-power, and […]
Airships Collect Geospatial Data in Helsinki
Above photo: Janne Hirvonen, Kelluu The City of Helsinki and its innovation company Forum Virium Helsinki are testing new aerial imaging methods in a pilot program. Kelluu airships are operating in an approximately 100-hectare area in the Ruskeasuo district of Helsinki. The Finnish technology and airship company Kelluu used its self-developed unmanned, remotely controlled airship […]
