Lufthansa welcomes the first Dreamliner with the Allegris cabin in Frankfurt: The Boeing 787-9 with the new interior in all classes landed recently at Frankfurt Airport from Seattle, WA. Initially, the newest member of the Lufthansa fleet will be used on flights from Frankfurt to Toronto, Canada, starting in mid-October. This year alone, Lufthansa expects […]
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NAV CANADA Announces Appointment of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
NAV CANADA has announced that Micheline Pion will join NAV CANADA on October 6, 2025 and will assume the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 8, 2026. Ms. Pion will replace Donna Mathieu who will be retiring as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on January 7, 2026. Ms. Pion is […]
Global Aviation Executive, Safety Advocate to Guide VAI’s Next Chapter
Vertical Aviation International (VAI) has announced the appointment of François Lassale as its next president and CEO, following a global search for a proven leader to guide the association through its next phase of growth and influence. With more than 35 years of experience in military, public service, and commercial aviation in North America, Europe, […]
From Childhood Dream to Aviation Career: Decisions, Not Gender, Make Planes Take Off
When people hear about women in aviation, the first image that often comes to mind is flight attendants helping passengers feel safe and comfortable on board. But in aircraft hangars – where technical issues are solved, planes are prepared for flights, and documentation is prepared – women are still a rare sight. Thankfully, this is […]
Narrow-Body Aircraft Leading the Way Toward Greater Energy Efficiency in the Air Cargo Industry
The role of narrow-body freighter in the air cargo industry has progressed quickly in recent years, largely due to the introduction of new-generation freighters tailored to meet current logistics demands. Certain aircraft, like the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A321-200, have been introduced with more fuel-efficient engines and optimized cargo configurations, making them ideal for short- […]
JAARS Celebrates National Aviation Day Aug. 19
While world missions look very different today than they did in Orville and Wilbur Wright’s day, the impact of the Wright brothers’ invention on global ministry can’t be overstated. JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service), one of the pioneers of missionary aviation, remains one of a very few organizations that can “cover the last mile” […]
AOPA Urges Canada to Open Airspace to BasicMed Pilots
Leaders of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) sent a joint letter to Canadian Minister of Transport Chrystia Freeland, urging the immediate acceptance of U.S. pilots with BasicMed privileges to fly in Canadian airspace. More than 90,000 pilots have qualified to safely fly under BasicMed privileges […]
Pivotal Returns to Canadian Skies with Crewed Flights of BlackFly eVTOL
Pivotal has returned to Canadian skies for a crewed flight demonstration of its third-generation BlackFly aircraft. This milestone highlights not only significant advancement in the aircraft’s capabilities, but also a meaningful return to the country where it all began. The flight took place with Transport Canada in attendance, offering an opportunity to demonstrate the maturity […]
Vilma Vaitiekunaite Joins Chapman Freeborn as Vice President of Passenger in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Chapman Freeborn has announced the appointment of Vilma Vaitiekunaite as Vice President Passenger – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of experience in commercial aviation, sales, marketing, and corporate communications, Vilma brings a proven track record of leadership and client-focused excellence. She joins Chapman Freeborn from her position as Chief Executive Officer of […]
WAI2026 Scholarships Open Deadline to submit is October 15, 2025
The 2026 Women in Aviation International (WAI) scholarship program is officially open, and members can review dozens of scholarships at www.wai.org/scholarships. Currently, there are over 50 scholarships valued at more than $200,000 offered for flight training, engineering, maintenance, dispatch, and career advancement for individuals of all ages and stages of their aviation and aerospace career […]
