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ZIM completes Aircraft Reconfiguration Technologies sale to AAR Corp.
Following the previously announced deal, refinishing company AAR Corp. has completed its acquisition of Aircraft Reconfiguration Technologies (ART) from Zim Aircraft Seating. The $35m cash deal came about as ZIM made the decision to focus on its core seating business, while AAR Corp. wanted to acquire a business with the various certificates needed to perform…
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Air Serbia to resume Munich to Belgrade service after 18 year hiatus
Air Serbia will resume direct daily flights between Munich and Belgrade on May 22 after an 18-year break. The 90-minute service will use Embraer E195 aircraft configured with 118 seats across business and economy cabins. The relaunch coincides with infrastructure upgrades at Munich Airport (MUC), where the airline will operate from the newly opened Terminal…
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Breaking: U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray Completes First Flight
The U.S. Navy’s first production representative MQ-25 Stingray has completed its first flight, marking a key step toward carrier-based unmanned aerial refueling. The U.S. Navy’s production representative MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial refueling aircraft has successfully completed its first flight on Apr. 25, 2026. The flight, initially planned by the end of 2025, marks a major…
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British Eurofighter Typhoons Scrambled to Engage Russian Drones Near the Romania–Ukraine Border
The Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft established radar contact with a target located above the Ukrainian territory. The pilots were authorized to engage the drones, but they did not fire on the drone. A Russian drone, part of a swarm of 15 Russian OWA (One Way Attack) drones crashed in the municipality of Galați, Romania, early in…
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Volocopter Unveils VoloXPro and Expands into Pilot Training Market, Air Sports
New ultralight multicopter targets private pilots, training organizations, and future air taxi operators Volocopter has introduced the VoloXPro, a new electrically powered ultralight multicopter. The aircraft is designed for both private and commercial use. The company says the VoloXPro will serve flight schools, flying clubs, and air sports users across Europe. In international markets, it…
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Senators Fight For More Boosts to U.S. Airpower After Increase to F-15EX Order
As the USAF confirms its intent to buy more F-15EX Eagle IIs, Senators Budd and Shaheen have launched three new bills designed to expand the U.S. fighter inventory and retain experienced pilots. New plans from the U.S. Air Force boosting their order of F-15EX Eagle II fighters to as many as 267 aircraft may not…
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Matternet Launches NHS Drone Deliveries in Central London
New service connects major hospital campuses to move critical medical items in minutes Matternet has launched drone delivery operations for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) in Central London, marking its first deployment in the United Kingdom. The service connects two major hospital campuses using bi-directional aerial routes designed to transport critical medical items quickly.…
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As Drone Delivery Expands, Communities Remain Uncertain
County denies Walmart bid to start drone deliveries By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A board of Georgia county officials have denied a Walmart application to install a fenced area for delivery drones at a store location in suburban Atlanta as part of the retail giant’s expansion of UAV delivery service into the metropolitan area.…
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MRO Americas: Embraer signs E-Jets inventory support deal with Jazz
Brazilian airframer Embraer and Jazz Aviation have signed a spare parts inventory support agreement covering the airline’s E-Jets fleet. Jazz, the largest regional airline in Canada and the primary operator of Air Canada Express, currently operates 25 E-175 aircraft and will become the first customer in Canada for Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) programme. The…
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MRO Americas: AAR targets parts sourcing with AI-powered Airvoyant platform
Aviation service provider AAR Corp has launched Airvoyant, an AI-powered aviation procurement platform designed to connect buyers directly with suppliers and simplify the aircraft parts sourcing process. Built for airlines and MRO providers, the platform searches available inventory, requests and consolidates quotes, and supports users in moving towards a streamlined purchasing decision. Powered by Amazon…