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SkySafe offers Forensics as a Service to aid investigations of drone incidents By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As police departments, government agencies and operators of critical infrastructure wrestle with the growing threats from maliciously operated drones, to date the focus has been on detecting these UAVs, identifying their operators and somehow mitigating their flights…

Flag carrier Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900, marking a major step in the modernisation of its long-haul fleet and a strengthening of its long-standing partnership with Airbus. The new widebody will support the airline’s growth strategy from its Algiers hub, with Air Algérie confirming the aircraft will be central to…

OSM Aviation Academy (OSMAA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 25 fully equipped IFR-certified Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, with options for an additional five units. When delivered, the  fleet will not only strengthen the Academy’s European operations but also support its expansion into new markets, including the United States, where demand…

The Laos government has sold 49% of flag-carrier Lao Airlines to Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC. This partnership aims to reform state-owned enterprises, improve efficiency, and address financial losses. READ: CPaT to deliver new aircraft system courses to Lao Airlines A newspaper report in Laotian Times claims that the plan maker initially wanted a controlling share of…

Transport Canada has validated the type certificate for the electric Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro. This milestone paves the way for operators to own and fly the validated aircraft models, opening new opportunities for flight schools to incorporate these aircraft into their curriculum, providing future pilots advanced training opportunities. “Transport Canada’s validation of…

Deutsche Aircraft, in partnership with construction company Weerts Group, has held a ‘richtfest’ (topping-out ceremony) for its final assembly line at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The ceremony was attended by stakeholders including representatives from Weerts Group, Leipzig/Halle Airport and government officials, celebrating the progress of a project that is set to transform the aerospace landscape in Saxony…

Total cargo volumes at Brussels Airport increased by 25% in October compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 80,638 tonnes in total. The total amount of flown cargo rose by 24%, reaching 66,954 tonnes. Brussels Airport said the full-freighter segment increased by 7%, belly cargo rose by 53%, thanks to the strong growth of…

Estonian leisure carrier Marabu Airlines has strengthened its relationship with Lufthansa Technik by extending its Total Component Support (TCS) agreement for several more years. The renewed contract will see Lufthansa Technik continue to provide comprehensive component supply for Marabu’s expanding Airbus A320neo fleet. Marabu and Lufthansa Technik have collaborated since the airline launched operations in…

The 2025 Predictive Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) Conference in Dublin closed on November 12 after two packed days at the Gibson Hotel – marking the largest PAM event ever delivered, with 250+ delegates, 50+ global operators attending and more than 55 speakers across 30 sessions. Chaired by Richard Brown, managing director of NAVEO Consultancy, this year’s…

Omnisys introduces the BRO™ )Battle Resource Optimization) C-UAS system, a field-proven, real-time optimization platform built