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‘Protect, not penalise’ regional operators, ATR boss urges EU policymakers
Following the European Regions Assoc. conference in Estoril last week, ATR has urged EU policymakers to adopt a ‘proportionate, inclusive, and performance-based’ approach to regulation – one that reflects the realities of regional operators and supports their role in Europe’s mobility network. “Regional airlines are more than just carriers, they’re lifelines,” says Nathalie Tarnaud Laude,…
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New Chinese Advanced Jet Trainer Flies for the First Time
China’s next-generation trainer, built by HAIG, finally emerged and performed its maiden flight. After much anticipation, China’s next-generation trainer and light combat aircraft conducted its maiden flight on Oct. 28, 2025. The aircraft was photographed both on the ground and in the air, still wearing a yellow primer coating and carrying no visible serials. The…
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Unstable approach bends Piper
Probable Cause: The pilot’s unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
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Airbus Signs MoU with Portuguese Industries Ahead of Eurofighter Proposal
As Portugal reconsiders the plans to procure the F-35, Airbus is now preparing to offer the Eurofighter Typhoon as replacement for the aging F-16 fleet. Airbus Defence and Space announced on Oct. 27, 2025, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Portuguese Cluster for Aeronautics, Space and Defence Industries (AED Cluster…
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Heavy-Lift Autonomy: The T1400 Tandem Helicopter Completes Maiden Flight
The global heavy-lift drone sector recently marked a critical advance with the successful inaugural flight
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New Sharjah hangar to boost Gama Aviation’s line maintenance capacity
Aviation services provider, Gama Aviation, has announced major progress on the construction of its new Business Aviation Centre (BAC) at Sharjah International Airport – a purpose-built facility designed to elevate aircraft maintenance and operational efficiency across the Middle East. Representing a multi-million-dollar investment, the development underscores Gama Aviation’s long-term commitment to the UAE and wider…
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Hancock Aviation expands Central Asian operations with new line station in Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Hancock Aviation, a leading international EASA Part 145 provider headquartered in Germany, has announced the opening of a new line maintenance station at Shymkent International Airport (CIT), Kazakhstan. This strategic expansion complements the company’s existing station in Almaty (ALA) and marks a significant milestone in Hancock Aviation’s commitment to growth across Central Asia. The new…
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UAC Rolls Out Second Prototype of Upgraded Yak-130M
The Yak-130M sports a host of upgrades, including an advanced AESA radar, avionics, radio communications and targeting suites. One year after Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) presented the upgraded Yak-130M trainer and light fighter aircraft concept, the company unveiled its second manufactured prototype. The aircraft ‘002’ sported a light and dark-grey pixelated livery with UAC…
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Pilot hits fence on his private airstrip
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during takeoff.
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Report highlights worldwide pilot pay and conditions disparity
A report has highlighted major regional differences in pilot pay and employment conditions. The 2025 Global Pilot Pay & Market Insights Report from specialist recruitment agency AeroProfesional APAC and the Middle East lead in high pilot salaries, with over 12% and 11% respectively earning above $18,000 per month—far ahead of Europe and South America. However,…
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