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From Farnborough to the Freezer: What Happened to Embraer’s Next-Gen Turboprop Plan
Is Embraer’s Next-Gen Turboprop program canceled? Not exactly. Back in August 2022, we ran an article about Embraer’s ambitious plan to reinvent the turboprop. The Brazilian manufacturer was talking big: a modern regional aircraft that would blend the efficiency of a propeller-driven design with the comfort and speed passengers associate with jets. Letters of intent…
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Germany Receives First A400M Equipped with DIRCM Protection System
The Luftwaffe is equipping 23 A400Ms with DIRCM systems, supplied by Elbit Systems, to conduct tactical operation in scenarios with MANPADS threat. The first of the German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe) A400M airlifters has been retrofitted with DIRCM (Directed InfraRed Counter-Measure) protection systems and handed back to the service, announced Airbus on Sep. 11, 2025. The…
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PAM Singapore kicks off
The first APAC edition of the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) conference in Singapore has commenced, welcoming delegates to the Marina Bay Sands convention centre. Some of the sessions that took place today included: Nicholas Tan, VP of the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers who presented about The Three Pillars of Predictive Maintenance Success. Nicholas shared…
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UAV Remote Pilot (Fixed Wing) – Western Europe
We are seeking UAV operators and pilots to support mission operations as part of an
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Comment: Invest in digitisation to avoid the costs of being reactive
Maksym Pakhomi, subject domain expert at Sigma Software Group, says technology and digitisation can help airlines meeting customer expectations while driving operational efficiencies Since digitalisation has long become a standard practice within the aviation industry, automation is emerging as the next major focus. In this article, we’ll look at how smart automation is already making…
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LATAM Cargo announces new direct route between Brussels and São José dos Campos
LATAM Cargo is to launch a new direct cargo route from Brussels to São José dos Campos. Operations will begin on October 2, 2025, with a weekly frequency and will be expanded to two weekly flights starting in the winter season. This new route represents a strategic milestone in the LATAM group’s cargo network. Until…
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Bristell B23 gets FAA nod
The two-seat Bristell B23 from BRM AERO has received Type Certification from the 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,” said officials with the Czech Republic-based company.
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U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches Demonstrate Spike NLOS in CENTCOM AOR
The first live shoot of the Spike NLOS by a conventional aviation unit shows Apache crews can conduct extended-range precision strikes against targets obscured by terrain or distance. U.S. Army AH-64E v6 Apache Guardian attack helicopters of the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) fired for the first time a Spike NLOS (Non-Line of Sight) missile…
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NATO Launches Operation Eastern Sentry After Drone Incursions
Operation Eastern Sentry boosts NATO’s eastern defenses after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, raising tensions along the Alliance’s flank. Following the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones earlier this week, NATO has now launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a new mission designed to bolster defenses along its eastern flank. The operation, which was announced…
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Sporty’s and PilotWorkshops launch Real World Flight Review course
The course pairs Sporty’s Flight Review online video course with PilotWorkshops’ Real World VFR program, Sporty’s officials explained.
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