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Aerodyne, a Tokyo-based Japanese startup, has developed a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called the

Aircraft leasing and asset management company Aergo Capital has announced that Paul Sheridan has been appointed chief executive, set to assume the role on June 2, 2026. Sheridan will be based in Dublin at Aergo Capital’s global HQ, and he succeeds Eugene O’Reilly who has served in the role in an acting capacity since January 2026.…

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes has received approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), enabling the company to service UK-registered aircraft and expand its capabilities in the component MRO segment. The approval confirms compliance with UK Part-145 requirements and authorises the company to perform maintenance on components, including landing gear parts, within its approved…

Air Europa Cargo has renewed its handling management agreement with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in Madrid and Barcelona for a further five years. WFS has supported the airline’s cargo operations in Madrid since 2018 and expanded the partnership to Barcelona in January 2021. The renewed contract will see the two companies continue working together as…

Thales has used the Hamburg show to launch the latest iteration of its FlytEDGE cloud-based IFE system. The unit features 4K HDR10+ Tandem OLED displays, plus fast-charging power with dual in-screen USB-C ports, offering power up to 120w. It also features two Bluetooth 6.0 connections and Wi-FI 7.0. READ: AIX2024: Thales introduce web-based IFE The speed…

American Airlines Cargo has announced an expanded widebody schedule across its international network this summer, operating up to 186 flights per day. Throughout June, July and August, the carrier has said it will operate approximately 4,400 monthly widebody flights between the US and Europe, with London Heathrow Airport (LHR) seeing the largest cargo growth this season…

Air Canada has used the first day of the Hamburg show to demonstrate its new business class seat for the A321XLR. The lie-flat Aurora suites have been customised by design agency Acumen and include elements that enhance the privacy of the suite. It also features lockable stowage and combines with cabin monuments and galley walls…

Aviation industry leaders have called on European Union member states to use established emergency powers to suspend new immigration rules that are causing severe operational disruptions within days of coming into force. The full implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10 has increased border processing times by up to 70%, with ACI…

Etihad Airways has announced the launch of five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights to its mainland China network, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years. Etihad Airways will operate services from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Chengdu (TFU), Hangzhou (HGH) and…