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Last Updated: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 5:23 AM PDT
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Low-cost carriers hit hardest by US travel demand slump
By Reuters: A slump in travel demand due to President Donald Trump's trade war has left all U.S. airlines reeling, but the pain is most acute at budget carriers.

HeliOffshore report shows fatal accident rate on the rise
By Vertical Mag: While accident rates in the offshore transport sector are decreasing, fatal accidents are trending in the opposite direction, according to the latest safety report from offshore helicopter association HeliOffshore.

New Turkish Technic facility to service Trent engines at Istanbul Airport by 2027
By Aviation Business News: Turkish Technic has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to establish a licensed engine maintenance centre in Istanbul Airport.

Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic to establish world-leading aero engine maintenance facility
Turkish Technic and Rolls-Royce to build major Engine MRO facilty in Istanbul

First Concorde receives historical monument status in France
By AeroTime: The first production Concorde named ’Sierra Bravo’ has received historic monument status from the French government to recognize the aircraft's significance.

Leonardo Forms New Aeronautics Division to Streamline Aerostructures, Fixed-Wing and UAV Activities
By FlightGlobal: Leonardo has formally established a new aeronautics division, consolidating its activities in the aerostructures, fixed-wing aircraft and uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) sectors.

Avia Solutions Group’s FL Technics gains EASA Part-145 approval for Boeing 737 Max heavy maintenance
By FlightGlobal: Wet-lease specialise Avia Solutions Group has secured European approval for heavy maintenance services on Boeing 737 Max jets. The company's FL Technics division has obtained Part-145 certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Boeing and NASA Shelve X-66 Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Program
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.