Vertical Mag
Airbus Helicopters' Grand Prairie MRO hub has integrated smart technology, automation and a new test bench to reduce helicopter maintenance turnaround times and boost capacity. The upgrades target growing global demand for rotorcraft sustainment and aim to speed component diagnostics and shop flow.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
By AirInsight: New CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht leads Airlink through Africa’s toughest aviation market as the airline introduces the continent’s first E195-E2.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
By AINonline: Robust worldwide demand continues to be impacted by regional operational differences, especially in Europe.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Latam Airlines intends to resume flights to Caracas once security guarantees for passengers and crew are in place, according to Roberto Alvo, CEO of Latam.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Canada's Horizon Aircraft is confident that assembly of the first full-scale prototype of its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft will be completed by the end of the year, leading to ground testing in early 2027.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
By AINonline: Facility specializes in work on aeromedical helicopters.
CNBC
• Yun Li
By CNBC: Jefferies argued that a 10% reduction in average passenger weight could translate into roughly 2% total aircraft weight savings.
thebulkheadseat.com
• Anthony Losanno
By thebulkheadseat.com: United Airlines is expanding its pre-order program to include Economy Class and allow customers to reserve fresh meals such as burgers and sandwiches before departure through the airline’s website and mobile app.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Bloomberg
• Patpicha Tanakasempipat
