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Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has signed an MOU with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV-Signature to build the infrastructure platform for point-to-point regional travel. The plan centers on next-generation vertiports and a global network of private aviation terminals, supporting Electra’s eSTOL aircraft designed for takeoff/landing in 150 feet.

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2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

AeroTime

Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO, with Jonas Janukenas moving to CFO

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2026-07-07T00:58:48.958451-07:00

FlightGlobal

Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas—head of FL Technics’ maintenance unit—as new chief executive

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2026-07-07T00:44:30.857368-07:00

Runway Girl

Op-Ed: Aviation MRO skills gap can’t be solved with headcount alone

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2026-07-06T07:58:58.973219-07:00

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TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics TransMedics, the US medical technology firm, has completed its previously announced strategic investment into Germany-based private aviation operator PAD Aviation. The deal supports creation of a dedicated air-and-ground organ transplant logistics network across Europe, expanding rapid organ transport capability beyond traditional ground-only routes.

2026-07-07T13:45:23.362220-07:00

TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics

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Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has signed an MOU with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV-Signature to build the infrastructure platform for point-to-point regional travel. The plan centers on next-generation vertiports and a global network of private aviation terminals, supporting Electra’s eSTOL aircraft designed for takeoff/landing in 150 feet.

2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

AeroTime

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Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO, with Jonas Janukenas moving to CFO Avia Solutions Group, an ACMI wet-lease provider, has named Zilvinas Lapinskas as chief executive effective July 7. Lapinskas, formerly CEO of the group’s FL Technics MRO unit, succeeds Jonas Janukenas, who steps into the chief financial officer role after nearly nine years leading the company.

2026-07-07T00:58:48.958451-07:00

Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas as CEO, with Jonas Janukenas moving to CFO

FlightGlobal

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Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas—head of FL Technics’ maintenance unit—as new chief executive Avia Solutions Group has named Zilvinas Lapinskas, previously leading the group’s FL Technics division, as its new chief executive. The move follows a former group leader stepping down and shifting into a new finance-focused role, signaling a leadership transition centered on the company’s maintenance business.

2026-07-07T00:44:30.857368-07:00

Avia Solutions Group appoints Zilvinas Lapinskas—head of FL Technics’ maintenance unit—as new chief executive

FlightGlobal

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Avia Solutions Group names director of MRO arm as new chief executive

2026-07-07T00:44:30.857368-07:00

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Runway Girl

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Op-Ed: Aviation MRO skills gap can’t be solved with headcount alone The op-ed argues that aviation MRO workforce shortages are fundamentally a productivity and ramp-up problem: new technicians must become effective faster without compromising quality. It calls for investment in tools and processes that shorten time-to-competency as the industry faces staffing constraints.

2026-07-06T07:58:58.973219-07:00

Op-Ed: Aviation MRO skills gap can’t be solved with headcount alone

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United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes United’s newest premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has reportedly been grounded again after Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) problems, including antenna-related failures. The aircraft was previously sent back to Boeing, but further TCAS issues were reported. Meanwhile, Air New Zealand says all its 787s are now ungrounded and available without restriction.

2026-07-04T00:59:05.508146-07:00

United’s new 787-9s remain grounded as TCAS antenna issues persist despite Boeing fixes

Flying Magazine

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South Mountain Aviation earns FAA Part 145 certification for aircraft maintenance repair station South Mountain Aviation has received FAA Part 145 certification, establishing a new FAA-authorized repair and maintenance station for small jet operators in the mid-Atlantic region. The approval expands maintenance availability for owners seeking a closer, locally based service option.

2026-07-03T07:14:00.923389-07:00

South Mountain Aviation earns FAA Part 145 certification for aircraft maintenance repair station

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