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Transport Canada validates Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro type certificates

Transport Canada has validated EASA's type certificates for Pipistrel’s Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro, enabling owners and flight schools to register and operate the models in Canada. The move opens the Canadian market to Pipistrel’s electric and light training aircraft produced under Textron ownership.

2025-11-12T16:57:31.137654-08:00

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Gamebird aerobatic trainer used to teach Emirates cadets upset recovery Emirates is training pilot cadets in upset recovery using the Gamebird, a piston single two-seat aircraft developed primarily for aerobatic flight. The hands-on syllabus leverages the trainer's aerobatic capabilities to expose cadets to unusual attitudes and recovery techniques that complement simulator instruction.

2025-11-15T03:03:02.646106-08:00

Gamebird aerobatic trainer used to teach Emirates cadets upset recovery

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Transport Canada validates Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro type certificates Transport Canada has validated EASA's type certificates for Pipistrel’s Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro, enabling owners and flight schools to register and operate the models in Canada. The move opens the Canadian market to Pipistrel’s electric and light training aircraft produced under Textron ownership.

2025-11-12T16:57:31.137654-08:00

Transport Canada validates Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro type certificates

Flying Magazine

Used‑jet asking prices tick up in October; piston singles and turboprops slip Used business‑jet asking prices rose marginally in October while values for piston single‑engine aircraft and turboprops declined, analysts report. The mixed movement highlights an uneven pre‑owned market as demand concentrates on jets even as smaller GA types face downward pressure.

2025-11-10T06:24:09.706267-08:00

Used‑jet asking prices tick up in October; piston singles and turboprops slip

Flying Magazine

FAA emergency order in shutdown curtails GA certifications and registrations, may boost private pilot training An FAA emergency order issued during the government shutdown curtails certain general-aviation services and pauses registrations and medical-certificate processing, creating short-term barriers to aircraft transactions, training authorizations and pilot recency. The move could increase demand for private flight schools as formal FAA services slow.

2025-11-07T06:52:52.388564-08:00

FAA emergency order in shutdown curtails GA certifications and registrations, may boost private pilot training

FlightGlobal

OSM Aviation Academy signs LOI for up to 30 Tecnam P‑Mentor IFR trainers OSM Aviation Academy has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 25 Tecnam P‑Mentor IFR trainers, with options for five additional aircraft. The provisional agreement — covering up to 30 light trainers — is aimed at modernising and expanding OSMAA's cadet fleet to meet growing training demand.

2025-11-05T03:11:54.777606-08:00

OSM Aviation Academy signs LOI for up to 30 Tecnam P‑Mentor IFR trainers

Flying Magazine

The Ninety-Nines mark 96 years, remaining a growing force in women’s aviation On Sunday, November 2, The Ninety-Nines marked 96 years since its formation. The anniversary highlights the group's longevity and continued relevance, as it remains active, growing and inspiring pilots across the aviation community while serving as a focal point for networking and career support.

2025-11-03T12:35:39.870946-08:00

The Ninety-Nines mark 96 years, remaining a growing force in women’s aviation

AINonline

General aviation gears up for a roadmap to growth in Saudi Arabia; barriers persist Saudi Arabia is preparing a roadmap to expand its general aviation market, drawing interest from operators and investors while confronting significant barriers — including regulatory complexity, infrastructure gaps and workforce constraints. The plan signals opportunity for MRO, training and private-aviation service providers as the sector seeks to scale.

2025-11-03T05:11:02.064316-08:00

General aviation gears up for a roadmap to growth in Saudi Arabia; barriers persist

FlightGlobal

Hill Helicopters delays HX50 first flight to late 2026 after GT50 engine slip Hill Helicopters has pushed the maiden flight of its developmental HX50 light-single to late 2026 after its GT50 engine programme slipped, marking a further delay to the UK start-up's certification timetable and flight-test schedule. The move highlights engine-integration risk for small rotorcraft entrants.

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Hill Helicopters delays HX50 first flight to late 2026 after GT50 engine slip

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