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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier’s UAE Service Center Taking Shape

Slated to open in second half of 2026
Executives from Abu Dhabi Airports join Bombardier leadership at site of the company’s  Abu Dhabi service centre
FBOs

Universal Aviation Unveils Renovated Caribbean FBO

Represents Universal’s third FBO on the island
Universal Aviation's FBO in Samana, Dominican Republic
Maintenance and Modifications

PAG Swoops In To Acquire H.E.R.O.S. Engine MRO Provider

MRO group adds specialized Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine maintenance provider
Civilian operator
Aircraft

China’s Comac Offers Alternative to Western Business Jets

Five different VIP cabin interiors available for derivative of C909 airliner
Comac Business Jet
Aircraft

Honda To Fly First Full-scale Hybrid eVTOL Prototype in Early 2026

Honda Opens Up About Plans for Hybrid-electric VTOL Aircraft
Honda 1/3 scale eVTOL technology demonstrator on display at Dubai Airshow 2025
Maintenance and Modifications

KTEB-based AOG Support Provider Sold, Rebranded

Company services aircraft in the greater New York area
Aircraft undergoing maintenance on ramp
Aircraft

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries and Aircraft Billings Soar

Turboprops and rotorcraft saw minor erosion year over year
Gulfstream G700 in flight
Engines

Beta's Electric Motors Will Power Eve's eVTOL Aircraft

Eve has been evaluating the manufacturer's electric pusher propellers for several months
Eve engineering prototype
Aircraft

Data Shows China’s Bizav Market Is Still Growing

The sector was a highlight of the Aero Asia show in Zhuhai last week
2025 China General Aviation and Business Aviation Safety International Symposium
Airports

Archer Maps Out Miami eVTOL Air Taxi Vertiport Network

South Florida infrastructure push coincides with new military partnerships
Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL in Miami
Charter & Fractional

Sino Jet Increases Order For AE200 eVTOL Air Taxis

Hong Kong group announced the deal with Aerofugia at Aero Asia show
Aerofugia AE300 eVTOL aircraft
Aircraft

Chinese Comac 919 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow

The C919 made its Middle East debut at the 2025 Dubai Airshow.
Comac C919 airliner flying at 2025 Dubai Airshow
Aircraft

UAE Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Flies at Dubai Airshow

The 2000-9 variant represents the most advanced iteration of the Mirage.
UAE Air Force Dassault Mirage 2000-9 flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
Aircraft

Airbus A350-1000 Airliner Flies at the Dubai Airshow

Airbus's largest version of its widebody airliner can carry a maximum of 410 passengers.
Airbus A350-1000 airliner flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
FBOs

Utah FBO OK3 Air Prepares To Open New Hangar

The addition brings the location to 65,000 sq ft of hangar space
Artist Rendering of new OK3 Air hangar
Aircraft

Cirrus Next Lets Owners Trade in and Upgrade

Program simplifies move to a new airplane and ensures continuous flying during the process
Cirrus Vision Jet and SR
Training and Workforce

AIN Year-end Report 2025

A letter from AIN founder and chair emeritus
Wilson Leach
Charter & Fractional

Omni Air Taxi Trials Could Prove the eVTOL Business Case

The helicopter operator plans to operate up to 50 of Eve’s eVTOL vehicle
Omni Helicopters
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

EBAA Opposes Dutch Tax on Business Jet Charter Flights

Per-passenger tax has been backed by the Netherlands’ House of Representatives
Jet Aviation Amsterdam
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Expands in the Caribbean

The move gives the FBO chain its third Caribbean Base
Princess Juliana International Airport on St. Maarten
Aircraft

Bombardier Gets Moody’s Rating Upgrade

Moves to Ba/BB category with both Moody’s, S&P for the first time in more than a decade
Bombardier Challenger 3500 on taxiway
Regulations and Government

Flexjet Wins Approval To Start Operating in Saudi Arabia

Fractional ownership group is the second international operator allowed access to market
Flexjet in Saudi Arabia
Training and Workforce

Axis Taps AI To Improve Flight Training Debriefing

AI Debriefing Station automatically monitors and evaluates pilot performance
Axis Flight Simulation AI Debriefing Station
Maintenance and Modifications

DAS Aviation Buys Dallas-area Aircraft Mx Provider AQRD

Move enhances the company’s engineering and composites capabilities
AQRD facility at Addison Airport
ATC

Hamad International Activates Virtual Tower in Qatar

Region’s first certified digital tower enhances controller awareness
Training and Workforce

Leonardo and Reiser Developing AW139 Level-3 FTD

Training system replicates the helicopter’s cockpit, controls, and avionics
Reiser and Leonardo
Aircraft

UAE F-16 Block 60 Fighter Jet Flies at the Dubai Airshow

The Block 60 version of the F-16 is the most advanced in the world.
UAE Air Force F-16 flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
Aircraft

Boeing's Massive 777X Airliner Shows its Agility in the Dubai Airshow

Boeing expects to achieve type certification for the airliner by 2027.
Boeing 777X flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
Aircraft

Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter Flies at the Dubai Airshow

The fifth generation fighter showed off its manueverability for the crowds.
Lockheed Martin F-35 flying at Dubai Airshow 2025
Rotorcraft

Russian Kamov Ka-52 Helicopter Flies at Dubai Airshow

The twin rotor helicopter represents the cutting edge of Russian helicopter technology.
Russian Kamov Ka-52 helicopter flying at Dubai Airshow 2025