US Aviation Academy secures $835 million contract to provide Initial Pilot Training for the US Air Force across Texas and Georgia through 2035.
Riyadh Air unveils an employment-first aviation training scholarship for Saudi cadets, covering pilots and engineers with guaranteed job placement.
Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG featuring a fuel-injected Rotax engine, EASA CS-23 certification, 30% lower emissions, and advanced Garmin avionics for flight training.
Cirrus Aircraft’s SR Series G7+ receives EASA and UK CAA type certification, introducing Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland to European piston aircraft.
Diamond Aircraft resumes European production of the DA20i Katana at its Austria facility, delivering the first unit to Aviation Academy Austria.
The USAF begins transition to T-7A Red Hawk at JBSA-Randolph, replacing T-38 with a focus on digital training and modern systems.
Middle Tennessee State University starts building a $73.4 million aerospace campus at Shelbyville to expand flight operations and support growing aviation enrollment.
Pipistrel achieves first RAC-VLA certification in Colombia for three aircraft models, enabling market expansion and deliveries in Latin America.
Quantum3D and Norxe integrate software and projectors to deliver 8K resolution at 240Hz for advanced defense and aviation training simulations.
Belgium modernizes pilot training with Pilatus PC-7 MKX, replacing the SF-260 fleet and launching advanced programs by 2028.