4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (411+ words) The Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) CT4 A trainer aircraft has completed its final flight after nearly five decades of service, retiring the aircraft type that introduced generations of military pilots to the skies. The final display flight took place on…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (330+ words) Textron Aviation has flown the first Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, moving the next version of its entry-level light jet into the flight-testing phase. The aircraft completed its first flight on May 30, 2026, from Wichita, Kansas, Textron Aviation said. The flight lasted 1 hour…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (291+ words) ITPS Canada has ordered six Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 advanced jet trainers for its International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay, Ontario, as it expands training capacity for NATO and allied fighter pilots. The contract, announced by Leonardo on May 26, 2026, includes…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (260+ words) Volunteer pilots and cabin crew from both airlines led the program, sharing firsthand experiences and offering students a closer look at what it takes to work in aviation. "The students" enthusiasm was truly inspiring," said a Korean Air pilot who…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (573+ words) Jean Lim / Aero Time Asia-Pacific is emerging as one of aviation's fastest-growing markets, prompting aircraft manufacturers to rethink how they support operators across the region's diverse geography. For Embraer, the answer has been building what executives call a comprehensive "ecosystem…...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (364+ words) Malaysia Aviation Group's training division MAB Academy officially opened its new purpose-built simulator facility in Sepang on January 6, 2026. The launch marks the completion of its transition from a 40-year-old training center in Subang and positions the academy as a regional…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago  (422+ words) The US Air Force (USAF) has welcomed the arrival of its first Boeing-Saab T-7 A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft, marking the "beginning of a new era for developing the next generation of aviators. On December 5, 2025, the US Air Force confirmed…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago  (250+ words) Cathay Pacific has installed a new Airbus A320neo flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre, bolstering its capacity to train pilots as the airline prepares for significant fleet expansion. The simulator, built by leading aviation training technology provider CAE, has arrived…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (541+ words) Cirrus Aircraft is expanding Vision Jet training to'the US West Coast with the addition of a new full-flight simulator at its Scottsdale, Arizona, facility. The move marks the first time Vision Jet simulator training will be offered outside the company's…...