Qantas Group and Melbourne Airport have reached a commercial agreement that paves the way for more flights, major terminal upgrades and the delivery of the airport’s long-planned third runway. The deal underpins Melbourne Airport’s A$4.5 billion international terminal expansion, including five additional wide-body gates, and includes a 15-year commitment supporting the third runway, which is
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has completed a major phase of its €22 million expansion of its Pamiers production site in France, boosting manufacturing capacity, technical capabilities and environmental performance. The investment is part of the company’s long-term strategy to improve operational excellence while strengthening support for customers in the growing aerospace coatings market. The upgraded facility
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has unveiled a sweeping new regulatory framework for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), marking the most significant reform of flight simulation qualification in Europe in decades. Introduced through Regulation (EU) 2026/781 and supported by Certification Specifications (CS-FSTD Issue 1), the new framework shifts the focus from fixed simulator
Air Canada has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), representing around 11,000 employees across the airline’s Technical Operations, Maintenance and Operational Support (TMOS) group. The agreement covers employees in technical operations, airports and cargo, logistics and supply, and recognises their contributions and skills. If ratified,
Wizz Air is significantly expanding its presence in Spain with the launch of two new operational bases at Madrid and Valencia, marking one of the airline’s largest investments in the country. The Valencia base will open on November 2, while the Madrid base will open on November 3, with aircraft permanently stationed at both airports
Fraport has released that Frankfurt Airport welcomed 5.7 million passengers in June 2026, a decline of 1.7% compared with the same month last year. Demand remained strong for destinations in southern and northern Europe, while long-haul traffic increased to the Far East, Africa and Latin America. Passenger traffic to the Middle East continued to recover
AMAC Aerospace has launched AMAC Academy, a new aircraft maintenance training programme designed to develop highly skilled maintenance professionals through hands-on, industry-focused training at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. The first intake is scheduled for January 2027. Based at the facilities of AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG, the academy has been developed in line with EASA Part-147 and FOCA
Pan Am Flight Academy has signed a strategic cooperation and representation agreement with EPA Training Center in Brazil, Latin America’s largest regional aircraft simulator training provider. The partnership establishes Pan Am Flight Academy’s commercial presence in Curitiba, Paraná, strengthening its position in the Latin American aviation market and supporting its ongoing international expansion. Under the
Airbus expects long-term demand for air travel to remain strong over the next two decades, driven by urbanisation, economic growth and the continued expansion of the global middle class, according to its 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast. The aircraft manufacturer predicts that growth will increasingly come from smaller cities rather than major metropolitan centres. Rising incomes,
Aviation is preparing to handle twice as many passengers within a generation without doubling the number of airports, aircraft or border staff, according to SITA’s Impact Report 2025, which highlights technology as the key enabler of future growth. With the industry expected to carry eight billion passengers a year within the next 20 to 25
