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Melbourne, June 30th, 2025: Eve Air Mobility has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Aerosolutions, which is developing an innovative eVTOL operator called Aeros Electric Airlines, and Bluenest by Globalvia, Globalvia’s Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure developer and vertiport operator, for the sale of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and access to Eve’s comprehensive TechCare services—an all-in-one portfolio of services designed to streamline eVTOL operations, maintenance, and customer support. The agreement marks a significant step toward developing a robust Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem in Costa Rica. “Joining forces with Aerosolutions and Bluenest by Globalvia allows us to accelerate the introduction of safe, sustainable, and efficient air mobility in Costa Rica,” said Johann Bordais, CEO of Eve Air Mobility. “We’re eager to see our eVTOL transform travel in regions like Guanacaste, easing congestion and bolstering the nation’s leadership in ecotourism.” The collaboration will focus initially on the Pacific region in northwest Costa Rica, connecting airports to premium resorts and eco-destinations via routes ranging from 20 to 50 kilometers. With tourism driving over three million foreign visitors annually, Costa Rica is the most visited nation in Central America. However, its extensive but often congested road network can lead to lengthy travel times. By introducing efficient, low-emission air taxi services, the initiative seeks to transform tourist and local mobility, reduce ground traffic congestion, and reinforce Costa Rica’s reputation as a leader in sustainable tourism. “This agreement marks a pivotal step in transforming regional air mobility for partners like Aerosolutions. By integrating our eVTOL aircraft and TechCare services into their operations, they can offer faster, more efficient, and more sustainable travel options, especially in areas where ground routes are congested or limited, ” said Megha Bhatia, chief commercial officer at Eve Air Mobility. “This partnership empowers Aerosolutions to dramatically cut travel times, streamline logistics, and enhance the overall passenger experience. It’s not just a smarter way to travel, it’s a bold leap into the future of connected, regional transportation.” Bluenest, AAM business line of Globalvia, will play a key role in developing vertiport infrastructure to -enable safe, sustainable and efficient operations. As the leading operator of Costa Rica’s highway (Ruta 27-Autopista del Sol), Globalvia’s integrated approach is expected to facilitate seamless intermodal connections between air and ground transport, further enhancing the end-to-end traveler experience. “This partnership with Eve Air Mobility and Bluenest by Globalvia is a significant leap forward for Costa Rica’s commitment to sustainable tourism,” said Antonio Mota, CEO of Aerosolutions. “Aerosolutions is proud to lead the operational deployment of these eVTOLs, which will reduce travel times and congestion in key tourist regions like Guanacaste and reinforce the nation’s reputation as a global leader in eco-friendly innovation.” Aerosolutions will have access to Eve’s TechCare suite as part of the agreement. The partners will also collaborate through dedicated workshops covering critical areas such as vertiport development, airspace integration, pilot training, and certification requirements and operational planning, laying the groundwork for successful AAM deployment in the region. “Bluenest by Globalvia is committed to building the sustainable infrastructure of tomorrow, and our work in Costa Rica with Eve Air Mobility and Aerosolutions is a prime example to further progress in our collaboration with local entities started in March 2024 where real vertiport and air taxi tests in Guanacaste (Liberia airport and Reserva Conchal) took place. In addition, it reinforces our integration with Eve’s UATM software (Vector) for booking Eve eVTOL operations at our vertiport, shown at Airspace World in Lisbon last May. By developing cutting-edge vertiports, we are enabling safe and efficient eVTOL operations, contributing to Costa Rica’s green agenda, and laying the groundwork for a truly interconnected and eco-conscious future of travel,” said Bluenest managing director, Jose Ignacio Rodriguez. Eve’s eVTOL aircraft utilizes a lift+cruise configuration with eight dedicated propellers for vertical flight and fixed wings to fly on cruise, with no moving parts in flight. The aircraft includes an electric pusher powered by dual electric motors that provide propulsion redundancy, ensuring the highest levels of performance and safety. The company is advancing the current stage of the eVTOL development, which involves a series of comprehensive tests with the prototype to evaluate every aspect of the aircraft’s operation and performance, from flight capabilities to safety features.

Paris, France: Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) has secured nine Ground Support Equipment (GSE) specialists as exhibitors for its 2026 event.Signed during Paris Air Show 2025, the agreements form part of a new GSE pavilion that will be featured at BIAS next November, with the aim to promote future-focused sustainable advancements across the wider aviation infrastructure. This new initiative on BIAS’ growing floorplan aligns with the Kingdom of Bahrain’s 2030 Vision for zero emissions and emphasising the use of electrical machinery in the industry.Specialising in the global supply of used and refurbished ground support equipment, exhibitors secured include Airmarrel, Mallaghan, Mulag, Shire, Sovam, TLD, Trepel, Cobus Industries and DOLL. Organised by Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications and the Royal Bahraini Air Force, in partnership with Farnborough International, BIAS 2026 will continue its boutique format, offering high-level networking, exclusive hospitality, and a curated platform for business development across civil, military, and space sectors. BIAS 2026 will take place 18–20 November 2026, at Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain. Exhibitors and delegates interested in participating in BIAS 2026 are encouraged to secure their space early, as demand is expected to surpass previous editions.

Delhi, 25th June 2025: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh will lead a high-level Indian delegation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting to be held at Qingdao, China from June 25 to 26, 2025. During the meeting, the Defence Ministers are expected to discuss a number of issues, including regional and international peace & security, counter-terrorism efforts and cooperation among the Ministries of Defence of SCO member states. Raksha Mantri is expected to highlight India’s continued commitment to the principles and mandate of the SCO, outline India’s vision towards achieving greater international peace & security, call for joint & consistent efforts to eliminate terrorism & extremism in the region, and stress on the need for greater trade, economic cooperation & connectivity within SCO. He will also hold bilateral meetings with the Defence Ministers of some participating countries, including China and Russia, on the sidelines of the meeting. India attaches special importance to SCO in promoting multi-lateralism, political, security, economic and people-to-people interactions in the region. SCO pursues its policy based on the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity of nations, non-interference in internal affairs, mutual respect, understanding and equality of all member states. SCO is an inter-governmental organisation established in 2001. India became a full member in 2017 and assumed the rotating Chairmanship in 2023. The SCO membership includes Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus, besides India. China has assumed the Chair of the SCO for 2025 under the theme ‘Upholding the Shanghai Spirit: SCO on the Move’.

Dubai, 25th June 2025: Emirates’ in its press release has announced that it had resumed its regular scheduled operation after being shortly halting services on the night of 23rd June due to the incidents. As it mentions, ” Passengers experienced minimal disruptions to their travel plans after 23rd June regional events, with regularly scheduled flights resuming within a few short hours. The airline quickly activated its robust contingency and disruption plans, with no diversions, only a small number of cancellations and a few flights experiencing longer flight paths due to airspace congestion”. In the past two weeks, Emirates has maintained scheduled services by rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones, successfully serving over 1.7 million passengers on more than 5,800 flights across its global network and delivering certainty to their travel plans when they needed it the most, while upholding its commitment to safe, reliable travel. The airline took immediate action by suspending flights only to areas directly impacted by conflict while maintaining operations to all other destinations. Services to Amman and Beirut were briefly suspended but resumed quickly its operations while prioritising safety, and helping thousands of families start their summer holidays.

New Delhi, 24th June 2025: Directorate General of Civil Aviation is committed to safe air travel in India. As part of its commitment DGCA had issued Order No. DGCA-22034/2/2025-FSD on June 19, 2025 to initiate a focused assessment of the aviation ecosystem to strengthen safety measures across the aviation sector. Two teams led by the Joint Director General, DGCA carried out comprehensive surveillance during night and early morning hours at major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai. The surveillance covered multiple critical areas such as flight operations, airworthiness, ramp safety, air traffic control (ATC), communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) systems, and pre-flight medical evaluations. Throughout the surveillance, ground activities and aircraft movements were closely monitored to check the compliance of regulatory requirements and to identify weak areas for improvement. Findings made during the surveillance include: Multiple cases wherein the reported defects re-appeared many times on the aircraft indicating the ineffective monitoring and inadequate rectification action on the defects/repeated defects; Ground handling equipment’s such as baggage trollies, BFL, etc were found unserviceable; Line maintenance stores, tool control procedures were not followed. During maintenance of aircraft, the work order was not followed; The unserviceable thrust reverser system and Flap Slat Lever were not locked; During maintenance, safety precautions found not taken by AME as per AMM; at places, the AME was not attending to the snag rectification; Defect reports generated by the aircraft system, were not found recorded in the technical logbook; Several life vests were not properly secured beneath their designated seats; The corrosion-resistant tape on the right-hand side winglet’s lower blade was found to be damaged. Similarly at an airport, centre line marking of runway was observed faded; The rapid exit taxiway, green centre lights were not unidirectional; the obstruction limitation data has not been updated for last three years and no survey has been performed despite many new constructions around the vicinity of aerodrome; number of vehicles in the ramp area were found without speed governors. These vehicles were withdrawn by cancelling there AVP and drivers ADP were suspended. A simulator was checked and found not matching with the aircraft configuration. the software was not also updated to the current version. A domestic flight of a scheduled carrier was cancelled due to worn tyres and it was released only after the required rectification was carried out. All the findings observed during the surveillance have been communicated to the concerned operators for taking necessary corrective actions within seven days. This process of comprehensive surveillance will continue in future to detect hazards in the system in line with the Order No. DGCA-22034/2/2025-FSD on June 19, 2025. The DGCA is the regulatory body in the field of Civil Aviation primarily dealing with safety issues and is fully committed for safety and security of air operations in the country.

Paris Airshow, Le Bourget: At Paris Air Show, Elixir Aircraft has announced the LOI for imminent acquisition of sixteen 4th generation Elixir training aircraft. Romy Hawatt, Founder and Chairman of Airways Aviation Group said, “We are proud to once again lead the way in aviation training innovation by expanding our commitment to Elixir Aircraft with the signing of this Letter of Intent for 16 additional aircraft at the 2025 Paris Airshow. Having been the first global flight training organisation to sign an LOI with Elixir back in 2018, we recognised early on the potential of their forward-thinking design, safety features, and operational efficiency. This new agreement not only reaffirms our confidence in Elixir’s next-generationaircraft, but also reinforces our ongoing commitment to equipping our students with the best training tools available anywhere in the world.” Arthur Léopold-Léger, CEO and co-founder of Elixir Aircraft noted, “We are grateful to Airways Aviation for placing their trust in Elixir Aircraft. The addition of the 4th generation trainer will enable the school to deliver high-quality training while significantly optimising operational costs. We see this as the beginning of a strong and lasting partnership between our two organisations.” Airways Aviation training team have chosen Elixir Aircraft to enhance safety and bring more versatility to the fleet. Its efficiency from low operating costs, lightweight structure and lower fuel consumption gives unique competitiveness to the organisation. The aircraft will be deployed across Airways Aviation’s international training network that today spans across 11 countries in 4 continents.

New York, June, 2025: Alton Aviation Consultancy (“Alton”) advised LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) on its firm purchase order with Airbus, comprising 20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s aircraft, with options and purchase rights for an additional 44 A220 aircraft. The Alton team supported LOT in evaluating and negotiating with airframe and engine suppliers for its aircraft purchase, spare engine purchase and engine maintenance support agreements.Brad Dailey commented, “We are pleased to have further expanded our long-term partnership with LOT by providing advisory support on this transformative transaction, which will position LOT efficiently and competitively to satisfy its long-term fleet modernization and network expansion objectives.”

New Delhi,23rd June 2025: An Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth will be on a visit to Kenya and Madagascar from June 23 to 26, 2025. In the first leg, Raksha Rajya Mantri will visit Kenya for the joint unveiling of Commemorative Pillar (War memorial honouring the fallen soldiers of India and Kenya) at Taita-Taveta County on June 23. The second leg would witness the Minister visiting Madagascar for the celebrations of the 65th Anniversary of the Independence of Madagascar and the creation of the Malagasy Armed Forces, at Antananarivo on June 26. India and Kenya are maritime neighbours. The contemporary ties between the two countries are marked by high-level exchanges, robust trade and investment, medical value travel from Kenya, as well as extensive people-to-people contacts. The two nations share a common legacy of struggle against colonialism. Many Indians participated and supported the freedom struggle of Kenya. ​India and Madagascar enjoy a multifaceted relationship rooted in historical ties, shared values and a commitment to regional stability and development. The partnership spans across political, military, economic, and diplomatic domains underscoring a shared vision for mutual growth & collaboration. The visit to the two African nations comes following invites by Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Kenya (Minister of Defence, Kenya) and Minister of Armed Forces of Madagascar.

Paris, June 16, 2025: – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) is pleased to announce the province of Manitoba has confirmed their intent to purchase three De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC 515) – the next generation of the world-renowned aerial firefighting aircraft. This provincial commitment marks another milestone in the DHC 515 program, signaling additional domestic support for Canadian aerospace innovation and the urgent need for modern, reliable tools in the fight against increasingly severe wildfires across North America. “We are proud to be working with the Province of Manitoba, a long-term operator of CL-215 and CL-415 aerial firefighting aircraft, for the renewal of its fleet,” said Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice President, Programs and Business Improvement at De Havilland Canada. “The De Havilland Canadair 515 represents the future of wildfire suppression, and we are proud of the trust Manitoba has placed in us to support their hard-working firefighting teams.” The DHC 515 builds upon the proven legacy of the CL-215 and CL-415 aircraft, featuring modern avionics, enhanced performance, and increased efficiency. With climate change contributing to longer and more intense wildfire seasons, the De Havilland Canadair 515 is specifically designed to meet the operational challenges faced by today’s aerial firefighters. “Prior to this record breaking wildfire season in our province, Manitoba has been very proactive in ordering the three DHC-515 waterbombers,” said Earl W. Simmons, Executive Director of the Manitoba Wildfire Service. “Given the annual increase in the length of the wildfire season along with the number of and the intensity of these wildfires we are pleased to work with De Havilland Canada to put another tool in our firefighting toolbox to respond to these events.” This new commitment also represent a major investment in the Canadian economy. De Havilland Canada is designing, building, and assembling the DHC 515 entirely in Canada, reinforcing the country’s aerospace leadership while creating high-quality Canadian jobs across engineering, advanced manufacturing, and skilled trades. The program supports a broad national supply chain, drawing on the strengths of Canadian suppliers and service providers coast to coast. “By building the DHC 515 in Canada, we are not only delivering a world-class firefighting aircraft — we’re investing in Canadian workers, growing Canadian expertise, and strengthening our national industrial base,” said Côté. Manitoba is expected to finalize procurement details in the coming months, contributing to a growing international interest in the aircraft. These commitments support the continuation of De Havilland Canada’s domestic production line at its Calgary-based facility and help secure highly skilled Canadian aerospace jobs. DHC is also in discussion with many other undisclosed operators for further orders of DHC-515 aircraft and are confident it will be in position to announce more orders in the upcoming months. The new orders will bolster Canada’s aerial firefighting fleet and reaffirm the aircraft’s status as the gold standard in amphibious firefighting worldwide.

  Le Bourget, France, June 16, 2025: An estimated 1.5 million civil aviation professionals will be needed worldwide by 2034, according to CAE’s biennial Aviation Talent Forecast, released today at the Paris International Air Show. The comprehensive 2025 edition of the forecast analyzes the need for pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and, for the first time, air traffic controllers, predicting that 71,000 controllers will be needed globally over the next 10 years. The 2025 CAE Aviation Talent Forecast reports that 1,292,000 commercial aviation professionals will be needed – 267,000 pilots, 347,000 aviation maintenance technicians, and 678,000 cabin crew – with the largest percentage required to meet rapidly rising demand in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, 102,000 business aviation professionals are expected to be needed worldwide over the next 10 years, including 33,000 pilots and 69,000 aircraft maintenance technicians. “The need for 1.5 million new aviation professionals by 2034 is being driven by record demand for air travel and a significant wave of retirements that is expected across all categories. With commercial and business aviation fleets expected to see double digit increases over the next 10 years, the industry must take action to attract, train, and retain personnel. Highly skilled aviation professionals are not just a necessity for the safety of the air transport system, they are the foundation for the successful expansion and resilience of the global aviation sector,” explains Marie-Christine Cloutier, Vice-President – Strategy, Performance, Air Traffic Services & Marketing at CAE. “To meet the demand, the industry needs to be proactive and creative. Adaptability and optimized training will be key to supplying the demand,” she says. Attracting talent is one challenge. Another is ensuring qualified candidates make it through graduation and into the workforce. Across all professions covered in the report, dropout and failure rates are higher than they should be. For example, in the United States alone, a staggering 30% of paid air traffic control students do not complete their training, according to the National Airspace System Safety Review Team. “We need a comprehensive training environment that caters to the way new generations learn and thrive. At CAE, part of our solution is investing significantly in innovation and technology. Some of our latest advancements include CAE’s immersive pilot training app using Apple Vision Pro, and the CAE Prodigy Image Generator, our ultra-realistic 3D visual system using gaming technology,” Cloutier explains. The Aviation Talent Forecast is a strategic tool for stakeholders across the aviation ecosystem which analyzes the upcoming talent demand, the drivers behind that demand, and actionable strategies the industry can adopt to attract and retain talent. The report also offers insightful perspectives on the industry’s transformation through advanced training, sustainable practices, and diverse talent acquisition. It also underscores how technology, sustainability, and diversity are shaping the future of the industry and strengthening the talent pipeline.