Source: ATR We have joined forces with France Travail, formerly known as Pôle Emploi, to unlock career opportunities and support professional development in the aviation sector through innovative and inclusive initiatives. This partnership, announced in the presence of Joseph Carles, Mayor of Blagnac, highlights the vital role of local leadership and collaboration in driving impactful workforce initiatives. France Travail is the French public service dedicated to employment; its primary mission being connecting job seekers with potential employers. With a network of 55,000 employees and 900 agencies, France Travail is uniquely positioned to meet the aviation sector’s evolving workforce needs while creating meaningful opportunities for job seekers. Building on a Strong Foundation Building on a successful relationship established in 2023, this [...]

Source: Airbus Airbus Helicopters has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to continue providing support for the service’s fleet of MH-65 Dolphin helicopters through 2037. The agreement reaffirms Airbus Helicopters’ commitment to ensuring the mission readiness of the USCG’s fleet as it performs critical search and rescue, law enforcement, and disaster response missions. Under the terms of the MOU, Airbus Helicopters will deliver enhanced maintenance, spare parts, and technical support to optimize the performance and availability of the MH-65 fleet. The agreement also includes provisions for fleet modernization and engineering services to extend the operational life of the aircraft. “The U.S. Coast Guard’s MH-65 helicopters are at the forefront of safeguarding our nation’s [...]

Source: Boom Supersonic The first civil supersonic jet made in America breaks the sound barrier in historic Mojave airspace. The successful first supersonic flight of Boom’s demonstrator aircraft, XB-1, took place on January 28 2025 at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Boom designed, built, and flew the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet—the first civil supersonic jet made in America. Flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, XB-1 entered the supersonic corridor and reached an altitude of 35,290 feet before accelerating to Mach 1.122 (652 KTAS or 750 mph)—breaking the sound barrier for the first time. Historically, supersonic aircraft have been the work of nation states, developed by militaries and governments. XB-1’s supersonic flight marks [...]

Source: ATR In a collaborative effort aimed at nurturing young talents and inspiring future aviators, ENAC (leading aeronautics and aviation university in Europe), Fondation ENAC, ATR and two vocational high schools in Toulouse (Roland Garros and Eugène Montel) have unveiled the ProPulse project. This innovative initiative stands out as a pioneering and scalable project designed to guide students through their educational journey, bolstering academic success, professional integration, and personal growth. Over the next three years, four students—two from each high school—from sophomore to senior year, will be supported by both ATR professionals and ENAC students. Each academic year will welcome four new students to the project, nurturing a new generation of aviation enthusiasts and professionals. Facilitating Professional Integration At the [...]