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Aviation Week Network's 67th Laureate Awards NOMINATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 3 The 2025 Laureates will recognize leaders in the categories below. One winner that embodies the trailblazing spirit of innovation and transformation will be awarded in each of the four pillars at the awards ceremony on March 6, 2025. BUSINESS AVIATION – COMMERCIAL AVIATION – DEFENSE – MRO - SPACE https://utm.io/uhojE

Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator—the first privately-developed faster-than-sound civil aircraft—made a successful second flight from Mojave Air & Space Port, California, on Aug. 26. https://bit.ly/3WYyR37

Business aircraft engine MRO demand for the Asian region is projected to surpass $2.1 billion, with more than 2,850 service events through 2033. Aviation Week Network included Asia-Pacific, China, India and the Middle East in these figures. https://bit.ly/4fSnOkt

The new Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has taken the important step of gaining its first overseas-based airline tenant, as the airport progresses toward its planned 2026 opening. https://bit.ly/3yVUmJO

Since aviation began electrifying aircraft using automotive batteries, insiders have anticipated the moment when the industries’ requirements would begin to diverge and aerospace would have to take charge of its own destiny. That moment has come. https://bit.ly/3Xgqi4V

As we conclude nominations and prepare for the Finalists Announcement, we’d like to acknowledge a recent transition within our Judging Panel. We are grateful for Mr. Norbert Marx’s invaluable contributions and wish him the very best in his new role. We are pleased to introduce our new panel member, Mr. Brendan Sobie who will bring fresh perspectives and deep expertise in the Asian aviation sector to this year's awards. With just one month to go, the countdown to the MRO Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 featuring Asia Aerospace Leadership Networking is officially on! This landmark gathering in Asia’s MRO and aviation industry is shaping up to be an exciting event. Seats are filling up quickly, secure your seat now: https://lnkd.in/eXAqDSRB

North Korea has unveiled a portfolio of loitering munitions—a newfound capability following warming ties with Russia. https://bit.ly/3ACK4i5

Stay ahead of the curve with crucial insights into emerging trends, top market players, and key strategic developments shaping the defense sector. Download your complimentary excerpt of the latest Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Analysis | Defense edition today! https://bit.ly/4fLflzp

StandardAero, a portfolio company of Carlyle, has acquired military MRO provider Aero Turbine from private equity (PE) firm Gallant Capital for an undisclosed sum. https://bit.ly/4dZw3cC

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