An estimated 1.5 million civil-aviation professionals will be needed worldwide by 2034, according to CAE’s biennial Aviation Talent Forecast, released 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.

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announces the first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for MRO will be inducted this week at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) center. The facility is based at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France.

The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the recent introduction of several federal directives which redouble government agencies’ focus on advancing U.S. aviation as the gold standard in aerospace for decades to come. Specifically, three executive orders (EOs) issued by the administration aim to foster the development and use of American UAS, support airspace safety and security, and usher in a new era of supersonic flight.

Astronautics Corporation of America announces the addition of a dedicated system-solutions business unit to its portfolio of displays and cockpit integration and connected aircraft-solutions product lines. The new line, designed with avionics from Astronautics as well as its subsidiaries and other suppliers, will focus on delivering turnkey, integrated solutions addressing obsolescence, ensuring cybersecurity certification compliance, and adding mission capabilities for both line-fit and retrofit of commercial and military aircraft.

Mankiewicz is once again recognized by Airbus as part of the Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP). For the third consecutive year, the company has received the Accredited Supplier award in the Materials & Parts category at the highest achievable level. The status is awarded to suppliers who consistently demonstrate outstanding performance in product quality, delivery reliability, and collaborative partnership.

Aircraft Specialties, Inc. (ASI), a leading provider of wheel and brake services based in Omaha, NE, announces the appointment of Justin Miller as its new director of Business Development and Regional Sales manager for the West Coast.

AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, announces its aviation-maintenance software subsidiary, Trax, has been selected to modernize Delta TechOps’ maintenance and engineering systems.

Embraer announces it will offer the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution for its Phenom 300 aftermarket customers through a supplemental type certificate (STC) generated in partnership with Gogo. The installation of the compact half-duplex antenna and one line replaceable unit will allow Embraer business-jet owners to enjoy in-flight connectivity with performance that mirrors the best ground-based solutions.

MySky is acquiring the State Tax Guide from Jet Support Services Inc (JSSI), significantly expanding the capabilities of its MySky Tax solution. This strategic acquisition marks the next evolution of MySky Tax, offering users the most comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date U.S. state aviation tax information, which will soon be seamlessly embedded within the platform. 

NATA (The National Air Transportation Association) announces a call for nominations to acknowledge the individuals, offices and organizations demonstrating excellence in their fields and the highest levels of service to the general-aviation community.