The French division of global pilot training academy Airways Aviation was subjected to a suspected arson attack on Tuesday 20 May 2025, resulting in the complete destruction of three Diamond DA42 twin-engine trainers, as well as significant damage to other academy aircraft. According to reports, the perpetrator(s) unlawfully gained access to a secure parking apron at Montpellier Airport in southern France where Airways Aviation France’s training fleet is kept. Due to the breach of airport security in addition to the arson attack, the incident is being treated by the French Police as a serious crime,...