Emirates has successfully hosted its Travel Rehearsal programme across every UK airport it serves. This marks a key milestone in strengthening how Emirates supports people with accessibility requirements across its global network, helping them feel more confident when flying.Emirates’ global “Travel Rehearsal” programme offers guided simulations of the full air travel journe...
United and CAE celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world's largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since 2022. United's Flight Training Center in Denver now has eight total buildings, nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, the equivalent of 12 football fields, and a total of 86 CAE training de...
Luxaviation UK renewed its WYVERN WINGMAN Certified Operator status, underscoring its ongoing commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and discipline. This certification is upheld through continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, along with structured quarterly co...
Alaska Airlines is bringing the West Coast and Europe closer than ever with new nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris, two of the world’s most iconic destinations that rank among the most requested by Atmos Rewards members. When these new additions launch next spring,...
EHang launches its Global Fast Track Program — a structured and accelerated pathway for the assessment and introduction of pilotless eVTOL operations in international markets. Sri Lanka is the inaugural market under the initiative, with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation...
TravelX announced that Kaszek, Latin America's leading venture capital firm, made a substantial investment in its platform, bringing the company's total funding to $45 million. The investment marks Kaszek's first foray into the aviation technology space, reflecting its conviction th...
ATP Flight School has reintroduced its 100+ Hour Multi-Engine Airline Career Pilot Program at select training centers, bringing students multi-engine flight time at single-engine prices. With the largest multi-engine training fleet, that continues to expand with new aircraft deliverie...
FL Technics subsidiary FL Technics LLC, which provides Line Maintenance services across the Middle East, has expanded its approved capabilities by adding Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and Boeing 737 MAX with LEAP-1B approvals. These added approvals for wide-body aircraft complement the compan...
FAI rent-a-jet has further strengthened its fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Global 6000 (D-AFAN, MSN 9471). The acquisition was completed just five weeks after the LOI was signed, underlining FAI's reputation for acting quickly and reliably in aircraft acquisitions. The ultra long-r...
ATR identifies demand for 209 new domestic air routes in Indonesia
SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement with Gold Coast Helitours
Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances
New high-tech composite center for 300 employees in central Switzerland begins operations
ATR identified 209 new domestic air routes in Indonesia that would be economically viable if served by regional turboprop aircraft. Total demand for these routes is 16 million passengers per annum and the airport infrastructure already exists. There is enormous scope to develop new domestic air routes in Indonesia, because 70 of the country’s 180 airports, with paved runways,...
Queensland-based Horizon Airways has signed an order for a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. Slated to join the Australian fleet by the end of 2026, this subsequent order rapidly builds upon the historic introduction of the country's first P2012 STOL, signaling a massive leap forward for regional air travel. Operating since 1994, Horizon Airways is a vital lifeline for com...
In September 2026, General Atomics AeroTec Systems will put a major focus on Africa. With two trade show appearances, the German aircraft manufacturer is highlighting the strategic importance of the African continent for the Do228 NXT. The company will exhibit at El Alamein International Airsho...
SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive's first LOI with an Australian operator regarding the introduction of its aircraft. The parties have reached a ba...
Eve Air Mobility and RV Connex Co., Ltd., a leading Thai engineering and aerospace company, are signing a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on regulatory development that will help shape Thailand's Advanced Air Mobility industry. Under the terms of the MOU, RV Connex an...
With its striking new “Schwarzhorn” building, Pilatus has officially opened an ultra-modern center of advanced composite competence in canton Nidwalden: effective immediately, the development and production of composite components will be united under one roof for the first time. The new...
Air France-KLM today has submitted a binding offer to Parpública for the acquisition of a 44.9% to 49.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, marking a decisive step in the airline’s privatization process. This offer takes the form of a comprehensive strategic plan to strengthen TAP, with detailed projections of job and value creation throughout Port...
GetJet has secured $31 million in external financing from London-based volofin Capital Management Ltd. The capital injection accelerates the GetJet Group Growth Strategy 2026, focused on fleet expansion and the scaling of aviation asset management capabilities. The funding facilitates the acquisition of up to five additional narrow-body aircraft, scheduled to integrate into the fleet by Q2 20...
ACIA Aero Leasing announced the delivery of an ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft on lease to Chingis Airlines Unity in Mongolia. Chingis Airlines Unity are owned by the NOMIN Group, one of Mongolia’s largest and most diversified private companies. Founded in 1992 the NOMIN Group has grown into a m...
Every industry faces disruption. In aviation, volatility is constant—shifting demand patterns, rising operational costs, evolving passenger expectations, and intensifying competition. The differentiator is not whether challenges exist, but how effectively they are converted into strategic adva...
SMFL Helicopters launches following the merger of two industry leaders, with a vision to transform rotorcraft leasing through innovation and scale. SMFLH has been created by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited’s (SMFL) acquisition, through SMFL LCI Helicopters L...
ACIA Aero Leasing announced the delivery of its third ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft on lease to PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s leading domestic airline. Mick Mooney, ACIA’s Chief Executive Officer commented: “We are delighted to partner with PNG Air in expanding its fleet, having n...
Alaska Airlines is bringing the West Coast and Europe closer than ever with new nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris, two of the world’s most iconic destinations that rank among the most requested by Atmos Rewards members. When these new additions launch next spring, Alaska will serve seven intercontinental destinations, further establishing the airline as Seattle&...
WestJet completed the transformation of its remaining all-economy aircraft, fulfilling its commitment to update the interior of all aircraft that were formerly operated by Swoop or Sunwing airlines. The cabin refresh includes upgraded Premium seating, an expanded Extended Comfort cabin as well as enhanced amenities and a refreshed interior look and feel. Samantha Taylor, WestJet Group Executive...
SWISS is adjusting its fleet at its Geneva base for summer 2027. The airline will replace two Airbus A220-300s with two Airbus A320neos. This will create additional seats on the high-demand Geneva–London Heathrow route. More seats on an important route SWISS will deploy the two Airbus A3...
Etihad Airways announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting 17 December 2026 and operating four times a week until 21 March 2027. The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to the Middle East and Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast dire...
It’s the beginning of a new era: a Lufthansa Group aircraft will take off for the first time equipped with the fastest in-flight internet connection for passengers currently available. A Lufthansa Airbus A320neo will be the first to offer the new product. Guests will experience an internet ban...
Emirates SkyCargo completed the transport of Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled earth observation satellite. Part of Orbitworks’ Altair constellation, the movement of the satellite highilghts a landmark achievement in the UAE’s vision to become a global lead...
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has awarded Thales a landmark contract to develop a new NexGen Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and air traffic control radars, marking a major step towards a more efficient, safer and more sustainable aviation ecosystem. The NexGen ATMS will replace the current LORADS III system with Thales’ TopSky – ATC Onesolution. The project also...
VINCI Airports’ passenger traffic remained stable in the 1st half of the year, despite geopolitical disruptions that affected certain airports in the 2nd quarter. While the conflict in the Middle East and tensions between China and Japan weighed on a few airports, others (notably in Portugal, Edinburgh, Belgrade, Budapest, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, and Cabo Verde) posted strong perform...
Airportr partnered with Edinburgh Airport and easyJet to bring the Airportr service to passengers departing from one of the UK's busiest and fastest-growing airports. Available in time for the busy summer holidays, Airportr's door-to-flight service gives easyJet customers travellin...
In June 2026, the FAA handed Air Space Intelligence a 12-year, $875 million contract to rebuild parts of flight scheduling, with the goal of reducing congestion before aircraft leave the stand. Reuters reported that the SMART system will use airline schedules, weather, airport capacity and airspace...
Aviation is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, without doubling the airports, the fleet, or the people standing at the borders. SITA’s Impact Report 2025 sets out how the industry is closing that gap, and the answer is increasingly software rather than co...
In 2025, the industry made its strongest progress outside the pandemic, even as passenger numbers rise. Mishandled baggage rates dropped 23%, a sign that digital transformation efforts are taking hold, according to the SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report, the 20th annual edition of the in...
United and CAE celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world's largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since 2022. United's Flight Training Center in Denver now has eight total buildings, nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, the equivalent of 12 football fields, and a total of 86 CAE training de...
ATP Flight School has reintroduced its 100+ Hour Multi-Engine Airline Career Pilot Program at select training centers, bringing students multi-engine flight time at single-engine prices. With the largest multi-engine training fleet, that continues to expand with new aircraft deliveries. ATP is able to offer students its proven Airline Career Pilot Program with 100 multi-engine...
FL Technics subsidiary FL Technics LLC, which provides Line Maintenance services across the Middle East, has expanded its approved capabilities by adding Airbus A350, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and Boeing 737 MAX with LEAP-1B approvals. These added approvals for wide-body aircraft complement the compan...
5X5 Aviation Insurance has been transforming underwriting by delivering customized aviation insurance options directly to pilots and aircraft owners. Now it partners with PlaneWX to recognize and reward pilots who make disciplined preflight weather decisions. As PlaneWX’s exclusive insurance p...
FAA-certified instrument flight instructor with mountain flying experience explains why the shortage will be won or lost in training, not in hiring. The United States pilot shortage reaches its steepest point this year. According to Oliver Wyman's supply and demand analysis, North American airli...
Bell Textron expanded its component, repair, and overhaul facility in Australia to include hydraulic component maintenance and repair. This marks a major milestone as Bell’s first facility in the Asia-Pacific region to offer specialized hydraulic services, reinforcing the company&rsq...
February 7, 2022 was the 116th anniversary of birthday of Oleg Antonov, a great aircraft designer, talented scientist, founder of ANTONOV COMPANY. His life was devoted to aviation. He designed 22 types of airplanes and 52 types of gliders, including the legendary AN-2, AN-22 and AN-124, made a great contribution into development of dozens of other aircraft, founded original desi...
On Tuesday 14 September 2021, H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco became the first Head of State to fly in an electric plane when he joined eco-explorer and pilot, Raphaël Domjan, for a flight out of Nice-Côte d’Azur airport onboard a Pipistrel Velis. The Monegasque monarch enjoyed a 30-minute CO2 emission and noise free flight over the Principality. On Tuesday 14 September 2021, H.S....
Ernst & Young LLP that Glenn Gonzales and Vishal Hiremath, co-founders of Jet It and JetClub were named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Southeast Award winners. The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders...
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) announced that Michimasa Fujino, lead HondaJet designer and President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, will receive the 2021 Reed Aeronautics Award "for the invention of advanced aerodynamic and structural techniques.&quo...
Vertical Aerospace announces the appointment of Richard Alexander, formerly Chief Flight Dynamics Integrator on the Mitsubishi M100 Regional Jet and Head of Flight Sciences at Bombardier Aerospace, as Head of Flight Physics to help Vertical move towards their vision of electric fight for everyo...
ICON Aircraft, maker of the revolutionary ICON A5 Light Sport Aircraft, has named Jason Huang as President. In that role, Huang will oversee all business functions, with a particular focus on maintaining manufacturing excellence, product development and innovation, and providing an ownership experie...
Registration has opened for EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, which takes place 30 Nov. – 3 Dec. at EUREXPO Lyon in Lyon, France. As Europe’s leading event for the vertical aviation industry, EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 will bring together operators, manufacturers, regulators, suppliers, training organisations, unmanned aircraft systems companies, advanced air mobility innovators, and the next gener...
The future of aviation technology will be highlighted on July 21 as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh continues its annual tradition of featuring the latest innovations as part of displays on Boeing Plaza and demonstrations during the Tuesday air show. The 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice pre...
Tuvoli, building the backbone of private aviation, today announced the launch of the first annual AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA), co-founded with the National Air Transportation Association and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s O’Maley College of Business. AISB...
The Air Charter Association is announcing tickets for Air Charter Expo – ACE’26 are now officially on sale. Taking place on Tuesday 8 September 2026, ACE is a partnership between The ACA, Business Air News and London Biggin Hill Airport. Air Charter Expo has seen consistent growt...
AERO 2027, taking place from April 14-17, 2027, will feature a further developed concept designed to build on the great success of this year’s event. In 2026, 860 exhibitors from 50 countries took part in the global leading trade show for general aviation, business aviation, and air sports. Ar...
Organizing a major aviation event is a real challenge, even for organizers with a long history and enormous experience. The interests of exhibitors and visitors, improvements, and innovations. A strategy to ensure that the event’s development remains meaningful to professionals and the pu...
FAI rent-a-jet has further strengthened its fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Global 6000 (D-AFAN, MSN 9471). The acquisition was completed just five weeks after the LOI was signed, underlining FAI's reputation for acting quickly and reliably in aircraft acquisitions. The ultra long-range business jet is the second Global 6000 to join the fleet in 2026 and the seventh Bombardier Glo...
Textron Aviation delivered the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, underscoring more than a decade of customer confidence in the company’s largest light jet and setting the stage for the next chapter of the aircraft with the upcoming Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3. The milestone Citation CJ4 Gen2, was delivered to a customer based in the Philippines. This&nb...
Flexjet celebrates both racetrack and runway during Monterey Car Week’s closing weekend August 14-16, 2026, with a custom Flexjet Formula 1® car as the centerpiece. The racecar will be the main attraction in the Flexjet VIP Lounge at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to highlig...
Solairus Aviation announced an agreement to acquire the Aircraft Management and Charter divisions of Clay Lacy Aviation. Solairus currently manages approximately 360 aircraft from more than 100 base locations across North America, while Clay Lacy manages approximately 140 aircraft. Upon complet...
For decades, financing a business aircraft was often viewed as a relatively straightforward exercise. A buyer identified an aircraft, selected a lender, negotiated terms and completed the transaction. While the aircraft itself remained the center of attention, financing frequently occupied a seconda...
North Shore Jet Center will assume FBO operations at Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) on October 1, 2026, elevating customer service and operational excellence for Chicago’s North Shore aviation community.vAs the airport's sole FBO, North Shore Jet Center will also join the Avfuel Network...
