Signature Aviation celebrated the opening of a renovated facility at Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem, N.C. The state-of-the-art facility was dedicated with a grand opening event this week, showcasing Signature’s elevated experience for guests and celebration of the area’s proud aviation heritage. The updated Signature INT is located within the new terminal at Smith R...
As more families refuse to consign their animals to a cargo hold, one corner of private aviation keeps growing: pet flights where dogs, cats- even birds - ride in the cabin, beside their people. The appeal is simple: fewer unknowns, less stress, and a journey planned around the animal’s needs rather than airport congestion. That’s the promise behind Charter-A’s pet-friendly fligh...
Electra, in partnership with Surf Air Mobility and Virginia Tech, successfully completed the first series of public demonstrations of its Ultra Short aircraft capabilities earlier this month. The demos – captured as part of a new video series – highlight how blown lift and hybrid-electric propulsion together enable takeoffs and landings in 150 feet or less at Ultra Short Access P...
Gogo announced that the first FAA supplemental type certification for a fuselage-mount installation of the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna has been approved. The STC has been awarded to Trimec Aviation, an FAA-certified MRO and avionics solutions provider, following installation on a Gulfstream G200 aircraft. Gogo worked closely with Trimec Aviation to obtain the STC approval, which is now avai...
Atlas Air Worldwide reaffirmed its partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage. Leaders from Atlas and UAA, along with faculty and students, were joined by United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy at Merrill Field in Anchorage. The Secretary is spearheading the Trump Administration’s efforts to invest in the aviation workforce, modernize the air traffic control syste...
Avion Express Philippinesreceived a Temporary Operating Permit from the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Philippines. This will enable the start-up airline to commence its preparations for flights offering ACMI services with operations based at Clark International Airport once it receives its first aircraft, expected in November this year. The TOP will serve as Avion Express Philippine&rsq...
TAG Aviation Engineering announces additional Gulfstream capabilities with the G700 being added to the Part 145 approval. TAG Aviation Engineering extends the G700 support across both Hong Kong and Macau maintenance bases, this reinforces the company’s readiness and dedication of delivering comprehensive maintenance services on next-generation aircraft. TAE already has G700 factory-t...
United has made a series of investments in the seatback experience in recent years, including installing seatback screens in every seat as part of its United Next growth plan and most recently announcing a new aircraft interior that includes huge, Bluetooth-enabled, 27-inch, 4K OLED seatback screens, the largest among U.S. carriers. The introduction of Apple TV+ aligns wit...
JETNET released its Mid-2025 Market Snapshot: business jet inventory, pricing and activity. Business aviation market is transitioning from the post-pandemic boom to a more balanced and sustainable growth phase, according to the newly released report from JETNET. The report presents a detailed analysis of flight activity, inventory trends, pricing dynamics, and buyer behavior for the firs...
Akaer and Deutsche Aircraft have officially inaugurated the Forward Fuselage Assembly Line for the D328eco regional turboprop aircraft at Akaer’s facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil. This milestone marks the D328eco’s transition from development to the industrialisation phase, underscoring the programme’s steady progress toward market readiness inQ4 2027....
Air India has commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy B787-8 aircraft, with the first of 26 aircraft (VT-ANT) having flown to a Boeing facility in Victorville, California, United States in July 2025. A second aircraft is scheduled to depart for the same facility in October 2025, with both expected to return to service in December 2025. The retrofit programme for...
Hurricane season in the Americas is set to once again cause disruption and put lives at risk. According to the hurricane forecasting team at Colorado State, this season is likely to be similar in intensity to 2024, one of the worst seasons on record. They predict there will be 4 major hurricanes this season, and 9 in total. This means the services of air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, and it...
