Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within the airline’s rapidly growing global network. Since launching the route in 2005, Etihad has carried almost two million passengers&nb...
Joby Aviation accepted the first of two flight simulators developed in partnership with CAE. The simulators, scheduled to be qualified amongst the highest FAA classifications for flight simulation, provide the ultra-realistic environment required for commercial single-pilot eVTOL operations and are equipped with the same simulation technology used to train pilots for the world’s leading...
Cirrus announced its 2026 SR Series G7+ aircraft for the SR20, SR22 and SR22T. The 2026 SR Series introduces refinements that enhance aircraft ownership and the flying experience through new avionics features, expanded Cirrus Global Connect capabilities, refreshed design collections and colors, and a 4-blade composite propeller upgrade option for the SR22. All 2026 aircraft models include G7+ gene...
Mid-East Academy for Aviation Sciences has added an AL250 simulator to its training fleet. This addition reinforces the academy’s reputation as a leader in aviation training in the Middle East, offering students access to advanced flight simulation technology. AL250 simulator addresses the initial phase of training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is a SEP/MEP reconfigurable simul...
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawai'i. Hawaiian Airlines' Kahuʻewai Hawai'...
flyadeal has rung in the New Year in emphatic style launching five routes from Madinah, its newest operational base in the Kingdom. The introduction of scheduled flights to Sabiha Gökçen in Istanbul and four domestic cities of Abha, Al Hofuf, Jazan and Tabuk, takes the number of flyadeal destinations from Madinah’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International A...
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first of 18 A350-1000s, becoming the 11th global operator of the largest version of the A350. The new A350-1000 will join a fleet of 10 A350-900s already in service with the airline, deployed on premier long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region. To mark th...
GA Telesis announced the appointment of Elias Dimitiri as Vice President of Flight Solutions Group for Sub-Saharan Africa, effective January 5, 2026. This expansion marks GA Telesis’ sixth global operating region and represents a deliberate step in the company’s strategy to build the world’s largest and most integrated independent aviation aftermarket parts and services network....
flyExclusive announced a multi-year partnership with Pardo Yachts, becoming the Yacht builder’s premier private aviation partner. The partnership is designed to serve a shared clientele that values design, performance, and effortless mobility across both air and sea. Together, flyExclusive and Pardo will deliver curated travel experiences, private events, and integrated destination acce...
Passengers can look forward to smoother, more reliable journeys as Heathrow plans a series of upgrades for 2026. Construction will start on a revamp to Terminal 4 which will include a new multi-storey car park and upgraded check-in area. The works will be phased to ensure T4’s current operations run as normal and are expected to be...
American Airlines continues its support of customers affected by the FAA-mandated airspace closure in the Eastern Caribbean with more flights, more seats and limited-time interisland flying. The airline has added nearly 2,000 more seats — a total of nearly 7,000 seats with 43 extra flights — to boost capacity and expand access for customers who need to travel between the East...
Midwest Flying Service has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with ongoing quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, establishes a trusted safety benchmark, enabling air charter customers to evaluate operator performance...
