On 24 March, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a new incentive programme for Riga Airport, aimed at supporting airlines in expanding their route networks from Riga and increasing passenger volumes, thereby strengthening Latvia’s international connectivity in an increasingly competitive aviation market. The approved amendments to Cabinet Regulation No. 111 “Regulations on Charges for Se...
Rotortrade delivered a Leonardo AW119Ke (YOM 2010, S/N 14762) to Aeromaster SA LLC, supporting air operations for VIP and authorities’ transportation, Oil industries and Medevac missions in Ecuador. The aircraft was previously operated by the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service as an EMS platform. Following its arrival in Quito in late October, i...
UAS International Trip Support returns to NBAA’s Schedulers and Dispatchers this week for the live launch of GTMx – the next-generation trip management platform designed to transform how flight departments create, manage, and track trips. Built with a mobile-first mindset and engineered around the real-world experience of operations teams, GTMx redefines operational control, speed, and...
YHU Infrastructure Partners (YHU Terminal) and MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport are proud to announce the official opening of the new terminal on June 15, 2026. The introduction of commercial flights at MET will be a major advantage for Greater Montreal passengers who can look forward to an accessible, efficient and user-friendly airport, while offering competitive operating conditions fo...
PAL-V has reached a major milestone for its production readiness. The RDW, the Netherlands Vehicle Authority responsible for the approval and oversight of vehicles, has granted PAL-V its Initial Assessment, officially recognizing PAL-V as a certified automotive manufacturer. This approval enables PAL-V to produce type‑certified, road‑legal vehicles at its manufacturing facility in the Netherlands...
As business aviation faces a convergence of global fuel market volatility, expanding sustainability requirements and record demand—including enhanced traffic tied to major global sporting events—Avfuel Corporation strengthened its coordinated support infrastructure to help operators maintain reliability, compliance and cost control. The announcement comes ahead of the 2026 NBAA Sc...
easyJet is announcing an order of brand new lighter weight seats that are expected to be over 20% lighter than those used currently today while also offering up to two inches additional legroom for customers. The next-generation Kestrel economy seats from British manufacturer Mirus Aircraft Seating will feature across easyJet’s future Airbus A320neo and A321neo fleet. The deal, which covers...
Gulfstream Aerospace announced the 200th customer delivery of the award-winning Gulfstream G600. This aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s facility in St. Louis and delivered to a North America-based customer. To date, the G600 fleet has logged more than 197,000 flight hours and completed over 87,000 landings. The aircraft has amassed 95 city-pair speed records, including recently surpa...
airBaltic partnered with InterLnkd to integrate AirMall into its Skynet onboard Wi-Fi portal, becoming the first Starlink-connected airline to launch a global, dynamic inflight shopping mall experience for its passengers.AirMall by InterLnkd turns the carrier’s Wi-Fi portal into an airline-branded retail channel on passengers’ own devices, connecting travellers to 20,000+ bra...
Preparations for AERO 2026 are in full swing at the Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center—four weeks before the show even begins. In the southwest corner of the fairgrounds, the spectacular Business Aviation Dome—larger than last year’s—is rising, while posters throughout the region highlight the world’s leading trade fair for general aviation, business aviation, and air...
Liebherr-Aerospace is planning to invest again in its site in Lindenberg. The expansion, which was planned years ago, is set to begin in 2026. The company sees the need to meet the rapidly increasing demands of the aviation market and is therefore preparing to expand its customer service and assembly areas by around 6,000 m². The current administration building, the oldest building on the sit...
Starting 1 April, Miles & More will become the official loyalty program of ITA Airways. The Lufthansa Group's frequent flyer program will then be open to all passengers of the Italian airline. They will gain access to a global partner network with exclusive rewards and services upon registration with Miles & More. This new collaboration between Miles & More and ITA Airways is a maj...
