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Emirates expands reach in China through interline partnership with Loong Air

Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways.Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The cities span several regions across East, Northeast,...

Garmin adds additional service integrations to automate aircraft flight logging with PlaneSync

Garmin announced three new integrations for the flyGarmin aircraft flight logs. Brazos Safety Systems, Navi and Jet-Care have joined the growing list of aircraft analysis services, enabling pilots to automatically share aircraft flight logs from their Garmin avionics and receive customized reports on engine health, maintenance updates, flight analysis and more. These service integrations, coupled...

The Bahamas welcomes first-ever U.S. nonstop service to Bimini via American Airlines

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly announced a new era of connectivity for Bimini, welcoming the launch of the first-ever nonstop service from the United States via American Airlines. Beginning 14 February 2026, the new flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to South Bimini Airport (BIM) provided travelers with seamless, nonstop access to the vibrant island...

General Aviation Service - strategic outlook: 2025 performance, 2026 expansion and safety excellence

This is the perfect time to review the full results for the past year, analyze successes and areas for improvement, and adjust this year's strategy if necessary. The Spanish business aviation market is unique and very interesting. I have chosen three major topics for discussion: investment & operational feedback; Spanish record year & base revelations; peak season & "quie...

Tallvine-backed Velocity FBO Network expands with acquisition of BTR Jet Center

Velocity FBO Network, backed by Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center, the leading FBO serving Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) in Louisiana. This acquisition further strengthens Velocity’s strategic expansion and marks another key milestone in building a nationwide footprint of customer-centric FBO locations. Chad Farishon, Chief Executive Officer of Veloc...

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia officially launches AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia has officially announced the launch of AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026, a landmark aviation platform set to become the largest and most influential general aviation airshow in the Middle East. The event is being delivered in partnership with the Saudi Aviation Club, the Kingdom’s official general aviation club and independent non-profit organisation founde...

The new job inside iGaming: keeping players safe and engaged at the same time

Online entertainment is maturing fast. The platforms that used to compete mostly on game libraries and bonuses now compete on something harder to fake: how responsibly they run the experience while still keeping it genuinely engaging. That shift has created a “new job” inside iGaming products—building systems that protect users, reduce risk, and keep the platform stable, without...

FL Technics finalized Job Air Technic acquisition, strengthening its European MRO network

FL Technics completed the acquisition of Job Air Technic, bringing the aircraft maintenance company into its growing international network. The transaction, initially announced last year, has now completed after all conditions for the deal were fulfilled. As part of FL Technics Group, Job Air Technic teams and day-to-day operations will add experienced technical know-how and extra capaci...

Air Canada discloses order for eight Airbus A350-1000s

Air Canada disclosed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft. The order was listed as undisclosed in November 2025. The A350-1000’s economics and lower operating costs will deliver a significant competitive advantage to Air Canada. With an industry-lea...

ATP Flight School drives SkyWest Cadet Program growth amid regional airline hiring demand

ATP Flight School led SkyWest Airlines cadet enrollments in January, with 56 cadets joining the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program. At ATP Flight School, students have access to every regional airline cadet program. Among those hiring agreements, ATP is an Elite flight school partner in the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program, which provides a structured, defined career progression toward an airlin...

Signature Aviation launches Signature Vision, a personalized, digital hub for its guests

Signature Aviation announced the launch of Signature Vision, a new digital portal designed to give guests seamless control over their travel experience. The platform delivers the most direct Signature reservation capabilities, real-time service updates, and transparent and customized pricing views, all in one place. Building on Signature&...

Electra secures additional patents protecting its advanced hybrid-electric architecture for ultra short takeoff and landing aircraft

Electra has been granted a series of U.S. patents that protect core components of its groundbreaking hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a system designed to enable Ultra Short takeoff and landing operations while maintaining conventional aircraft performance and safety margins. These patents cover critical elements necessary to deploy electric blown lift practically, advan...