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Air Canada elevates the regional flying experience with reimagined Q-400 amenities offering new standards of comfort

Air Canada begins of a major upgrade program for its regional fleet, providing customers a heightened level of comfort and convenience. Under the initiative, 25 De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft operated for Air Canada Express by Jazz Aviation LPwill undergo a full cabin redesign to install new seating, new interiors and, on select aircraft initially, flying from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airp...

InterLnkd unveils AirMall to help airlines monetise Wi-Fi through digital retail

InterLnkd introduced AirMall – the first solution to turn an airline’s inflight Wi-Fi into a full-scale digital shopping platform, connecting travellers to more than 20,000 brands in the air. Dynamic by design and deployable across an airline’s entire route network, AirMall gives carriers a way to offset the cost of inflight connectivity while delivering unparalleled choice...

Gogo Galileo HDX STC approved for Dassault Falcon 2000 family

Gogo Galileo HDX terminal has received Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certification approvals for the Dassault Falcon 2000 aircraft family. Dassault Falcon Jet in Little Rock, AR., worked closely with Gogo to obtain the STC modification, which is now available for installation from Dassault Falcon Jet and its Authorized Service Center network.  This is the firs...

Thales signs two strategic contracts with India’s largest airline, IndiGo: 11-year avionics maintenance for 1,200+ aircraft & 5-year fleet-wide Electronic Flight Bag roll-out

Thales and IndiGo signed a strategic maintenance contract for the airline’s current fleet of 430 Airbus A320 aircraft and future order of over 800 A32X aircraft. As part of this 11-year contract, Thales will provide IndiGo with expert repair services for avionics components, coupled with Thales’s ‘Avionics-By-The-Hour’ programme - a comprehensive spares management...

AirX completes €115m Nordic bond raise, backed by global institutional investors

AirX announced the successful completion of a €115m bond on Nordic documentation, managed by Arctic Securities. The landmark transaction cements AirX’s status as an institutional-grade platform and provides capital to support its next phase of fleet expansion. The bond issue was significantly oversubscribed and signals strong investor confidence in AirX’s unique, cash-generative b...

LanzaJet applauds the Australian Government's leadership and game-changing $1.1B (AUD) investment to advance sustainable fuels

LanzaJet applauds the Australian Government's significant investment in the future of renewable fuels. The funding, as part of the Cleaner Fuels Program, will strengthen Australia's ability to decarbonize its transportation sector, provide critical support to the nation's energy security and afford the country's agricultural industry with a new, long-term revenue stream....

Diamond Aircraft hosts inaugural after sales workshop in Wiener Neustadt

More than 70 maintenance experts from over 30 countries joined Diamond Aircraft’s first “After Sales Workshop” in Wiener Neustadt on September 11-12, 2025, to explore one key question: What changes deliver the greatest impact on customer experience? Over two days, fleet operators, service centers, and OEM partners exchanged ideas in focused discussions and interactive sessions...

UPS accelerates intra-Asia trade with capacity and speed enhancements to its air network

UPS announced strategic enhancements to its intra-Asia air network to help businesses across Asia Pacific reach new markets with greater speed and reliability. These upgrades come as intra-Asia trade continues to grow, fueled by strong regional demand and high-growth sectors such as healthcare, technology, industrial manufacturing and automotive. Wilfredo Ramos, president, U...

Elevate Jet introduces Challenger 650 charter to the Korea market in partnership with PJS Korea

Elevate Jet has expanded its international charter operations with the introduction of the Bombardier Challenger 650 to the South Korea market, supported by PJS Korea. PJS Korea has been appointed as Elevate Jet’s brand ambassador and in-market agent, dedicated to serving individuals and corporate clients seeking premium access to Elevate’s fleet. With deep regional expertise and...

Britten-Norman reaches major milestone in UK-built Islander production

Britten-Norman has reached a major milestone in its programme to bring full aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, UK. Supported by new investment and a wide-ranging transformation initiative, the company has completed more than 50% of the first new UK-built Islander’s assembly while expanding its workforce and modernising its facilities. Previo...

Air Niugini signs Flight Hour Services contract for A220 fleet

Air Niugini has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services to support its new fleet of 11 A220 aircraft. The long-term power-by-the-hour contract covers integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access and repair services.The agreement was signed in Port Moresby by Anand Stanley, President Airbus Asia-Pacific and Captain Samiu Taufa, Officer-in-Charge and Acting Chief Operat...

Do228 fleet maintenance contract signed between Bangladesh Navy and Do228 OEM General Atomics AeroTec Systems

The long-standing successful cooperation between the Bangladesh Navy and General Atomics AeroTec Systems continues with a new maintenance contract covering heavy maintenance, pilot training and modernization. The agreement includes comprehensive services for two Do228 special mission aircraft operated by the Bangladesh Navy. Successful operation of the Do228 in Bangladesh for over 10...