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G500 and G600 secure EASA steep-approach certification

Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 have received certification for steep approach landing by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), allowing operations at even more airports worldwide. G500 and G600 received Federal Aviation Administration steep-approach certification in 2023 and 20...

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines to combine, creating a leading, more competitive leisure-focused U.S. airline

Allegiant and Sun Country Airlines announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction at an implied value of $18.89 per Sun Country share. Sun Country shareholders will receive 0.1557 shares of Allegiant common stock and $4.10 in ca...


Ecuador DGAC validates P2012 Traveller

República del Ecuador Dirección General de Aviación Civil has officially validated the Type Certificate of the entire P2012 aircraft Series. This comprehensive approval covers the P2012 Traveller (powered by Lycoming TEO-540 or Continental GTSIO-520-S engines), the P2012 STOL (powered by Continental GTSIO-520-S engines) and the P2012 Sentinel SMP&...

Daher’s TBM and Kodiak aircraft continued their market expansion with deliveries in 2025

Daher turboprop-powered TBM and Kodiak airplane deliveries in 2025 marked new program milestones and further expanded the customer base for these two product lines with owners, operators and public service agencies. A total of 76 airplanes were delivered by Daher Aircraft during the year: 51 TBM 960s were from the Tarbes production site in southwest France; while 25 Kodiaks were provided...

Signature Aviation expands global reach to Costa Rica with planned new private aviation terminal and commencement of operations at Guanacaste Airport

Signature Aviation announced the expansion of its global reach with the planned construction and operation of essential support and hospitality services for a new General & Business Aviation Terminal at Guanacaste Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica. The announcement marks a significant step in the company’s growth in Latin America and greatly enhances the professionalism and groun...

Boeing and Alaska Airlines announce largest airplane order in airline's history

Alaska Airlines is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft – exercising all previous 787 options held with Boeing. The airline also secured rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. This order – representing the largest order in the airline's history – secures critical delivery slots and extends the aircraft delivery stream through 2035. The order inc...

Joby prepares for first wave of air taxi pilot training with CAE flight simulators

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 unveils 2026 SR Series G7+ aircraft

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...

Lufthansa turns 100!

In 2026, Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the same year, it had its maiden flight. This anniversary is not only a reflection on the history of one of aviation’s most iconic brands but also a significant step into the future. It honors the pioneering spirit, innovation, and connection of peo...

Cessna Citation Ascend enters into service, redefining performance and cabin experience in midsize business jet market

The first retail customer took delivery of Cessna Citation Ascend on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircraft’s entry into service. Announced in 2023 the aircraft boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a luxurious flat floor cabin. Cessna Citation Ascend receivedtype certification from FAA in November 2025.With more than 1,000 Cessna Citation 560XL ser...

Lufthansa first anniversary aircraft landed in Frankfurt

It has landed! The Boeing 787-9 with its impressive special livery marking the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first Lufthansa arrived in Frankfurt. Numerous plane spotters, travelers, and spectators welcomed the special aircraft at Germany's largest airport, which was transferred from the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. The divisional board of Lufthansa Airlines also personally...

Bombardier Global 8000 received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification

Bombardier Global 8000 received U.S. FAA certification. The FAA certification marks the latest in a series of achievements over the past year that continue to illustrate the exceptional pedigree of this industry-defining ultra-long-range business aircraft – the fastest and most luxurious business jet in the skies. The Global 8000 received Transport Canada Type Certification on...

Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh

Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh, marking the company’s entry into the Saudi Arabian market and the expansion of its global network into the Kingdom.This development follows the full acquisition of Rotortrade by The Helicopter Company and forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen Rotortrade’s international footprint...

Honda Aircraft Company unveils new HondaJet upgrade package

Honda Aircraft Company announced the HondaJet APMG S, a new performance upgrade package for owners and operators of HondaJet Classic and HondaJet Advanced Performance Modification Group aircraft. The APMG S package brings the spirit of continuous improvement to early production HondaJets, providing owners the opportunity to upgrade their aircraft with technical innovations introduced on...

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dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

dnata has secured a new multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), further strengthening a longstanding global par...

VINCI Airports celebrates the completion of the extension and renovation of Kansai International Airport, as well as the 10th anniversary of the concession

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Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA contract, providing mission-critical communications services for ‘hurricane hunter’ aircraft

SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, announced today that it has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is expanding its Falcon maintenance capability in Sydney, with new investments in specialist tooling, training and technical resources to support upcoming Falcon 7X h...

Global Jet Capital launches Q1 2026 market briefing

While the geopolitical situation contributed to economic uncertainty in Q1, market fundamentals remained healthy. The quarter showed strong demand for business aviation, reflected in increasing aircra...

BGS expands fueling partnership with Freebird Airlines ahead of summer 2026 season

Baltic Ground Services, an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has expanded its cooperation with Turkish leisure carrier Freebird Airlines across several airports...

Daher Aircraft showcases its “go anywhere” Kodiak 900 along with the TBM 960 at France Air Expo

The European tour of Daher Aircraft’s “go-anywhere” Kodiak 900 multi-role airplane continues this week at the France Air Expo 2026 event in Lyon, France, where it will join a fast, e...

Cathay Pacific announces plans to launch direct flights to Almaty

Affirming Cathay’ ongoing commitment to growing Hong Kong’s connectivity with Belt and Road countries, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce plans to launch direct flights to Almaty,...

Cirrus launches “Let’s Go Fly!” immersive Apple Vision Pro flight experience

Cirrus launched Let’s Go Fly!, a first-of-its-kind app created for Apple Vision Pro that delivers an immersive introduction to Personal Aviation—the freedom, convenience and acce...

Bell announced order of first Bell 407GXi in India with TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron announced the order of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, one of India’s most established non-scheduled rotary-wing operators. F...

Climate-friendly aviation: greater ambition pays off

Which strategy leads to cost-effective, climate-friendly aviation in 2070? Four scenarios from the Bauhaus Luftfahrt think tank illustrate the impacts of different transformation paths. Key points: In...

VIP Completions-YODEZEEN Gulfstream G550 wins prestigious design award

VIP Completions together with partner YODEZEEN announced that their Gulfstream G550 refurbishment project won the ‘Aviation Interior Design/VIP Completion’ title at the International...

Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Singapore: Starting in October, Lufthansa will begin flying to new destinations with Allegris

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can...

Airshare to equip fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with Gogo Galileo connectivity

U.S.-based aircraft management, fractional ownership, jet cards, and charter services operator Airshare is equipping its fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with the Gogo Galileo HDX system. The up...

Air passenger rights reform: as European negotiations nearing conclusion, up to 60% of travelers could lose their right to compensation

Air passenger rights in Europe are at a critical crossroads. On June 2, the European Union’s Conciliation Committee will meet for a final round of negotiations on the revision of the European re...

Jetfly highlights the versatility of Pilatus PC-12 in European business aviation sector

For more than twenty-five years, Jetfly has been developing its Shared Ownership Program, focusing in particular on the Pilatus PC-12, a turboprop aircraft renowned for its versatility, reliability, a...

Texas Department of Public Safety accepts delivery of Bell 407GXi

Bell Textron delivered new Texas Department of Public Safety’s  Bell 407GXi. This delivery comes on the heels of an announcement made during Verticon earlier this year h...

Bombardier Defense to provide three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for maritime surveillance in Australia

Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force. Metrea - the originator and leading provider...

Deutsche Aircraft future-oriented European multi-role aviation portfolio at ILA Berlin 2026

Deutsche Aircraft is preparing its most comprehensive showcase to date, highlighting the evolution of its future ready, multi role aviation portfolio designed for governmental and mission critica...

Liebherr and Loong Air sign service agreement for heat transfer equipment

Liebherr-Aerospace and Loong Air launched a long-term collaboration, with Liebherr-Aerospace providing major repair and re-coring services for the heat transfer equipment on Loong Air’s A320ceo/...

World's longest-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR takes to the skies

The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three...