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Essential news for 19 Jan 2026

Tecnam officially launches P2006T NG in USA & Canada

Tecnam officially announces the launch of the P2006T NG in United States and Canada. The P2006T NG represents the latest evolution of Tecnam’s highly successful twin platform, building on the outstanding global track record of the P2006T MkII and the strong market reception of the P2006T NG, which is already in active delivery and operation across multiple internatio...

Lufthansa anniversary fleet grows: now also includes A320 and A350 with XXL crane

Following successful delivery of the Boeing 787-9, christened “Berlin” and featuring an impressive XXL crane, Lufthansa is expecting two more aircraft in the special 100th anniversary livery. In the coming days, an Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 will leave the paint shops in Norwich, England, and Châteauroux, France: both aircraft feature the iconic anniversary design....

UrbanLink selects NOEMI electric amphibious aircraft for future seaplane operations in Florida

Elfly Group announced the signing of a MoU with UrbanLink, a U.S.-based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement includes a 10+10 soft order for the NOEMI electric amphibious seaplane, representing a potential order value of approximately USD 200 million.UrbanLink is developing an integrated zero-emission transport network acro...

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Fly Alliance Maintenance expands global capabilities with DGCA-approved operations in India

Fly Alliance Maintenance announced the expansion of its global maintenance capabilities with official approval as a Foreign Approved Maintenance Organization by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India. This approval enables Fly Alliance Maintenance to perform maintenance services on Indian-registered (VT tail number) aircraft, further strengthening the company’s int...

NICHOLAS AIR expands fleet with Phenom 300E and Citation Latitude deliveries

 NICHOLAS AIR continues its strategy of measured and steady growth with the announcement of five new aircraft deliveries: three Embraer Phenom 300E light jets and two Cessna Citation Latitude mid-size jets. This expansion reinforces the company's commitment to maintaining a young, versatile fleet tailored specifically to the evolving needs of its Jet Card Members. Nicholas Corrent...

New sensor option for Do228 NXT enhances search and rescue and maritime patrol capabilities

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is expanding the mission capabilities of its new Do228 NXT multi-role aircraft with the offering of a new advanced sensor option: the CPLS SENTINEL, developed by CDA Systems, a technology innovator from Andorra specializing in aerospace, communications and precision optics. With the additional option of SENTINEL, the Do228 NXT further strengthens its position as a v...