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Essential news for 26 Jan 2026

Groundbreaking ceremony for Pilatus’ new flagship U.S. facility in Sarasota, Florida

Already since 2022, Pilatus has been planning to expand its presence in the United States in order to supplement capacity in Switzerland, which is now close to maximum. At a groundbreaking ceremony held at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives as well as representatives of regional authorities and organizations marked the official construction start of a new, state-of...

Embraer brings new-generation power duo E195-E2 and KC-390 Millennium to the Singapore Airshow

Embraer announced its presence at the 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow, taking place from February 3 to 8. The company will display the world’s quietest, most fuel-efficient aircraft, the E195-E2, and the versatile multi-mission KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft, which was built and designed in the 21st century. Embraer’ strong presence at the...

Monday`s summary

Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025

Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems  in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% o...

Riyadh Air partners with Neo Space Group to introduce cutting-edge high speed in-flight connectivity on its new Airbus A321 fleet

Neo Space Group announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’ new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves - group’ advanced in-flight connectivity solution. This collaboration marks a major milestone in Riyadh Air’s digital transformation, accelerating our vision to become the world’s first digitally native airlin...

AerSale opens new 90,000 Sq. Ft. aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, FL

AerSale announced the opening of its newest state-of-the-art Aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. New facility replaces AerSale' existing operation in Medley, Florida, and represents a major expansion in both additional capabilities and available capacity. Spanning just under 90,000 square feet, the Hialeah Gardens facility is approximately three times larger than AerS...

Air Taxi market to soar in India with Aeroberm vertiport network plans

Skyportz released new analysis identifying Delhi and India as a critical global market for air taxi deployment. The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiport Market Study, suggests India can develop into one of the world’s largest passenger air taxi markets over the next two decades. Delhi stands out as a high-potential launch city, with strong demand fundamentals and clear infrastruct...

Private aviation’s billion-dollar blind spot: ACC Aviation explains how jet operators really finance growth

Despite moving billions of dollars in aircraft assets, the private aviation industry remains one of the least transparent corners of global aviation finance. That is the observation from ACC Aviation, whose new report exposes the financial realities behind the world’s leading private-jet operators - and challenges long-held assumptions about how they fund their fleets. The study -...

flyadeal in 2025: year of record-breaking milestones

flyadeal wrapped up 2025 in resounding fashion with record-breaking achievements and milestones that marked 12 months of continuous growth. Passenger numbers grew 33 per cent to surpass the 10 million mark for the first time in a calendar year and, in doing so, far outstripped the 21 per cent seat capacity increase during 2025. The airline operated 66 per cent more routes compared with 2...

Singapore Airshow 2026 to thrill audiences with spectacular line-up of international flying displays

Singapore Airshow 2026 will feature a total of eight aerial displays by six air forces and two commercial aircraft manufacturers, promising a thrilling showcase of aerobatics and aerial capabilities for aviation fans. This edition’s flying display line-up brings together an exciting mix of modern combat and commercial aircraft. Making its debut at Singapore Airshow 2026 is the Royal Aus...