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Essential news for 08 Feb 2026

Gama Aviation opens New Sharjah Airport facility

Gama Aviation announced the opening of its purpose-built Business Aviation Centre at Sharjah International Airport. The Business Aviation Centre constitutes a significant enhancement to the airport’s infrastructure, offering aircraft owners, operators and aircrew an exceptional standard of service, including: ·      A meticulously designed VVIP te...

Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific aviation services market to reach US$138.7 Billion by 2044

In its latest Global Services Forecast for Asia-Pacific (including China and India), Airbus anticipates that total services demand in the region will grow at a 5.2% compound annual growth rate through 2044, reaching an estimated market value of US$138.7 billion.This sustained growth will be underpinned by expanding air traffic and fleet growth. Over the next 20 years, Asia-Pacific will require 19,...

First Tecnam P2012 Traveller sold into the British Isles market

A significant milestone was reached in global establishment of Tecnam P2012 Aircraft series with the delivery of a P2012 Traveller into the British Isles commercial market. The aircraft was acquired on December 30, 2025, by MONTE Global Asset Management, a specialist investment firm focused on financing mission critical and sustainable regional aircraft.The aircraft will be leased to the ...

Cathay celebrates 80 years together with the community

Marking its 80th anniversary in 2026, Cathay was excited to announce new community initiatives and partnerships, deepening its longstanding commitment to being a positive force for the communities it serves. The announcement coincided with the first two consecutive Aviation Explorer Days of the year, as part of Cathay’s flagship youth development programme I Can Fly.  Celebrating 80...

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CAE to deliver breakthrough full flight simulator to Embraer-CAE Training Services to train the first wave of Eve Air Mobility pilots

At Singapore Airshow 2026 CAE announced that Embraer-CAE Training Services has purchased its first full‑flight simulator dedicated to training pilots for Eve Air Mobility. The simulator will be the first device delivered to ECTS following its selection in October 2024 as Eve’s training provider and will be operated by ECTS to deliver training to Eve and its customers. The...

Vertical Aerospace signs new customer JetSetGo to accelerate electric and hybrid-electric aviation in India

JetSetGo announced the signing of a MoU for the intended purchase of 50 Valo aircraft, alongside a strategic collaboration to develop Advanced Air Mobility services in India. The MoU establishes a framework for the two companies to jointly develop route networks, operating models, regulatory engagement and the commercial rollout of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft across India. Valo...