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Day`s summary for 08 Mar 2026

LOT launches Viasat Wi Fi on long-haul fleet

LOT Polish Airlines has begun rolling out Internet access on its long-haul fleet. The service is currently available on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane (SP-LSA). It will be offered on two more aircraft by the end of April. Wi-Fi availability marks another stage in the process of expanding the national carrier's in-flight offering and is a response to the expectations voiced by passengers...

Air Charter Scotland adds extra capacity to Aberdeen-Wick-Aberdeen PSO route

Air Charter Scotland has added 10 more seats daily (Monday to Friday and Sunday) on the Wick-Aberdeen-Wick Public Service Obligation route, with the start of Jetstream J32 services this week.  The J32 is now operating under a wet lease from AIS Airlines of the Netherlands is now departing Wick-Aberdeen at 0800hrs and Aberdeen-Wick at 0930 hrs Sunday to Friday.  Fares from &poun...

Carlsbad Jet Center and Sonoma Jet Center become first WYVERN Wingman PRO FBOs

WYVERN announced that both Sonoma Jet Center and Carlsbad Jet Center have achieved certification as WYVERN Wingman PRO FBOs. This milestone reflects each organization’s dedication to operational discipline, structured risk management, and a mature safety culture. Wingman PRO certification validates more than compliance. It recognizes organizations that embed safety into daily opera...

Edeis supports the development of tomorrow's quiet, carbon-free aviation at the pioneering Aix-Les-Milles aerodrome

A leading player in the engineering and operation of transport infrastructure, Edeis confirms its commitment to the ecological transition of the aviation sector.At Aix-les-Milles airfield, the group is actively supporting the emergence of carbon-free, silent aviation through a structured partnership with Fly Provence, a flight school focused on electric aviation and next-generation training. Ma...

SAS returns to Riga, strengthening connectivity to global markets

Scandinavian Airlines will launch three daily flights on the Riga–Copenhagen route starting March 8, 2026, significantly increasing frequency and capacity between the two capitals. The new services will enhance Riga Airport’s connectivity with one of Northern Europe’s leading aviation hubs – Copenhagen Airport (CPH) – and open broader opportunities for long-haul...

Rotortrade and Jonsen Island introduce capsule collection

Rotortrade unveiled an exclusive capsule collection developed in collaboration with Jonsen Island. The collection will be presented during VERTICON 2026, taking place March 9–12, 2026, in Atlanta. This launch follows the announcement of the partnership between Rotortrade and Jonsen Island last year, which was marked by the unveiling of a specially reimagined EC120 helicopter designed by...