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Essential news for 30 Mar 2026

Daher Aircraft delivers a TBM 980 to Dr. Ian Fries, marking this loyal customer’s sixth TBM family aircraft

Daher Aircraft delivered new TBM 980 to Ian Blair Fries, M.D., representing the sixth consecutive TBM family aircraft acquired by this long-time owner during a relationship that spans more than two decades. Dr. Fries is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and an FAA-qualified Senior Human Intervention Motivational Study aviation medical examiner. He utilizes the TBM in travel to his off...

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Indonesian Ministry of Defense selects the PC-24 with an order for twelve aircraft

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the PC-24 to support the Indonesian Air Force transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. A contract for twelve PC-24s has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the authorized defense contractor by the Ministry of Defense. The contract includes an option for additional aircraft, ground support equipment, tools, spare par...

TAP Air Portugal selects new JFK Terminal 6 for future operations

JFK Millennium Partners, the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport's new world-class Terminal 6 and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, today announced that TAP will make T6 its future home at JFK airport, joining codeshare partner JetBlue and Star Alliance airlines such as Air Ca...

Ryanair announced £40M expansion at Prestwick maintenance facility 450 highly skilled engineer & mechanic jobs

Ryanair announced a £40M expansion of its maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport, which will see the construction of a new 11,938 sqm 4-bay heavy maintenance hangar and additional component workshops. This major development will expand Ryanair’s existing Prestwick operation from 6 to 10 bays, making it Ryanair’s largest heavy maintenance hangar, and further strengthening Prest...

Aviator signs multi-year ground handling agreement with China Southern Airlines at Helsinki Airport

Aviator Airport Alliance signed a new multi-year service agreement with China Southern Airlines at Helsinki Airport (HEL). The contract marks the beginning of a significant new partnership as the carrier launches its inaugural service between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Helsinki. China Southern operated its inaugural flight to Helsinki on 29 March. Aviator is providing comprehen...

Work, stream or game: Aer Lingus takes off with Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky

Aer Lingus has equipped the first aircraft in its fleet with Starlink, delivering ultrafast, reliable Wi-Fi to customers and marking a major step forward for customer experience. Customers travelling from Dublin to New York JFK on flight EI105 today are the first to experience the innovative technology, which enables customers in every cabin to seamlessly access free, fast, reliable internet for s...

Cathay Pacific connects Hong Kong and Seattle with a five-times-weekly direct service

Cathay Pacific officially launched its non-stop passenger flights between Hong Kong and Seattle, providing customers with the only direct connection between the airline’s home city and Washington State’s vibrant cultural and tech capital. Operating five times per week, the new service extends the airline’s passenger network in North America to a total of nine destinations. A...

TAG Macau FBO sweeps three major honours at 2026 AIN FBO Awards, including ‘Best FBO – Rest of World’

TAG Aviation announced a landmark achievement as TAG Aviation Macau FBO secured three major honours at AIN FBO Awards, including: Best FBO (Rest of World) Highest Rated FBO in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific Above & Beyond Award, presented to General Manager Rita Tam for the fourth time The Best FBO (Rest of World) title is es...