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Essential news for 01 Apr 2026

SAS marks 80 years with anniversary aircraft

SAS marks the start of its 80th year of operations with a specially painted Airbus A330-300, celebrating eight decades of connecting Scandinavia with the world. Throughout 2026, the airline will highlight its heritage and continued role in linking people, businesses and societies. The anniversary comes 80 years after SAS’s first intercontinental flight on September 17, 1946, when a rout...

NetJets introduces state-of-the-art, exclusive-use terminal in Augusta, Georgia

NetJets is well underway on its development of a new exclusive-use terminal at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). This facility represents a significant investment in the region, reinforcing NetJets’ commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences for its customers. Guests arriving this April for golf’s most iconic championship will witness the construction in progress, including t...

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RECARO Aircraft Seating to showcase its first certified more sustainable seating features with Iberia

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced an innovative trial with Iberia. Set to launch in one of the Iberia A320neo cabins this spring, passengers may recognize more sustainable seating features in their hybrid cabin equipped with R1 and R2 economy class seating. As part of a RECARO offered mod kit, 186 seats will be installed in a selected A320neo cabin for a trial period of at least 6 m...

Cirrus launches Mission Ready Simulator sessions

Cirrus Aircraft launched its Mission Ready Simulator Sessions, a comprehensive, year-long simulator training program developed specifically for Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22 pilots. The complimentary program is now live and available at participating Cirrus Training Centers in the U.S. Mission Ready Simulator delivers 24 structured, mission-based simulator sessions released twice per month, giv...

flyadeal unveils new cabin crew uniform reflecting brand identity and modern Saudi spirit

flyadeal has unveiled a newly designed cabin crew uniform which debuted across its four operational bases during Eid Al Fitr. Representing flyadeal’s continued evolution as a modern Saudi airline, combining style, inclusivity and practicality, the new-look reflects the airline’s youthful and vibrant identity – from flyadeal’s signature ‘equal sign’ logo sub...