In an industry synonymous with operational complexity, Cirium, the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics, today announces its much-anticipated 2023 On-Time Performance Review that celebrates operating excellence. This year's winners, hailing from every corner of the globe, have not only risen to the occasion but have set new benchmarks in operational performance and punctuality...
Signature Aviation has acquired Meridian, an award-winning private aviation company with bases in Teterboro, NJ (TEB) and Hayward, CA (HWD).The transaction was completed on January 1, 2024, and Meridian TEB and HWD bases joined Signature’s global network of more than 200 locations in 27 countries across five continents. Over the coming months, both teams will be working on a s...
easyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed the latest travel trends for 2024 as bookings took off during the first days of its biggest ever Big Orange Sale, offering up to 20% off over two million seats across Europe and up to £300 off package holidays until 5 February 2024. Flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Alicante and Malaga from the UK proved to be the most popular during the sa...
SWISS will be making further additions to its short-haul route network in its 2024 summer schedules. Service between Zurich and Bremen will be newly offered in summer, too. Oslo will be added to the Geneva-based network; and the existing Geneva destinations of Copenhagen and Stockholm will also be newly served in the summer timetable period. SWISS will be offering travellers an even wider...
Austrian Airlines welcomed an early “New Year’s baby” and received another aircraft from the Airbus factory in Toulouse on the New Year’s Eve weekend. The fifth A320neo will fly in white until its final livery with the Austrian livery in spring. The new short and medium-haul aircraft with the registration LZR comes directly from the Airbus factory in Toulouse...
Jet Luxe expands its footprint into the African market opening of a new office in Morocco. In addition to the expansion into Morocco, Jet Luxe introduces its latest addition to the fleet, the new Legacy 600. This state-of-the-art aircraft further enhances Jet Luxe's commitment to providing an unparalleled travel experience. With a focus on sophistication and exclusivity, the Legacy 600 se...
EHang certified EH216-S completed debut commercial flight demonstrations in Guangzhou and Hefei respectively. The first EH216-S passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle system which has obtained the world first standard airworthiness certificate, has been successfully delivered to ETON, an intelligent aviation technology subsidiary of Guangzhou Development District Communications Inves...
flyExclusive and EG Acquisition Corp. announced the completion of their previously announced business combination. Upon the completion of the business combination, the combined company has been renamed flyExclusive, Inc. Beginning on December 28, 2023, the Company’s common stock are expected to begin trading on the NYSE American under the new ticker symbol “FLYX”. The b...
Shannon Airport Group has welcomed announcement by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD., of €7.1 million in funding for Shannon Airport under the Regional Airports Programme.The mid-term review of the Regional Airports Programme, which is nearing completion, is looking at how the Programme is delivering on its objectives of supporting balanced regional devel...
Federal Aviation Administration has granted Type Certification for the ICON Aircraft ICON A5 in the primary category, marking a significant milestone for the company and its visionary amphibious aircraft. With this designation, ICON Aircraft is now one of only a few Light Sport Aircraft manufacturers in the world to meet the certification standards of the FAA, meaning that ICON can now t...
Many people desire to become pilots, but getting flight school admission isn’t always easy. There are hurdles to overcome, including rigorous academic requirements, financial impediments, and competition from other aspiring pilots. But these things shouldn’t discourage you, considering the high potential and marketability of this career. As of 2022, the U.S. had a pilot shortage and...
In 2023 SmartLynx Airlines made 48% more flights and carried 53% more passengers than the year before. In 2023, the airline increased its fleet from 49 to 67 aircraft, including the first Boeing B737 MAX8 aircraft in the ACMI sector, which significantly boosted its passenger numbers. Over the year 2023, demand for ACMI passenger services continued to grow. This was driven by ai...
Hillsboro Aviation has been designated as an authorized Airbus Helicopters Service Center. In 2016, Hillsboro was appointed Airbus Helicopter’s first-ever North American commercial sales agent in the aircraft manufacturer’s 47-year history. With its new service center appointment, Hillsboro Aviation is positioned to provide a comprehensive suite of services to customers, filling a...
AirSprint accepted its 15th Embraer aircraft. This addition elevates company' commitment to delivering first-class private aviation experiences. With this latest delivery, AirSprint now operates a fleet of 36 aircraft, serving an exclusive community of over 500 fractional owners in Canada. Embraer Praetor 500 is a remarkable transcontinental aircraft that can quickly a...
FAA has granted Supplemental Type Certification approval for Universal Avionics AerAware on the Boeing 737NG, an Enhanced Flight Vision System powered by ClearVision. This achievement marks the world’s first EFVS to achieve a 50% reduction in minimum visibility requirements and the first aircraft to be certified with a complete dual-pilot EFVS solution featuring a wearable Hea...
Air Astana has successfully completed its first six-year C-Check at its engineering and technical center in Astana. The work on an Airbus A321 took more than 20 days and involved 7,800 man-hours undertaken by highly qualified mechanics and engineers holding international certificates and EASA Part 66 licenses, including those trained under Air Astana’s aviation technician training progr...
Avion Express has officially started the process to obtain an Air Operator Certificate in Brazil. For the start-up airline in Brazil, Avion Express will utilize part of the aircraft currently kept on its European AOCs, benefiting from the reverse seasonality of the markets. According to airline's CEO they aim to start operating in Brazil by Q4 2024. The operations will start wit...
Volato has expanded its fleet by 50% to a total of 24 HondaJet aircraft as of December 2023. The expansion includes the addition of three new aircraft delivered in December – two from direct Honda deliveries, and one managed plane. This marks a total of eight aircraft added to Volato HondaJet fleet in 2023. The aircraft additions and rapid integration into the company’s...
Jet Aviation & World Fuel Services signed an agreement to secure and offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel on-site at its FBOs in Bozeman, Montana, and Scottsdale, Arizona, effective immediately. This is in addition to the company’s SAF offering at Jet Aviation’s FBO in Van Nuys, California. SAF is a fully compliant, drop-in Jet A/A-1 fuel with the same characteristics and...
Airbus delivered its first Airbus A321neo assembled at its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line in Toulouse. The A321neo, which will be operated by Pegasus Airlines, the leading low-cost carrier in Türkiye, is the first delivery from Airbus' latest state-of-the-art production facility. Located in the former A380 "Jean-Luc Lagardère" building, the assembly line refl...
Northern Jet subsidiary SpeedBird recently achieved Ten or More Part 135 charter operator status granted by FAA. This milestone not only underscores Northern Jet's unwavering commitment to safety and excellence but also highlights a significant relationship with Bombardier, the renowned Challenger 605 aircraft manufacturer. Moreover, Northern Jet has taken the luxury experience to ne...
