Aviation is preparing to move twice as many passengers within a generation, without doubling the airports, the fleet, or the people standing at the borders. SITA’s Impact Report 2025 sets out how the industry is closing that gap, and the answer is increasingly software rather than concrete.The industry will carry 8 billion passengers a year within 20 to 25 years, heading toward 10...
Garmin announced additional runways and airports for Guided Visual Approaches, a growing database that provides lateral and vertical guidance for pilots flying visual approaches into challenging airports.1 Designed in collaboration with Hughes Aerospace, this latest update adds 18 new Guided Visual Approaches and 13 new airports – including Las Vegas, NV (KLAS), Oakland, CA (KOAK), West...
GO7 named South African carrier LIFT among the first to implement its Orchestrated Virtual Interlining solution, with the airline calling for wider industry adoption as a new path for connectivity in Africa. Set to go live within weeks, the integration is an early proof point for a new, airline-managed model of virtual interlining that closes the experience gap between traditional a...
SkyDrive announced the completion of 300 flights of SKYDRIVE, having reached this milestone over a period of 20 months from November 2024 and June 2026. Through these demonstration flights, the company not only assessed aircraft’s performance, but have also amassed a large volume of flight data which will, once the aircraft is on the market, help support regular, on-time, commercial ope...
The future of aviation technology will be highlighted on July 21 as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh continues its annual tradition of featuring the latest innovations as part of displays on Boeing Plaza and demonstrations during the Tuesday air show. The 73rd annual Experimental Aircraft Association fly-in convention is July 20-26 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. Rick Larsen, EAA’s vice pre...
Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service. Over the past five years alone, more than 250,000 children have travelled w...
Tecnam announced that EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will mark the public introduction of a new chapter in the company’s history and its long-term vision for the future of personal flying. Developed over several years, this initiative represents far more than a new aircraft program. It reflects Tecnam’s ambition to redefine the personal flying experience by combining Italian des...
Gulfstream Aerospace announced two major milestones: G800 achieved the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and then completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history. G800 secured the 800th city pair speed record earlier in June with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah. The aircraft traveled 2,973 nautical miles/5,505 kilometers in 5 hours and 52 minute...
Thales, in partnership with Omani prime contractor Ankaa, has been awarded a contract by the Oman Civil Aviation Authority to design, supply, install, and commission its latest-generation TRACSIGMA Primary Surveillance radar and two RSM NG Secondary Surveillance radars. The first radar will be delivered in 2027, demonstrating Thales’ ability to rapidly deliver advanced surveillance...
Aeroberm will release its Low Altitude Economy Vertiport Market Study for Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area at LEAP East 2026 in Hong Kong this week, as the region moves from pilot programs toward full commercial rollout of eVTOL aircraft. The release comes as Hong Kong ramps up its "Regulatory Sandbox X" program, with both EHang (partnering with Kwoon Chung Smart Mob...
Daher Aircraft inaugurated a new spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics center in western France that expands the company’s support capabilities for a broad range of aircraft – from helicopters and training airplanes to legacy general aviation types built by its predecessor companies. The facility occupies a purpose-built 6,000-square-meter building at Jonzac-Neulle...
PrivatPort announced the next phase of its global expansion, increasing its dedicated FBO network from seven to nine locations and establishing a centralized, 24/7 Operations Control Center in Dubai, UAE. The network expansion includes two additional FBO locations in Mexico, strengthening PrivatPort’s presence across key international business aviation markets. The dedicated facilities...
Thales introduces its new generation Search & Landing Light, one of the most advanced, reliable and versatile helicopter illumination systems available today. Combining native 360° swivelling coverage, a compact flush-mounted design and a software-defined, connected architecture, the new high-power SLL delivers unrestricted illumination and mission-tailored functionality for a wide range o...
airBaltic Training launched a Flight Data Monitoring programme in cooperation with FlySto, thus further supporting safer, more effective, and data-driven pilot training. While FDM has long been used by commercial airlines, its implementation within pilot training organisations remains less common. By introducing this capability, airBaltic Training continues to strengthen its pr...
Turkish aerospace leader marks the first year of ownership with a new industrial plan, a relaunched brand, sustained employment, and investment well beyond original commitments - setting Piaggio on a path back to profitability. Nearly one year after completing its acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace on 30 June 2025, Baykar today summarized the progress achieved in stabilizing and transforming on...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received a Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate to install Gogo Galileo HDX on Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. HDX is an electronically steered antenna that provides a compact, lightweight, low-power, high-performance connectivity solution for Gulfstream large cabin aircraft. Gogo Galileo is powered by Eutelsat’s OneWeb...
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled a special aircraft livery celebrating its membership in the oneworld alliance with a design that honors ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, with the phrase "Aloha a puni ka honua," or "Aloha all around the world." Hawaiian's widebody Airbus A330 carrying the oneworld mark will continue to feature the airline&#...
Flexjet and Formula 1 announce a multi-year partnership, bringing together two leading global brands at the pinnacle of luxury private aviation and motor racing, and naming Flexjet as the Official Private Aviation Supplier of Formula 1. Defined by a commitment to performance, precision and extraordinary experiences, the exclusive partnership officially launches ahead of this weekend’s FORMUL...
Tuvoli, building the backbone of private aviation, today announced the launch of the first annual AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA), co-founded with the National Air Transportation Association and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s O’Maley College of Business. AISBA takes place during September 15–16 at Embry-Riddle’s residential campus in Daytona Bea...
Pilatus announced the introduction of Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option for the PC-24, delivering global, high-speed broadband to the world’s first and only Super Versatile Jet. The system is set to enter service, bringing fast, low-latency connectivity to owners wherever they fly. The system is certified by FAA and EASA. New connectivity solution built on the...
Arbitrip announced a landmark partnership with El Al Airlines. Together, companies are introducing a new model for airline-integrated travel booking: a fully white-labelled hotel platform embedded directly within El Al’s digital ecosystem, designed to deliver a seamless, personalized, and value-driven experience.At the core of the platform is Arbitrip’s advanced AI engine, wh...
