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Vinci Aviation unveils its new livery - a distinctive design for a rapidly evolving market

Vinci Aviation unveils the new corporate livery of its Learjet 45, registered C-FHCW. This announcement comes at a time of strong demand growth, as companies and decision-makers rethink how they travel.​ Designed in collaboration with Lila Design, the new livery takes a refined yet bold approach.The design plays with perspective and light, offering a different reading of the aircraf...

JSX becomes first to offer free, instant-access Starlink Wi-Fi across its ATR 42-600 fleet

As the first global launch customer for SpaceX’s Starlink in 2023, the award-winning public charter air carrier JSX is once again setting a new standard in aviation with the first-ever rollout of lightning-fast Wi-Fi across its fleet of fuel-efficient ATR 42-600 turboprop aircraft, now available on all flights.   JSX CEO Alex Wilcox commented: “As the g...

Joby brings electric air taxis to New York City in week-long flight campaign

Joby Aviation announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Framed against the most iconic skyline in the world, the campaign offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet a...

More Tecnam's wings in the sky - AERO2026 interview with Giovanni Pascale Langer

People often say the sky is the limit. When it comes to Tecnam Aircraft, the sky is more like their playground—the perfect place where all their models showcase their best capabilities. "Since 1948... and just getting started." The company gives the impression that building planes is simple—you just need a genuine passion for aviation, outstanding technical expertise, and the...

Elixir Aircraft signs a partnership with Skyzen for fleet management

Elixir Aircraft and Skyzen, a French SaaS solution specialized in airworthiness and aircraft maintenance management, announce the signing of a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to ensure a smoother entry into service for the aircraft and to simplify maintenance and airworthiness management—part of Elixir Aircraft’s commitment to providing a one-stop-shop solution...

SkyDrive and West Nippon Expressway Company sign partnership agreement on advanced air mobility

SkyDrive signed new partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company. Under the agreement, both parties will investigate the commercial feasibility of advanced air mobility eVTOL services based in expressway parking and service areas. SkyDrive successfully showcased demonstration flights of the SkyDrive SD-05 both at the Expo 2025 Osaka and at a second vertiport within...

Britten-Norman advances airborne 5G programme with BN2T-4S Islander prepared for system installation

Britten-Norman has delivered a key milestone in its collaboration with World Mobile Stratospheric, with the BN2T-4S Islander aircraft supporting the programme now prepared for the next phase of system integration. The aircraft is now ready for installation of the airborne 5G antenna system, marking a significant step forward in the development of aircraft-based connectivity solutions. The...

Jetfly Group launched global rebranding

Jetfly Group launched its global rebranding, effective 1st May 2026, covering all entities within the Group. This evolution reflects the Group’s continued expansion across European and international business aviation markets and introduces a clearer, more cohesive identity.  It supports Jetfly’s long-term development strategy, improves the visibility of its service offering, and r...

Records, firsts, growth: AERO 2026 showcases the strength of general aviation

The 32nd edition of AERO has set new records. A total of 860 exhibitors from 50 countries were represented at AERO, more than ever before. Visitor numbers also saw an increase: With around 37,000 visitors from 88 countries over the four days of the show, the figure from the previous year’s event (2025: 32,100) was once again significantly exceeded. The international nature of the partic...

Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance renews ATR Global Maintenance Agreement for five years

ATR and Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance Operations, the maintenance arm of the Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum and Mel Air, have renewed their Global Maintenance Agreement for a further five years. This extension marks a new milestone in one of ATR’s longest and most enduring customer relationships: ANEM has relied on ATR’s maintenance expertise ...

CAE and easyJet extend Multi-Crew Pilot Licence cadet training partnership for five years

CAE announced the reopening and five‑year extension of the Generation easyJet Multi‑Crew Pilot Licence programme, reinforcing its long‑standing partnership with easyJet and CAE’s role as the airline’s exclusive MPL training partner. The extension underscores the strength of CAE’s proven MPL training model and its role as a long‑term, trusted partner to airlines. Under t...

Airbus delivers first A321XLR for Air Canada

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling the carrier to bridge the gap between its narrowbody short-haul and widebody long-haul operations. The delivery makes Air Canada the first ope...

New nonstop Breeze Airways flight links Las Vegas and Lincoln

U.S. airline Breeze Airways announced the launch of nonstop service between Las Vegas and Lincoln, Nebraska. Introductory fares for the new route start at $74 one way. Schedule and fares Flights operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The lowest one-way fare is $74. This pricing fits the carrier’s overall strategy, which focuses on affordable fares on routes with limited com...

Cirrus delivers FLEX SR Mount for Starlink

Cirrus announced FLEX SR Mount for Starlink, a sleek mounting and power solution for the Cirrus SR Series aircraft which when paired with the Starlink Mini, enables Wi-Fi connection in the aircraft. The Starlink Mini is a small, portable satellite internet kit for high-speed, low-latency internet. Designed by Cirrus, the FLEX SR Mount for Starlink&...

Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Authorized Service Center Network to support executive jets customers in Canada

Embraer added Execaire Aviation to its Authorized Service Center Network to support executive jet customers in Canada. Execaire Aviation will provide line maintenance for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 series, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 series, and Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft in its base in Toronto. This becomes the third Embraer Authorized Service Center in Canada. Michael Fedele, President, E...

It touches your lives in ways you don't realize – Viasat’s debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. Interview with Jim MacDougall, Head of Product Management, Business Aviation at Viasat

When it comes to connectivity in business aviation, what are the first words that come to mind? Speed, stability, performance? There are people who don't have a technical background, for whom the numbers are less understandable or less meaningful. How can we measure their level of satisfaction and their needs for connectivity services? To make a long story short—I had the pleasure of dis...

Tecnam Aircraft unveils P2012 VIP at AERO Friedrichshafen

I must admit that I was already very impressed by the P2012 at the Caribavia 2025 , when I was exploring the business aircraft of Saint Barth Executive on the tarmac at Saint-Barthélemy-Rémy-de-Haenen Airport. Today at AERO 2026, Tecnam Aircraft stated - forget everything you know about piston-powered travel. Building on the global triumph of the P2012 series... And pulled&...

Liebherr and GoJet Airlines ink leak finder service agreement

Liebherr-Aerospace has inked a bleed air leak finder service agreement with GoJet Airlines, a US-based regional airline. Under the agreement, Liebherr’s leak finder will be applied to GoJet Airlines’ entire fleet comprising more than 50 Mitsubishi CRJ aircraft. It supports the embedded Bleed Air Leak Detection System , which ensures protection of air system components and prevents blee...

Viasat AMARA chosen to power Jetstar long haul Wi Fi

Jetstar Airways selected Viasat AMARA, Viasat next-generation in-flight connectivity solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Viasat system will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft, delivering a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that supports streaming, messaging and browsing in-flight. The solution was selected as part of Jetstar’s...

Elixir Aircraft unveils the Elixir+, Global Aviation orders five aircraft

First day of AERO Friedrichshafen, Elixir Aircraft unveiled Elixir+, marking new milestone in the development of the 4th generation aircraft, dual-certified by EASA and the FAA. Renowned for its safety, low fuel consumption, controlled operating costs, and airframe with no life limit, the Elixir has become a benchmark for professional flight schools. With the Elixir+, the French manufact...

Safran inaugurates its new facility in Germany dedicated to helicopter engines service and maintenance

Safran Helicopter Engines opened its new facility in Norderstedt (Schleswig-Holstein), near Hamburg. This 3,000-square-metre industrial site, dedicated to provide support, maintenance and repair services of helicopter engines, enables the company to support the growth of the helicopter market in Europe. The official opening took place in the presence of Claus Ruhe Madsen, Minister of Economics, Tr...