Dassault Aviation 2026 Falcon Regional Maintenance & Operations seminar series will kick off March 24-25 in Paris, France. The series will move to Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; and Toluca, Mexico; before concluding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 14-15. All the M&Os, except Toluca, will feature two days of sessions designed to provide more in-depth information to operators an...
GE Aerospace announced that United Airlines has selected 300 GEnx engines to power their new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement also includes additional spare engines and brings United Airlines' 787 fleet to more than 200 GEnx powered aircraft. Mohamed Ali, President & CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines & Services, commented: "GE Aerospace has an enduring relatio...
On 15 February airBaltic welcomed its newest Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-BTD, in Riga. This is the second aircraft delivered to airBaltic in 2026 and the 54th of this type overall. The newest jet strengthens airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 fleet, which operates across the airline’s route network, connecting passenge...
Safran announced, under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and in the presence of Ross McInnes, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Safran, the establishment of a new manufacturing facility for landing-gear equipment within the Casablanca airport zone. This new facility is part of Safran’s strategy to support the ramp-up of Airbus A320 production by deploying a mod...
Lufthansa City Airlines officially commenced flight operations from Frankfurt Airport, the Lufthansa Group's largest hub. Following its successful launch in Munich in summer 2024, the opening of the new base in Frankfurt marks another milestone in the expansion of the Group's newest airline. “With our new base and the targeted expansion of our short-haul network, we are simultaneousl...
flydubai announced the launch of double-daily flights to Bangkok, bringing its operations to Thailand to 28 weekly flights. The new service will commence on 15 September 2026, operating from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok. The addition of double-daily flights to Bangkok marks flydubai’s second destination in Thailand, complem...
Technip Energies has been awarded a substantial1 contract by SkyNRG for the DSL-01 project, a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel production facility to be developed in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The award covers Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning for Europe’s first standalone greenfield SAF production facility. It follows the successful completion of the Front-End Engin...
Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways.Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The cities span several regions across East, Northeast,...
Garmin announced three new integrations for the flyGarmin aircraft flight logs. Brazos Safety Systems, Navi and Jet-Care have joined the growing list of aircraft analysis services, enabling pilots to automatically share aircraft flight logs from their Garmin avionics and receive customized reports on engine health, maintenance updates, flight analysis and more. These service integrations, coupled...
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly announced a new era of connectivity for Bimini, welcoming the launch of the first-ever nonstop service from the United States via American Airlines. Beginning 14 February 2026, the new flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to South Bimini Airport (BIM) provided travelers with seamless, nonstop access to the vibrant island...
This is the perfect time to review the full results for the past year, analyze successes and areas for improvement, and adjust this year's strategy if necessary. The Spanish business aviation market is unique and very interesting. I have chosen three major topics for discussion: investment & operational feedback; Spanish record year & base revelations; peak season & "quie...
Velocity FBO Network, backed by Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center, the leading FBO serving Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) in Louisiana. This acquisition further strengthens Velocity’s strategic expansion and marks another key milestone in building a nationwide footprint of customer-centric FBO locations. Chad Farishon, Chief Executive Officer of Veloc...
Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia has officially announced the launch of AERO Middle East x Sand & Fun 2026, a landmark aviation platform set to become the largest and most influential general aviation airshow in the Middle East. The event is being delivered in partnership with the Saudi Aviation Club, the Kingdom’s official general aviation club and independent non-profit organisation founde...
Online entertainment is maturing fast. The platforms that used to compete mostly on game libraries and bonuses now compete on something harder to fake: how responsibly they run the experience while still keeping it genuinely engaging. That shift has created a “new job” inside iGaming products—building systems that protect users, reduce risk, and keep the platform stable, without...
FL Technics completed the acquisition of Job Air Technic, bringing the aircraft maintenance company into its growing international network. The transaction, initially announced last year, has now completed after all conditions for the deal were fulfilled. As part of FL Technics Group, Job Air Technic teams and day-to-day operations will add experienced technical know-how and extra capaci...
Air Canada disclosed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft. The order was listed as undisclosed in November 2025. The A350-1000’s economics and lower operating costs will deliver a significant competitive advantage to Air Canada. With an industry-lea...
ATP Flight School led SkyWest Airlines cadet enrollments in January, with 56 cadets joining the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program. At ATP Flight School, students have access to every regional airline cadet program. Among those hiring agreements, ATP is an Elite flight school partner in the SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program, which provides a structured, defined career progression toward an airlin...
Signature Aviation announced the launch of Signature Vision, a new digital portal designed to give guests seamless control over their travel experience. The platform delivers the most direct Signature reservation capabilities, real-time service updates, and transparent and customized pricing views, all in one place. Building on Signature&...
Electra has been granted a series of U.S. patents that protect core components of its groundbreaking hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a system designed to enable Ultra Short takeoff and landing operations while maintaining conventional aircraft performance and safety margins. These patents cover critical elements necessary to deploy electric blown lift practically, advan...
Vista announced a major fleet agreement with Bombardier, comprising 40 firm orders for Challenger 3500 aircraft and 120 additional purchase options. The agreement secures long-term capacity for Vista's ever growing Member base as global demand for premium private aviation continues to expand. Deliveries will begin immediately in 2026 and be phased over up to the next 10 years, aligni...
Horizon Aircraft announces a partnership with North Aircraft Industries to manufacture and test the custom-engineered wings for company’ full-scale VTOL aircraft, the Cavorite X7. North Aircraft Industries is globally recognized for its expertise in complex aerospace composite engineering, manufacturing, and testing. Its highly skilled engineering and production teams and industry-...
