Daher turboprop-powered TBM and Kodiak airplane deliveries in 2025 marked new program milestones and further expanded the customer base for these two product lines with owners, operators and public service agencies. A total of 76 airplanes were delivered by Daher Aircraft during the year: 51 TBM 960s were from the Tarbes production site in southwest France; while 25 Kodiaks were provided...
AI is a topic of conversation for many, discussing how it could impact the future in terms of making life easier, automating everyday tasks, and even being a huge assistance when it comes to the workplace. Industries such as healthcare and office jobs are rarely discussed, but others, such as aviation, are. It is no secret that a lot of jobs surrounding aviation are incredibly reliant on human ski...
Commercial aviation has transformed the way people live, work and explore the world. What was once an exclusive experience reserved for the wealthy has become a normal part of everyday life for millions. The journey from fragile early aircraft to today’s global airline networks is a story of innovation and changing public attitudes. Understanding how flying became accessible helps explain wh...
Archer Aviation announced plans to develop and deploy the next generation of artificial intelligence technologies for aviation using the NVIDIA IGX Thor platform. The aviation space is a high-impact domain for Physical AI, particularly to advance critical capabilities in aircraft safety, airspace integration and autonomy-ready systems. Archer plans to debut its NVIDIA integration at...
Munich Airport once again recorded significant traffic growth in 2025. A total of 43.4 million passengers used the Bavarian air traffic hub. Compared to the previous year, this represents an increase of 1.8 million passengers, marking a +4.4 percent increase in passenger growth. This lead to Munich Airport being the airport with the highest absolute passenger growth in the German-speaking region i...
Signature Aviation announced the expansion of its global reach with the planned construction and operation of essential support and hospitality services for a new General & Business Aviation Terminal at Guanacaste Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica. The announcement marks a significant step in the company’s growth in Latin America and greatly enhances the professionalism and groun...
In a landmark move for European aviation, ANS CR (Czech Republic), EANS (Estonia) and FTANS (Finland) have come together to launch the SkyBridge Alliance. This alliance reflects a shared ambition to harmonise systems and operations in line with the Single European Sky and the EU ATM Master Plan, advancing Europe’s vision of a safer, greener, and more connected sky....
The Pilot Advantage Club announced the formation of a new national initiative currently under development, designed to support one of the most critical and foundational segments of aviation: general aviation pilots who fly piston aircraft and rely on Avgas. General aviation is where the dream begins. It is the entry point for nearly every professional pilot, aircraft owner, and operator in the ind...
Joby Aviation signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet. The facility, which is ready for immediate use, will initially support Joby’s plans to double production to four aircraft per month in 2027, while also providing space for significant future growth. The factory complements Joby’s existing prod...
Avfuel Corporation proudly announces its 27th scholarship class, awarding $5,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation.In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and three Avfuel Pilot-in-Training Scholarship recipients were selected from the 2025 applicant pool: Amber Mielke, Andrea Ritter, Cooper Donaghy and Jacob Gentile. Amber Mielke from Rockford,...
Alaska Airlines is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft – exercising all previous 787 options held with Boeing. The airline also secured rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. This order – representing the largest order in the airline's history – secures critical delivery slots and extends the aircraft delivery stream through 2035. The order inc...
The Blackhawk Group has acquired Silver Sky Aviation of Wasilla, Alaska. The acquisition establishes Wasilla as the sixth location in TBG's growing Performance Center Network, expanding its footprint into one of the fastest-growing turboprop regions in the world, where performance is critical. The Blackhawk Group is a portfolio company of New State Capital Partners. Terms of the tran...
Etihad Airways is marking a major milestone in Africa this December as the airline celebrates 20 years of flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Johannesburg. The city is one of its longest-standing gateways in Africa and a strategically important market within the airline’s rapidly growing global network. Since launching the route in 2005, Etihad has carried almost two million passengers&nb...
Wingcopter authorized partner in Japan, ITOCHU Corporation, has signed a MOU to collaborate on the practical use of Wingcopter’s long-range drones in aerial surveying together with PASCO Corporation and YellowScan Japan Co., Ltd. The companies initially plan to use the Wingcopter 198 in disaster management where drone-based surveying is playing an increasingly important role,...
Joby Aviation accepted the first of two flight simulators developed in partnership with CAE. The simulators, scheduled to be qualified amongst the highest FAA classifications for flight simulation, provide the ultra-realistic environment required for commercial single-pilot eVTOL operations and are equipped with the same simulation technology used to train pilots for the world’s leading...
Cirrus announced its 2026 SR Series G7+ aircraft for the SR20, SR22 and SR22T. The 2026 SR Series introduces refinements that enhance aircraft ownership and the flying experience through new avionics features, expanded Cirrus Global Connect capabilities, refreshed design collections and colors, and a 4-blade composite propeller upgrade option for the SR22. All 2026 aircraft models include G7+ gene...
Mid-East Academy for Aviation Sciences has added an AL250 simulator to its training fleet. This addition reinforces the academy’s reputation as a leader in aviation training in the Middle East, offering students access to advanced flight simulation technology. AL250 simulator addresses the initial phase of training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is a SEP/MEP reconfigurable simul...
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawai'i. Hawaiian Airlines' Kahuʻewai Hawai'...
flyadeal has rung in the New Year in emphatic style launching five routes from Madinah, its newest operational base in the Kingdom. The introduction of scheduled flights to Sabiha Gökçen in Istanbul and four domestic cities of Abha, Al Hofuf, Jazan and Tabuk, takes the number of flyadeal destinations from Madinah’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International A...
Skyryse announced the successful first flight of a Black Hawk helicopter equipped with SkyOS, the world’s first operating system for flight. While in flight, Skyryse also executed precision flight maneuvers using SkyOS’ single control stick, and witnessed SkyOS’ maturity on its very first flight, on a new platform. The first flight comes just 91 days after installat...
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first of 18 A350-1000s, becoming the 11th global operator of the largest version of the A350. The new A350-1000 will join a fleet of 10 A350-900s already in service with the airline, deployed on premier long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region. To mark th...
