STARLUX Airlines partnered with visionary Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama to launch AIRSORAYAMA, turning two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft into flying masterpieces. This innovative project marks the first time Sorayama’s iconic metallic aesthetic has been realized on a full-scale commercial aircraft. The two AIRSORAYAMA aircraft are scheduled to enter service in Q3 2026. AIRSORAYAMA...
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 latest generation aircraft including 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s. Delta Air Lines currently operates more than 500 Airbus aircraft from all of the Airbus product families from the A220 to the A350-900. Delta Air Lines’ current Airbus backlog is...
General Atomics AeroTec Systems is exhibiting at Navy Tech 2026, Scandinavia's leading conference for naval and defense technology. With its new Do228 NXT, the company offers a versatile and high-performance solution for maritime missions. The event will be held from February 3-5, 2026, in Gothenburg, Sweden. As naval forces worldwide adapt to an era of highly dynamic, complex threats, t...
FAA has approved FlightSafety’ new Gulfstream G700 Level D Full Flight Simulator, located at the company’s Singapore Learning Center. The approval expands access to G700 training to the Asia-Pacific region. Gulfstream G700 training is now in operation at the Singapore Learning Center, joining existing training programs in Farnborough, UK, and Savannah, GA. The G700 FFS, engin...
Volatus Aerospace provided a strategic update on its previously announced partnership with Dufour Aerospace, highlighting continued progress toward the deployment of runway-independent cargo capabilities aligned with Arctic, defence, and commercial operating requirements. Since announcing the partnership in February 2025, Volatus and Dufour Aerospace have advanced their collaboration from ini...
Midwest Corporate Air, based in Ohio, has selected ALSIM for its training needs with the acquisition of an ALSR G7 simulator. ALSIM ALSR G7 is a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 aircraft, including the SR20, SR22, and SR22T, offering a robust and reliable training solution for various pilot certificates, as well as Cirrus aircraft familiarization training. Simu...
RECARO Aircraft Seating partnered with Air India to bring a new experience to passengers around the world. Originally announced in 2024, the first of Air India’s newly linefit B787-9 multiclass cabins will take to the skies on February 1 2026, featuring PL3530 Premium seating and the award-winning CL3710 Economy Class seating options from RECARO. Rajesh Dogra, Chief Customer Experience Of...
Honda Aircraft Company announced an update to its Authorized Service Center network for the HondaJet. Starting January 25, 2026, Straight Flight will serve as the ASC for HondaJet aircraft based out of the Northwest service region, including Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. Straight Flight LLC is based out of Centennial Airport, in Denver, Colorado and has over three decades of experience a...
Already since 2022, Pilatus has been planning to expand its presence in the United States in order to supplement capacity in Switzerland, which is now close to maximum. At a groundbreaking ceremony held at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives as well as representatives of regional authorities and organizations marked the official construction start of a new, state-of...
Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% o...
Neo Space Group announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’ new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves - group’ advanced in-flight connectivity solution. This collaboration marks a major milestone in Riyadh Air’s digital transformation, accelerating our vision to become the world’s first digitally native airlin...
AerSale announced the opening of its newest state-of-the-art Aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. New facility replaces AerSale' existing operation in Medley, Florida, and represents a major expansion in both additional capabilities and available capacity. Spanning just under 90,000 square feet, the Hialeah Gardens facility is approximately three times larger than AerS...
Skyportz released new analysis identifying Delhi and India as a critical global market for air taxi deployment. The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiport Market Study, suggests India can develop into one of the world’s largest passenger air taxi markets over the next two decades. Delhi stands out as a high-potential launch city, with strong demand fundamentals and clear infrastruct...
Despite moving billions of dollars in aircraft assets, the private aviation industry remains one of the least transparent corners of global aviation finance. That is the observation from ACC Aviation, whose new report exposes the financial realities behind the world’s leading private-jet operators - and challenges long-held assumptions about how they fund their fleets. The study -...
flyadeal wrapped up 2025 in resounding fashion with record-breaking achievements and milestones that marked 12 months of continuous growth. Passenger numbers grew 33 per cent to surpass the 10 million mark for the first time in a calendar year and, in doing so, far outstripped the 21 per cent seat capacity increase during 2025. The airline operated 66 per cent more routes compared with 2...
Singapore Airshow 2026 will feature a total of eight aerial displays by six air forces and two commercial aircraft manufacturers, promising a thrilling showcase of aerobatics and aerial capabilities for aviation fans. This edition’s flying display line-up brings together an exciting mix of modern combat and commercial aircraft. Making its debut at Singapore Airshow 2026 is the Royal Aus...
Embraer announced its presence at the 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow, taking place from February 3 to 8. The company will display the world’s quietest, most fuel-efficient aircraft, the E195-E2, and the versatile multi-mission KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft, which was built and designed in the 21st century. Embraer’ strong presence at the...
Horizon Aircraft shares exciting technical updates on the Cavorite X7 that elevate safety, aerodynamics, and cruise performance.Following the successful transition flight of its large-scale prototype in May 2025 that validated company’s patented fan-in-wing technology, Horizon Aircraft has been designing and building its full-scale hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The Cavorite X7’s refin...
The market for private jet flights is steadily growing – its size is currently estimated at $17.67 billion and is expected to reach $25.79 billion by 2031.There were 3,878,836 global private jet flights in 2025, up 4.6% from 2024. There are several key factors driving the rapid growth of the private jet market. Experts name the aspects of time savings, convenience, better access to remote de...
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced Africa's largest carrier ordered nine 787 Dreamliner airplanes as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise. Ethiopian Airlines will leverage the 787-9 jets to grow its route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations. Airline's latest 787 purchase follows its commitment for 11 737 MAX jets(opens in a new tab) announced a...
One Air Aviation confirmed as the launch customer in Spain for the newly introduced P2008JC NG. The agreement includes the acquisition of four P2008JC NG aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026. This investment marks a significant expansion of One Air’s existing Tecnam fleet, which currently includes eight P2008JC MkII Premi...
