Chicago Police Department has accepted the delivery of two Bell 407GXis, expanding their all-Bell fleet with additional public safety capabilities. The Chicago Police Department’s Helicopter Operations Unit acts as an aerial command-and-control center to first responders on the ground, serving Chicago’s more than 2.6 million residents. The newly acquired Bell 407GXi duo joins...
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the finalization of its expanded aircraft completions operations at St. Louis Downtown Airport during a ceremony to inaugurate the new space. Originally announced in 2023, this facility expansion provides the necessary resources to support full aircraft interior outfitting at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility. This expansion represents an investmen...
Japan Airlines, a member of the Oneworld alliance, began the gradual deployment of its new Airbus A350-1000 on its Paris (CDG) - Tokyo Haneda (HND) flights (JL046/JL045), offering customers an ever higher level of on-board comfort and a tailor-made experience. The airline marked the occasion with a special celebration at Terminal 2E of Roissy Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, to the delight of...
Textron Aviation announced the coordination of the ninth Special Olympics Airlift, a monumental event aimed at transporting hundreds of athletes and coaches across country to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota’s Twin Cities. The company is calling on Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft owners and operators to come together on Friday, June 19, 2026, and Saturday, Ju...
H55 has earned a place on TIME's World's Top 250 GreenTech Companies of 2025 list. Selected from over 8,000 global firms, H55 is one of only four Swiss companies recognized, underscoring the company's strengths and achievements in clean air mobility. H55 earned this honor by pushing the boundarie...
Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service. The global 787 fleet of more than 1,175 airplanes has flown nearly 5 million flights covering more than 30 million flight hours. Scott Stocker, Boeing 787 program vice president and general manager commented:...
Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation has officially removed cabotage restrictions on charter flight operations, with several international business and private jet operators already applying for permits to operate flights within the Kingdom. The decision, effective 1 May 2025, marks a major milestone in GACA’s strategy to transform Saudi Arabia into a global aviati...
With cornerstone ceremony for the final assembly line of the D328eco regional aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, Deutsche Aircraft has reached a significant milestone on the path to serial manufacturing of this innovative turboprop in the heart of Germany. Since the groundbreaking ceremony back in May 2023, which also featured Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer, extensive groundwo...
Ascend Airways UK has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone. This marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April 27, coinciding with Sierra Leone's Independence Day. The inaugural flight carrying mem...
Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters (with an option for two additional aircraft) to support the combat of wildfires in the country following a tender conducted by the Project Preparation Facility of Growthfund (the National Fund of Greece) on behalf of the Ministry. This contract is suppor...
easyJet and ATOBA Energy, in partnership with World Fuel Services, signed a MoU for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value chain through the combination of ATOBA’s SAF aggregation, enabling managem...
Bell Textron announced the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public safety infrastructure manufacturer. With its newly acquired Bell 505, the Verdegro Group plans to use the helicopter for its company travels, including meetings with their international customer base and representation of their facilities near Breda. R...
KEYVAN Aviation has taken a significant step to expand its global presence in the simulator market by signing a new service agreement with SIMNEST. Under this agreement, KEYVAN’s certified aeronautical and navigation database, compliant with international regulations and approved by global aviation authorities, will now be actively integrated into SIMNEST’s professional-grade simulator...
Joby Aviation has reached a landmark moment in its aircraft test program, successfully completing flights with a full transition from vertical to cruise flight, and back again, with a pilot onboard. Transitioning from vertical to horizontal flight is a key design attribute of the Joby aircraft, allowing it to take-off and land vertically like a helicopter, while maintaining the efficiency and spee...
Etihad Airways is setting a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR, delivering wide-body comfort on short and medium-haul routes. Etihad’s A321LR represents a leap forward in guest experience and innovation, bringing Etihad’s signature luxury and a true First class experience to narrowbody flying. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways comm...
Sling Pilot Academy announced the grand opening of its newest location at Santa Monica Airport, further advancing its mission to modernize and decarbonize flight training. Aviation industry leaders, sustainability advocates, and local officials gathered on Thursday to celebrate the occasion and introduce the innovative "Whisper Sling" aircraft — designed with community compati...
Garmin introduced Garmin Pilot Web, its new powerful flight planning website that complements the Garmin Pilot mobile app. Garmin Pilot Web offers an expansive set of free features for all pilots, including at-a-glance flight planning with high-resolution maps and charts, airport information, weather and aeronautical data overlays for an information rich experience. Garmin Pilot mobile u...
Fly Alliance and Thrive Aviation combine their resources to offer one premium jet card program aimed to compete with the industry titans. The Citation Reserve Jet Card was designed for the discerning traveler who demands the newest equipment in the sky, top-tier service and guaranteed availability from two of the most emerging and disruptive companies in the industry. President & Co-Fo...
Airline CEOs, procurement leaders, engineers and passenger experience specialists from across the globe converged at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), making it clear that innovative, novel cabin solutions are now central to how commercial airlines compete and connect with passengers. Aircraft interiors are a strategic priority The presence of so many high-level individuals at...
Avfuel Corporation announced Mather Jet Center, a newly-formed FBO at Sacramento Mather Airport (KMHR), has joined its network of branded FBO locations. Independently owned and operated, Mather Jet Center was formed by veteran aviation professionals—Victor Cushing, Matt Bosco and Dan Kimmel—who partnered on the venture. The trio credited cooperation with Sacramento County, wh...
Gulfstream Aerospace announced the opening of its newest Gulfstream FAST location in White Plains, New York. Positioned at Westchester County Airport, highly skilled FAST technicians are available to support aircraft service needs both on-site and in the surrounding area. This news further supports Gulfstream’s global expansion of its FAST program, which has continued to grow and evolve...
