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Emirates’ baggage handling success goes from strength to strength

With global travel at an all-time high, Emirates has confirmed its busiest year for baggage handling yet. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates has handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global destinations. These figures mark a 3.7% increase in total bags on last year. Despite its complex operation, Emirates has maintained a 99.9%...

China Airlines announced order for Boeing 777X passenger and freighter models

Boeing and China Airlines announced the carrier as the newest 777X customer with an order for 10 777-9 passenger and four 777-8 Freighter airplanes. The first carrier in Taiwan to order the fuel-efficient 777X, China Airlines will leverage the widebody jet's added capacity and range on long-haul routes to North America and Europe. In addition to the firm order, wh...

Hunnu Air celebrates launch of Embraer E2 services between Mongolia and China

Hunnu Air launched scheduled services with Embraer’s E195-E2 aircraft in Mongolia – the inaugural E2 flight from Ulaanbaatar to Beijing’s Daxing International Airport, also marked the first time the E2 has operated on a scheduled route into mainland China. Hunnu Air, Embraer and Beijing Daxing Airport jointly hosted a ceremony to mark the smooth inauguration of this route, streng...

SUBARU Bell 412EPX receives Transport Canada validation

SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada. Combining its increased maximum internal weight of 12,200 lbs., external weight of 13,000 lbs., and ability to carry 5,000 lbs. with a cargo hook, the SUBARU Bell 412EPX stands out in its class for its ability to transport multitudes of public safety supplies...

Cunningham Aviation joins Paragon Network, expanding its reach and services

Paragon Aviation Group announced that Cunningham Aviation, a premier aviation service provider located at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona, has joined the Paragon Network. Founded in 2020 by aviation enthusiast and private pilot George Cunningham, Cunningham Aviation has rapidly gained recognition for its exceptional services and dedication to aviation excellence. Cunningham Aviation operates from...

AAA USA, Inc. opens its new state-of-the-art training and operations facility in Mobile, Alabama

AAA USA, Inc., a joint venture of DRAKKAR and the Daher Group, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art facility in Mobile, Alabama to provide high quality entry-level and advanced-level training for customers and the community in the aerospace, ground transportation, industrial, marine and defense sectors. This center also boosts AAA USA’s contract labor services (CLS) capacity for its clie...

Vertical Aerospace, Honeywell expand partnership to bring VX4 eVTOL to market

Vertical Aerospace announced the signing of a new long-term agreement that expands their existing partnership and reinforces Honeywell’s commitment to the certification and production of Vertical eVTOL aircraft, the VX4. Under this expanded collaboration, Honeywell and Vertical will work together to certify two of the most critical systems on the VX4 that make it safer and easier t...

Avianca Cargo historic milestone during 2025 Mother's Day season, transporting over 20,100 tons, a 15% Increase

Avianca Cargo successfully concluded its Mother’s Day 2025 season with a historic record, transporting over 20,100 tonsof fresh flowers—a 15% increase compared to last year. The shipments originated from Colombia and Ecuador, reaching destinations across North America and Europe.This achievement reinforces Avianca Cargo position as the ...

Merlin progresses flight test campaign of certification-ready aircraft

Merlin is rapidly progressing the flight test campaign of its certification-ready Cessna Caravan. Conducted at Quonset State Airport in Rhode Island, the ongoing flight tests highlight the technical maturation of the Merlin Pilot system, validating its ability to meet the autonomy requirements of fixed-wing platforms—including the C-130J and KC-135 to support Merlin&rsquo...

TAG Aviation takes delivery of its first PC-24

TAG Aviation is excited for the arrival of a PC-24 within the next few days. This super versatile jet will be based in Jersey, Channel Islands and available for charter. Registered in the UK, the aircraft is ideal for such a location and can easily connect the island residents with the mainland and the rest of Europe. The PC-24 will fit perfectly into an already varied and established fleet a...

The SAFc Registry, Chooose, and Alaska Airlines partner to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate transactions

The SAFc Registry and Chooose have partnered in a first-of-its-kind software integration to streamline sustainable aviation fuel certificate transactions. The interoperability between the SAFc Registry and Chooose’s environmental attribute management platform improves efficiencies, expands accessibility, and increases transparency in the SAF ecosystem. Alaska Airlines is the first...

Japan certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to maintain Dassault Falcon aircraft

Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a Dassault Aviation company, to perform line and heavy maintenance on Japan-registered Falcon 2000EX aircraft. This marks the first time JCAB has approved ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia as an overseas maintenance, repair and overhaul organisation. The Falcon 2000EX is a super mid-size aircraft that is popular in Ja...

KlasJet expands presence in Germany with Berlin & Cologne bases

KlasJet is strengthening its position in Germany by basing its aircraft at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). This move will allow it to better serve the needs of corporate and private customers across Europe. Germany is Europe’s largest economy, and Berlin-Tegel, Berlin-Schönefeld, and Cologne-Bonn airports are in the 50 busiest airports in...

FlightSafety International announces major expansion at Farnborough Airport

FlightSafety International announced the expansion of its facilities at Farnborough Airport, the home of British aviation and Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity, highlighting its commitment to enhancing aviation safety and training excellence in Europe. The new FSI centre is expected to open in the second quarter of 2027. Lease terms have been finalised and the...

AEROCOR partners with EJOPA to launch FOQA program for Eclipse Jet fleet

AEROCOR, LLC announced its official partnership with the Eclipse Jet Owners and Pilots Association to deliver a Flight Operational Quality Assurance program tailored specifically for the Eclipse jet fleet. Following a successful four-month beta testing period, the FOQA program is now available to all Eclipse Jet owners at no cost. This initial release focuses on stabilized approach...

Cirrus announces SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland

Cirrus announced the new SR Series G7+ featuring Safe Return Emergency Autoland by Garmin. With the integration of this technology, anyone in the cabin can activate Safe Return Emergency Autoland with the touch of a button in the event of an emergency, commanding the aircraft to navigate to a suitable nearby airport and land autonomously. This advancement in aviation safety provides...

RECARO Aircraft Seating and China Southern Airlines strengthen relationship with introduction of R3

RECARO Aircraft Seating announced China Southern Airlines as the first airline customer in mainland China to select the latest R3 Economy Class seats for their new Airbus A350-900 fleet. This strategic partnership includes the installation of R3 seats across 10 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2026. China Southern Airlines’ selection of the R3 marks a signif...

CAE launches a new era in airline operations with Flightscape – Powered by CAE

CAE rebranded its portfolio of airline operations solutions to Flightscape – Powered by CAE. Flightscape is a data-driven platform for airlines that provides real-time insights to improve operational performance. With Flightscape, CAE is ushering in a new era in operational intelligence, empowering all Operations Control Centre stakeholders to prevent disruptions and adapt seamlessly when ch...

ELMS to deliver ultimate competence solution for Gama Aviation

Gama Aviation signed a new long-term agreement with ELMS Aviation, utilising the company’s powerful personnel competence and compliance platform to support the global expansion of the business. The ELMS Solution, which provides a holistic view of employee competence management, was initially selected by the company’s MRO division to help support the next generation of aircraft maintena...

Signum Aviation achieves a King’s Award for Enterprise

Signum Aviation has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. These Awards are the most prestigious award a UK company can receive. His Majesty The King approves the winners, which recognises companies of all sizes. Signum Aviation has become a benchmark company in the business aviation industry, providing flight planning and operations s...

Air to Jet Fuel: United announces investment in power-to-liquid fuels company Twelve

United announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve's $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production fa...