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Daher Aircraft steps up its support and logistics capabilities with an expanded new facility in western France

Daher Aircraft inaugurated a new spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics center in western France that expands the company’s support capabilities for a broad range of aircraft – from helicopters and training airplanes to legacy general aviation types built by its predecessor companies. The facility occupies a purpose-built 6,000-square-meter building at Jonzac-Neulle...

PrivatPort expands global FBO network and establishes 24/7 operations control centre in Dubai

PrivatPort announced the next phase of its global expansion, increasing its dedicated FBO network from seven to nine locations and establishing a centralized, 24/7 Operations Control Center in Dubai, UAE. The network expansion includes two additional FBO locations in Mexico, strengthening PrivatPort’s presence across key international business aviation markets. The dedicated facilities...

Thales introduces new Search & Landing Light to maximise visibility in critical helicopter missions

Thales introduces its new generation Search & Landing Light, one of the most advanced, reliable and versatile helicopter illumination systems available today. Combining native 360° swivelling coverage, a compact flush-mounted design and a software-defined, connected architecture, the new high-power SLL delivers unrestricted illumination and mission-tailored functionality for a wide range o...

airBaltic Training partners with FlySto on flight data monitoring

airBaltic Training launched a Flight Data Monitoring programme in cooperation with FlySto, thus further supporting safer, more effective, and data-driven pilot training. While FDM has long been used by commercial airlines, its implementation within pilot training organisations remains less common. By introducing this capability, airBaltic Training continues to strengthen its pr...

One year on: Baykar stabilizes and relaunches Piaggio Aerospace

Turkish aerospace leader marks the first year of ownership with a new industrial plan, a relaunched brand, sustained employment, and investment well beyond original commitments - setting Piaggio on a path back to profitability. Nearly one year after completing its acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace on 30 June 2025, Baykar today summarized the progress achieved in stabilizing and transforming on...

Gogo announces new STC for Galileo HDX on the Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received a Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate to install Gogo Galileo HDX on Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. HDX is an electronically steered antenna that provides a compact, lightweight, low-power, high-performance connectivity solution for Gulfstream large cabin aircraft. Gogo Galileo is powered by Eutelsat’s OneWeb...

'Aloha all around the world:' Hawaiian Airlines unveils oneworld alliance livery aircraft featuring ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi

Hawaiian Airlines unveiled a special aircraft livery celebrating its membership in the oneworld alliance with a design that honors ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, with the phrase "Aloha a puni ka honua," or "Aloha all around the world." Hawaiian's widebody Airbus A330 carrying the oneworld mark will continue to feature the airline&#...

Formula 1 and Flexjet announce multi-year global partnership

Flexjet and Formula 1 announce a multi-year partnership, bringing together two leading global brands at the pinnacle of luxury private aviation and motor racing, and naming Flexjet as the Official Private Aviation Supplier of Formula 1. Defined by a commitment to performance, precision and extraordinary experiences, the exclusive partnership officially launches ahead of this weekend’s FORMUL...

Tuvoli, NATA and Embry-Riddle launch Inaugural AI Symposium for Business Aviation to guide industry transformation

Tuvoli, building the backbone of private aviation, today announced the launch of the first annual AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA), co-founded with the National Air Transportation Association and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s O’Maley College of Business. AISBA takes place during September 15–16 at Embry-Riddle’s residential campus in Daytona Bea...

High-speed internet now available on PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

Pilatus announced the introduction of Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option for the PC-24, delivering global, high-speed broadband to the world’s first and only Super Versatile Jet. The system is set to enter service, bringing fast, low-latency connectivity to owners wherever they fly. The system is certified by FAA and EASA. New connectivity solution built on the...

Arbitrip & El Al Airlines announce first of its kind travel booking partnership

Arbitrip announced a landmark partnership with El Al Airlines. Together, companies are introducing a new model for airline-integrated travel booking: a fully white-labelled hotel platform embedded directly within El Al’s digital ecosystem, designed to deliver a seamless, personalized, and value-driven experience.At the core of the platform is Arbitrip’s advanced AI engine, wh...

Tecnam and Oriens Aviation expand partnership to the Netherlands

Tecnam is expanding its partnership with Oriens Aviation. Back in 2021 Oriens became the authorised Sales and Service Centre for the British Isles. Now the company is establishing a dedicated subsidiary to serve as the exclusive Tecnam dealer for the Netherlands. Oriens Aviation demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the Tecnam brand over past five years. Their pro...

Air Peace expands fleet with Embraer E175 to boost regional connectivity in West Africa

Embraer delivered first brand-new Embraer E175 airplane to Air Peace. The delivery further strengthens the partnership between Embraer and Air Peace, beyond their operations of the larger E195-E2 and the smaller ERJ145 fleet. The E175 will support Air Peace in its ambition to increase connectivity in Nigeria and the region, whilst providing more capacity flexibility to the airline. Arjan Meijer...

SAS orders 18 Airbus A330neo to accelerate growth and fleet modernisation

Scandinavian carrier SAS has placed a firm order with Airbus for 18 A330-900 aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. The agreement was signed during a ceremony in Copenhagen by Anko van der Werff, SAS CEO and Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. The aircraft will support SAS’ ongoing international network expans...

Embraer Praetor 500E triple certified - by ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 500E has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority ANAC, FAA, and EASA. Introduced in February 2026 alongside the Praetor 600E as the first evolution of the industry-leading Praetor family, the Praetor 500E is now approved for operation in key global markets. This milestone follows the Praetor 600E’s triple certification in April 2026, marking...

ALSIM introduces the AL3X: a new standard in compact LSA training

ALSIM launches AL3X, its newest Light Sport Aircraft simulator designed specifically to meet the growing needs of flight schools and training organizations. Developed around the popular Garmin G3X Touch flight deck, the AL3X delivers an immersive and highly realistic training experience in a compact, cost-effective platform that complies with FAA AATD standards. Designed f...

Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on new 55,000-square-meter facility in Portugal

Lufthansa Technik marked a key milestone by officially breaking ground on its 55,000-square-meter facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto. Lufthansa Technik Portugal, founded in 2024, will create up to 700 new jobs in the aviation industry over the coming years. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro highlighted the project’s value for the country at the groundbreaking cer...

SITA | Tech drove down mishandled bag rates by 23% in 2025, but mishandling still costs the industry $6.3 billion a year

In 2025, the industry made its strongest progress outside the pandemic, even as passenger numbers rise. Mishandled baggage rates dropped 23%, a sign that digital transformation efforts are taking hold, according to the SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights report, the 20th annual edition of the industry benchmark. But the bigger story is not just improvement. It’s the gap that remains. Mis...

EVA Air debuts first Washington, D.C. to Taipei nonstop service

EVA Air celebrated the launch of its new nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Taipei, marking a significant expansion as the airline's 10th North American gateway. As the first airline to offer nonstop service between these two cities, the new route represents a key milestone in strengthening connectivity between Taiwan and the U.S. East Coast. A special inaugural ceremony was held at W...

Frontier scimitar propeller STC approved for Continental-powered Cessna Skywagons

Hartzell Propeller has secured STC approval on its new Frontier aluminum propeller for Cessna 180 Skywagon airplanes equipped with Continental O-470 engines. Targeted to serve Skywagon models A-J, the Frontier joins the extensive Top Prop lineup to offer a true performance-enhancing, cost-effective solution to upgrading the utility and backcountry legend.  The 88-inch prop, in an all-...

Vertical Aerospace selects Astronics as low-voltage power distribution supplier for Valo

Vertical Aerospace announced a long-term agreement with Astronics Corporation to supply the low-voltage power distribution system for Vertical's Valo eVTOL aircraft. Under the agreement, Astronics will provide the aircraft's LV power distribution system, including power conversion and distribution hardware that manages and protects electrical power for critical aircraft systems....