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Avolon places landmark order for 110 Airbus A320neo and A330neo aircraft

Avolon, one of the world’s leading aviation finance companies, has reinforced its long-term growth strategy with a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900 widebodies and 75 A320neo Family jets. The latest commitment increases Avolon’s total A330-900 order book to 114 aircraft, while its A320 Family portfolio now stands at approximately 650 aircraft, underscoring the l...

FlyJets launches JetGPT™, introducing AI-powered innovation to the charter and flight-sharing market

FlyJets, the charter aviation marketplace and flight-sharing exchange, has officially launched JetGPT™, its AI-powered automated flight-finding agent, coinciding with a growing portfolio of flight-sharing opportunities for the fall and winter travel seasons. Powered by a large language model (LLM), JetGPT™ delivers real-time access to aircraft availability, pricing, and operator-sou...

Liebherr showcases next-generation technologies shaping the future of business aviation at NBAA-BACE 2026

Underscoring its commitment to innovation in business aviation, Liebherr-Aerospace will present a range of advanced technologies and solutions at NBAA-BACE 2026, highlighting its readiness to support the next generation of business jet platforms. Visitors can meet the team at Booth 3555 from October 20-22, 2026. Alex Vlielander, Chief Customer Officer at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation...

LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer celebrate a new chapter with the airline’s first E195-E2

LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer have marked a major milestone with the commencement of deliveries of the carrier’s first-ever E195-E2. Scheduled to enter commercial service in the coming days, the new-generation aircraft will support LATAM’s continued network expansion across Brazil, where the airline has grown its domestic footprint from 44 airports six years ago to 63 destinations...

Ocean Aviation, backed by Kennedy Lewis, breaks ground on landmark flagship campus at Miami Executive Airport

Ocean Aviation, supported by Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (“Kennedy Lewis”), has officially broken ground on a transformative new private aviation campus at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB). Backed by a $67 million investment, the flagship development will feature up to 400,000 square feet of communal and private hangar space, a premium passenger terminal, and an on-site fuel farm...

Falcon Executive Aviation launches certified helicopter operations, enhancing premium air mobility at Dubai World Central

Falcon Executive Aviation, a member of Alex Group Investment, has been awarded General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) certification for commercial helicopter operations at its state-of-the-art Dubai Helipark facility located at Dubai World Central. This milestone enhances the company's premium mobility offering, enabling seamless helicopter transfers between Al Maktoum International Airp...

Airbus Helicopters and Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies partner to advance Indigenous aerospace training capabilities in Canada

Airbus Helicopters Canada has partnered with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to strengthen Indigenous participation in the aerospace sector through enhanced training and workforce development initiatives. The partnership will equip SIIT instructors and students with industry-leading helicopter maintenance training tools and technologies, while supporting the continued adva...

Sky Travel and Cove Capital position nearly 20 business aircraft for market entry in Q4 2026

Sky Travel and parent company Cove Capital Investments, LLC, have unveiled plans to bring nearly 20 business aircraft to market during Q4 2026, reinforcing their commitment to meeting growing demand for quality pre-owned aircraft across the global business aviation sector. The aircraft portfolio will span multiple categories, from light and midsize jets to large-cabin and long-range platforms,...

Skandia achieves ANAC approval for King Air soundproofing kit

  Skandia’s King Air 200/300 soundproofing kit has received final approval from Brazil’s ANAC, opening the door for wider adoption among operators across the country. The certification extends the reach of a retrofit solution designed to significantly improve cabin acoustics and overall passenger comfort. Already approved by the FAA, EASA and TCCA, the kit has built a stro...

Rotortrade to highlight its fully integrated helicopter dealership model at European Rotors 2026 in Lyon

Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has confirmed its participation in EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, which will take place at EUREXPO Lyon, France. Marking its first edition in France, EUROPEAN ROTORS will bring one of the industry's leading gatherings for the vertical aviation community to Rotortrade’s home market. The event’s location is also strategically significant for...

Jungheinrich & Deutsche Aircraft set a new standard in aerospace logistics with automated warehouse for next-generation regional aircraft production

In a landmark step towards next-generation regional aircraft manufacturing, Jungheinrich has delivered an advanced automated logistics centre to Deutsche Aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Supporting the production readiness of the D328eco programme, the facility combines the innovative Jungheinrich PowerCube automated compact bin storage system with an automated very narrow aisle warehouse under...

British Airways unveils new Terminal 5 lounge, marking the next phase of Heathrow transformation

British Airways has unveiled the next phase of its Heathrow lounge transformation programme, marking the beginning of a significant investment aimed at modernising every lounge across the airport in the coming years. One of the airline’s most extensive lounge investment initiatives to date, the programme includes the introduction of a new lounge in Heathrow Terminal 5’s C Gates ar...