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A new milestone for the TBM family : Daher Aircraft delivers the 1,300th airplane from this fast, efficient product line

Daher Aircraft delivered the 1,300th TBM family airplane, marking the latest achievement for this high-performance, efficient turboprop-powered product line. This announcement was made at AERO Friedrichshafen, where Daher Aircraft exhibited its latest TBM 980 version with Garmin’s G3000 PRIME avionics, and which incorporates further enhancements in passenger comfort. ...

Vinci Aviation unveils its new livery - a distinctive design for a rapidly evolving market

Vinci Aviation unveils the new corporate livery of its Learjet 45, registered C-FHCW. This announcement comes at a time of strong demand growth, as companies and decision-makers rethink how they travel.​ Designed in collaboration with Lila Design, the new livery takes a refined yet bold approach.The design plays with perspective and light, offering a different reading of the aircraf...

JSX becomes first to offer free, instant-access Starlink Wi-Fi across its ATR 42-600 fleet

As the first global launch customer for SpaceX’s Starlink in 2023, the award-winning public charter air carrier JSX is once again setting a new standard in aviation with the first-ever rollout of lightning-fast Wi-Fi across its fleet of fuel-efficient ATR 42-600 turboprop aircraft, now available on all flights.   JSX CEO Alex Wilcox commented: “As the g...

Joby brings electric air taxis to New York City in week-long flight campaign

Joby Aviation announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Framed against the most iconic skyline in the world, the campaign offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet a...

More Tecnam's wings in the sky - AERO2026 interview with Giovanni Pascale Langer

People often say the sky is the limit. When it comes to Tecnam Aircraft, the sky is more like their playground—the perfect place where all their models showcase their best capabilities. "Since 1948... and just getting started." The company gives the impression that building planes is simple—you just need a genuine passion for aviation, outstanding technical expertise, and the...

Elixir Aircraft signs a partnership with Skyzen for fleet management

Elixir Aircraft and Skyzen, a French SaaS solution specialized in airworthiness and aircraft maintenance management, announce the signing of a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to ensure a smoother entry into service for the aircraft and to simplify maintenance and airworthiness management—part of Elixir Aircraft’s commitment to providing a one-stop-shop solution...

SkyDrive and West Nippon Expressway Company sign partnership agreement on advanced air mobility

SkyDrive signed new partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company. Under the agreement, both parties will investigate the commercial feasibility of advanced air mobility eVTOL services based in expressway parking and service areas. SkyDrive successfully showcased demonstration flights of the SkyDrive SD-05 both at the Expo 2025 Osaka and at a second vertiport within...

Britten-Norman advances airborne 5G programme with BN2T-4S Islander prepared for system installation

Britten-Norman has delivered a key milestone in its collaboration with World Mobile Stratospheric, with the BN2T-4S Islander aircraft supporting the programme now prepared for the next phase of system integration. The aircraft is now ready for installation of the airborne 5G antenna system, marking a significant step forward in the development of aircraft-based connectivity solutions. The...

Jetfly Group launched global rebranding

Jetfly Group launched its global rebranding, effective 1st May 2026, covering all entities within the Group. This evolution reflects the Group’s continued expansion across European and international business aviation markets and introduces a clearer, more cohesive identity.  It supports Jetfly’s long-term development strategy, improves the visibility of its service offering, and r...

Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance renews ATR Global Maintenance Agreement for five years

ATR and Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance Operations, the maintenance arm of the Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum and Mel Air, have renewed their Global Maintenance Agreement for a further five years. This extension marks a new milestone in one of ATR’s longest and most enduring customer relationships: ANEM has relied on ATR’s maintenance expertise ...

CAE and easyJet extend Multi-Crew Pilot Licence cadet training partnership for five years

CAE announced the reopening and five‑year extension of the Generation easyJet Multi‑Crew Pilot Licence programme, reinforcing its long‑standing partnership with easyJet and CAE’s role as the airline’s exclusive MPL training partner. The extension underscores the strength of CAE’s proven MPL training model and its role as a long‑term, trusted partner to airlines. Under t...

Airbus delivers first A321XLR for Air Canada

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLRs for Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is on lease from SMBC Aviation Capital. The delivery marks a significant milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling the carrier to bridge the gap between its narrowbody short-haul and widebody long-haul operations. The delivery makes Air Canada the first ope...