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PIF invests in Saudia Technic to establish MRO facility

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) agreed to invest in Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group. Formerly known as Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries, Saudia Technic has a long-established presence and rich legacy in Saudi Arabia, tracing its roots back to the 1960s. It provides services across key aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul segments, including line, base, component...

Most on-time airlines and airports of 2023 unveiled by Cirium

In an industry synonymous with operational complexity, Cirium, the world's most trusted source of aviation analytics, today announces its much-anticipated 2023 On-Time Performance Review that celebrates operating excellence. This year's winners, hailing from every corner of the globe, have not only risen to the occasion but have set new benchmarks in operational performance and punctuality...

Signature Aviation closes on acquisition of Meridian

Signature Aviation has acquired Meridian, an award-winning private aviation company with bases in Teterboro, NJ (TEB) and Hayward, CA (HWD).The transaction was completed on January 1, 2024, and Meridian TEB and HWD bases joined Signature’s global network of more than 200 locations in 27 countries across five continents. Over the coming months, both teams will be working on a s...

easyJet and easyJet holidays reveal top travel trends for 2024

easyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed the latest travel trends for 2024 as bookings took off during the first days of its biggest ever Big Orange Sale, offering up to 20% off over two million seats across Europe and up to £300 off package holidays until 5 February 2024.  Flights to Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Alicante and Malaga from the UK proved to be the most popular during the sa...

SWISS to serve new European destinations in Summer 2024

SWISS will be making further additions to its short-haul route network in its 2024 summer schedules. Service between Zurich and Bremen will be newly offered in summer, too. Oslo will be added to the Geneva-based network; and the existing Geneva destinations of Copenhagen and Stockholm will also be newly served in the summer timetable period.  SWISS will be offering travellers an even wider...

Fifth A320neo landed at Austrian Airlines in Vienna

Austrian Airlines welcomed an early “New Year’s baby” and received another aircraft from the Airbus factory in Toulouse on the New Year’s Eve weekend. The fifth A320neo will fly in white until its final livery with the Austrian livery in spring. The new short and medium-haul aircraft with the registration LZR comes directly from the Airbus factory in Toulouse...

Jet Luxe entered Morocco as gateway to African market expansion

Jet Luxe expands its footprint into the African market opening of a new office in Morocco. In addition to the expansion into Morocco, Jet Luxe introduces its latest addition to the fleet, the new Legacy 600. This state-of-the-art aircraft further enhances Jet Luxe's commitment to providing an unparalleled travel experience. With a focus on sophistication and exclusivity, the Legacy 600 se...

flyExclusive and EG Acquisition Corporation announced closing of business combination

flyExclusive and EG Acquisition Corp. announced the completion of their previously announced business combination. Upon the completion of the business combination, the combined company has been renamed flyExclusive, Inc. Beginning on December 28, 2023, the Company’s common stock are expected to begin trading on the NYSE American under the new ticker symbol “FLYX”. The b...

Shannon Airport Group welcomes over €7.1 million in government funding

Shannon Airport Group has welcomed announcement by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers TD., of €7.1 million in funding for Shannon Airport under the Regional Airports Programme.The mid-term review of the Regional Airports Programme, which is nearing completion, is looking at how the Programme is delivering on its objectives of supporting balanced regional devel...

ICON Aircraft receives type certification for the ICON A5 in primary category

Federal Aviation Administration has granted Type Certification for the ICON Aircraft ICON A5 in the primary category, marking a significant milestone for the company and its visionary amphibious aircraft. With this designation, ICON Aircraft is now one of only a few Light Sport Aircraft manufacturers in the world to meet the certification standards of the FAA, meaning that ICON can now t...

Navigating The Requirements: How To Prepare for Flight School Admission

Many people desire to become pilots, but getting flight school admission isn’t always easy. There are hurdles to overcome, including rigorous academic requirements, financial impediments, and competition from other aspiring pilots. But these things shouldn’t discourage you, considering the high potential and marketability of this career. As of 2022, the U.S. had a pilot shortage and...

SmartLynx Airlines closes the year with a record number of operated flights

In 2023 SmartLynx Airlines made 48% more flights and carried 53% more passengers than the year before. In 2023, the airline increased its fleet from 49 to 67 aircraft, including the first Boeing B737 MAX8 aircraft in the ACMI sector, which significantly boosted its passenger numbers. Over the year 2023, demand for ACMI passenger services continued to grow. This was driven by ai...