The global fleet of Cessna Caravans will soon expand with an order from Indonesian operator PT Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri, the company member of PT Yasa Artha Trimanunggal (Yasa - SAM Air), for a Cessna Caravan. The versatile aircraft will strengthen Yasa - SAM Air’s ability to support cargo, logistics and passenger operations and conduct we...
Fly Alliance announces the launch of Jet Paw Lounge by Fly Alliance, the world’s first dedicated Dog FBO, opening in mid-April at Teterboro Airport (KTEB). Jet Paw Lounge has been designed to support and elevate the growing ecosystem of pet-focused private aviation. Fly Alliance has partnered with pet travel specialists, who charter flights through Fly Alliance and offer indi...
AERO Friedrichshafen will take place from April 22 to 25, 2026, setting a new exhibitor record. With around 820 exhibitors from over 50 nations, the international leading trade show for general aviation, business aviation, and air sports surpasses all previous benchmarks. In addition to numerous product premieres and a comprehensive professional program, visitors can look forward to structured Gui...
Avfuel Corporation expanded its branded FBO network by adding Chantilly Air Jet Center (KHEF) in the D.C. metropolitn area as of April 1. Strategically positioned as a gateway to Washington, D.C., Chantilly Air Jet Center is widely recognized as the fastest “touchdown to downtown” option in the capital region, allowing passengers to bypass the congestion of major commercial a...
Air Tahiti has selected Wiremind as a new technology partner, and will implement its PASSENGER suite of solutions, marking the start of a collaboration focused on strengthening the airline’s commercial capabilities. Through this partnership, Air Tahiti will benefit from Wiremind’s data analysis expertise in passenger transport. The collaboration reflects Air Tahiti’s commitment t...
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, a 50/50 joint venture between MTU Aero Engines and China Southern Airlines, celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 2001 as a greenfield operation, the company is now well on its way to becoming the world’s largest maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility for narrowbody aircraft engines. Since its establishment, it has completed more than 5,000 shop visits...
GetJet has secured $31 million in external financing from London-based volofin Capital Management Ltd. The capital injection accelerates the GetJet Group Growth Strategy 2026, focused on fleet expansion and the scaling of aviation asset management capabilities. The funding facilitates the acquisition of up to five additional narrow-body aircraft, scheduled to integrate into the fleet by Q2 20...
FlightSafety International Inc. will partner with Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) to host the Final Approach Lounge, a dedicated pilot hospitality and support center within the Airport’s temporary FBO facility during the 2026 Masters Tournament. The initiative is designed to support flight crews operating through AGS during one of the busiest periods of private aviation activit...
Textron Aviation announced Brazos Valley Flight Services, Executive Air Taxi Corporation, Fairmont State University, Sterling Flight Training and Victors Aviation as its 2026 Top Hawk program recipients, continuing a legacy that has placed 55 factory-new Cessna Skyhawks in training environments since the program launched in 2015. Now entering its second decade, Top Hawk is one of the ind...
Hartzell Propeller is expanding its commitment to the general aviation community in 2026—making high-performance propeller upgrades more accessible, more affordable, and easier to navigate than ever before. Through a major expansion of its popular Top Prop conversion program, Hartzell unlocks a new upgrade path for thousands of aircraft owners. With more than 150 additio...
Azerbaijan Airlines, part of AZCON Holding signed a codeshare agreement with Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia. Effective May 2026, flights between Baku and Belgrade will be operated twice a week, in conjunction with Air Serbia’s upcoming flight schedule. As part of the codeshare partnership, AZAL will place its marketing code on Air Serbia-operated services, providi...
Vertical Aerospace announced a landmark achievement in aviation history: piloted thrustborne transition by a full-scale eVTOL aircraft, taking off vertically like a helicopter and transitioning seamlessly into wingborne flight like a fixed-wing aircraft. This milestone unlocks the defining capability of eVTOL aviation and places Vertical at the forefront of the global advanced air mobility in...
