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SkyDrive and JR East begin discussions to explore eVTOL experiences at AZUMA FARM KOIWAI

SkyDrive has initiated discussions with JR East to provide eVTOL experiences at a premium hotel AZUMA FARM KOIWAI. Scheduled to open in spring 2026 at Koiwai Farm, the hotel aims to offer guests a unique opportunity to experience air travel as part of its exclusive services. SkyDrive...

Royal Netherlands Air Force becomes launch customer for PC-7 MKX training system

Koninklijke Luchtmacht becomes the first customer to opt for the PC-7 MKX. This new training system will provide the Dutch Air Force with an integrated, cost-effective, state-of-the-art solution to meet its needs for basic flying training of its military pilots. The corresponding contract was signed...


Daher continues its growth in a changing environment

Two years after the launch of its “Take Off 2027” strategic plan, Daher is taking another step in the company’s transformation. The Group is consolidating its organization to support its international development and ambitions. In 2024, Daher achieved a revenue of €1.8 billion, 55% of which came from international markets, with increased profitability. The Group continues it...

Embraer & Flexjet sign agreement valued at up to USD $7 billion, representing the largest firm order for both companies

Embraer Executive Jets announced a purchase agreement with Flexjet. The agreement comprises a fleet of Embraer business jets, which includes the Praetor 600, Praetor 500 and Phenom 300E models, as well as an enhanced suite of services and support. The agreement is valued at up to USD $7 billion at current list prices. This is the largest order placed by Flexjet in its 30-year history and...

Nolinor Aviation to acquire multiple cargo aircraft from Natilus

Nolinor Aviation announced a groundbreaking agreement with Natilus, a San Diego-based aerospace manufacturer developing next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft. The agreement reserves production positions for multiple Kona aircraft, an innovative regional cargo freighter currently under development and uniquely designed to operate on gravel and unpaved runways. The Kona aircraft, developed in c...

Safran obtains EASA certification of the first electric motor for new air mobility

Safran Electrical & Power celebrates a world first: certification awarded by EASA of the ENGINeUS 100 motor – the first electric motor certified to power new air mobility. The motor obtained certification after a campaign involving 1,500 hours of motor certification tests and more than 100 flight hours on an aircraft in real-world conditions. It is the result of four years of collab...

Embraer celebrates 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium

Embraer celebrates 10 years of the first flight of the KC-390 Millennium, the next-generation multi-mission tactical transport aircraft. The maiden flight, which took place in Gavião Peixoto on February 3rd, 2015, lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. It provided the crew with an evaluation of the flight characteristics and impressive performance of the KC-390 Millennium. Since then, this fly-...

Business aviation generates €100 billion in economic value, study reveals critical policy threats

Oxford Economics study outlined business aviation’s substantial economic contributions in Europe, warning that restrictive government policies could jeopardise up to €120 billion in foreign investments and 104,000 jobs by 2030. The study, commissioned by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and EBAA, underscored business aviation’s indispensable role in Eu...

Boom Supersonic achieves supersonic flight

Boom Supersonic announced successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in California. Boom designed, built, and flew the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet—the first civil supersonic jet made in America. Flown by Boom Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, XB-1 entered the supersonic corr...

Empowering Africa’s next generation of airline pilots

Airways Aviation ESMA, world leading group of aviation academies with over 45 years of global aviation experience and Morocco Aviation Private Academy, a renowned provider of pilot and aviation engineering training, announced the signing of a new strategic cooperation agreement to deliver key phases of the bespoke, Airways Aviation EASA Airline Pilot Pathway Programme in Morocco....

Airbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024

Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The orders came from 182 customers in 42 countries. The Company delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, resulting in a preliminary 57% share of the civil and parapublic market. Br...

IADA reports strong preowned BizJet sales and optimistic forecast for 2025

IADA concluded 2024 with a rise in preowned business aircraft sales and an optimistic outlook for the year ahead.  These results, along with robust market confidence, are detailed in IADA’s Fourth Quarter 2024 Market Report, released today. IADA dealers completed 1,559 transactions in 2024 while the fourth quarter alone saw 562 aircraft deals finalized. Post-election clarity boo...

Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) rings in the New Year & sets 32 world speed records in 2024

Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) achieved remarkable success in 2024 by setting an impressive 32 world speed records on the Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, London, and Delhi. These accomplishments underscores the company's dedication to excellence in luxury aviation – as well as the incredible...

Daher and GAMA open their international internship for the third year

A unique international internship program for students from France and North America has been opened for the third consecutive year by Daher Aircraft and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, with applications now being accepted for this summer’s hands-on experience. Two students from North America and two others from France will be selected for the eight-week internships at Daher...

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VINCI Airports celebrates the completion of the extension and renovation of Kansai International Airport, as well as the 10th anniversary of the concession

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Daher Aircraft showcases its “go anywhere” Kodiak 900 along with the TBM 960 at France Air Expo

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ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney

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Cirrus launches “Let’s Go Fly!” immersive Apple Vision Pro flight experience

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BGS expands fueling partnership with Freebird Airlines ahead of summer 2026 season

Baltic Ground Services, an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has expanded its cooperation with Turkish leisure carrier Freebird Airlines across several airports...

Global Jet Capital launches Q1 2026 market briefing

While the geopolitical situation contributed to economic uncertainty in Q1, market fundamentals remained healthy. The quarter showed strong demand for business aviation, reflected in increasing aircra...

Cathay Pacific announces plans to launch direct flights to Almaty

Affirming Cathay’ ongoing commitment to growing Hong Kong’s connectivity with Belt and Road countries, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce plans to launch direct flights to Almaty,...

Bell announced order of first Bell 407GXi in India with TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron announced the order of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, one of India’s most established non-scheduled rotary-wing operators. F...

Climate-friendly aviation: greater ambition pays off

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VIP Completions-YODEZEEN Gulfstream G550 wins prestigious design award

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Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Singapore: Starting in October, Lufthansa will begin flying to new destinations with Allegris

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Jetfly highlights the versatility of Pilatus PC-12 in European business aviation sector

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Airshare to equip fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with Gogo Galileo connectivity

U.S.-based aircraft management, fractional ownership, jet cards, and charter services operator Airshare is equipping its fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with the Gogo Galileo HDX system. The up...

Air passenger rights reform: as European negotiations nearing conclusion, up to 60% of travelers could lose their right to compensation

Air passenger rights in Europe are at a critical crossroads. On June 2, the European Union’s Conciliation Committee will meet for a final round of negotiations on the revision of the European re...

Texas Department of Public Safety accepts delivery of Bell 407GXi

Bell Textron delivered new Texas Department of Public Safety’s  Bell 407GXi. This delivery comes on the heels of an announcement made during Verticon earlier this year h...

Bombardier Defense to provide three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for maritime surveillance in Australia

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Deutsche Aircraft future-oriented European multi-role aviation portfolio at ILA Berlin 2026

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Liebherr and Loong Air sign service agreement for heat transfer equipment

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Czech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters

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Electra completes first urban flight of hybrid-electric ultra short aircraft in downtown Charleston

Electra completed first urban demonstration of its Ultra Short airplane at the Columbus Street Terminal, offering a real-world look at how regional air travel can move beyond...

Thales and ENAC join forces to shape the air traffic management of the future

Thales and ENAC (École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile), the French Civil Aviation University, announce a strategic partnership aimed at shaping the future of air transport, focu...

Hong Kong Airlines officially moves into Terminal 2

Hong Kong Airlines’ check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1 have officially relocated to the new Terminal 2. From now on, passengers travelling with Hong Kong Air...