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Cessna Citation Ascend program advances - successful certification tests & extensive flight testing

Unveiled during EBACE 2023 Cessna Citation Ascend program advances following the successful completion by the prototype aircraft of numerous certification tests and more than 350 flight test hours. The aircraft is expected to enter into service in 2025. Cessna Citation Ascend is desig...

Airways Aviation - new simulator centre opening

A significant milestone in the continued expansion of world-class pilot training facilities - Airways Aviation celebrated the opening of its new simulator centre at the Gold Coast Airport. The event saw a full house with attendees including key industry partners, academic collaborator...

UrbanLink Air Mobility to provide advanced air mobility solutions in South Florida

UrbanLink plans to revolutionize transportation as the first provider of all electric zero emission advanced air mobility solutions. UrbanLink announced their partnership with Lilium. UrbanLink will purchase 20 Lilium Jets, with scheduled pre-delivery payments, and become the first airline in the U.S. fully committed to integrating eVTOL aircraft into its fleet. UrbanLink...

Dassault inaugurates new maintenance facility in Catarina, Brazil

Dassault Falcon Jet has opened a new MRO facility at Sao Paulo, Brazil’s new Catarina Executive International Airport.  New complex, Dassault Falcon Jet Sao Paulo-Catarina, replaces the Sorocaba facility, which opened in 2009. Sao Paulo-Catarina offers nearly 40,000 square feet (3,600 square meters) of floor and office space and can accommodate up to five Falcons simultaneously. It...

JEKTA unveils first interiors of PHA-ZE 100 regional amphibious airframe

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100, Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emission 100 amphibious aircraft, has unveiled the first interiors for its economy class Traveller and full executive Corporate cabin configurations.  The interiors have been designed for passenger comfort, operational durability, and ultimate elegance, with each layout, mat...

Tecnam P-Mentor achieves Federal Aviation Administration full Type Certificate

Federal Aviation Administration awarded full Type Certificate to Tecnam P-MENTOR with the number A00067IB for Part 23 of the FAA Regulations. Tecnam is now on track to begin deliveries to flight schools across the United States, starting with the first to HCH Aviation in partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University in Austin, Texas, followed by Kilo Charlie Aviation...

Cessna SkyCourier receives type certification in Australia, revolutionizing regional connectivity

Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority, paving the way for the aircraft to serve remote communities, improve regional connectivity in Australia and cater to the region’s diverse aviation needs. This certification comes three months after the first Cessna SkyCourier order in Australia was announce...

Future of aviation maintenance: airBaltic launches Technical Academy

airBaltic launches airBaltic Technical Academy – a premier training initiative, designed for individuals aiming to start or advance their career in aircraft maintenance. The academy is now accepting applications for its three specialized programs in collaboration with Riga Technical University, Liepaja State Technical School, and the exclusive airBaltic Mechanics program. ...

Gulfstream G600 gains FAA steep-approach certification

Gulfstream G600 has been certified for steep approach to landing by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, opening access to more airports around the world. G600 has successfully demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport in England and Lugano Airport in Switzerland. These challenging airports require steep-approach...

EH216-S completes UAE first passenger-carrying demo flight in Abu Dhabi

EHang EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft successfuly completed of the first passenger-carrying demo flight in Abu Dhabi, marking the first of its kind in UAE and Middle East. Additionally, the EH216-F for high-rise firefighting and EH216-L for aerial logistics demonstrated their debut flights in the UAE, showcasing a diverse range of UAM use scenarios of pilotless...

India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft

IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations. India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly positioned to serve the country’s aspirations...

NetJets was unveiled as the previously confidential buyer of 12 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft

NetJets has been revealed as previously confidential buyer of 12 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. This firm transaction initially announced in December 2023 was valued at US$326.4 million based on list prices at the time of signing, but the landmark deal could be more than US$6 billion if all optional 232 Challenger 3500 jets are exercised over time. With this ord...

The freedom for everyone to go from A to Anywhere - Skai -simple, safe, clean from end-to-end

A company declares to change the world with a revolution in transportation. By innovating, developing processes and technologies that no one else has yet done. By offering convenient, cleanest, and safest way to move from A to B - first hydrogen eVTOL aircraft. Simply. Better. It's absolutely logical that we were determined to learn a lot more and get the answers to our many question...

Spearheading low-emission flight instruction in England - Saxon Air launches pioneering flight training centre

A significant advancement in environmentally sustainable pilot training - Saxon Air announced the grand opening of 'Saxon Air Flight Training Centre' in the East of England. The program is anchored by the introduction of the UK first Virus SW121A - ‘the Explorer’ aircraft, provided by NEBOair. The Explorer represents the pinnacle of eco-conscious aviation te...

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AIR selects Dynon Avionics as exclusive avionics provider across smart aircraft portfolio

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dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

dnata has secured a new multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), further strengthening a longstanding global par...

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

Kansai International airport (KIX) reaches new milestone in its development with the inauguration of the completed international trade zone. This completion marks the conclusion of the extensive renov...

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

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is expanding its Falcon maintenance capability in Sydney, with new investments in specialist tooling, training and technical resources to support upcoming Falcon 7X h...

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

The European tour of Daher Aircraft’s “go-anywhere” Kodiak 900 multi-role airplane continues this week at the France Air Expo 2026 event in Lyon, France, where it will join a fast, e...

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...

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

Cirrus launched Let’s Go Fly!, a first-of-its-kind app created for Apple Vision Pro that delivers an immersive introduction to Personal Aviation—the freedom, convenience and acce...

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...

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

Which strategy leads to cost-effective, climate-friendly aviation in 2070? Four scenarios from the Bauhaus Luftfahrt think tank illustrate the impacts of different transformation paths. Key points: In...

VIP Completions-YODEZEEN Gulfstream G550 wins prestigious design award

VIP Completions together with partner YODEZEEN announced that their Gulfstream G550 refurbishment project won the ‘Aviation Interior Design/VIP Completion’ title at the International...

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

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can...

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

For more than twenty-five years, Jetfly has been developing its Shared Ownership Program, focusing in particular on the Pilatus PC-12, a turboprop aircraft renowned for its versatility, reliability, a...

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

Bombardier Defense will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force. Metrea - the originator and leading provider...

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

Deutsche Aircraft is preparing its most comprehensive showcase to date, highlighting the evolution of its future ready, multi role aviation portfolio designed for governmental and mission critica...

Liebherr and Loong Air sign service agreement for heat transfer equipment

Liebherr-Aerospace and Loong Air launched a long-term collaboration, with Liebherr-Aerospace providing major repair and re-coring services for the heat transfer equipment on Loong Air’s A320ceo/...

Czech Ministry of Interior signs contract for 11 Airbus H145 helicopters

Czech Ministry of Interior and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for 11 five-bladed H145 helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the Czech Republic’s public...

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...

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...

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...