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NetJets introduces state-of-the-art, exclusive-use terminal in Augusta, Georgia

NetJets is well underway on its development of a new exclusive-use terminal at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). This facility represents a significant investment in the region, reinforcing NetJets’ commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences for its customers. Guests arriving this April for golf’s most iconic championship will witness the construction in progress, including t...

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel

Alaska Airlines announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska's transformation into the West Coast's global carrier and Seattle's new leader in international travel -- one that now connects guests to over 900 worldwide...

TAP Air Portugal selects new JFK Terminal 6 for future operations

JFK Millennium Partners, the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport's new world-class Terminal 6 and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, today announced that TAP will make T6 its future home at JFK airport, joining codeshare partner JetBlue and Star Alliance airlines such as Air Ca...

LTCS expands footprint in the Americas with new Tulsa facility

Lufthansa Technik Component Services celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. The 25,000 square foot building represents the first major milestone in a two-part expansion program and introduces 90 new workstations, an upgraded avionics workshop, and expanded administrative areas to support the growing demand for component maintenance, repair, an...

Honda Aircraft Company receives fifth consecutive FAA AMT Diamond Award

Honda Aircraft Company has earned the William (Bill) O'Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician Award for the fifth straight year from the Federal Aviation Administration. The AMT Employer Diamond Award represents the highest level of distinction available to aircraft maintenance employers, requiring that 100% of eligible employees earn the AMT Award of Excellence by completing at least 12 hours...

Avfuel enhances global support framework

As business aviation faces a convergence of global fuel market volatility, expanding sustainability requirements and record demand—including enhanced traffic tied to major global sporting events—Avfuel Corporation strengthened its coordinated support infrastructure to help operators maintain reliability, compliance and cost control. The announcement comes ahead of the 2026 NBAA Sc...

Safran inaugurates expanded Sarasota facility for aircraft electrical systems maintenance, repair and overhaul

Safran Electrical & Power unveiled its new building in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aerospace electrical systems. This expansion reinforces the company capabilities in Sarasota, establishing the site as a key provider of power generation, distribution and conversion management solutions. With this extension, the Sarasota site now spans 140,000 s...

Star Flight Training expands modern fleet with four Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft

Star Flight Training has expanded its fleet with four IFR-equipped Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft. This strategic acquisition brings cutting-edge technology and enhanced capabilities directly to their Virginia-based operations. Tecnam P-Mentor represents a new generation of aircraft specifically designed for modern flight training operations. Featuring an advanced avionics suite and a tra...

Pegasus Elite Aviation adds 3rd Gulfstream G650 to charter fleet

Los Angeles-based Pegasus Elite Aviation' managed fleet has added a new asset: a Gulfstream G650 jet, which has officially arrived at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and is now available for global charter operations. The deployment of N928DJ marks the 11th large-cabin aircraft in the Pegasus fleet and its 3rd Gulfstream G650, demonstrating Pegasus Elite Aviation's ambition to cultivate the high-en...

Bell reveals New Bell 429 Designer Series Interior

Bell Textron revealed during VAI Verticon 2026 that it has launched new luxury interior options for the Bell 429 – the latest upgrade in the Designer Series offerings for the platform that was inspired by customer feedback to amplify their flight experience. Designed to deliver a true VVIP experience, this interior is available in five elegant color schemes: Arctic Grey/Charcoal, Charco...

Tecnam delivers first US-based P2012 Traveller with Continental power to private owner

Tecnam delivered the first US-based P2012 Traveller equipped with Continental engines to a private owner. Mr. Don Davis has selected the P2012 Traveller as the primary logistical and transport link for Spanish Cay, a private island destination in the Bahamas. This delivery marks a significant milestone for the P2012 program, showcasing the aircraft’s v...

Joby to begin U.S. operations in 2026 under White House Air Taxi Program

Joby Aviation has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. Through the program, Joby has the opportunity to begin early operations this year in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah, marking a major milestone for the U.S. air taxi industry with the potenti...