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A new home for training excellence: Alaska Airlines unveils state-of-the-art Global Training Center

Thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees will now undergo training in a new 660,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility, which officially opened its doors today. The facility will be a hub for flight attendants, pilots, customer service agents and more, and will centralize operations into one space.The investment in training capacity and quality will continue to fuel the Ala...

Yingling Aviation completes first 192 month inspection on Gulfstream G550

Yingling Aviation announced successful completion of its first 192 month inspection on a Gulfstream G550, marking a significant milestone and the largest project completed by the company to date.The extensive heavy maintenance inspection was executed successfully and followed by a comprehensive refurbishment. The scope of work included full soft goods replacement, veneer refurbishment, and av...

Midwest Corporate Air strengthens its training capabilities with ALSR G7 simulator

Midwest Corporate Air, based in Ohio, has selected ALSIM for its training needs with the acquisition of an ALSR G7 simulator. ALSIM ALSR G7 is a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 aircraft, including the SR20, SR22, and SR22T, offering a robust and  reliable training solution for various pilot certificates, as well as Cirrus aircraft familiarization training.  Simu...

Honda Aircraft Company announces Straight Flight as new Authorized Service Center

Honda Aircraft Company announced an update to its Authorized Service Center network for the HondaJet.  Starting January 25, 2026, Straight Flight will serve as the ASC for HondaJet aircraft based out of the Northwest service region, including Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah. Straight Flight LLC is based out of Centennial Airport, in Denver, Colorado and has over three decades of experience a...

Groundbreaking ceremony for Pilatus’ new flagship U.S. facility in Sarasota, Florida

Already since 2022, Pilatus has been planning to expand its presence in the United States in order to supplement capacity in Switzerland, which is now close to maximum. At a groundbreaking ceremony held at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives as well as representatives of regional authorities and organizations marked the official construction start of a new, state-of...

AerSale opens new 90,000 Sq. Ft. aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, FL

AerSale announced the opening of its newest state-of-the-art Aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. New facility replaces AerSale' existing operation in Medley, Florida, and represents a major expansion in both additional capabilities and available capacity. Spanning just under 90,000 square feet, the Hialeah Gardens facility is approximately three times larger than AerS...

Chapman Freeborn delivers efficient logistics for Leonardo Aircraft M-346 demonstration tour across the United States

Chapman Freeborn successfully supported Leonardo Aircraft during a complex, multi-location M-346 demonstration tour across the United States and Canada. The three-month operation ran from September to November, spanning 11 air show locations and requiring extensive coordination of personnel, equipment, and aircraft logistics across multiple regions. The demonstrations formed part of a wider agr...

Yingling Aviation completes first ALTO Cabin Audio System installation on Gulfstream G550

Yingling Aviation completed its first ALTO Cabin Audio System installation on a Gulfstream G550 aircraft, marking a new milestone in the company’s expanding portfolio of premium cabin technology upgrades. Purpose-built specifically for business aircraft, the ALTO Cabin Audio System is engineered to meet customer-defined needs and is carefully tuned onsite by ALTO sou...

UrbanLink selects NOEMI electric amphibious aircraft for future seaplane operations in Florida

Elfly Group announced the signing of a MoU with UrbanLink, a U.S.-based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement includes a 10+10 soft order for the NOEMI electric amphibious seaplane, representing a potential order value of approximately USD 200 million.UrbanLink is developing an integrated zero-emission transport network acro...

NICHOLAS AIR expands fleet with Phenom 300E and Citation Latitude deliveries

 NICHOLAS AIR continues its strategy of measured and steady growth with the announcement of five new aircraft deliveries: three Embraer Phenom 300E light jets and two Cessna Citation Latitude mid-size jets. This expansion reinforces the company's commitment to maintaining a young, versatile fleet tailored specifically to the evolving needs of its Jet Card Members. Nicholas Corrent...

Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles brings greater control and precision to pilots

Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles recently entered into service. Certified by the FAA in October 2025, the integration of Garmin’s Autothrottle system in the Citation M2 Gen2 further supports the most delivered light-entry jet’s capabilities by bringing greater control and precision to pilots.The addition of Garmin Autothrottles to the M2 Gen2 assists the pilot thr...

Citadel Aviation launches 2026 with 13 VIP aircraft projects, redefining advanced technology and connectivity upgrades

Citadel Aviation is kicking off 2026 with remarkable momentum, securing 13 new VIP aircraft projects in January alone. These projects focus on advanced technology and connectivity upgrades for elite, privatized narrow- and wide-body commercial sized aircraft, reflecting the growing demand for state-of-the-art in-flight systems among discerning aircraft owners. This surge underscores a clear ind...