Bell showcase at VERTICON 2026 its exceptional aircraft, advanced technology and customer solutions. To kick-off the week-long event, Bell is expected to be the first operator to fly their aircraft into the show with the SUBARU Bell 412EPX- paying homage to the Bell 412 platform’s 45th year in service. Bell plans to have several of its commercial aircraft on display during the...
Air Canada announced the first of its updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft has entered service at Air Canada Rouge, introducing the industry’s best leisure carrier experience. This marks the latest milestone in Rouge’s comprehensive cabin renewal program, focused on delivering a more comfortable, connected, and consistent onboard experience. This fleet transition will allow most ...
A century ago, visionary pilots braved the wind, sand, and oceans to connect Toulouse to Dakar, then South America. These men—Latécoère, Mermoz, Guillaumet, Saint-Exupéry, and so many others—charted the first major international air route, transforming the utopian dream of airmail into an unprecedented human and technical epic. This adventure, which began in 1918,...
Eve Air Mobility arrives at VERTICON 2026 with expanding momentum across its flight‑test program, customer commitments, and operator ecosystem. As helicopter operators worldwide sharpen their long‑term fleet strategies, Eve is intensifying direct collaboration to provide a practical, low‑risk pathway toward electric flight, one that builds on today’s rotorcraft operations rather than re...
above, a new UK entry jet provider focused on domestic and European on-demand executive charter flights, has registered its first Embraer Phenom 100. Previously on the German registry, the former Arcus Air aircraft is now G-FABV for Fly Above, marking a key step forward in above’s progress. Its journey to service start, however, is taking longer than first envisaged, highlights...
AirX confirmed it is upgrading its connectivity across its Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft fleet by installing the Gogo Plane Simple Ku-band terminal. The equipping of the terminals is part of a customized service plan created by Gogo to support very specific AirX requests that ensure passengers receive high-speed inflight connectivity. The tailored bundle includes Pay-As-You-Go...
Air Tahiti Nui continues to develop its international network and announces the launch of new direct service between Papeete and Sydney (PPT–SYD). This new service forms part of the airline's strategy to sustainably strengthen French Polynesia's connectivity with major regional hubs across the South Pacific. The inaugural flight is scheduled for Monday, 14 December 2026. Ai...
Serial number 3010 arrived in Australia – the first of five brand-new PC-12 PROs for delivery to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) Central Operations. The RFDS is a highly valued customer for over 30 years, so it seems fitting that the world’s first PC-12 PRO in aeromedical configuration should go to our longest-standing aeromedical partner. These new PC-12 PROs wi...
In Boeing Field, regional travelers have a new and improved option for air travel. On March 9, SeaPort Airlines is expanding with the launch of its Boeing Field-Felts Field shuttle–eight daily flights between Seattle and Spokane that offer travelers time, convenience and peace while expanding their travel options. SeaPort Airlines’ Boeing Field air shuttle is making Paci...
SkyDrive announced successful conclusion of a series of demo flights of its “SKYDRIVE”, conducted over the five days between February 24 (Tue) and February 28 (Sat), 2026. The flights, which were organized in collaboration with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., and Kanematsu Corporation and took place at Tokyo Big Sight, a major event venue on Tokyo Bay, represent the first-ever public flig...
Tecnam announced the delivery of a new P2006T NG (Multi-Engine Trainer configuration, Registration: EC-ORF) to CANAVIA Aviation Training, a leading Approved Training Organisation based in the Canary Islands, Spain. This latest acquisition brings CANAVIA’s total Tecnam fleet to nine aircraft, comprising six P2008JC and three P2006Ts (including the newl...
Haven Aviation Services Group announced the opening of Haven FBO at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)—a brand-new, full-service facility and new member of the Avfuel Network. The FBO—operating out of a newly-constructed, luxury terminal—provides operators a premier gateway to the largest commercial hub in the Texas panhandle. Travis Lamance, CEO of Haven ASG c...
Lufthansa Technik celebrates a major milestone: its 1,000th overhauled Pratt & Whitney GTF engine. This achievement is a testament to the strength of a globally united team, spanning Poland, Germany, North America, and China. The milestone reinforces Lufthansa Technik’s role as a central partner in the worldwide GTF Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul network and highlights the close c...
Once serving only domestic routes, Kobe Airport is transforming into a vital regional hub that bridges Japan with key Asian destinations. Located just 20 minutes from central Kobe, it is recognized as one of Japan’s best-connected city airports. As passenger traffic continues to rise across the Kansai region, the airport’s new international terminal was designed to accommodate the surg...
Aviator Airport Alliance has renewed its long-standing partnership with SAS Scandinavian Airlines to continue delivering full ground handling and de-icing services at five strategically important airports in Norway and Sweden. The renewed agreement covers three Norwegian airports: Tromsö (TOS), Bergen Airport (BGO), and Kristiansand Airport (KRS), as well as two Swedish airports: Go...
SMFL Helicopters launches following the merger of two industry leaders, with a vision to transform rotorcraft leasing through innovation and scale. SMFLH has been created by Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company, Limited’s (SMFL) acquisition, through SMFL LCI Helicopters Limited, of two respected leasing companies – LCI and Macquarie Rotorcraft Limit...
Hermeus announced it successfully flew its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company's second first flight in less than a year. The flight kicks off a test campaign that will see the unmanned aircraft reach supersonic speeds. The next-generation Quarterhorse builds directly on the successful first flight of Hermeus' first aircraft, Mk 1, in May 2025, which validated the c...
GO7 announced the launch of Orchestrated Virtual Interlining, which enables carriers to sell connected journeys that feel like interlining – without the costs and complexity of traditional agreements. Virtual interlining has largely been driven by third-party marketplaces, forcing airlines to compromise on their choice of partners and ancillaries. GO7’s Orchestrated VI reverses that dy...
AURA AERO signed first firm order for its regional 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft ERA, with Pan Européenne Air Service. French private airline has been supporting AURA AERO and the ERA program from the outset, demonstrating its unwavering confidence in the manufacturer's vision and progress. As the first airline to make a firm commitment for ERA, Pan Européenne confirms,...
Air Astana Group, the leading airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size, has signed a firm order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, the largest ever direct order by the group. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary since Air Astana started operating its first A320 in 2006, and includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. Peter Fos...
Diamond Aircraft announced continued expansion of its Diamond Authorized Training Center program with the signing of two new agreements during Pilot Expo 2026, Europe’s largest pilot recruitment and training event. AELO Swiss Academy and Türkiye based Atlantic Flight Academy are the latest institutions to join the growing network, further strengthening Diamond’s commitment to elev...
