Etihad Guest announces a frequent flyer partnership with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines’ COSMILE loyalty programme. The partnership marks the next stage in the airlines' strategic relationship, building on the codeshare agreement signed in June 2025 and the launch of Etihad's direct services to Taipei in September last year. From 4 August, Etihad Guest members can redeem Etihad G...
Rotortrade U.S. maintenance facility, Rotortrade MRO Latrobe, has received Mexico's Workshop Certificate Convalidation from the Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC), extending international recognition of its FAA Part 145 capabilities. The approval authorizes Rotortrade MRO Latrobe to perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofit work on helicopter...
BAA Training Vietnam has welcomed first group of Sun PhuQuoc Airways pilot cadets for Airbus A320 Type Rating training, marking the beginning of a new partnership to support the airline’s long-term pilot development strategy as Vietnam’s aviation market continues to expand. Sun PhuQuoc Airways launched commercial operations in November 2025 and has since grown its fleet to 17 aircraft,...
NOEMI Aerospace has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pawan Hans, India's leading helicopter operator, to explore the introduction of electric amphibious aircraft for regional air transport across India. The agreement marks an important milestone for the NOEMI programme and strengthens the company's international commercial momentum. It also reflects growing confidence in elec...
For decades, financing a business aircraft was often viewed as a relatively straightforward exercise. A buyer identified an aircraft, selected a lender, negotiated terms and completed the transaction. While the aircraft itself remained the center of attention, financing frequently occupied a secondary role in the acquisition process. Today's market tells a very different story. The modern b...
Boeing and Archer Aviation have signed definitive agreements in which Archer will acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries. The deal will combine complementary capabilities developed over decades in autonomy, eVTOL aircraft, and unmanned aircraft systems – creating a groundbreaking end-to-end physical AI platform for aerospace and defense. Wisk, SkyGrid and I...
EHang flagship EH216-S successfully completed Central Asia’s first pilotless human-carrying flight of an eVTOL aircraft in Astana, Kazakhstan. During the Games of the Future 2026, the EH216-S conducted multiple route flights over the event venue in Astana, carrying Nurlan Sauranbayev, Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan, and other distinguished guests. As the capital of Kazakhst...
Riga Aviation Forum (RAF), the largest Baltics’ flagship high‑level aviation business conference, will take place on 10 September 2026 in Riga, Latvia as a gathering point for Europe’s aviation leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and academic experts. Since its establishment in 2016, RAF has evolved into one of the region’s most influential platforms for strategic di...
Emirates and Arsenal unveiled The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest, a striking 2.4-metre-high sculpture handcrafted from upcycled components sourced from the airline’s Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The Crest has been created to celebrate 20 years of the Emirates and Arsenal partnership and its extension through to 2033. Its unveiling follows Arsenal’s Premier League-winning season...
North Shore Jet Center will assume FBO operations at Waukegan National Airport (KUGN) on October 1, 2026, elevating customer service and operational excellence for Chicago’s North Shore aviation community.vAs the airport's sole FBO, North Shore Jet Center will also join the Avfuel Network upon opening, providing customers with access to Avfuel's comprehensive suite of fuel, payment a...
Honda Aircraft Company associates celebrated 20 years since the company's founding, marking two decades of excellence, continued innovation, and commitment to the Piedmont Triad community with a commemorative banner signing. Honda Aircraft Company was formally established in 2006 as a global manufacturing, development, and sales headquarters after the successful first flight of the HondaJet. T...
Air Charter Scotland is delighted to welcome the Scottish Government's continued investment in Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services from Wick John O'Groats Airport, securing a full year of essential regional connectivity with Aberdeen, while introducing a new service between Wick and Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city - and Air Charter Scotland’s home. Tickets go on...
Following landmark aeroacoustics research, the University of Bristol's world-leading team will use their state-of-the-art wind-tunnel facilities to test Aeroberm's patented fractal panel vertiport geometry — with an open invitation for eVTOL manufacturers to help optimise it for their aircraft. As the Advanced Air Mobility industry races toward commercial launch, a new collabora...
Coulson Aviation Canada has acquired 10 former Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130H Hercules aircraft from the Government of Canada. The acquisition doubles Coulson’s global C-130H fleet from 10 aircraft to 20 and gives its Canadian division the scale to build the world’s largest and most capable C-130 airtanker fleet. The program will be led by Coulson Aviation Canada and its enginee...
Joby Aviation signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Located within Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development, the leased space marks the first significant North Texas presence by an eVTOL aircraft manufacturer and strengthens the region’s growing role in advanced air mobility. Greg B...
American Airlines and Infinium today announced its first delivery of eSAF to a commercial airport for use in a commercial passenger flight, marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of aviation. The eSAF was allocated to an American flight that departed Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) and landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), demonstrating the real-world d...
ATP Flight School has launched the Career Track Discovery Program, a low-cost, low-commitment way to explore aviation and start an airline pilot career. Students begin with zero experience and fly 23 hours toward their future Private Pilot certificate while completing the first four weeks of ATP's Airline Career Pilot Program for just $4,995 — all without the commitment of the full...
ALTEA released a comprehensive Business Jet Pre-Sale Housekeeping Guide, designed to help owners address essential legal, technical, financial, and design details before bringing an aircraft to the market. With OEM delivery delays and ongoing supply chain pressures driving demand for pre-owned jets, and recent tax incentives encouraging investment, it appears to be a good time to sell your busines...
Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and MacroAsia Corporation, broke ground this Thursday on its new base maintenance facility at Clark International Airport. The center for widebody MRO services will be built on a 157,000-square-meter site, complementing the company’s long-standing presence in Manila, around 100 kilometers away from Clark. Backed...
EVA Air will begin a new nonstop service from Taipei to Delhi on December 1, with bookings now open on EVA Air's website or travel agencies. Operating five flights per week with Airbus A330-300 aircraft, the new route will make EVA Air the only Taiwan-based airline offering nonstop passenger flights to India. Through EVA Air's partnership with Star Alliance member Air India, passenger...
For airlines, every additional day an aircraft remains on the ground during heavy maintenance directly impacts operations, schedules, and revenue. As maintenance workloads become more complex and turnaround time pressure continues to increase across the aviation industry, MRO providers are facing growing expectations to complete checks faster without compromising quality or safety. Accor...
