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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...

Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025

Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205 customers in 50 countries. The Company also saw a strong market momentum for its Uncrewed Aerial Systems  in 2025. In terms of unit bookings, Airbus Helicopters secured a market share of 51% o...

Riyadh Air partners with Neo Space Group to introduce cutting-edge high speed in-flight connectivity on its new Airbus A321 fleet

Neo Space Group announced a strategic partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’ new national carrier, to equip its Airbus A321 fleet with NSG Skywaves - group’ advanced in-flight connectivity solution. This collaboration marks a major milestone in Riyadh Air’s digital transformation, accelerating our vision to become the world’s first digitally native airlin...

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...

Air Taxi market to soar in India with Aeroberm vertiport network plans

Skyportz released new analysis identifying Delhi and India as a critical global market for air taxi deployment. The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiport Market Study, suggests India can develop into one of the world’s largest passenger air taxi markets over the next two decades. Delhi stands out as a high-potential launch city, with strong demand fundamentals and clear infrastruct...

Private aviation’s billion-dollar blind spot: ACC Aviation explains how jet operators really finance growth

Despite moving billions of dollars in aircraft assets, the private aviation industry remains one of the least transparent corners of global aviation finance. That is the observation from ACC Aviation, whose new report exposes the financial realities behind the world’s leading private-jet operators - and challenges long-held assumptions about how they fund their fleets. The study -...

flyadeal in 2025: year of record-breaking milestones

flyadeal wrapped up 2025 in resounding fashion with record-breaking achievements and milestones that marked 12 months of continuous growth. Passenger numbers grew 33 per cent to surpass the 10 million mark for the first time in a calendar year and, in doing so, far outstripped the 21 per cent seat capacity increase during 2025. The airline operated 66 per cent more routes compared with 2...

Singapore Airshow 2026 to thrill audiences with spectacular line-up of international flying displays

Singapore Airshow 2026 will feature a total of eight aerial displays by six air forces and two commercial aircraft manufacturers, promising a thrilling showcase of aerobatics and aerial capabilities for aviation fans. This edition’s flying display line-up brings together an exciting mix of modern combat and commercial aircraft. Making its debut at Singapore Airshow 2026 is the Royal Aus...

Embraer brings new-generation power duo E195-E2 and KC-390 Millennium to the Singapore Airshow

Embraer announced its presence at the 10th edition of the Singapore Airshow, taking place from February 3 to 8. The company will display the world’s quietest, most fuel-efficient aircraft, the E195-E2, and the versatile multi-mission KC-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft, which was built and designed in the 21st century. Embraer’ strong presence at the...

Horizon Aircraft unveils key advances for full-scale Cavorite X7

Horizon Aircraft shares exciting technical updates on the Cavorite X7 that elevate safety, aerodynamics, and cruise performance.Following the successful transition flight of its large-scale prototype in May 2025 that validated company’s patented fan-in-wing technology, Horizon Aircraft has been designing and building its full-scale hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The Cavorite X7’s refin...

Meeting the demands of a $25 billion market: why adaptability and attention to detail define private aviation

The market for private jet flights is steadily growing – its size is currently estimated at $17.67 billion and is expected to reach $25.79 billion by 2031.There were 3,878,836 global private jet flights in 2025, up 4.6% from 2024. There are several key factors driving the rapid growth of the private jet market. Experts name the aspects of time savings, convenience, better access to remote de...

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced an order for nine 787 Dreamliners

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced Africa's largest carrier ordered nine 787 Dreamliner airplanes as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise. Ethiopian Airlines will leverage the 787-9 jets to grow its route network, which currently serves 145 international destinations. Airline's latest 787 purchase follows its commitment for 11 737 MAX jets(opens in a new tab) announced a...

One Air Aviation confirmed as Spain launch customer for the new Tecnam P2008JC NG

One Air Aviation confirmed as the launch customer in Spain for the newly introduced P2008JC NG. The agreement includes the acquisition of four P2008JC NG aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2026. This investment marks a significant expansion of One Air’s existing Tecnam fleet, which currently includes eight P2008JC MkII Premi...

Bombardier Global 8000 receives certification from European Union Aviation Safety Agency

Bombardier Global 8000 received EASA certification. This follows Transport Canada Type certification on November 5, 2025, and U.S. FAA certification on December 19, 2025. Bombardier Global 8000 business jet, entered into service in December 2025. This exquisite ultra-long-range aircraft is the fastest civilian aircraft in the skies with a top speed of Mach 0.95 and a...

Luxury takes flight at Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring Jet Center

Sebring Resorts announce the launch of Sebring Jet Center, a premier addition to its growing portfolio of luxury aviation and lifestyle developments. This new state-of-the-art facility gives buyers a rare opportunity to own premium aircraft storage space with pre-construction pricing starting from $1.25 million. With only up to 14 hangars available, this limited release combines functionality, sec...

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...

KLM to accelerate free in-flight wi-fi offering across Europe, powered by Viasat

Viasat  announced it will begin delivering a fast, full, and free in-flight connectivity experience for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, including KLM Cityhopper. The service will be available across the airline’s narrowbody and regional fleets and will be available to members of KLM’s Flying Blue loyalty program. KLM passengers can easily sign up on the spot to enjoy the service. KLM...

AIPA expands multi-engine IFR training fleet with new Diamond DA42-VI arrival from Australia

Auckland International Pilot Academy confirmed the arrival of a Diamond DA42-VI from Australia, strengthening AIPA’s advanced training capability as demand continues to grow for highly trained pilots across New Zealand and internationally. DA42-VI will supplement AIPA’s existing available DA42 resource, increasing capacity for multi-engine and IFR training and supporting consisten...

Bristow signs launch agreement with Electra to secure first delivery slot for EL9 aircraft

Electra and Bristow Group signed a pre-delivery payment deposit agreement with binding terms and conditions aligned to the commercial aviation industry standard, subject to aircraft certification, securing the first delivery slot for Electra's EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft, capable of carrying nine passengers with baggage or 3,000 pounds of cargo for 330 nautical miles, and has...

FlightSafety International got EASA and UK CAA certification for Gulfstream G700 FFS at Farnborough Learning Centre

FlightSafety International received European Union Aviation Safety Agency and UK Civil Aviation Authority certification for its Gulfstream G700 Full Flight Simulator , located at the company’s Farnborough Learning Centre. The certification of the simulator, which was engineered and manufactured by FSI, validates the advanced technology, accuracy, and fidelity of the flight training devi...