Hawaiian Airlines unveiled an investment plan of more than $600 million over five years to comprehensively enhance the experience for guests traveling to, from and within the islands by modernizing airport spaces, upgrading technology and retrofitting aircraft interiors, while expanding community and sustainability work across Hawai'i. Hawaiian Airlines' Kahuʻewai Hawai'...
flyadeal has rung in the New Year in emphatic style launching five routes from Madinah, its newest operational base in the Kingdom. The introduction of scheduled flights to Sabiha Gökçen in Istanbul and four domestic cities of Abha, Al Hofuf, Jazan and Tabuk, takes the number of flyadeal destinations from Madinah’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International A...
Skyryse announced the successful first flight of a Black Hawk helicopter equipped with SkyOS, the world’s first operating system for flight. While in flight, Skyryse also executed precision flight maneuvers using SkyOS’ single control stick, and witnessed SkyOS’ maturity on its very first flight, on a new platform. The first flight comes just 91 days after installat...
STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has taken delivery of its first of 18 A350-1000s, becoming the 11th global operator of the largest version of the A350. The new A350-1000 will join a fleet of 10 A350-900s already in service with the airline, deployed on premier long-haul services from Taipei to Europe and North America, as well as selected destinations within the Asia-Pacific region. To mark th...
GA Telesis announced the appointment of Elias Dimitiri as Vice President of Flight Solutions Group for Sub-Saharan Africa, effective January 5, 2026. This expansion marks GA Telesis’ sixth global operating region and represents a deliberate step in the company’s strategy to build the world’s largest and most integrated independent aviation aftermarket parts and services network....
flyExclusive announced a multi-year partnership with Pardo Yachts, becoming the Yacht builder’s premier private aviation partner. The partnership is designed to serve a shared clientele that values design, performance, and effortless mobility across both air and sea. Together, flyExclusive and Pardo will deliver curated travel experiences, private events, and integrated destination acce...
Passengers can look forward to smoother, more reliable journeys as Heathrow plans a series of upgrades for 2026. Construction will start on a revamp to Terminal 4 which will include a new multi-storey car park and upgraded check-in area. The works will be phased to ensure T4’s current operations run as normal and are expected to be...
American Airlines continues its support of customers affected by the FAA-mandated airspace closure in the Eastern Caribbean with more flights, more seats and limited-time interisland flying. The airline has added nearly 2,000 more seats — a total of nearly 7,000 seats with 43 extra flights — to boost capacity and expand access for customers who need to travel between the East...
Midwest Flying Service has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with ongoing quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, establishes a trusted safety benchmark, enabling air charter customers to evaluate operator performance...
In 2026, Lufthansa marks a major milestone: on January 6, 1926, 100 years ago, the first “Luft Hansa” was founded, and by April 6 of the same year, it had its maiden flight. This anniversary is not only a reflection on the history of one of aviation’s most iconic brands but also a significant step into the future. It honors the pioneering spirit, innovation, and connection of peo...
Skanska has, in a joint venture with Flatiron, signed an additional contract with Los Angeles World Airports for the Airfield and Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadway Improvements project in Los Angeles, California, USA. The total contract is worth USD 868M. Skanska will include its share of the contract worth USD 445M, about SEK 4.4 billion, in the US order bookings for the fourth quarte...
Aeromexico maintained a 90.02% on-time performance to claim the world's most on-time global airline title for the second consecutive year, according to Cirium's 2025 On-Time Performance Review released.Mexican carrier becomes only the second airline to achieve consecutive global wins since Cirium launched the program in 2009, operating 188,859 flights across 23 countries while maintaining...
At the end of December 2025 airBaltic welcomed its newest Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-BTB, in Riga. This is the third aircraft delivered to airBaltic in 2025 and the 52nd of this type overall. Newest aircraft strengthens airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 fleet, which operates across the airline’s route network, connecting...
Jetaire Group celebrates a pivotal year of global regulatory achievements expanding its leadership in aviation fuel tank safety and ignition mitigation means technology. In 2025, Jetaire secured two major international validations of INVICTA, its proprietary, innovative, and trusted alternative to complicated nitrogen-generating ignition mitigation systems for Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The UA...
FTAI Aviation announced the launch of FTAI Power, a new platform focused on converting CFM56 engines to power turbines built to provide the most flexible, cost efficient and scaled solution for delivering reliable energy to data centers globally. FTAI is uniquely positioned as one of the largest aftermarket maintenance providers and owners of the CFM56 engine to bring a new power turbine...
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base. The agreement is the fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to 282, of which 203 are A320neo Family aircraft. Mike Poon, Executive Director and CEO of CALC comm...
The first retail customer took delivery of Cessna Citation Ascend on Tuesday, December 30, marking the aircraft’s entry into service. Announced in 2023 the aircraft boasts an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a luxurious flat floor cabin. Cessna Citation Ascend receivedtype certification from FAA in November 2025.With more than 1,000 Cessna Citation 560XL ser...
Hartzell Propeller is bringing back its popular $1,000 discount on backcountry propellers for Recreational Aviation Foundation members, and it’s here to stay through 2026. Now in its sixth year, the offer includes a generous $250 donation to the RAF for each backcountry propeller sold, fueling the foundation’s mission to preserve backcountry airstrips for future generati...
Gogo has successfully completed flight testing and validation of its 5G air-to-ground connectivity network for North American customers. The test team completed more than 30 hours of flying across almost 20 routes to confirm that the full capabilities of the first ever 5G tower network are ready to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to operators flying in contiguous North Ameri...
Riyadh Air’s newly-announced ‘Employment-First’ Overseas Scholarship Program aims to launch several scholarship tracks, starting with two specialized paths for engineers in Australia, followed by a pilot training program in the United States. The initiative falls under ‘Promising Path’, one of the tracks within the ‘Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Schol...
flyadeal has introduced a raft of customer experience enhancements focused on convenience and flexibility with highlights including 7kg free carry-on baggage on its most basic fare bundle, ‘fly’.The value-added hand baggage incentive recognises the need for passengers who purchase the low-cost carrier’s most popular low fare packages, to take more essentials onboard whe...
