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Bombardier celebrates entry-into-service of Global 8000 aircraft

Bombardier celebrated entry-into-service of its Global 8000 business aircraft during a special event held at its state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario in the presence of employees, government officials, suppliers, media and special guests. Patrick Dovigi, buyer of the first Global 8000 aircraft, accepted the keys to his brand-new private jet, while C...

Riyadh Air and IBM partner to launch world's first AI-native airline

IBM and Riyadh Air announced a major milestone in their collaboration, unveiling Riyadh Air as the world's first AI-native airline. Designed from the ground up without legacy patch work, these AI-driven operations provide the foundation to transform guest and employee experiences and set a new benchmark for innovation in the aviation industry. With initial flights underway and i...

CAE to enhance air traffic controller training with CAE Ridge

At Airspace Asia Pacific 2025 CAE announced that it is expanding the use of CAE Ridge, its proven and advanced 3D visualization tool, to its Air Traffic Services training offering. CAE RidgeTM enhances Air Traffic Controller training by introducing immersive, collaborative scenarios that accelerate learning and improve operational decision-making. This commercial off-the-she...

GACA signs MoU with Archer to accelerate air taxi deployment

The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Archer Aviation to accelerate the deployment of eVTOL aircraft across the Kingdom. The agreement forms part of GACA’s ongoing efforts to advance the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem in line with the AAM Roadmap and the objectives of the Aviation program under the National Transport and...

Aviator signs new agreement with Wizz Air for 8 airports at Norway

Aviator Aiport Alliance has signed a new contract with Wizz Air. The 3-year agreement with Europe’s 3rd largest low-cost carrier covers ground handling and de-icing services at 8 different airports in Norway, and will begin on January 13th, 2026. New agreement between Aviator and Wizz Air, who have also previously partnered in Norway, is for ground support services at Ålesund Airp...

Vertical Aerospace partners with Syensqo to support industrialisation plan for VX4 aircraft

Vertical Aerospace and Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials, today announced a new long-term supplier partnership. Syensqo’s high-performance composite and adhesive materials - already used in Vertical’s prototype programme - have been selected for the VX4 aircraft, which is targeting certification in 2028 before entering into commercial service. This comes after multiple yea...

Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair, benefitting customers travelling to The Bahamas

Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas. The unilateral partnership between both carriers enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing its customers to connect on The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from two gateways in Florida to two destinations within The Bahamas - Nassau/Pa...

AeroCore completes 10,000th engine foam wash as global adoption accelerates

AeroCore Technologies has completed its 10,000th aircraft engine wash using its patented Nucleated Foam Technology, marking a major milestone in aviation maintenance. This achievement underscores the rapid global adoption of AeroCore's innovative technology as airlines and military operators seek solutions to restore engine performance, reduce maintenance hours, extend time-on-wing, and lower...

Pegasus Airlines signs agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings

Pegasus Airlines has taken a major step toward its international growth goals with the agreement to acquire Czech Airlines, one of the world’s oldest airline brands and its subsidiary Smartwings, the leading leisure carrier based in the Czech Republic. The strategic investment aims to strengthen the company’s presence in Europe and support its continued global expansion. The total tran...

Million Air and Avfuel bring sustainable aviation fuel to Austin

Million Air Austin (KAUS) and Avfuel Corporation came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF—which went into service on November 20, 2025—provides a meaningful solution for operators seeking to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from flight operations. This marks the...

CarTrawler powers Ryanair’s car rental offering, delivering unmatched value for millions of customers

CarTrawler announces a new car rental partnership with Ryanair.Ryanair operates one of the most extensive short-haul networks in the world, carrying 207 million passengers per year. Its relentless focus on low fares and high efficiency has made it the most commercially important airline in European aviation. Ryanair customers can enjoy exclusive rates, top-tier car rental options, market-leading c...

Pilot Training Center modernizes fleet with delivery of four Tecnam P92 Echo MkII aircraft

Tecnam delivered four P92 Echo MkII aircraft to Pilot Training Center, a premier FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school based in the United States. This fleet expansion marks a significant milestone in Pilot Training Center’s commitment to providing students with the most advanced, safe, and sustainable training platforms available. Kamal Patel, Chief Flight Instructor at Pilot T...

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport announces a VVIP terminal and private hangars

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport announced the development of a new VVIP terminal and private jet hangar, enhancing the Emirate’s appeal as a global entertainment and tourism hub. The project, in collaboration with Falcon Executive Aviation, is a key pillar of Ras Al Khaimah’s aviation and tourism growth strategy. The airport, located just 15 minutes from premier beach resorts, wil...

Embraer develops artificial intelligence solution to increase data-driven operational efficiency

Embraer and Aquarela Analytics conducted a ten-month detailed evaluation of more than two terabytes of information with the aim of promoting greater integration of processes within the supply chain. By combining the use of two methodologies – Agile by Embraer and the Data Culture Methodology by Aquarela Analytics – the project was divided into two main phases over a total duration...

New super-midsize Gulfstream G300 takes flight

Gulfstream G300 has made its first flight, demonstrating significant program maturity and officially launching its rigorous flight test program. Introduced on Sept. 30 in Savannah as the latest addition to Gulfstream’s visionary fleet, the G300 represents a new standard in its segment and is poised to redefine the super-midsize category. The first G300 took off from Ben Gurion International...

JEKTA unveils PHA-ZE 100 electric amphibious aircraft scale model as it continues flight testing in Italy

JEKTA has revealed photographs of the 1:9 scale model of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat that it is using to gather test data representative of the full-size aircraft. While the final aircraft configuration will evolve based on data generated by operating the model in the air and on the water, the model is closely representative of the definitive PHA-ZE 100 design. Details inc...

Bombardier advances services expansion as construction of landmark Abu Dhabi facility accelerates

Bombardier announced significant progress on its new state-of-the-art service centre at the Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI). Construction has advanced, with the structural framework of the main building and hangar now rising. On track to open in the second half of 2026, this flagship facility represents a major milestone in Bombardier’s strategy to expand its global customer service and su...

Archer reveals plans for Miami air taxi network featuring partnerships with Related Ross and Magic City Innovation District

Archer Aviation revealed its plans for a Miami metropolitan area based air taxi network designed to transform how residents and visitors move across one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach via 10 - 20 minute electric flights, bypassing ground-based tr...

De Havilland Canada and Avincis Aviation announce joint initiatives

De Havilland Aircraft Canada and Avincis are pleased to announce various joint initiatives in support of the CL-215, CL-215T and CL-415 aircraft. As part of these initiatives, Avincis has agreed to transfer ownership of its ADS-B and FMS supplemental type certificates for the CL aircraft to De Havilland Canada for inclusion in its spare parts catalogue, thereby providing access to critical sy...

Hi Fly achieves another first: Airbus A330 lands in Antarctica

Hi Fly’s Airbus A330-302, registered 9H-HFI and equipped with General Electric engines, touched down safely on the blue-ice runway at Wolf’s Fang Runway, Antarctica, on December 1st at 11:59 p.m. local time. Commanded by Captain Carlos Mirpuri, Vice-Chairman of Hi Fly, the aircraft connected Cape Town, South Africa, to the remote airfield, continuing Hi Fly’s ongoing partnership...

Pilatus has officially opened its subsidiary, Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica SA, near Seville

Pilatus has officially opened its subsidiary, Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica SA, near Seville. The new production facility will expand capacity to meet the sustained high demand for the successful PC-12 and PC-24.Production ramp-up at Pilatus’ Seville facility has been underway since early 2025. Structural assemblies for the PC-24 and wiring harnesses for the PC-12 are already produced in S...