Daher has been entrusted with an industrial services assignment on Airbus’ second A321 final assembly line in Toulouse, France – effectively doubling the scope of its operations related to the build-up of this single-engine jetliner. Since 2022, Daher has been the lead service provider for the A321 FAL in Toulouse, named after Jean‑Luc Lagardère. At the end of 2025, Airbus...
Eve Air Mobility secured $150 million in debt financing from a syndicate of leading financial institutions. The 5-year loan included Itau, Banco do Brasil, Citibank, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, underscoring strong market confidence in Eve’ vision and long-term strategy. The proceeds will support Eve’s research and development, including the integration of its eVT...
ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium has received approval from the US FAA to perform line maintenance, AOG support and base maintenance on US-registered (N-registered) business aircraft. This approval complements the company’s existing European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 certification, further expanding its international certifications. Matthijs Hutsebaut, Regional Vice Preside...
Nolinor Aviation selected SKYTRAC TrooTrax Mission flight following and aircraft tracking system for use in its Operational Control Center to support compliance with Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System recommendations established by the International Civil Aviation Organization. TrooTrax Mission, which is an upgraded version of TrooTrax Core, offers Nolinor the features and capabil...
FAI rent‑a‑jet has bolstered its fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Global 6000 (MSN 9546). This latest acquisition marks FAI’s sixth Global Express and brings its total business jet fleet to 17. The aircraft will be available for corporate charter from mid‑February 2026. Originally configured for Malta‑based business aviation operator Vistajet, the Global 6000 was subsequently del...
Yingling Aviation completed its first ALTO Cabin Audio System installation on a Gulfstream G550 aircraft, marking a new milestone in the company’s expanding portfolio of premium cabin technology upgrades. Purpose-built specifically for business aircraft, the ALTO Cabin Audio System is engineered to meet customer-defined needs and is carefully tuned onsite by ALTO sou...
With the introduction of the Airbus A350, Edelweiss presents a new, holistically developed long-haul travel experience. Under the motto "More room to feel good," the Swiss leisure airline combines a modern cabin design with high-quality materials, a calming color palette, and state-of-the-art technology. The new cabin is far more than just an upgrade of the seats. It represents a conscio...
Tecnam officially announces the launch of the P2006T NG in United States and Canada. The P2006T NG represents the latest evolution of Tecnam’s highly successful twin platform, building on the outstanding global track record of the P2006T MkII and the strong market reception of the P2006T NG, which is already in active delivery and operation across multiple internatio...
Fly Alliance Maintenance announced the expansion of its global maintenance capabilities with official approval as a Foreign Approved Maintenance Organization by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India. This approval enables Fly Alliance Maintenance to perform maintenance services on Indian-registered (VT tail number) aircraft, further strengthening the company’s int...
Following successful delivery of the Boeing 787-9, christened “Berlin” and featuring an impressive XXL crane, Lufthansa is expecting two more aircraft in the special 100th anniversary livery. In the coming days, an Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 will leave the paint shops in Norwich, England, and Châteauroux, France: both aircraft feature the iconic anniversary design....
Elfly Group announced the signing of a MoU with UrbanLink, a U.S.-based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel. The agreement includes a 10+10 soft order for the NOEMI electric amphibious seaplane, representing a potential order value of approximately USD 200 million.UrbanLink is developing an integrated zero-emission transport network acro...
NICHOLAS AIR continues its strategy of measured and steady growth with the announcement of five new aircraft deliveries: three Embraer Phenom 300E light jets and two Cessna Citation Latitude mid-size jets. This expansion reinforces the company's commitment to maintaining a young, versatile fleet tailored specifically to the evolving needs of its Jet Card Members. Nicholas Corrent...
General Atomics AeroTec Systems is expanding the mission capabilities of its new Do228 NXT multi-role aircraft with the offering of a new advanced sensor option: the CPLS SENTINEL, developed by CDA Systems, a technology innovator from Andorra specializing in aerospace, communications and precision optics. With the additional option of SENTINEL, the Do228 NXT further strengthens its position as a v...
Emirates announced a landmark partnership with the world’s No. 1 tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, who becomes the airline’s first tennis ambassador. The milestone builds on Emirates’ longstanding commitment to tennis as the Official Airline of all four Grand Slams worldwide. To mark the occasion, Sabalenka unveiled an Emirates A380 aircraft adorned with a special te...
Signature Aviation announced two additional network destinations in Costa Rica for 2026 along with an exclusive partnership with aircraft handler Aerologística, Costa Rica’s leading aviation services provider and the strategic local partner supporting Signature’s entry and expansion in the country. Beginning immediately, Signature’s locally based team members, in coor...
EAS Barcelona has committed to a significant fleet expansion and modernization program valued at over €4 million. Coinciding with the school’s 10th anniversary, this investment reinforces the long-standing partnership between Tecnam and EAS Barcelona, positioning the ATO as the operator of the largest Tecnam training fleet in Spain, now exceeding 30 aircraft. Despite already operat...
SunExpress Airlines entrusted Lufthansa Technik with comprehensive engine MRO services for its large fleet of Boeing 737s. The respective five-year contracts were signed yesterday at the airline’s headquarters in Antalya. They encompass legacy CFM56-7B engines powering SunExpress’s Boeing 737-800s as well as latest-generation CFM LEAP-1B engines used on the airline’s fa...
Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin Autothrottles recently entered into service. Certified by the FAA in October 2025, the integration of Garmin’s Autothrottle system in the Citation M2 Gen2 further supports the most delivered light-entry jet’s capabilities by bringing greater control and precision to pilots.The addition of Garmin Autothrottles to the M2 Gen2 assists the pilot thr...
STARLUX Airlines touched down in the Valley of the Sun, inaugurating its highly anticipated nonstop service between Taipei and Phoenix. The new route marks Phoenix as STARLUX’s fifth U.S. destination—after Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Ontario, California—and its first in the American Southwest. Flight JX026 arrived at 17:40 at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Air...
Citadel Aviation is kicking off 2026 with remarkable momentum, securing 13 new VIP aircraft projects in January alone. These projects focus on advanced technology and connectivity upgrades for elite, privatized narrow- and wide-body commercial sized aircraft, reflecting the growing demand for state-of-the-art in-flight systems among discerning aircraft owners. This surge underscores a clear ind...
The global flight training market in 2025 was largely defined by contrasts. Initial pilot (ab initio) and MPL (Multi-crew Pilot License) training expanded as airlines invested in future pilot pipelines. Type rating activity, on the other hand, faced headwinds from aircraft delivery delays and market adjustments. For training organizations, 2025 required ...
