Global air traffic is set to surge from 4.5 billion today to 22.3 billion passengers annually by 2053, according to ACI World. Meeting this growth won’t just require bigger terminals—it will demand smarter, multimodal, seamless airports built around efficiency, personalisation, and sustainability. Max Groot of Momberger Airport Information stated: “The airport of tomorrow shou...
Bombardier Global 7500 business jet just notched a new performance milestone with its 150th speed record, the most ever set by a single business aircraft type. The latest achievements attained by this blazing fast business aircraft include key city pair speed records, such as Tokyo to Los Angeles, Toronto to Paris, New York to London and Hong Kong to Montreal. What’s more, the...
This marks a special milestone in European aviation as Embraer, Finnair, and Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) celebrated 20 years of E-Jets service. On October 1, 2005, Finnair operated its first Embraer E170 revenue flight from Helsinki to Oslo, ushering in a new era of regional connectivity, comfort, and reliability. Since October 2012, Norra has proudly flown the Embraer aircraft...
Synhelion and Zurich Airport have reached another milestone on the road to more sustainable transportation solutions: for the first time, a passenger bus at Zurich Airport has been fueled with solar diesel from Synhelion’s DAWN plant. The fuel is fully compatible with existing engines and infrastructure. Synhelion has thus proven that the technology is ready for deployment and the next phase...
On September 26, 2025, the French Defense Procurement and Technology Agency placed an order with Dassault Aviation for five Falcon 2000 Albatros aircraft as part of the Maritime Surveillance and Intervention Aircraft program. A total of twelve aircraft are planned under this program, of which seven were previously ordered in December 2020. Dassault Aviation, together with the many French...
Cirrus announced the fleet delivery of SR Series G7+ aircraft to Texas Southern University, the world’s first university with a fleet of aircraft equipped with Safe Return Emergency Autoland by Garmin. The SR Series G7+ fleet complements Texas Southern University’s current SR Series G7 fleet as well as the recent school expansion, augmenting a highly sought-after flight training p...
Quality Fly and Global Training Aviation announced a closer collaboration designed to raise the bar in airline pilot training. The two organizations first partnered in 2021, when the Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation course on a new generation Level D Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator was integrated into Quality Fly’s flagship ATP Integrated program, becoming pioneers in the...
The Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure announced a long-term collaboration to launch a passenger air taxi service network in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. The announcement followed the signing of a strategic MoU in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, marking...
Luxaviation Belgium is taking a major step forward in its sustainability strategy by integrating Azzera’s CELESTE platform with its flight scheduling software. Optimizing an Application Programming Interface technology, the seamless connection transforms flight and fuel data into real-time emissions insights, enabling Luxaviation Belgium to give passengers the option to select sust...
Electra expands its facilities in Manassas, Virginia, and Bleienbach, Switzerland, to support the company's rapid growth and the development of its nine-passenger hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short aircraft. At its headquarters at Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia, Electra has opened a new 15,000-square-foot hangar and 6,000-square-foot office space. The expanded facility will house...
Akkodis and Deutsche Aircraft signed a cooperation agreement that marks the beginning of a strategic partnership. The goal is to significantly advance the development and production of innovative regional aircraft in Germany, with a focus on technological excellence and strengthening the local aerospace ecosystem. Under the agreement, Akkodis will become a first-tier supplier, playing a central ro...
Gulfstream Aerospace announced the all-new, super-midsize Gulfstream G300 as the latest aircraft to join its next-generation fleet. The aircraft will replace the Gulfstream G280 and feature signature Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows as well as an all-new Harmony Flight Deck, which includes next-generation avionics to enhance safety and operational efficiency. Gulfstream announced the G300 at...
Otto Aerospace announced its first fleet customer, naming Flexjet as the launch customer for the next-generation Phantom 3500 business jet—a clean-sheet, ultra-efficient aircraft that leverages breakthrough laminar-flow aerodynamics and precision all-carbon-fiber composites to cut fuel burn by over 60%. The landmark deal includes a firm order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets with...
Progressive, Proven, Professional: the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment ACE, based on the Garmin G3000 Prime, is at the heart of the new PC-12 PRO. Following on from the launch of the new model in spring 2025, the very first customer, Dion Weisler, recently took delivery of his brand-new aircraft and personally flew it home from Switzerland to Australia. Weisler, former CEO of HP Inc....
GetJet Airlines signed a seasonal wet-lease agreement with Etihad Airways, under which two Airbus A320 family aircraft from the GetJet fleet will be based at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi for the winter 2025/26 season. Two aircraft will operate flights on behalf of Etihad Airways, providing additional flexibility to the airline’s regional network during the autumn and early winter...
Soracle, a joint venture between Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation, has been named to lead the establishment of air taxi services in the Osaka Prefecture. This makes Archer the only U.S. eVTOL manufacturer set to play a key role in the establishment of air taxi services in Osaka. With Soracle’s intention to deploy Archer’s Midnight aircraft as the core part of its fleet, its agre...
United launches new U.S. Customs and Borders Protection initiative, the International Remote Baggage Screening, for connecting passengers with checked bags that eliminates re-checking bags on select international routes, making the connecting experience even easier and reducing potential missed connections. The new process is currently available for United customers traveling on United's...
Weston Aviation achieved ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) for ISCC EU. By achieving ISCC EU compliance, Weston Aviation is ensuring full traceability of sustainable aviation fuel throughout the supply chain and are now in a position to issue Proof of Compliance documentation to our fuel customers effective for all fuel purchased from 22nd Sep...
SyberJet Aircraft announced the all-new SJ36 light jet. The next-generation, single-pilot, nine-seat jet is currently in development, with certification targeted for 2032. Evolving from the FAA-certified SyberJet SJ30-2, The SJ36 is designed to become the leader in nearly every light jet category. The SJ36 is designed to bridge the gap between light and midsize jets, potentially reducing char...
Etihad Airways launched its game-changing new A321LR aircraft on all flights to and from Kolkata, bringing a refined luxury experience to the popular Indian route. The sold-out inaugural flight, EY222, touched down at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU), Kolkata, India at 8.35pm on 24 September. All of Etihad’s eight return flights per week between Abu Dhabi and Kolkata will now be oper...
OXCCU, the Oxford University spin-out developing a one-step process to convert waste carbon into SAF, has raised £20.75 million ($28 million) in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. The round includes new investors Orlen VC, Safran Corporate Ventures, International Airlines Group, Hostplus, and TCVC, alongside continued support from existing backers Clean Energy Ventures, IP Group/Kiko...
