By Adam Mikulski, General Director at Medical Air Service In most areas of aviation, aircraft selection begins with the route. Distance, payload, fuel stops, and speed tend to define the conversation. In medical aviation, that sequence is reversed. The starting point is the patient. The route is then built around what the patient needs in the air. This shift in priorities has a significant impa...
A blend of private aviation standards with scheduled efficiency, is it possible? The answer is an definitive yea. April 30 became the official launch date of new premium connection between Sint Maarten and St Barth. Tecnam and St Barth Executive announced expansion of scheduled operations in the Caribbean, with the introduction of the Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft on the high-dem...
LanzaTech selected North Sea Port, Ghent, Belgium as the permanent site for what will be Europe’s first commercial-scale Alcohol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel facility using the LanzaJet ATJ Process. LanzaTech has simultaneously confirmed the imminent submission of the Environmental Impact Assessment scoping notification with Belgian authorities, marking a major de-risking...
As airlines continue to face engine shortages and extended repair timelines, demand for serviceable material is rising, pushing the market to increasingly rely on dismantled aircraft as a faster and more cost-effective source of components. Within FL Technics, Engines, Airframes & Materials Services functions as a one-stop shop that handles all aspects of spare parts trading, repairs...
Britten-Norman delivered a BN2T-4S Islander to Xen Aviation, marking the operator’s introduction of its first Islander aircraft as it prepares to launch regional operations in Guyana. The aircraft was completed at Britten-Norman’s UK facility and will support Xen Aviation’s planned commuter services in Georgetown, becoming the first BN2T-4S Islander to operate in the country...
Alaska Airlines has signed a formal license agreement for Boeing's Virtual Airplane during the World Aviation Training Summit held in Orlando, Florida. Alaska Airlines has been a key development partner throughout the creation and development of Virtual Airplane, providing valuable feedback that helped shape the innovative training platform. Virtual Airplane is a device-agnostic, modular train...
Uzbekistan Airports JSC and Allied Biofuels signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fueland electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Uzbekistan. Under the MOU, Uzbekistan Airports and Allied Biofuels will work together to establish a cooperation on SAF and e-SAF supply, which is planned to begin by 2030. The signing marks an important step in the stre...
Bombardier Global 8000 will be on display at the Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo, Brazil from May 21-23, marking the tradeshow debut of this incredible business aircraft. Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft and Challenger 3500 business jet will also be on display at the show, revealing their impressive design and performance attributes for clients in the region. Bombard...
SkyDrive Inc. announce the formation of Japan’ first consortium for the commercial operation and joint usage of an eVTOL vertiport. The new consortium, which brings together the Osaka prefectural government, Osaka municipal government, Osaka Metro Co., Ltd., Soracle and Marubeni Corporation will support the commercialization of Osakako Vertiport, a dedicated eVTOL takeoff and landing si...
The debut of Gogo team at AERO Friedrichshafen was the perfect moment not only to share news regarding growing Gogo Galileo portfolio, but also just discuss with the team their first impressions of the show and get fresh feedback from customers during the event. Main point highlighted at AERO 2026 is that now Gogo now brings high-speed, reliable and low-latency inflight connectivity to a...
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has transitioned Archer Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate program, advancing the regulatory path for the aircraft's entry into service in the UAE. Archer is the first eVTOL manufacturer to transition to an RTC certification track with the GCAA, utilizing an airworthiness pathway aligned with international aviation frame...
Jet Aviation delivered first of three PC-24 aircraft it has purchased for the French Navy. The company will also provide ongoing sustainment support for the fleet. The delivery is part of a contract between Jet Aviation France and the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique, covering aircraft acquisition, leasing and sustainment within a single support solution tailored to the Fr...
GM Aviation, the official and exclusive Tecnam dealer for Germany and Austria, officially confirmed orders for two new aircraft: a P2010 Gran Lusso TDI and a P2008JC NG. As the authorized dealer, the introduction of these state-of-the-art models is intended to enhance both the flight training and private aviation sectors. GM Aviation will utilize both the P2010 Gran Lusso...
Malaysia AirAsia has placed an order for 150 latest generation A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone, underscoring the aircraft's global market appeal. The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a new customer for the A220. The airline also becomes the lau...
Textron Aviation new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne is now open for customers, expanding factory-direct support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The purpose-built facility strengthens Textron Aviation’s global service network and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to expanding capacity and enhan...
Jet Aviation will be a Show Partner for Art Basel in Basel. Drawing on Jet Aviation’s Swiss heritage and commitment to ‘the artistry behind the art of flight’, the partnership will bring the story of Jet Aviation to life amid a backdrop of world-renowned contemporary art. The partnership draws on Jet Aviation’s long association with global art fairs and events, includi...
FlightSafety International Inc. has received Federal Aviation Administration approval for Virtual Aircraft Preflight Inspection with Evaluation Mode for three aircraft training programs: the Embraer EMB-550, Gulfstream G500/G600, and Citation Latitude. This innovative capability allows pilots in initial training to complete a 3D virtual aircraft preflight inspection while in Training Mod...
Lufthansa Technik continued its growth course in the first quarter of 2026, but had a somewhat more moderate than expected start of the fiscal year with regard to its earnings performance. Revenue rose to 2.3 billion euros in the first three months (+12 percent compared to the same period last year), underscoring the high global demand for technical aircraft services. The share of revenue from cus...
Airbus Helicopters has delivered a new H125 helicopter to North Queensland operator Helipower at RotorTech 2026 on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The delivery marks Helipower's first H125 and adds to its growing fleet of five helicopters operating across Townsville, Rockhampton, and Horn Island. Christian Venzal, Managing Director of Airbus Helicopters in Australia and New Zealand commen...
Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace announce a commercial partnership aimed at establishing a premier long-range drone logistics network across Sweden. This agreement builds upon the long-standing relations between the two companies, marking a significant evolution in their collaborative efforts to introduce innovative technology and offer compelling business offerings to the Northe...
Jetex and İGA Istanbul Airport have inaugurated the Jetex İGA Terminal. The landmark terminal is designed to welcome international commercial airline passengers and private jet travelers, merging the global expertise of Jetex with İGA's operational strength and the warmth of Türkiye's hospitality. Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex commented: “We are thrilled...
