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HondaJet APMG S upgrade package earns EASA validation

HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s validation of the HondaJet APMG S upgrade package. The approval extends the benefits of Honda Aircraft Company’s newest certified advancements to a broader fleet of in-service aircraft across the reg...

Which aircraft are most commonly used for medical air services?

From Learjets and Challengers to turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12, different aircraft bring different capabilities to a medical flight. Sebastian Demiet, COO of MTI 24/7, explains why aircraft selection ultimately depends on the patient, route, and operational requirements. There is no aircraft that suits every conceivable medical air ambulance scenario equally. Mission parameters like pa...

AERO 2027 strengthens its rotorcraft offering

AERO 2027 will place an even stronger spotlight on the helicopter sector, building on the momentum and success of AERO 2026, organisers Fairnamic announced today. As Europe’s leading trade fair for General Aviation, Business Aviation and Air Sports continues to broaden its scope, helicopters for executive, general aviation and utility missions will be showcased across three interconnected ex...

Strategic alliance formed between AEE and Horizon Aircraft

  AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH and Horizon Aircraft have joined forces to integrate advanced avionics capabilities into the Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL programme. Through the partnership, AEE's MIAU 1000 avionics solution will become a key component of the aircraft's powered lift control system, enhancing the full-scale demonstrator as Horizon progresses towa...

Desert Jet launches ramp expansion development at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

Desert Jet has broken ground on its long-planned ramp expansion at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), advancing a key infrastructure investment designed to accommodate rising business aviation activity. The development will expand available ramp space, reinforcing the airport’s operational capabilities and positioning it to support the sustained growth of both the aviation sect...

Following a landmark satellite network milestone, Viasat simplifies JetXP business aviation service plans

Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has enhanced its JetXP business aviation connectivity service with a simplified three-tier plan structure and, for the first time, published suggested retail pricing.Available across Honeywell JetWave and JetWave X as well as Gogo Plane Simple Ka terminals, the new plans range from light-use packages to unlimited co...

Airbus Global Services Forecast 2026-2045: a long-term industry outlook

Airbus forecasts that demand for aviation services will more than double between 2026 and 2045, exceeding US$420 billion in value. Driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, the sector will play a critical role in supporting a global fleet expected to expand to 45,550 aircraft by 2045. Over the same period, annual passenger traffic is projected to double, reaching 10 billion traveller...

TECNAM unveils leadership transition as Giovanni Pascale Langer becomes CEO and Paolo Pascale Langer assumes Presidency

The Board of Directors of Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A. has unanimously appointed Giovanni Pascale Langer as Chief Executive Officer, while Paolo Pascale Langer, who has steered the company through decades of growth and international expansion, will assume the role of President. The leadership transition became effective on October 8, 2026. The appointment mark...

Air Tahiti debuts exclusive all-business class experience with ATR 72-600 HighLine

Air Tahiti has received a new ATR 72-600 equipped with ATR’s HighLine All-Business Class cabin, becoming only the second airline worldwide to introduce this premium configuration on an ATR aircraft. Created for airlines seeking to elevate the regional travel experience, the ATR HighLine cabin selected by Air Tahiti features 26 individual seats in an exclusive 1-1 layout. Every passenger...

Chapman Freeborn becomes a member of BlackBook Motorsport’s international business network

International air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has joined BlackBook Motorsport, the global business network connecting key stakeholders across Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP and the wider international motorsport ecosystem. Through its membership, Chapman Freeborn gains access to a community of teams, manufacturers, circuits and suppliers linked by industry intelligence, networking opportun...

Garmin hits 1,000 King Air G1000 retrofits following landmark U.S. Army delivery

Marking a significant industry milestone, Garmin has delivered its 1,000th G1000 integrated flight deck retrofit for a King Air aircraft. The program has helped redefine cockpit modernization by replacing legacy avionics with an advanced, fully integrated flight deck, giving the iconic turboprop platform a new lease on life through improved performance, enhanced reliability and a contemp...

AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

AeronautX, part of the AX Aero Group, has announced the launch of a new business aviation pilot training centre in Amsterdam, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. Created by business aviation professionals for business aviation professionals, the new centre is designed to offer operators a more personalised, practical and pilot-focused training experience. Located near Schiphol Air...

Airbus secures CASA design approval, expanding its Australian capabilities

Airbus has secured 21.J Civil Design Organisation Approval from Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), marking a significant milestone for its local operations and enhancing its ability to support customers across the country. The approval expands Airbus’ civil design capabilities in Australia and reinforces the company’s commitment to developing sovereign aerospace...

From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

Bombardier will return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a showcase that highlights the company's flagship aircraft, award-winning customer support network and distinctive customer experience. The static display will feature the industry-leading Global 8000, alongside the Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft, offering visitors a closer look at Bombardier&#...

Bosch Building Technologies chosen to deliver integrated security for Deutsche Aircraft’s new production site

Deutsche Aircraft is advancing the next chapter of regional aircraft manufacturing in Europe with the construction of a new production facility at Leipzig/Halle Airport. To support the site's security and safety requirements, the company has selected Bosch Building Technologies to deliver a fully integrated security and life safety solution across the complex, which includes a f...

Duncan Aviation deepens commitment to next-generation connectivity with 40 Gogo Galileo HDX systems

Responding to rising customer interest in always-on, high-speed connectivity, Duncan Aviation has placed a prepaid order for 40 Gogo Galileo HDX systems, marking Gogo’s biggest MRO agreement this year. The move positions the leading business aviation service provider to meet expected demand while giving aircraft owners and operators faster access to one of the market’s most advanced co...

Embraer and LATAM deepen E2 partnership with component pool program agreement for E195-E2 fleet

Embraer and LATAM Airlines Group have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support the airline's introduction of 24 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. In addition to the firm order, LATAM retains options for up to 50 additional aircraft, underlining its long-term commitment to fleet modernization and growth. Under the agreement, Embraer will provide comprehensive component support for LATAM'...

MySky Pay streamlines procurement and reduces overspending for corporate flight operations

MySky, the spend and revenue management platform trusted by operators of more than 2,000 business aircraft worldwide, announced the launch of MySky Pay at NBAA-BACE 2026, introducing a purpose-built payment solution for U.S. Part 91 corporate flight departments. Corporate flight departments are often bound by enterprise procurement policies that require extensive vendor onboarding proces...

NetJets expands exclusive-use terminal network across the United States

NetJets is elevating its premium ground experience with the introduction of new exclusive-use private terminals at Dallas Love Field (DAL), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Colorado’s Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL). In West Palm Beach, the company is also relocating to a larger, purpose-built facility at Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), reflecting growing de...

500,000 fueling transactions. Zero paper. One connected network: aFuel sets new H1 2026 record

Information Design One AG, the Frankfurt-based aviation technology company behind the aFuel platform, has achieved a major operational milestone. During the first half of 2026, aFuel processed 500,000 individual aircraft fueling transactions, all executed digitally, in real time and entirely paper-free. The achievement marks a new record for the platform and further reinforces aFuel's pos...

EVIA AERO and Fabspace Hangars cut delivery times from years to months, expanding capacity at Europe’s airports

EVIA AERO and Fabspace Hangars are addressing one of aviation’s most pressing infrastructure challenges: the shortage of hangar capacity across Europe. Through their partnership, EVIA AERO now offers Fabspace Hangars’ modular hangar solutions, supporting airport operators through every stage of the project, from initial requirements assessment to final delivery and handover. As dema...