Air France has announced the first additions to its Summer 2027 schedule, strengthening its North American network with the launch of new nonstop services to Nashville, Tennessee, and San Diego, California. Both routes will be operated from Paris-Charles de Gaulle using Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with three weekly flights each. The new San Diego service will commence on 3 May 2027, with flights...
Phenix Jet Cayman has added a Bombardier Global 8000 to its managed fleet, successfully completing the aircraft's CAACI registration transfer and entry into service in less than five business days. The milestone reinforces the Phenix Jet Group's position as the leading Global 7500 and Global 8000 operator in Asia-Pacific. Fleet growth is set to continue, with a further Global 8000 delivery...
ST Engineering has officially inaugurated its new Commercial Aerospace airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Changi Creek within Singapore Changi Airport. As the company's fourth airframe MRO site in Singapore, the facility significantly expands maintenance capacity in one of the world's premier aviation hubs while further strengthening ST Engineering's global airf...
Emirates SkyCargo is deepening its commitment to South America, reinforcing the region's access to global markets through expanded freighter capacity. Since March 2026, the carrier has added seven weekly freighter services, including three flights to Buenos Aires, one to Bogotá, two additional frequencies to São Paulo and one extra service to Quito. The network expansion has tran...
At Marrakech Airshow 2026, Bell Textron Inc. announced AVIARAIL as its new authorized independent sales representative for Morocco, reinforcing its commercial footprint and enhancing engagement with current and future Bell operators throughout the country. AVIARAIL, a leading Moroccan aerospace and defense company, has established itself as a trusted partner across the region’s aviation l...
When a vehicle assembly line is at risk of running out of critical components, every minute of downtime carries a significant cost. In many cases, an emergency air charter is not the expensive option, but the most economical one. Consider a scenario in which a major automotive manufacturing facility in Germany faces an imminent parts shortage, while three pallets of urgently needed components...
Bombardier has expanded its customer support capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region with the launch of a new Line Maintenance Station in Sydney, Australia. The facility enhances operational convenience for operators across the region and complements the company's existing Australian footprint, which includes a Line Maintenance Station in Perth and a service centre in Melbourne. The additio...
Gogo has secured a communications lease valued at more than $15 million with a sovereign government customer, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of mission-critical airborne connectivity. The agreement will deliver geostationary satellite communications services, ensuring uninterrupted global coverage for government-operated aircraft. For aircraft transporting senior government...
Avolon, one of the world’s leading aviation finance companies, has reinforced its long-term growth strategy with a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, including 35 A330-900 widebodies and 75 A320neo Family jets. The latest commitment increases Avolon’s total A330-900 order book to 114 aircraft, while its A320 Family portfolio now stands at approximately 650 aircraft, underscoring the l...
FlyJets, the charter aviation marketplace and flight-sharing exchange, has officially launched JetGPT™, its AI-powered automated flight-finding agent, coinciding with a growing portfolio of flight-sharing opportunities for the fall and winter travel seasons. Powered by a large language model (LLM), JetGPT™ delivers real-time access to aircraft availability, pricing, and operator-sou...
Underscoring its commitment to innovation in business aviation, Liebherr-Aerospace will present a range of advanced technologies and solutions at NBAA-BACE 2026, highlighting its readiness to support the next generation of business jet platforms. Visitors can meet the team at Booth 3555 from October 20-22, 2026. Alex Vlielander, Chief Customer Officer at Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation...
LATAM Airlines Brazil and Embraer have marked a major milestone with the commencement of deliveries of the carrier’s first-ever E195-E2. Scheduled to enter commercial service in the coming days, the new-generation aircraft will support LATAM’s continued network expansion across Brazil, where the airline has grown its domestic footprint from 44 airports six years ago to 63 destinations...
Ocean Aviation, supported by Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (“Kennedy Lewis”), has officially broken ground on a transformative new private aviation campus at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB). Backed by a $67 million investment, the flagship development will feature up to 400,000 square feet of communal and private hangar space, a premium passenger terminal, and an on-site fuel farm...
Falcon Executive Aviation, a member of Alex Group Investment, has been awarded General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) certification for commercial helicopter operations at its state-of-the-art Dubai Helipark facility located at Dubai World Central. This milestone enhances the company's premium mobility offering, enabling seamless helicopter transfers between Al Maktoum International Airp...
Airbus Helicopters Canada has partnered with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) to strengthen Indigenous participation in the aerospace sector through enhanced training and workforce development initiatives. The partnership will equip SIIT instructors and students with industry-leading helicopter maintenance training tools and technologies, while supporting the continued adva...
Sky Travel and parent company Cove Capital Investments, LLC, have unveiled plans to bring nearly 20 business aircraft to market during Q4 2026, reinforcing their commitment to meeting growing demand for quality pre-owned aircraft across the global business aviation sector. The aircraft portfolio will span multiple categories, from light and midsize jets to large-cabin and long-range platforms,...
Skandia’s King Air 200/300 soundproofing kit has received final approval from Brazil’s ANAC, opening the door for wider adoption among operators across the country. The certification extends the reach of a retrofit solution designed to significantly improve cabin acoustics and overall passenger comfort. Already approved by the FAA, EASA and TCCA, the kit has built a stro...
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, has confirmed its participation in EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, which will take place at EUREXPO Lyon, France. Marking its first edition in France, EUROPEAN ROTORS will bring one of the industry's leading gatherings for the vertical aviation community to Rotortrade’s home market. The event’s location is also strategically significant for...
At AERO 2027, taking place from 14 to 17 April 2027, gliding will once again take centre stage with the dedicated AERO Gliding Expo exhibition area. As part of Europe’s leading trade show for air sports, general aviation and business aviation, the sector will showcase its latest generation of high-performance, technology-driven sailplanes and innovations. Several leading manufacturers, inclu...
Foster Aviation, the Dubai-based provider of Advanced Air Mobility and aviation solutions, and Aeroberm, a Skyportz company and developer of the patented modular vertipad system, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of vertiport infrastructure across the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Foster Aviation will serve as Aeroberm's UAE partner, wor...
In a landmark step towards next-generation regional aircraft manufacturing, Jungheinrich has delivered an advanced automated logistics centre to Deutsche Aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Supporting the production readiness of the D328eco programme, the facility combines the innovative Jungheinrich PowerCube automated compact bin storage system with an automated very narrow aisle warehouse under...
