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Day`s summary for 27 Oct 2026

HALO-Flight expands Texas Air Med fleet with additional Bell 407GXi helicopter order

HALO-Flight is set to further expand its South Texas air medical capabilities following the order of an additional Bell 407GXi announced by Bell Textron at AMTC 2026. The new aircraft will bring the operator’s fleet to seven IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi helicopters, enhancing reliability, coverage, and the rapid response capabilities required for critical patient transport missions. Lane Evan...

FL Technics Indonesia secures EASA approval for Bali hangar, expanding European fleet maintenance capabilities

FL Technics Indonesia has successfully obtained EASA Part-145 certification for its Bali maintenance facility, authorising the company to perform maintenance on aircraft registered within the European Union. The achievement places FL Technics Indonesia among a select group of Indonesian MRO providers holding the prestigious European approval. The certification covers both base and line maintena...

TransMedics equips nationwide organ transport fleet with Gogo Galileo HDX

Gogo announced that TransMedics, a global leader in organ transplantation technology, services, and logistics, has selected Gogo Galileo to provide inflight connectivity across its expanding fleet of 22 Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft operating throughout the United States. The aircraft serve a vital role in the transport of donor organs for transplantation, with each mission rely...

The best (and cheapest) ways to buy Avios points

What’s the point of buying Avios? You might think that Avios points are the frequent flyer currency of British Airways, and you’re not wrong. The airline launched the currency back in the early 2010s, and it’s proven a very popular scheme. What you may not know is that other airlines either use it as their currency or are bookable using Avios. That list includes some big names...

SITA reinforces its airline operations leadership with strategic Flightscape acquisition

The acquisition marks an important step in SITA’s evolution from a provider of aviation connectivity solutions to a driver of smarter operational decision-making. By combining Flightscape’s capabilities with its existing portfolio, SITA aims to help airlines and their industry partners predict disruptions earlier, respond more quickly, and improve operational resilience across the enti...

Etihad’s iconic A380 touches down in Thailand for the first time

Etihad Airways has marked a significant milestone with the arrival of its iconic Airbus A380 in Thailand for the first time. The airline’s flagship aircraft touched down in Bangkok this morning, introducing Thai travelers to Etihad’s most renowned onboard products, including The Residence, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, alongside First Apartments, Business Class li...