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Aviation Capital Group places order for 75 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

Aviation Capital Group, the Newport Beach, California-based global aircraft asset manager, has signed a firm order for 75 additional Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, bringing its cumulative orders for the type to 190 aircraft. The agreement marks the largest aircraft order in ACG's nearly 40...

Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

Daher Aircraft will present its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at next week’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), showcasing how their combination of performance, efficiency and versatility meets the evolving needs of business aviation. As demand grows for direct,...


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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

Bell strengthens its Presence in Morocco with new independent sales representation

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...

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Airbus expects global freighter fleet to nearly double by 2045

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Daher highlights growing role of Kodiak and TBM Aircraft in wildfire response operations

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Embraer appoints FL Technics as authorized E-Jet service center in Lithuania

Embraer has appointed FL Technics as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) for its commercial aircraft fleet in Lithuania. The designation covers the E170 and E190 aircraft, further strengt...

Archer and ITA Airways drive forward vision for sustainable air taxi travel in Italy

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Embraer and Austrian Airlines strengthen E-Jets fleet support with new component pool agreement

Embraer and Austrian Airlines have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support the carrier’s fleet of 13 E195 aircraft. Under the agreement, Austrian Airlines will gain access to Embrae...

Boston MedFlight expands critical care air transport fleet with order for three Airbus H145 helicopters

Boston MedFlight, the internationally recognized nonprofit provider of critical care transport services, has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for three new H145 helicopt...

Airbus and Air France-KLM finalize joint venture for A350 component support

Airbus has launched Alpha Component Solutions, a 50:50 joint venture with Air France dedicated to delivering comprehensive A350 component support services. Jointly operated by Airbus and Air Fran...

Western Aircraft marks dual Pilatus milestones with 300th PC-12 delivery and 30 years of authorized sales & service excellence

Western Aircraft, an Authorized Pilatus Center and Greenwich AeroGroup company, is celebrating a trio of significant achievements in 2026 that underscore its enduring partnership with Pilatus. The mil...