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Embraer introduces the KC-390 Millennium to WZL-2 as companies advance MRO cooperation in Poland

Embraer officially presented the KC‑390 Millennium multi‑mission military transport aircraft to Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. (WZL‑2) in Bydgoszcz, Poland. This significant milestone marks the first concrete step in the strategic cooperation between the two companies. It builds upon the landmark Memorandum of Understanding signed on December 2, 2025, in Warsaw, which established the fou...

Record fleet growth confirmed in 2026: Tecnam dominates Polish aviation market

Tecnam announced unprecedented growth in Poland, firmly establishing itself as the leading provider of flight training and general aviation aircraft in the country. According to the official analysis of the Polish Civil Aircraft Register (https://ulc.gov.pl/en/) at the beginning of 2026, Tecnam models are driving the modernization of the national fleet. The year 2025 marked a p...

ADAC Luftrettung and Airbus sign framework contract for H135, H140 and H145 helicopters

ADAC Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters have announced the signature of a strategic long-term framework contract for Airbus H135, H140 and H145 helicopters. This framework contract solidifies the initial agreement announced at last year’s Verticon, where ADAC Luftrettung was presented as a launch customer and development partner of the new H140 helicopter. Frédéric Bruder, C...

flyExclusive expands pre-owned Citation XLS+ fractional ownership program

flyExclusive announced the reintroduction of its Citation XLS+ fractional ownership program, making flyExclusive the only operator in the industry offering fractional shares on the XLS+ platform. Fractional shares are available immediately, with pricing starting from $695,000 depending on share size. Additional XLS+ aircraft are expected to enter the program throughout 2026 to meet growing de...

Life Flight Network signs ten-year agreement and places firm order for 12 PC-12 PROs

Life Flight Network announced its agreement for twelve turnkey medevac-configured PC-12 PROs. Life Flight Network is the launch customer in the United States for the PC-12 PRO with an aeromedical interior. The aircraft will be delivered by Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd through its Broomfield-based operation and will be fully outfitted for Intensive Care Unit level care and transport. Founded nearly...

StandardAero selected by Robinson Helicopter Company as preferred MRO provider for R66 Rolls-Royce RR300 engines

StandardAero has been selected by Robinson Helicopter Company to support their global fleet of R66 helicopters powered by Rolls-Royce RR300 engine. This relationship will provide R66 helicopter owners and operators with a Robinson-recommended MRO solution for abbreviated turnaround times and reduced costs. New agreement secures immediate shop capacity and establishes turnaround time comm...

Pegasus Elite Aviation adds 3rd Gulfstream G650 to charter fleet

Los Angeles-based Pegasus Elite Aviation' managed fleet has added a new asset: a Gulfstream G650 jet, which has officially arrived at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and is now available for global charter operations. The deployment of N928DJ marks the 11th large-cabin aircraft in the Pegasus fleet and its 3rd Gulfstream G650, demonstrating Pegasus Elite Aviation's ambition to cultivate the high-en...

Safran Arrius engine selected to power new GrandCabri G5 helicopter

Safran Helicopter Engines and Helicopteres Guimbal announced exclusive partnership to power the GrandCabri G5. This new helicopter will be powered with the 450 shp Arrius 2D, a new variant of the Arrius engine family. By choosing the Arrius, Helicopteres Guimbal has selected a highly popular engine on the market for light single and twin-engine helicopters. Arrius 2D inherits the best technolog...

Dassault Aviation unveils Falcon 10X — new top-of-the-line Falcon

Dassault Aviation has rolled out the Falcon 10X—its most ambitious business jet ever. As the drape lifted at 8:00 p.m. CET, the aircraft emerged as a bold new benchmark for the future of long-range business aviation. The Falcon 10X introduces the largest, most comfortable and most versatile cabin ever designed in a purpose-built business jet—redefining what passengers can expect from t...

Bell reveals New Bell 429 Designer Series Interior

Bell Textron revealed during VAI Verticon 2026 that it has launched new luxury interior options for the Bell 429 – the latest upgrade in the Designer Series offerings for the platform that was inspired by customer feedback to amplify their flight experience. Designed to deliver a true VVIP experience, this interior is available in five elegant color schemes: Arctic Grey/Charcoal, Charco...

Leonardo, new contract for the automation of Malta Airport

Leonardo strengthens its international position in the field of airport automation and logistics. Malta International Airport – one of the most dynamic and strategic hubs in the Mediterranean – has selected Leonardo's technology to optimize logistics operations and baggage handling in order to  offer the best-in-class service to an increasing number of passengers. The contr...

Tecnam delivers first US-based P2012 Traveller with Continental power to private owner

Tecnam delivered the first US-based P2012 Traveller equipped with Continental engines to a private owner. Mr. Don Davis has selected the P2012 Traveller as the primary logistical and transport link for Spanish Cay, a private island destination in the Bahamas. This delivery marks a significant milestone for the P2012 program, showcasing the aircraft’s v...

Joby to begin U.S. operations in 2026 under White House Air Taxi Program

Joby Aviation has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. Through the program, Joby has the opportunity to begin early operations this year in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah, marking a major milestone for the U.S. air taxi industry with the potenti...

Alt Air teams up with Eve Air Mobility and Skyports Infrastructure to advance electric aviation in New South Wales and Queensland

Eve Air Mobility entered into a strategic collaboration with Alt Air, a new Advanced Air Mobility company based in Sydney, Australia, which has also partnered with Skyports Infrastructure to prepare for eVTOL operations across both New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. Alongside these partnerships, Alt Air will leverage existing airports and other unique aviation infrastructure assets in...

F/LIST helps craft the new interior of Airbus’ new ACH140 helicopter

F/LIST is proud to be a key partner with a new icon: the ACH140, the latest aircraft in the Airbus Corporate Helicopters Line, unveiled at Verticon 2026. This new helicopter, geared towards private and business aviation customers, showcases a new brand design language for the ACH Line. While the aircraft itself is generating attention, one of the standout interior features comes from F/LIST w...

Skyryse announces emergency autoland capability coming to SkyOS, bringing automated safe landings to both helicopters and airplanes

Skyryse announced plans to introduce an emergency autoland capability for both helicopters and airplanes. The feature will be integrated within SkyOS, representing a significant advancement in automated flight safety for pilots and passengers – especially for helicopters, where emergency landings are particularly complex and autoland has never been available. Skyryse Founder and...

AERO 2026 shines with innovations for sustainable aviation

AERO 2026 offers visitors a glimpse into the future of aviation. The industry agrees that the aviation of the future will be sustainable and is currently developing new technologies, lighter materials, new propulsion systems, and alternative fuels to achieve this goal. This year, exhibitors on the AERO Sustainable Aviation Trail will be highlighted for the first time by green and white windso...

Cathay and WKCDA unveil “Spirit of Hong Kong” new aircraft livery

Cathay and the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority have joined hands to unveil a striking new art-focused aircraft livery, “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition”. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for two of Hong Kong’s most recognised home-grown brands, underscoring their shared commitment to supporting local cultural creativity and eleva...

Brazil’s ANAC certifies Daher Aircraft new TBM 980 to “Fly Differently” in the Brazilian market

Daher Aircraft TBM 980 has been certified by Brazil’ ANAC airworthiness authority , clearing the way for deliveries of the TBM airplane family’s latest version to owners and operators in this South American country and the surrounding region. Equipped with Garmin’s third-generation G3000 PRIME integrated avionics suite and additional cabin comfort enhancements, the...

Bridges Air Cargo begins operations with first Embraer E-Freighter

The first Embraer E-Freighter has successfully entered service in Europe with launch customer Bridges Air Cargo. The jet completed its first commercial flight departing from Cologne (Germany) and landing in Larnaca (Cyprus) carrying time sensitive Express materials. The aircraft will operate for Bridges Worldwide providing Network Solutions for the Express Industry in Europe, Middle East and...

Lufthansa Technik lays the foundation for future investments worth billions

Lufthansa Technik generated earnings of more than 600 million euros in the 2025 financial year, laying the foundation for further extensive investments in the future. The company's revenue exceeded eight billion euros for the first time, reaching 8.049 billion euros at the end of the year (up 12% year-on-year). Three-quarters of revenue now comes from business with customers outside the Luftha...