As the busy flying season approaches, Desert Jet Maintenance, based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, CA, is offering practical advice to charter operators, flight departments, and aircraft owners to prepare their aircraft now to avoid schedule disruptions later. During peak travel months, service center availability becomes limited, often leading to delayed repairs and g...
Archer Aviation Midnight aircraft successfully completed its longest piloted flight to date, flying approximately 55 miles in 31 minutes at speeds exceeding 126 mph. The flight took place at Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California, in front of United Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer, Mike Leskinen, who led United Airlines’ early investment in Archer. Test...
Riyadh Air has signed a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company to provide comprehensive cargo handling services at key airports across the Kingdom.The agreement includes major cargo operations at the Riyadh Air hub at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with further support at King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam and King Abdulaziz International Air...
easyJet is launching a new cabin crew recruitment drive. The new initiative Flight Paths, is targeting young Brits ‘not in employment, education or training’ (NEET) to help their careers take off, and to show how accessible and rewarding a job as cabin crew can be. The airline is set to recruit nearly 1,000 new cabin crew for 2026 as part of its annual recruitment drive, and is encoura...
Long-time developer and airport advocate Beacon Air Group opened of its newest FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport (KCOD) in Cody, Wyoming, marking the second location for the premier aviation service provider. The FBO began welcoming travelers this summer out of an existing facility that was formerly occupied by a corporate flight department and an FBO. Beacon Air Group renov...
Diamond Aircraft announced the delivery of the fifth DA62 MPP to 2Excel Aviation, cementing the UK-based company’s position as the world’s largest fleet operator of the DA62 MPP. The latest delivery further strengthens the successful partnership between Diamond Aircraft and 2Excel Aviation, whose fleet of DA62 MPPs is utilized for a broad range of special mission operations includ...
Lufthansa Technik has embarked on the certification process of AeroSHARK for the A330ceo, marking the first Airbus model to soon benefit from the drag-reducing and fuel-saving riblet film developed in collaboration with BASF Coatings. Authority certification will be sought through a Supplemental Type Certificate, enabling series modification to the A330-200s’ and A330-300s’ fuselage an...
Joby Aviation has successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA-controlled airspace by completing its first flight between two U.S. airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California. The achievement is a major step as part of Joby’s commercial market readiness, highlighting key capabilities across safety, operations, air traffic control and certification progress. Joby&r...
DHL Express and the Cathay Group entered into a new SAF partnership that reinforces their shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the air cargo industry. Under the agreement, Cathay will supply DHL Express with 2,400 tonnes of SAF for international flights departing from three airports in Asia namely Seoul Incheon International Airport, Tokyo Narita International Airport, and Singap...
flydubai has taken delivery of seven new aircraft so far in 2025, with a further five Boeing 737 MAX 8s scheduled to join its fleet before the end of the year. These additions form an integral part of the airline’s strategic growth plans, enabling the continued expansion of its network, enhancing operational efficiency and increasing capacity on existing routes. The seven new aircraft, re...
Signature Aviation celebrated the opening of a renovated facility at Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem, N.C. The state-of-the-art facility was dedicated with a grand opening event this week, showcasing Signature’s elevated experience for guests and celebration of the area’s proud aviation heritage. The updated Signature INT is located within the new terminal at Smith R...
As more families refuse to consign their animals to a cargo hold, one corner of private aviation keeps growing: pet flights where dogs, cats- even birds - ride in the cabin, beside their people. The appeal is simple: fewer unknowns, less stress, and a journey planned around the animal’s needs rather than airport congestion. That’s the promise behind Charter-A’s pet-friendly fligh...
Electra, in partnership with Surf Air Mobility and Virginia Tech, successfully completed the first series of public demonstrations of its Ultra Short aircraft capabilities earlier this month. The demos – captured as part of a new video series – highlight how blown lift and hybrid-electric propulsion together enable takeoffs and landings in 150 feet or less at Ultra Short Access P...
Gogo announced that the first FAA supplemental type certification for a fuselage-mount installation of the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna has been approved. The STC has been awarded to Trimec Aviation, an FAA-certified MRO and avionics solutions provider, following installation on a Gulfstream G200 aircraft. Gogo worked closely with Trimec Aviation to obtain the STC approval, which is now avai...
Atlas Air Worldwide reaffirmed its partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage. Leaders from Atlas and UAA, along with faculty and students, were joined by United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy at Merrill Field in Anchorage. The Secretary is spearheading the Trump Administration’s efforts to invest in the aviation workforce, modernize the air traffic control syste...
Avion Express Philippinesreceived a Temporary Operating Permit from the Civil Aeronautics Board of the Philippines. This will enable the start-up airline to commence its preparations for flights offering ACMI services with operations based at Clark International Airport once it receives its first aircraft, expected in November this year. The TOP will serve as Avion Express Philippine&rsq...
TAG Aviation Engineering announces additional Gulfstream capabilities with the G700 being added to the Part 145 approval. TAG Aviation Engineering extends the G700 support across both Hong Kong and Macau maintenance bases, this reinforces the company’s readiness and dedication of delivering comprehensive maintenance services on next-generation aircraft. TAE already has G700 factory-t...
Airbus Helicopters delivered the first H160 helicopter in China to GDAT, enabling the start of H160 operations in the country. This helicopter is one of the fifty H160 helicopters originally ordered by GDAT in April 2023, and five out of these fifty H160 helicopters have been delivered to GDAT. The aircraft will be used most notably for the energy sector, including offshore transportati...
United has made a series of investments in the seatback experience in recent years, including installing seatback screens in every seat as part of its United Next growth plan and most recently announcing a new aircraft interior that includes huge, Bluetooth-enabled, 27-inch, 4K OLED seatback screens, the largest among U.S. carriers. The introduction of Apple TV+ aligns wit...
JETNET released its Mid-2025 Market Snapshot: business jet inventory, pricing and activity. Business aviation market is transitioning from the post-pandemic boom to a more balanced and sustainable growth phase, according to the newly released report from JETNET. The report presents a detailed analysis of flight activity, inventory trends, pricing dynamics, and buyer behavior for the firs...
Akaer and Deutsche Aircraft have officially inaugurated the Forward Fuselage Assembly Line for the D328eco regional turboprop aircraft at Akaer’s facilities in São José dos Campos, Brazil. This milestone marks the D328eco’s transition from development to the industrialisation phase, underscoring the programme’s steady progress toward market readiness inQ4 2027....
