In business aviation, exceptional service is defined by attention to detail, and few amenities reflect that more clearly than premium catering. At the intersection of hospitality and private aviation, PAC Kitchen has become an integral part of the experience offered by Provo Air Center, serving passengers and crews with fresh, customized culinary solutions designed to meet the unique demands of pr...
Velocity Maintenance Solutions, an FAA-certified provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced a significant expansion of its facilities at Wilmington Airport (ILG) in Delaware, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy and increasing capacity to support a growing customer base. Currently operating from a 20,000-square-foot hangar at ILG, the company is preparing to rel...
Bristow Group Inc., in partnership with Electra, Avinor and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Norway), will undertake a series of demonstration flights across five locations in Norway using Electra's hybrid-electric EL2 technology demonstrator. Designed for ultra-short takeoff and landing operations, the aircraft can operate from areas as short as 50 metres and combines electric prop...
Qantas Freight and Australia Post have entered the next chapter of their long-standing partnership with the arrival of the first of three additional Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (A321P2F) aircraft, strengthening their ability to meet rising demand for fast, reliable parcel deliveries across Australia.The introduction of the three aircraft will increase capacity across Qantas Freight’s...
Turkish Airlines has taken another major step in its fleet expansion strategy with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with CFM International for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines and a long-term services agreement covering its entire LEAP-powered fleet. Together, the commitments will support more than 600 engines across Turkish Airlines and AJet, while also laying the groundwork for expanded...
Piaggio Aerospace will return to NBAA-BACE this October, bringing its flagship P.180 Avanti EVO to one of the most important gatherings of the global business aviation community while also highlighting the future of the Avanti programme through the development of the Avanti NX. The NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition will provide Piaggio Aerospace with an opportunity to showcas...
Samson Sky has enlisted renowned Italian automotive designer Luigi Memola to develop the interior design of its Switchblade Flying Car, bringing world-class automotive styling expertise to the roadable aircraft. Memola is the Founder and Head of Design at EPTA Design, whose team is internationally recognised for its work with leading automotive brands, including Alfa Romeo and Automobili Estr...
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-year history and reflects the lessor's continued focus on next-generation narrowbody aircraft,...
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, flexible travel solutions, the TBM and Kodiak provide operators and owners with aircraft capable of...
EBAA France, the representative body for France’s business aviation ecosystem, brings together aircraft operators, airport activities, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and training providers. Following the warning issued by FNAM and IATA on 8 October regarding the declining competitiveness of French air transport, EBAA France is also raising concerns about the deteriorating position...
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...
From Learjets and Challengers to turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12, different aircraft bring different capabilities to a medical flight. Sebastian Demiet, COO of MTI 24/7, explains why aircraft selection ultimately depends on the patient, route, and operational requirements. There is no aircraft that suits every conceivable medical air ambulance scenario equally. Mission parameters like pa...
AERO 2027 will place an even stronger spotlight on the helicopter sector, building on the momentum and success of AERO 2026, organisers Fairnamic announced today. As Europe’s leading trade fair for General Aviation, Business Aviation and Air Sports continues to broaden its scope, helicopters for executive, general aviation and utility missions will be showcased across three interconnected ex...
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...
Desert Jet has broken ground on its long-planned ramp expansion at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), advancing a key infrastructure investment designed to accommodate rising business aviation activity. The development will expand available ramp space, reinforcing the airport’s operational capabilities and positioning it to support the sustained growth of both the aviation sect...
Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has enhanced its JetXP business aviation connectivity service with a simplified three-tier plan structure and, for the first time, published suggested retail pricing.Available across Honeywell JetWave and JetWave X as well as Gogo Plane Simple Ka terminals, the new plans range from light-use packages to unlimited co...
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...
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 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...
International air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has joined BlackBook Motorsport, the global business network connecting key stakeholders across Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP and the wider international motorsport ecosystem. Through its membership, Chapman Freeborn gains access to a community of teams, manufacturers, circuits and suppliers linked by industry intelligence, networking opportun...
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...
