Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Avolon recorded a high level of transaction activity in the first quarter of 2026, with aircraft acquisitions, sales, leasing agreements and new financing reinforcing its position in the global aviation leasing market. FLEET ACTIVITY AND PORTFOLIO MOVEMENT The Dublin-based aviation finance company acquired 14 aircraft and sold 19 during the quarter, continuing to actively manage […]
AVOLON REPORTS ACTIVE Q1 WITH AIRCRAFT SALES, LEASING AND NEW FINANCINGRead More »
AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 is set to host a record number of exhibitors, alongside an expanded airshow programme and new visitor engagement formats aimed at broadening participation across the aviation community. RECORD EXHIBITOR PARTICIPATION The international general aviation trade fair, taking place from 22 to 25 April 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, will feature approximately 820 exhibitors […]
AERO 2026 SETS EXHIBITOR RECORD WITH EXPANDED AIRSHOW AND NEW VISITOR FORMATSRead More »
APOC Aviation has acquired a 15-year-old Airbus A320-200 for teardown, reinforcing its component inventory as demand for used serviceable material (USM) remains strong across the narrowbody market. FLEET ACQUISITION AND TEARDOWN PLAN APOC Aviation, a Netherlands-based trading and leasing specialist in aircraft components, engines and landing gear, has purchased Airbus A320-200 (MSN 4533) from FTAI […]
APOC AVIATION ACQUIRES A320 FOR TEARDOWN TO EXPAND COMPONENT INVENTORYRead More »
Jambojet has unveiled a new Integrated Operations Control Centre (IOCC), strengthening its operational capability as the airline expands fleet capacity and prepares for continued growth in the Kenyan market. CENTRALISED OPERATIONS FOR REAL-TIME DECISION-MAKING The new IOCC consolidates key operational functions into a single coordinated environment, enabling real-time decision-making across the airline’s network. The […]
JAMBOJET LAUNCHES INTEGRATED OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTRE TO SUPPORT GROWTHRead More »
ACSA reports rising passenger volumes driven by international travel, as Cape Town International approaches capacity and prepares for major infrastructure expansion. By Robin Rabec Passenger volumes across Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) have exceeded previous peak summer levels, with traffic now running approximately 9% higher than comparable periods. The growth is being driven primarily […]
ACSA REPORTS PASSENGER GROWTH AS CAPE TOWN APPROACHES CAPACITY LIMITSRead More »
Textron Aviation has announced a new in-flight operable door option for the passenger variant of the Cessna SkyCourier, expanding the aircraft’s capability across military, humanitarian and commercial special mission operations. NEW CAPABILITY FOR AIRBORNE OPERATIONS The new door, expected to be available as a factory-installed option from 2028, is designed to enable airborne deployment of […]
CESSNA SKYCOURIER GAINS IN-FLIGHT OPERABLE DOOR OPTION FOR SPECIAL MISSIONSRead More »
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is technically achievable, following a series of successful Proofs of Concept (PoCs) conducted across Europe and Asia-Pacific. DIGITAL IDENTITY ENABLES PAPERLESS TRAVEL The trials demonstrated that digital identity systems can replace traditional paper-based travel documentation, enabling passengers to move through airport processes […]
IATA TRIALS CONFIRM READINESS FOR CONTACTLESS INTERNATIONAL TRAVELRead More »
Embraer and ALADA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new business opportunities in the defence and security sector, with a focus on government-to-government (G2G) contracting models across Latin America and Africa. AGREEMENT SIGNED AT FIDAE The agreement was signed in Santiago, Chile, during the FIDAE aerospace exhibition, and will see the two […]
EMBRAER AND ALADA SIGN MOU TO ADVANCE DEFENCE EXPORT OPPORTUNITIESRead More »
Boeing has delivered the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite to Viasat, expanding high-capacity connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region ahead of a Falcon Heavy launch. SOURCE AND IMAGE: BOEING Boeing has delivered the third ViaSat-3 (VS-3 F3) spacecraft to Viasat, marking a key milestone in the expansion of global satellite connectivity, with the platform set to support […]
BOEING DELIVERS VIASAT-3 FLIGHT 3 SATELLITE FOR ASIA-PACIFIC CONNECTIVITYRead More »
Private jet demand in Europe is expected to rise sharply ahead of the summer 2026 peak, driven by seasonal travel trends, regional demand shifts, and evolving customer behaviour. SEASONAL DEMAND DRIVES BUSINESS AVIATION ACTIVITY According to industry observations, business jet traffic across Europe typically rises sharply between April and July, with peak activity increasing by […]
EUROPE PRIVATE JET DEMAND SET TO RISE AHEAD OF SUMMER PEAKRead More »
