Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Bell Textron secures three European orders for VIP-configured Bell 429 helicopters, highlighting continued demand in the corporate aviation sector. Corporate demand strengthens light twin presence
Nippon Cargo Airlines joins BARIG’s air cargo segment, strengthening industry collaboration and highlighting ongoing operational challenges in Germany’s cargo sector. Japan’s only dedicated cargo airline
Pratt & Whitney invests $100 million in its Poland facility to expand engine production capacity, supporting growing demand across commercial and military aviation. Facility upgrade
Ethiopian Airlines confirms an order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, supporting long-haul network expansion and increased cargo capacity. Widebody expansion supports long-haul growth and increased
Airbus has agreed to acquire French cybersecurity firm Quarkslab, strengthening its sovereign cyber capabilities and expanding its European defence and digital security network. Paris, 21
Move signals long-term commitment to local aerospace and defence capabilities Bell Textron Inc. has announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Ukraine, marking a
Baltic Ground Services has expanded its fueling partnership with Wizz Air, supporting operations across key Baltic airports. PARTNERSHIP EXTENDED Baltic Ground Services (BGS) has strengthened
Rapid fleet expansion in Saudi Arabia is placing increasing pressure on global pilot training capacity, with demand for qualified flight crew expected to accelerate across
H55 has selected Safran Electrical & Power to supply the electric propulsion motor for the Bristell B23 Energic, as both companies advance certified electric propulsion
South Korea’s regional start-up airline SUM Air has placed an order for four ATR 72-600 aircraft, with additional purchase rights, as it builds out a
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
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
Pilatus has announced the acquisition of German-based Air Alliance GmbH, strengthening its presence in the European market and expanding its capabilities across aircraft sales, maintenance
Airbus has announced the creation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, Skywise, combining its existing Skywise digital platform with Navblue’s flight operations solutions into a
ITA Airways has officially joined Star Alliance, becoming the alliance’s 26th member and expanding connectivity across Italy and the wider global network. The integration became
Air Algérie has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737-8 aircraft as part of its fleet renewal and network development strategy. FLEET RENEWAL AND NETWORK
The European business aviation market is growing steadily, with success increasingly dependent on how operators adapt to differing client expectations across regions. Valeria-Prilipko Klasjet VIP
February 2026 saw sustained growth in global air cargo markets, with demand outpacing capacity growth as industry conditions remained supportive but increasingly uncertain. GLOBAL DEMAND
The AviAssist Foundation has appointed Mark Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Times Aerospace, to its Board. BOARD APPOINTMENT The appointment was announced on 31 March
National Airlines has commenced test flights of its first Boeing 777-200 Freighter, marking the next phase in the aircraft’s entry into service. ENTRY INTO SERVICE
Tunisia has joined a multi-country tourism initiative, TOICE 2026 (Tourism & Open International Connectivity for Africa), alongside Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and South
Burkina Faso has launched a new digital platform, “e-Dimaakia”, designed to manage the acquisition of airline tickets for government use, with the system officially introduced
An affiliate of Sun European Partners has completed an investment in B&H Worldwide Ltd, a UK-based provider of aerospace and aviation logistics services. EXPANSION OF
Ethiopian Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with delivery scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. Fleet expansion
AviaDev has announced that Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), will receive the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement
IATA calls for EU ETS reform to balance aviation decarbonisation with competitiveness and connectivity. Call focuses on policy alignment, SAF mechanisms and reinvestment strategy Geneva,
Aviation buyers are spending longer researching online, with implications for digital strategy across the sector. Digital behaviour shift reshaping engagement across the sector Dayton, 19
De Havilland Canada confirms key production milestones for the DHC-515 firefighting aircraft, including fuselage assembly and wing box completion for European and Canadian customers. PRODUCTION
AerCap has placed a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, supporting long-term fleet requirements and improved operational efficiency. Strategic Fleet Expansion AerCap Holdings
QuikTrip Corporation expands its corporate aviation fleet with the purchase of a third Bell 429 at VAI Verticon 2026, citing the aircraft’s performance and BasixPro
