The operation of the European AIS Database (EAD), the central European database for aeronautical information, was transferred to EUROCONTROL from GroupEAD Europe S.L. on 16 January. This marks the end of more than two decades of successful operations ensured by GroupEAD. The responsibility for providing EAD operational services now lies entirely with EUROCONTROL.  The EAD […]

SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER OF THE EUROPEAN AIS DATABASE (EAD) OPERATIONS TO EUROCONTROL Read More »

South African Airways and CemAir have announced a domestic-only codeshare partnership designed to improve connectivity between major cities and regional destinations across South Africa, with ticket sales opening on 26 January 2026. Under the arrangement, both airlines will place their respective codes on selected flights operated by the other. This will allow passengers to book […]

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS AND CEMAIR ANNOUNCE DOMESTIC CODESHARE PARTNERSHIPRead More »

Airbus delivered 793 commercial aircraft in 2025, achieving a record backlog of 8,754 aircraft and strong global demand for single-aisle and widebody jets. Toulouse, January 2026 – Airbus closed 2025 with a total of 793 commercial aircraft deliveries, up 4% on the previous year, reinforcing the company’s position in a dynamic and complex aviation market. […]

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Delta Air Lines orders up to 60 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners to modernise its widebody fleet, expand international routes, and enhance passenger comfort and efficiency. Seattle, 13 January 2026 – Delta Air Lines has placed a landmark order for up to 60 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking its first direct 787 purchase and signalling a major step […]

DELTA AIR LINES EXPANDS AND MODERNISES WIDEBODY FLEET WITH 60 BOEING 787 DREAMLINERSRead More »

TrueNoord has completed the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink, supporting fleet resilience through flexible asset solutions amid ongoing global supply chain challenges. Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has completed the sale of two Embraer E190 aircraft to Airlink, further strengthening its long-standing relationship with the African operator and underscoring its ability to […]

TRUENOORD COMPLETES SALE OF TWO EMBRAER E190 AIRCRAFT TO AIRLINKRead More »

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a new order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy and further strengthening its position as the largest lessor customer for the 737-10 variant. The order, announced in Seattle on 13 January 2026, comprises 25 737-8 and 25 737-10 aircraft. With this latest purchase, ACG […]

AVIATION CAPITAL GROUP EXPANDS 737 MAX ORDER BOOK WITH 50-AIRCRAFT BOEING DEALRead More »

ACC Aviation has released its Charter Trends Report for 2026, offering a detailed assessment of the regulatory, economic and geopolitical forces expected to shape the global charter aviation landscape in the year ahead. According to the London-based aviation services provider, the private aviation sector enters 2026 with strong underlying momentum. Global business jet activity during […]

ACC AVIATION MAPS CHARTER MARKET PRESSURES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2026Read More »

Avolon has reported robust full-year and fourth-quarter results for 2025, underpinned by strong aircraft acquisition and sales activity, rising demand for placements and continued momentum in its investment-grade credit profile. Dublin | January 2026 – Avolon has issued its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 update, highlighting sustained growth across its fleet, financing and placement activity during […]

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Derco, a Lockheed Martin company, has secured a major new performance-based logistics contract to support the long-standing C-130 Hercules fleet, reinforcing its role in mission readiness and sustainment innovation. MILWAUKEE, Jan., 2026 – Derco has been awarded the C-130 Aviation Consumables Performance Based Logistics (ACPBL) contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), marking a significant […]

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Qatar Airways has reinforced its position at the forefront of inflight connectivity, becoming the world’s first airline to equip the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with Starlink technology while completing a full Airbus A350 Starlink rollout in record time. DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways, operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has achieved another […]

QATAR AIRWAYS LEADS GLOBAL AVIATION WITH STARLINK-EQUIPPED BOEING 787 AND RECORD AIRBUS A350 ROLLOUTRead More »