Textron Aviation has signed a multi-aircraft agreement with Platoon Aviation, supporting plans to create Europe’s largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet. Hamburg-based operator plans growth in European charter market Textron Aviation has announced a multi-aircraft purchase agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation that is expected to position the operator as the largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet owner […]

Air China Cargo has increased its Airbus A350F freighter order to 10 aircraft as the carrier expands long-haul cargo capacity and modernises its fleet. Air China Cargo has signed an agreement with Airbus for four additional A350F freighters, increasing its total commitment for the aircraft type to 10 units. The carrier previously placed an order

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DFS Aviation Services and AZANS have expanded their strategic partnership to support next-generation air traffic management modernisation across Azerbaijan’s airspace and airports. DFS Aviation Services (DAS) and Azerbaijan’s Azeraeronavigation Air Traffic Control Department (AZANS) have signed a Letter of Understanding during Airspace World 2026 aimed at expanding cooperation on the development of Azerbaijan’s digital air

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Saudia has become the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate the Airbus A321XLR following delivery of its first aircraft from Airbus. Saudia has become the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to operate the Airbus A321XLR following delivery of its first aircraft at Toulouse. The delivery marks the introduction

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Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 featuring ATR’s new HighLine all-business class cabin configuration. ATR 72-600 INTRODUCES PREMIUM REGIONAL CONFIGURATION FOR ASIA-PACIFIC OPERATIONS Berjaya Air has taken delivery of what is described as the world’s first ATR 72-600 configured with ATR’s new HighLine all-business class cabin concept.   The aircraft

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Passtination has launched a new airline loyalty platform designed to extend member engagement into destinations through merchant-funded travel discounts and personalised offers. A new travel technology platform aimed at extending airline loyalty engagement into the destination environment has officially launched, targeting what its founders describe as a gap in traditional airline loyalty programmes.   Miami-based

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Boom Supersonic has selected a Colorado test site for development of its Symphony supersonic engine programme, with prototype testing expected to begin before the end of 2025. Boom Supersonic has selected a site at the Colorado Air and Space Port to support development testing of its Symphony propulsion system for the company’s planned Boom Overture

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Avolon has received a BBB issuer credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, reflecting the aircraft lessor’s financial performance and balance sheet resilience. Avolon has received an upgraded issuer credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, with the agency raising the aircraft leasing company’s rating to BBB and assigning a stable outlook.   According to Avolon,

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AfBAA says its membership has more than doubled under its current leadership while expanding partnerships, committees, and engagement across Africa’s business aviation sector. African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) says its membership has more than doubled during the first 12 months under its current executive leadership, as the association expands its engagement across Africa’s business aviation

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AAR CORP presented its updated long-term strategy and three-year financial framework during its 2026 Investor Day, outlining growth initiatives across its aviation aftermarket operations. AAR CORP. has outlined its updated long-term strategy and three-year financial framework during its 2026 Investor Day presentation, held on 12 May.   The aviation aftermarket services provider said the event

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