Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The French Directorate General of Armament (DGA) has ordered a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) version of the Aliaca uncrewed aerial system from Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, with the French Navy set to become the first operator of the new configuration. The order forms part of the SMDM (Onboard Mini Aerial […]
FRENCH NAVY TO BECOME FIRST OPERATOR OF AIRBUS ALIACA VERTICAL UNCREWED AERIAL SYSTEMRead More »
GA-ASI and Calidus sign an MOU to explore co-production of MQ-9B and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the UAE, supporting regional unmanned aircraft manufacturing capability. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Calidus Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the prospective co-production of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and Gambit Collaborative […]
FlySafair conducted a stadium flyover above DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on 30 January 2026 in support of the Pink Day T20 International between the Proteas and the West Indies, an event associated with breast cancer awareness in South Africa. As an official sponsor of the Proteas, FlySafair performed two precisely timed flypasts using […]
FLYSAFAIR SUPPORTS PINK DAY WITH PROTEAS LIVERY FLYOVER AT WANDERERSRead More »
Nordic ground handling provider Aviator has outlined a refined six-point strategy focused on operational excellence, employee engagement, digital tools, and sustainability to strengthen airline partnerships and support long-term growth across Europe. Nordic ground handling provider Aviator has presented a refined long-term strategy aimed at strengthening its core capabilities, deepening airline partnerships, and improving employee engagement. […]
AVIATOR OUTLINES STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS AND WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENTRead More »
Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to commercialise imagery from the future PAZ-2 radar satellites, extending their partnership in SAR-based Earth observation for defence and civil applications. Madrid, Spain / Brussels, Belgium, January 2026 – Airbus Defence and Space and Hisdesat have signed an agreement to extend and expand their long-standing […]
AIRBUS AND HISDESAT EXTEND COOPERATION FOR PAZ-2 SATELLITE IMAGERY COMMERCIALISATIONRead More »
The Italian Army has launched its A2CS programme with the delivery of the first four Lynx infantry fighting vehicles by the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture, marking the start of fleet renewal. Rome, 27 January 2026 – The Italian Army has formally launched its A2CS (Army Armoured Combat Systems) programme following the delivery of […]
ITALIAN ARMY’S A2CS PROGRAMME BEGINS WITH FIRST LYNX VEHICLE DELIVERIESRead More »
BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has announced the addition of AJet as a new member of its international airline community. The announcement was made in Frankfurt am Main on 28 January 2026. AJet is Türkiye’s youngest low-cost airline and a growing subsidiary of Turkish Airlines. The carrier connects Europe, the Middle East, North […]
Swartz Aviation Group has completed four Bombardier Challenger transactions in three months, including international aircraft, highlighting sustained demand for large-cabin and super-midsize business jets. Swartz Aviation Group has completed four Bombardier Challenger aircraft transactions over a three-month period, reflecting continued demand for large-cabin and super-midsize business jets. The completed deals comprise three Challenger 605 aircraft […]
SWARTZ AVIATION COMPLETES FOUR CHALLENGER TRANSACTIONS AMID SUSTAINED MARKET DEMANDRead More »
Honda Aircraft Company has appointed Straight Flight as a new HondaJet Authorised Service Centre, strengthening service coverage for HondaJet operators in the US Northwest region. Greensboro, North Carolina | 26 January 2026 — Honda Aircraft Company has announced an update to its HondaJet Authorised Service Centre (ASC) network, confirming that Straight Flight will become the […]
HONDA AIRCRAFT COMPANY APPOINTS STRAIGHT FLIGHT AS NEW HONDAJET AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRERead More »
Since 2022, Pilatus has been planning to expand its presence in the United States in order to supplement capacity in Switzerland, which is now close to maximum. At a groundbreaking ceremony held at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ), Pilatus executives as well as representatives of regional authorities and organizations marked the official construction start of […]
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR PILATUS’ NEW FLAGSHIP U.S. FACILITY IN SARASOTA, FLORIDARead More »
