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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. […]
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 »
ACC Aviation’s latest report analyses how leading private-jet operators finance fleet growth, highlighting differences between ownership models and identifying the factors that underpin long-term financial resilience in private aviation. ACC Aviation has released a new report examining how private aviation operators finance fleet growth, highlighting what it describes as a lack of transparency in a
ACC AVIATION EXAMINES FINANCING MODELS BEHIND PRIVATE JET OPERATORSRead More »
Bombardier’s Global 8000 business jet has received EASA certification, following approvals in Canada and the United States, confirming its entry into global service as the world’s fastest civilian aircraft. Bombardier has announced that its Global 8000 business jet has received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), marking a further regulatory milestone for
BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 8000 RECEIVES EASA CERTIFICATIONRead More »
Avolon’s 2026 outlook forecasts US$41 billion in airline profits, rising aircraft deliveries and strong growth led by India, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, amid long order backlogs and supply constraints. Dublin | 23 January 2026 – Continued low fuel prices and resilient economic growth are expected to support global airline industry profits of US$41 billion
INDIA, UAE AND SAUDI ARABIA SET TO LEAD GLOBAL AVIATION GROWTHRead More »