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BGS announces strategic partnership with AEGEAN at Vilnius International Airport

Baltic Ground Services has entered into a new strategic partnership with AEGEAN, the Greek flag carrier. The company, part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, will supply AEGEAN with comprehensive ground handling services at Vilnius International Airport (VNO). The partnership commenced with AEGEAN first flight to Vilnius t...

ATR signed an MoU with ATOBA Energy to improve SAF Access for regional airlines, tackling key supply challenges

ATR and French SAF aggregator ATOBA Energy signed a MoU to explore ways to facilitate and accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel adoption for ATR operators. This strategic partnership reinforces ATR’s commitment to helping its operators benefit from lower-emission flights, especially those without direct SAF supply options. Through this agreement, the two companies will explore:...

Horizon Aircraft partners with renowned designer Andrea Mocellin to shape the future of air mobility

Horizon Aircraft announces a strategic collaboration with Andrea Mocellin, an internationally acclaimed mobility designer, to refine the design and aesthetics of the revolutionary Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. Mocellin, known for his pioneering work in aviation, automotive, and micromobility, brings extensive expertise from leading roles at Lilium, Alfa Romeo, Maserati...

KlasJet secures IATA membership after demonstrating global safety standards

KlasJet has joined the International Air Transport Association as an official member. This membership proves that the company meets the highest global aviation safety, quality, and operational management standards, establishing KlasJet among world-class private airlines and strengthening its reputation with clients, regulators, and business partners. To become an IATA member, KlasJet...

Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto

Etihad Airways has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday 24 June. The upgraded service introdu...

Embraer opens Dallas-Fort Worth MRO facilities to serve commercial jets fleet in the United States and beyond

Embraer opened its new Commercial MRO facilities at the Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the State of Texas, Embraer will begin operations in an existing hangar, while building a second hangar that is scheduled for completion in 2027. With new facilities, Embraer’s capacity to serve its customers is expected to increase co...

Avflight breaks ground on new state-of-the-art facility at Detroit City Airport

Avflight, alongside Detroit City leadership, proudly marked a significant milestone on Monday, June 23, with the official groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art facility at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET). This groundbreaking represents the latest chapter in the airport’s historic revitalization efforts, aimed at strengthening Detroit’s aviation infrastructure a...

20 years of research for future-proof aviation

Bauhaus Luftfahrt e.V. was founded in November 2005. Its mission: working together across disciplines to develop new approaches for tomorrow's air transport. The research center is a public-private partnership involving the Free State of Bavaria, Airbus, the German Aerospace Center, IABG, Liebherr-Aerospace, and MTU Aero Engines. The international team of around 50 people is working on a wide...

Tecnam awarded contract to supply ten P2010 TDI aircraft to Finnish Aviation Academy

Tecnam has been awarded a landmark contract by the Finnish Aviation Academy for the delivery of ten Tecnam P2010TDI aircraft. This significant acquisition marks a transformative milestone for Finland’s premier professional flight training institution. Following a rigorous public procurement process initiated in late 2024, Tecnam was selected from among three strong c...

Thales celebrates American Airlines 1st 787-9 aircraft flying with AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment System

On 5 June 2025, American Airlines premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft, equipped with Thales' AVANT Up inflight entertainment  system, made its debut on its inaugural flight from Chicago O’Hare to Los Angeles followed by its inaugural Flagship Suite service from Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow. American Airlines, the first oneworld alliance member to introduce this I...

4AIR's Assure SAF Registry marks major milestone of 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel registered on platform

4AIR  announced a significant milestone: its Assure SAF Registry, a private blockchain-backed ledger and inventory management tool, has well surpassed 10 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel registered on the platform. This achievement highlights the industry's rapid growing adoption of SAF and 4AIR's role in ensuring the integrity and traceability of its use. The...

General Aviation Service non-stop dance of high season in Spain – traffic, solutions, happy clients

Which destination will come to your mind first if I say vacation? Spain.... Ibiza? Palma de Mallorca? Both Ibiza and Mallorca airports are among the top ten airports with the most private flights in August and June, while Palma airport is the only airport in May and Ibiza the only one in Spain in July. Of the 27,122 private jet flights that landed at Spanish airports in 2023, Palma de Ma...