SUM Air, The Republic of Korea’s newest regional airline, has been granted its Air Carrier License, marking a key milestone in its journey towards launching commercial operations with ATR. This achievement now paves the way for the airline to proceed with its Air Operator Certificate application as it prepares to introduce essential air services using ATR 72-600s. Aligned with K...
Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a dedicated Inflight Entertainment service and maintenance center based in Doha, Qatar. The mission of a local Thales facility is to provide rapid access to comprehensive services such as repair, spare distribution, technical assistance and line maintenance for the full range of Thales IFE products....
UAE-based private jet operator Falcon Luxe is set to receive as many as 40 aircraft by end of 2026. This will increase the fleet size to more more than 50 private jets in operation. Today, Falcon Luxe operates a diversified modern private jet fleet comprising 12 aircraft. The investment and expansion of the Falcon Luxe fleet has been critical in meeting demand. In the second quarter of 2025, a...
Honeywell agreed with Dassault Aviation to install and JetWave X as a line-fit and retrofit solution for Dassault Falcon business jets. Honeywell’s JetWave X system will enable Dassault’s Falcon jets to operate with uninterrupted coverage globally – delivering the sort of high-speed connectivity typically found in homes and offices. This new offering supports...
Viasat is expanding its long-standing relationship with Aeromexico. Mexico’s global airline has selected to retrofit its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with Viasat’s most advanced in-flight Wi-Fi solution. The fleet comprises 17 total aircraft, including eight B787-8s and nine B787-9s. The Boeing 787-8s will be equipped first, with installation for the 787-9s quickly following. ...
Avion Express Philippines is set to introduce its ACMI services to the Philippines. The announcement was made during a high-profile industry event held on February 20, 2025, at Nara Hall, Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.The new ACMI provider is designed to meet the Philippines’ seasonal aircraft capacity needs. 2024 tourism revenue in the Philippines has surge...
Tecnam and Smart Aviation announced purchase agreement for five additional Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. Based in Poznan, Poland, Smart Aviation ATO has been training aspiring pilots of more than 50 nationalities for over a decade to start their careers with the world’s major airlines, and is...
EASA has issued the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in July 2024 and paves the way for the first customer aircraft with Pratt & Whitney engines to enter into service later this year. Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft...
airBaltic officially became the first European airline to introduce SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet for free onboard its Airbus A220-300 fleet. With certification granted by EASA, this milestone marks a new era of seamless in-flight connectivity for passengers across the airline’s network. To celebrate this, airBaltic hosted a special flight at&...
Vista announced its participation in the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo 2025 at Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre. Vista will showcase the flagship Global 7500 and share its expertise in two thought-provoking panel discussions. BAAFEx provides a platform for the industry to spotlight the dynamic business growth across Asia Pacific – a key market for Vista’s...
HADID and Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise announced the establishment of Intercontinental Aviation Academy GCC, marking a significant milestone in aviation training within the region.Building on their strategic partnership, HADID and IAE are now officially commencing IAA GCC’s operations to serve the increasing demand for world-class aviation training. IAA GCC has chosen Ras Al...
General Atomics AeroTec Systems has reached another milestone in Do228 pilot training: Following the successful certification of the Do228 Flight Simulation Training Device as FTD Level 2, GA-ATS has adapted all training programs of the Approved Training Organization to the state-of-the-art flight simulator. Thereby, the company is setting new standards in practical and efficient pi...
