Ryanair announced a £40M expansion of its maintenance facility at Prestwick Airport, which will see the construction of a new 11,938 sqm 4-bay heavy maintenance hangar and additional component workshops. This major development will expand Ryanair’s existing Prestwick operation from 6 to 10 bays, making it Ryanair’s largest heavy maintenance hangar, and further strengthening Prest...
Aviator Airport Alliance signed a new multi-year service agreement with China Southern Airlines at Helsinki Airport (HEL). The contract marks the beginning of a significant new partnership as the carrier launches its inaugural service between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Helsinki. China Southern operated its inaugural flight to Helsinki on 29 March. Aviator is providing comprehen...
Aer Lingus has equipped the first aircraft in its fleet with Starlink, delivering ultrafast, reliable Wi-Fi to customers and marking a major step forward for customer experience. Customers travelling from Dublin to New York JFK on flight EI105 today are the first to experience the innovative technology, which enables customers in every cabin to seamlessly access free, fast, reliable internet for s...
Cathay Pacific officially launched its non-stop passenger flights between Hong Kong and Seattle, providing customers with the only direct connection between the airline’s home city and Washington State’s vibrant cultural and tech capital. Operating five times per week, the new service extends the airline’s passenger network in North America to a total of nine destinations. A...
TAG Aviation announced a landmark achievement as TAG Aviation Macau FBO secured three major honours at AIN FBO Awards, including: Best FBO (Rest of World) Highest Rated FBO in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific Above & Beyond Award, presented to General Manager Rita Tam for the fourth time The Best FBO (Rest of World) title is es...
The Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation was introduced by EASA in 2017 and began gaining visibility around 2018 – the shift towards it was a gradual one. But with more European carriers, such as Wizz Air, Ryanair, and easyJet, making it a requirement for their pilot recruitment, the landscape for new pilots gunning for First Office...
In the upcoming summer season, passengers travelling from Riga Airport will benefit from a broader range of destinations, a new airline, and increased flight frequencies on high-demand routes, providing more convenient travel options for both business and leisure. During this summer season, which begins on 29 March, the total number of scheduled passenger flights at Riga Airport will increase by 1...
Lufthansa Technik Component Services celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. The 25,000 square foot building represents the first major milestone in a two-part expansion program and introduces 90 new workstations, an upgraded avionics workshop, and expanded administrative areas to support the growing demand for component maintenance, repair, an...
Tecnam announce a significant fleet expansion for the Colombian aviation and technology company, AVIATEK Group. Already successfully operating a highly capable Tecnam P2012 Sentinel in South America, AVIATEK is now acquiring two new Tecnam P2006T NG Special Mission Platform aircraft to enhance its global operational footprint. This strategic acquisition bridges two continents. Th...
Vertical Aerospace has selected Isoclima S.p.A., a global leader in high performance transparent solutions, as a strategic supplier for the Valo aircraft. Under the agreement, Isoclima will design and manufacture the full transparency suite for Valo, including pilot and passenger canopies and glazing systems. This long-term partnership provides supply stability and technical continuity as Ver...
Bombardier celebrated the delivery of the first Global 8000 aircraft to fleet launch customer NetJets. The delivery took place at Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in the presence of employees, NetJets leadership, and special guests. With its range of 8,000 NM (16.75 hours) and a top speed of Mach 0.95 (627 miles per hour), the Bombardier Global 8000 busines...
Air Premia, Korea's only hybrid service carrier, announced that it has entered an interline partnership with Thailand's national flag carrier, Thai Airways, with joint transportation services set to commence on March 30. Through this collaboration, Air Premia aims to capture transit demand from Southeast Asia and India traveling to the Americas via Incheon, while Thai Airway...
