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China’s low altitude economy launches with Skyportz and Haylion collaboration

Shenzhen-based Haylion Technologies, a leader in Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure and energy systems, and Australia’s Skyportz, developer of a patented modular vertipad solution, today announced a strategic collaboration at the AAM Asia Symposium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This collaboration will bring Skyportz’s innovative vertipad landing infrastructure to the Chinese...

Riga Aviation Forum to bring together Baltic and European industry leaders and experts

On September 18, the annual Riga Aviation Forum will take place at ATTA Centre in Riga, bringing together top aviation leaders, executives from major industry companies, and experts from across Europe and the Baltics. This high-level conference is recognized as the most significant aviation event in the Baltic region. This year’s forum will feature hard-talk conversations and panel discus...

Thales and Stinville awarded air traffic modernization contract in Peru with TopSky - AMHS system

Thales together with its local partner Stinville, are revolutionizing Peru’s air traffic communication with the implementation of the TopSky - AMHS system, which will enable CORPAC to modernize the transmission of aeronautical messages, improving interoperability with other systems and align with the highest international standards set by ICAO. This new contract includes the implemen...

Platoon Aviation receives tenth PC-24

Platoon Aviation is now a well-established player in the European charter market. This successful company has just taken delivery of its tenth PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Platoon’s PC-24 fleet offers maximum comfort and flexibility for up to eight passengers – ideal for business and leisure travel. Each aircraft features a distinctive geometric paint scheme which is highly recognizable...

Air Niugini takes delivery of its first Airbus A220

Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. The airline becomes the 25th global operator of the A220, which is now flying with carriers on five continents. The aircraft, dubbed "People's Balus", departed the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mirabel for a delivery flight to Port Moresby, with scheduled st...

Prince Aviation inaugural debut at Air Charter Expo 2025

Prince Aviation successfully completed their inaugural participation at the prestigious Air Charter Expo 2025. The centerpiece of Prince Aviation's static display participation was the company's own Cessna Citation XLS+, which served as a showcase for demonstrating the organization's comprehensive service offering and midsize fleet capability. The aircraft...

Archer plans for air taxi trial participation under White House eVTOL Pilot Program with U.S. airlines and cities

Archer Aviation  is aiming to participate in the White House’s newly established eVTOL Integration Pilot Program alongside U.S. airlines, including United Airlines, and interested cities. This is the first federal initiative designed specifically to accelerate real world electric air taxi operations in the U.S. Initially outlined in June 2025 as part of the “Unleashing Drone Domin...

Bombardier contributed $7.4 billion to Canadian GDP in 2024, PwC study shows

A study by PwC Canada provides an update on the substantial economic and social contributions of Bombardier’s manufacturing operations in Canada. Indicators such as the GDP, exports and supported jobs presented Bombardier’s significant role in the Canadian economy.    The report positions Bombardier as a key driver of Canada’s aerospace industry with $7.4 billion in contr...

PlaneSense celebrates 30 years of innovation in private aviation

PlaneSense commemorates its 30th anniversary this week, marking three decades of transformative growth, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction within the private aviation industry. Since its inception in 1995, PlaneSense has redefined the standard for fractional aircraft programs, consistently placing safety, reliability, and personalized service at the heart of its o...

FlightSafety International achieves first Transport Canada training program approval under ATO pilot project

FlightSafety International announced it is the first training provider to receive Transport Canada Civil Aviation course pre-approval for an aircraft-specific training program under the Approved Training Organization (ATO) Pilot Project. The ATO Pilot Project is part of Transport Canada’s effort to establish regulations for the certification and oversight of ATOs. Through this i...

F/LIST lights up the future of cabin interiors with new lightshifter technology

F/LIST is lighting up the skies by switching on its brand-new Lightshifter concept. Building on the magical F/LIST Shapeshifter technology, which transforms solid-state monuments into multiple applications, F/LIST is now morphing wood veneer surfaces to reveal integrated illumination technology to create unexpected textures, effects, and atmospheres in the cabin.  The Lightshifter is...

Avelo orders up to 100 Embraer E195‑E2s to modernize fleet, reduce cost, and fuel growth

Avelo Airlines placed a firm order for 50 Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) E195‑E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more, supporting the airline’s strategy to deliver affordable and convenient travel across the United States. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights. Avelo will be...