Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to have a unified Aviation Authority
The six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and…
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Verijet files for bankruptcy, ending ‘green air taxi’ ambitions
Florida-based charter operator Verijet has entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy, bringing a quiet end to one of the most…
Cirrus expands Vision Jet simulator training to Scottsdale, Arizona
Cirrus Aircraft is expanding Vision Jet training to the US West Coast with the addition of a new full-flight…
US government shutdown hits aviation sector; FAA will furlough 11,322 employees
The US Transportation Department has announced that 11,322 employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be furloughed…
Avincis enters offshore market with KN Helicopters acquisition in Denmark
Avincis, Europe’s largest civilian helicopter operator, announced on September 23, 2025, that it has acquired KN Helicopters, a…
How Lithuania became an aviation hub without its own national airline
The overall contribution to global GDP that is supported by aviation is 3.9%, according to data from the…
FAA approves MOSAIC regulatory framework to boost general aviation in the US
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finalized the MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule on July 22, 2025. …
Teenager detained by Chile after unauthorized flight to Antarctica
A 19-year-old private pilot was arrested by Chilean authorities in Antarctica after an authorized flight to the frozen…
Mega overhaul: Inside Emirates’ $5 billion A380 and 777 refurbishment project
Emirates is undertaking perhaps the most significant aircraft refurbishment project in the history of aviation. Over the next…
UPDATED: Big fires spur innovation: in search of next-generation firefighting aircraft
As climate change drives increasingly severe wildfire seasons around the world and blazes grow bigger and more destructive,…
AURA AERO delivers first INTEGRAL R aircraft to launch customer Dijon Voltige
French startup AURA AERO announced on April 8, 2025, that it had delivered the first INTEGRAL R light training…
Inside Elixir Aircraft: the startup using sailing tech to change light aviation
Communities along France’s Atlantic shore have long held a special relationship with the sea. What has for centuries…
Top 10 longest narrowbody flights in 2025
There was a time when, if you wanted to cross the Atlantic or fly to another continent, you’d…
Diamond Aircraft to build DA40 NG aircraft in India together with local partner
Diamond Aircraft is entering into a joint venture (JV) with Sakthi Aircraft Industry, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate…
Tecnam inks large 90-Aircraft deal with US Aviation Academy
Italian aircraft maker Tecnam has signed a 90-aircraft commercial deal with US Aviation Academy, one of the largest…
Couple gets married onboard a PLAY flight between Iceland and France
Every year around Saint Valentine’s Day, a stream of romantic stories trickles into the scene. The airline industry…
Heroes of the California wildfires: Meet the CAL FIRE aircraft fleet
As the Los Angeles wildfires rage on into a second week, heroic responders are working night and day…
Military and civilian air assets scramble to stop California fires
The huge fires devastating parts of Los Angeles, California, have prompted the activation of numerous air assets in order…