The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) continues to expand its membership, welcoming Turkish carrier AJet as the latest addition to its network. AJet is Türkiye’s newest low-cost airline and a rapidly growing subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, offering connections between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia. The airline
SkyWorks Holdings has partnered with LuminArx Capital Management to launch SkyLight Aero Finance Holdings DAC (SkyLight), a new platform providing secured debt financing to the global commercial aviation market. SkyLight aims initially to underwrite up to US$1 billion in loans and finance leases secured against commercial aircraft and engines. The platform combines SkyWorks’ aviation, asset
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has launched its cargo operations under the brand name Riyadh Cargo, marking its formal entry into the global air cargo market and the activation of belly-hold cargo services across its wide-body fleet. Riyadh Cargo will leverage the substantial capacity available on Riyadh Air’s orderbook of more than 120
PGL has announced the launch of its PGL Engine StandBy™ Program, a forward-positioned engine stand storage solution designed to help aircraft operators and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers reduce logistical complexity, improve operational readiness and remain focused on core maintenance activities. The programme responds directly to ongoing pressures across the aviation sector, including constrained engine
Ignite Aero Engines has unveiled a new brand identity and leadership structure, marking a decisive new chapter for one of South Florida’s prominent commercial jet engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers. Now operating as Ignite Aero Engines, the company builds on decades of experience delivering comprehensive engine MRO solutions to global commercial operators from
Sabre Corporation (Sabre) has signed a new long-term agreement with AirBorneo, the newly established airline that commenced operations in early January 2026. From its first day of flying, AirBorneo has selected Sabre to support its planning and pricing strategy, embedding advanced technology at the core of its operations from the outset. By adopting Sabre’s solutions
VINCI Airports has marked a major milestone in Cape Verde with the completion of the first phase of its airport modernisation programme and the launch of a new investment plan to support continued air traffic growth and economic development across the archipelago. The announcement was made during a ceremony attended by Prime Minister José Ulisses
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, has announced the official commencement of construction of the Bishoftu International Airport, marking a major milestone for Ethiopian and continental aviation. Construction began on January 10, 2026, following a formal ground-breaking ceremony. The landmark event was attended by His Excellency Dr Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic
The Lufthansa Group and travel technology provider Amadeus have entered into a pioneering partnership aimed at making the booking, amendment and management of flights more intuitive and straightforward for travellers. Central to the initiative is the introduction of an “Order ID”, a new single identification number that will ultimately replace existing booking and ticket numbers
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured a US$438 million contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the Radar System Replacement programme, a central element of efforts to modernise the United States National Airspace System. The programme forms a key component of the Department of Transportation’s wider initiative to deliver a brand-new air
