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EVIO joins TrueNoord’s ‘New Technology Hub’

October 7, 2026

EVIO has joined specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord’s ‘New Technology Hub’, a collaborative initiative aimed at supporting the introduction of next-generation regional aircraft technologies designed to cut emissions. Under the collaboration, the companies will examine key economic and operational factors, including maintenance, financing, leasing and infrastructure, while sharing technical and market insights. TrueNoord will provide

airBaltic plans up to 700 job cuts as it reshapes business

October 6, 2026

Latvia’s national airline airBaltic is preparing to cut between 500 and 700 positions across its bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn as it adjusts its operations and organisation under a new business plan, the company released. The estimate is based on current planning assumptions and could change as the process progresses. AirBaltic is consulting trade

Opening a new chapter; Pegasus Airlines, Czech Airlines and Smartwing Group

Pegasus completes Czech Airlines, Smartwings Group takeover

October 2, 2026

Pegasus Airlines has completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings Group after securing all required regulatory approvals and meeting customary closing conditions. The deal expands Pegasus’s international footprint and brings together two established airline businesses with complementary networks and operations. The combined fleet exceeds 175 aircraft, with further growth supported by firm orders for

Avora Group consolidates leasing, capacity, technical services and training under one umbrella

Avora Group consolidates aviation businesses under one platform

October 1, 2026

Avora Aviation, Fly2Sky, MX Technic and Avora Aviation Academy have been consolidated as business units of Avora Group, creating an integrated aviation platform spanning aircraft leasing, airline capacity, technical services and training. The group’s businesses include Avora Aviation, focused on aircraft leasing, trading and asset management; Fly2Sky, an EASA-certified airline providing capacity solutions; MX Technic,

IAG has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe® fuel-efficiency platform for use across its airlines

IAG rolls out SkyBreathe across 600-plus aircraft

September 29, 2026

International Airlines Group (IAG) has selected OpenAirlines’ SkyBreathe fuel-efficiency platform for use across its five airlines, covering more than 600 aircraft, the companies said. The platform, which analyses operational data to identify ways to reduce fuel consumption, is being deployed at Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling as airlines face continued pressure from

Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG supports EFW‘s future plans in Dresden

EFW and Dresden Airport plan for future growth

September 25, 2026

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) and Mitteldeutsche Flughafen AG are working on plans to support the long-term development of Dresden Airport as an aviation hub, with a focus on infrastructure needed to accommodate EFW’s growth. The companies said discussions had centred on EFW’s future requirements at Dresden Airport, including aircraft parking and apron capacity. They will work

BETA, Metro Aviation test electric aircraft for rural emergency response in Texas

BETA, Metro test electric aircraft for Texas EMS

September 25, 2026

Metro Aviation and BETA Technologies have flown BETA’s all-electric ALIA conventional take-off and landing aircraft with Washington County Emergency Medical Services in Brenham, Texas, testing its potential for disaster-response operations. The demonstration, held this month, focused on using the aircraft to transport emergency equipment for an EMS system that handles more than 7,000 calls a

Vinci Airports will invest £500 million over five years to support Edinburgh Airport's growth © Shutterstock

VINCI Airports unveils £500m Edinburgh plan

September 23, 2026

VINCI Airports has announced a £500 million (US$665 million) investment programme over the next five years to support the development of Edinburgh Airport, Scotland’s busiest airport, in the largest investment in its history. The programme marks a new phase in the airport’s development and underlines the commitment of VINCI Airports and co-shareholder Global Infrastructure Partners

Global airport traffic hits record in 2025

September 23, 2026

Global airports handled a record 9.8 billion passengers in 2025, Airports Council International (ACI) World reported , while air cargo volumes also reached an all-time high. Momentum has cooled in 2026, however, with passenger growth slowing amid mounting geopolitical and economic headwinds, even as cargo volumes continue to expand. The figures, published in ACI World’s

Official opening of Joramco's new Customer Center

Joramco opens new customer centre to deepen airline ties

September 22, 2026

Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft MRO facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has opened a new Customer Center aimed at strengthening collaboration with airline customers and improving support. The 1,850 m² facility spans two floors and brings customer-facing teams and engagement areas together in one location, allowing closer communication and faster coordination between

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