Avolon launches US$1.4bn aircraft leasing venture ‘Constellation’

November 3, 2026

Avolon has agreed to establish Constellation Aviation (Constellation), a new aircraft leasing investment platform, through a joint venture with infrastructure investor I Squared Capital and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The platform will combine long-term institutional capital with Avolon’s aircraft leasing expertise, providing airlines with access to fleet capacity

The agreement between Phoenix Aviation and Dubai South was signed at MRO Europe © Dubai South

Dubai South, Phoenix Aviation to establish centre of excellence at MBRAH

November 2, 2026

Dubai South has signed an agreement with Phoenix Aviation for a new airside plot at Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), where the companies plan to establish a centre of excellence for wide-body aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), cabin modifications and completion, and cargo conversions. The development will address growing demand for specialised aviation

Archer Aviation's eVTOL Midnight aircraft © Archer

Archer and ITA Airways plan Italian air taxi network

October 30, 2026

Archer Aviation and ITA Airways have signed an agreement to develop an all-electric air taxi network in Italy, targeting major cities across the country. The partnership will use Archer’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier and a member of the Lufthansa Group, serves more than 70 destinations worldwide

Pan Am partners with PPOT to expand pilot training access

October 23, 2026

Pan Am Flight Academy has partnered with Professional Pilots of Tomorrow (PPOT) to support aspiring airline pilots through mentorship, training resources and industry connections. The partnership, highlighted through the NEXTGEN Pilot Programme, aims to broaden access to professional development opportunities and help pilots progress towards airline careers. As part of the agreement, PPOT members will

TCE turns TUI Airline’s cargo capacity into commercial opportunity

TCE helps TUI Airline expand cargo business

October 22, 2026

TCE is helping passenger airline TUI Airline develop the freight potential of its leisure network by integrating sales, operations and compliance to build a cargo business alongside its established passenger services. Since January 2019, TCE has provided specialist support for TUI Airline’s cargo operations, covering commercial development, customer management, booking coordination, operational support, quality assurance

Flair Airlines launches cargo services

October 22, 2026

Flair Airlines has launched cargo operations, using available belly-hold capacity on its passenger aircraft to transport goods across Canada and connect Canadian businesses and communities with international markets. The programme covers domestic freight across Flair’s Canadian network and northbound shipments from international markets, including fresh produce and general cargo from Kingston, Jamaica. Flair has partnered

“Discover Airlines Shark” takes flight

October 20, 2026

Discover Airlines has become the first operator to put an Airbus aircraft equipped with Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK surface technology into regular scheduled service, marking a milestone for the fuel-saving modification. The Airbus A330, registered as D-AIKP, completed its inaugural flight to Florida last Thursday, October 15. The long-haul aircraft was fitted with AeroSHARK at Dresden

Cessna Citation Longitude and Cessna Citation Latitude © Textron Aviation

Textron wins FAA approval for Gogo satellite connectivity

October 16, 2026

Textron Aviation has secured US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Gogo Galileo HDX satellite connectivity on its Cessna Citation Longitude and Citation Latitude business jets, expanding options for passengers seeking high-speed internet access worldwide. The system uses Eutelsat’s OneWeb low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network. Textron Aviation said customers would benefit from a preferred global service

Airbus forecasts aviation services market to exceed US$420 billion by 2045

October 15, 2026

Airbus expects global demand for aviation services to double from 2026, reaching more than US$420 billion by 2045, as the worldwide aircraft fleet expands and passenger numbers rise. The services market, which supports the resilience of the aviation industry, is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, supporting a global

Birmingham Airport unveils £2bn expansion plan

October 12, 2026

Birmingham Airport has unveiled a £2 billion draft master plan aimed at increasing annual passenger numbers to about 30 million and generating an additional £3.6 billion in gross value added (GVA) for the West Midlands region. The proposals could create more than 50,000 jobs, including 3,800 airport-based positions, over the next 15 years, the airport

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