Eve Air Mobility partners with Bahrain to launch next-gen air travel

November 4, 2025

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed a landmark framework agreement with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT). The announcement, made during the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, highlights Eve’s strong push to advance sustainable air mobility across the Middle East. It also reinforces Bahrain’s ambition to lead the region in next-generation transport innovation. Under

Geneva-based BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines has officially been launched

BlueLight launches first humanitarian airline

October 28, 2025

BlueLight Humanitarian Airlines (BlueLight) has officially taken off as the world’s first non-profit airline devoted to humanitarian missions. Based in Geneva, the hub of global aid diplomacy, the airline aims to fill a long-standing gap in crisis response — rapid, neutral, and affordable air transport for relief operations. Its fleet will unite cargo, passenger, and

SITA and easyJet have trialed the app at Gatwick and across four other UK airports

SITA and easyJet redefine airport service with mobile Agent App

October 28, 2025

SITA has partnered with easyJet to launch the SITA Agent App, a new mobile solution that allows ground staff to assist passengers anywhere in the terminal. This innovation removes the need for fixed desks, creating a faster, more flexible airport experience. The collaboration began with a shared goal: to cut infrastructure costs while improving customer

CAE to deliver Boeing 737MAX simulator to Malaysia Airlines Academy

October 27, 2025

CAE has signed an agreement to deliver a Boeing 737MAX full-flight simulator to MAB Academy, the training division of Malaysia Airlines Group. The move builds on nearly two decades of collaboration between the two companies. It reflects their shared goal of improving pilot training and operational safety. The simulator will be installed at MAB Academy’s

Britten-Norman launches Global Brokerage and Trade-In Service

October 27, 2025

Britten-Norman, the British maker of the iconic Islander aircraft, has introduced a new Aircraft Brokerage and Trade-In Service. The programme gives operators full lifecycle support, allowing them to upgrade to new Islanders with ease. The company will handle aircraft sales, trade-ins, or refurbishments to keep fleets operational without interruption. The service is already in use.

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales unite to forge a new European space power

October 23, 2025

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to merge their space activities into a single company. By joining forces, the three giants aim to bolster Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This vital sector supports telecommunications, navigation, earth observation, science, exploration and national security. The new venture will also act as a trusted

TrueNoord CEO Anne-Bart Tieleman (l) and Elysian co-CEO and co-founder Daniel Rosen Jacobson

Elysian and TrueNoord sign collaboration agreement

October 22, 2025

Elysian, a pioneer in next-generation electric aircraft, has signed a collaboration agreement with regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord. The deal, announced during the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly in Estoril, supports Elysian’s flagship E9X programme for zero-emission short-haul flight. The partnership will centre on a series of strategic sessions exploring key financing and leasing

The agreement was announced in Hong Kong on the sidelines of the IATA World Sustainability Symposium

Airbus and Cathay invest US$70 million to accelerate SAV growth

October 21, 2025

Airbus and the Cathay Group (Cathay) have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million. The goal is to speed up the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across Asia and beyond. This marks another strong step towards cleaner, lower-carbon air travel. The agreement was unveiled in Hong Kong during the IATA World Sustainability

Michael Hoppe, BARIG (l) Marcel Fleck, Swiftair (r

Swiftair joins BARIG to strengthen air cargo community

October 17, 2025

The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) has welcomed Swiftair as a new cargo member. The Spanish airline adds over 30 years of experience to BARIG’s growing freight network. Swiftair operates routes across Europe and to North and West Africa. Its clients include major logistics companies and the United Nations. The

Final curtain for air taxi start-up Lilium; the insolvency administrator has sold the patents to Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation secures Lilium’s eVTOL patents for €18 million

October 15, 2025

Archer Aviation a pioneer in eVTOL aircraft, has won the bid to acquire Lilium GmbH’s advanced air mobility patent portfolio. The €18 million (US$20.7 million) agreement covers around 300 patents, including innovations in high-voltage systems, battery management, aircraft design, flight control, electric propulsion, and ducted fan technology. This move cements Archer’s leadership in next-generation electric

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