Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines (Spirit), has announced significant progress in its ongoing Chapter 11 restructuring after reaching agreements in principle both with its pilots and flight attendants. The new arrangements, made with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), mark a major step towards
Archer Aviation has announced that the Japan Airlines-led consortium, featuring the Archer Midnight aircraft, has been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to take part in phase one of Tokyo’s “eVTOL Implementation Project.” This first phase will evaluate market potential and develop the necessary operational ecosystem. It will pave the way for planned demonstration flights
Airbus Flight Academy has joined forces with Sevenair Academy, one of Europe’s largest flight training institutions, to meet the growing global demand for pilots. The agreement, signed at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Portugal, strengthens Airbus’ training network and supports the preparation of future aviation professionals. According to the latest Airbus Global Services
Canada’s advanced air mobility sector reached a major milestone on November 4. Helijet International and the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility consortium welcomed the arrival of BETA Technologies’ ALIA CTOL aircraft at Vancouver International Airport. It is the first time BETA has flown its electric passenger and cargo aircraft into Western Canada. This flight marks another
The United States government shutdown is showing no signs of ending, it has now lasted more than a month; the aviation system, one of the most complex in the world, is now under real pressure. Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that parts of the nation’s airspace could be closed if the shutdown continues. He
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
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 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 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, 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.
