Share this emailCopy the public link or share it on your favorite channel.
linkedin 

DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

May 21st 2026
This edition is supported by:
Jean-Christophe Gallagher joins Ontic as its new CEO

Jean-Christophe Gallagher joins Ontic as its new CEO

Ontic has appointed Jean-Christophe (JC) Gallagher as its new Chief Executive Officer as the aerospace specialist continues a period of sustained international growth across the civil and military aviation sectors. Gallagher succeeds Gareth Hall, who has led Ontic for more than a decade and overseen a major expansion of the business during his tenure. Hall will move into the role …
The Phantom 3500 is currently in development, with first flight targeted for 2027 and entry into service planned for 2030

Otto and F/LIST shape future Phantom 3500 jet cabin

Otto Aerospace has joined forces with Austrian interior specialist F/LIST to create the cabin for its Phantom 3500, a next-generation business jet designed to dramatically cut fuel consumption while redefining the passenger experience. The clean-sheet aircraft is being developed around advanced laminar-flow aerodynamics and precision-built carbon-fibre composites, enabling a claimed 61% reduction in fuel burn compared with current super-midsize business …
Eve prototype conducting hover and low-speed phase of flight testing

Eve advances eVTOL testing

Eve Air Mobility has completed the hover and low-speed phase of flight testing for its full-scale engineering prototype, marking another key milestone in the development of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The latest stage of the programme delivered what the company described as high-fidelity operational data and valuable technical insights as Eve prepares to move into transition …
Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Norse revenue soars in first quarter

Norse Atlantic ASA (Norse) has reported a strong start to 2026, posting a 66% year-on-year rise in first-quarter revenue to US$160 million as demand for direct long-haul travel continued to grow. The airline said performance was driven by robust commercial momentum, record unit revenue and a 99% load factor, supported by strong customer demand, its onboard product and operational improvements. …
Hawaiian Airlines has introduced a new fleet of electric ground support equipment at Honolulu International Airport

Hawaiian goes electric on the ramp

Hawaiian Airlines has introduced a new fleet of electric ground support equipment at Honolulu International Airport, replacing 116 diesel and propane-powered vehicles as part of a major sustainability drive. The new lithium battery-powered fleet includes baggage tractors, belt loaders and aircraft pushback tractors, and now accounts for 73% of the airline’s ground support equipment at its Honolulu hub. The move …
HJS has acquired four additional aircraft, one of them a Challenger 300 jet, now being dismantled for parts © HJS Aftermarket Aircraft Components

HJS expands parts inventory

HJS Aftermarket Aircraft Components (HJS) has accelerated its growth with the acquisition of four additional aircraft now being dismantled for parts, significantly increasing its global inventory of high-quality aftermarket components. The latest additions include a King Air 350ER, Falcon 50, Hawker 4000 and Challenger 300, all currently undergoing disassembly at multiple locations. HJS confirmed that each aircraft was carefully sourced, …
AJW Middle East appoints Christoffer Creutz as CCO

AJW Middle East appoints Christoffer Creutz as CCO

AJW Middle East has appointed Christoffer Creutz as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), strengthening its commercial leadership as the business continues to expand across the region. Creutz joins the company at a pivotal stage in its growth. AJW Middle East leverages established vendor supply chain partnerships and extensive access to global inventory to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency for customers …

BOC Aviation signs second Akasa Air lease for three 737-8200s

AAR adds single-source A320 slat services in APAC

GENESIS welcomes Aeroitalia with a Boeing 737-800 delivery

SATENA adds ATR aircraft to regional fleet

Berjaya Air receives first all-business-class ATR 72-600

H.I.G. completes acquisition of aircraft coatings specialist IAC

For more up to date news visit avitrader.com

Our aviation magazines

Monthly MRO Magazine

Our magazine focusing on maintenance, repair overhaul in the aviation industry. Monthly features focusing on key issues in MRO sector, exclusive insight from senior industry executives, regular in-depth company profiles.
Subscription free monthly magazine straight to your inbox, as a pdf attachment or link to hosted site.Edit this to insert text.

Weekly Aviation Headline News

The industry leading weekly aviation newsletter. No subscription charges. Distributed in magazine style every Monday via email. AviTrader’s flag ship publication since 2005.

Interested in promoting your company with AviTrader?

Please contact:
Tamar Jorssen
Vice President Sales & Business Development (Americas)
Email: tamar.jorssen@avitrader.com
Phone: +1 (788) 213 8543

Malte Tamm
Vice President Sales & Marketing (International)
Email: malte.tamm@avitrader.com
Phone: +49 (0)162 8263049
Mailing Address
AviTrader Publications Corp.
Suite 305, South Tower
5811 Cooney Road
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6X 3M1
Phone: +1 (604) 318 5207
For information, contributions, letters to the editor and queries:
Heike Tamm
Editor in Chief
Email: editor@avitrader.com
Phone: + 34 971 612 130
linkedin