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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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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