ACMI charter specialist euroAtlantic Airways has announced the appointment of Pauls Calitis as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 18 May, marking a significant step in the airline’s next phase of growth under its majority owner Njord Partners. Calitis will succeed Stewart Higginson, who has led the business since early 2024 and will transition to [read more]
Textron Aviation has marked a significant programme milestone with the delivery of the first three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets to NetJets, the world’s largest private jet operator. The handover makes NetJets the launch fleet customer and the first operator to place the new midsize aircraft into service. The entry into service [read more]
Spirit Airlines, the American ultra-low-cost pioneer, has officially ceased all operations as of Saturday the 2nd of May 2026.The Florida-based carrier announced an immediate “orderly wind-down” after a final attempt to secure a $500 million federal rescue package from the Trump administration collapsed. The airline, which has struggled through two bankruptcy filings [read more]
Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, has announced a significant multi-year contract with energy giant BP to provide dedicated personnel transportation between Aberdeen and Sumburgh. The agreement reinforces Loganair’s role as a cornerstone of the North Sea energy sector, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of workers to support bp’s ongoing operations. [read more]
From the outside, aviation often appears to be a system where everything runs smoothly. Planes take off every few minutes, processes mesh seamlessly, and delays seem to be the exception rather than the rule. Yet this impression is somewhat misleading. Behind the scenes, things do not run quite so smoothly, especially [read more]
Cotswold Airport (GBA/EGBP) has announced a new executive structure as it positions itself for further expansion in business aviation and sustainable aerospace. The privately owned airport, which handles more than 36,000 aircraft movements each year, is investing in enhanced hangarage and infrastructure to meet rising demand from the business aviation [read more]
Swiss carrier Edelweiss has announced it is expanding its summer schedule from Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) by adding a 3rd weekly flight. The Friday flight will operate between the 3rd of July and the 21st August giving passengers more options for shorter trip durations with flights no on Wednesday, Friday [read more]
A Boeing 727 operated by 2Excel Aviation is set to visit Doncaster Sheffield Airport on Thursday 8 May 2026, marking a significant step in efforts to assess the airport’s readiness for a potential reopening. The planned arrival of the classic trijet will be one of the most notable aircraft movements at the airport since it [read more]
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the type in Canada as it advances its fleet renewal and network expansion strategy. The aircraft, the first of 30 A321XLRs due to join the airline’s fleet, is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. Its arrival [read more]
British Airways (BA/BAW) has expanded its network with the launch of two new routes, as inaugural flights to St. Louis and Guernsey departed from London yesterday. The new service to St. Louis marks the airline’s 27th destination in the United States, further strengthening its transatlantic offering. The inaugural flight to the Midwestern city – often [read more]
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