Platoon Aviation Scales Up With Record-Breaking Citation Longitude Deal
The landscape of European business aviation is undergoing a significant realignment. Textron Aviation has officially finalized a landmark multi-aircraft fleet purchase agreement with Hamburg-based Platoon Aviation, a strategic move engineered
Eve Advances eVTOL Program with Successful Hover and Low-Speed Tests
Eve Air Mobility has successfully closed out the hover and low-speed flight testing block for its full-scale engineering prototype. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the company’s flight
Dassault Aviation and OHB Join Forces on European VORTEX-S Spaceplane Proposal
European aerospace companies Dassault Aviation and OHB have announced a partnership to propose the new VORTEX-S multipurpose spaceplane programme to the European Space Agency marking a major step toward strengthening
Zimbabwean start-up FlyCristal secures aircraft to begin operations
Zimbabwean start-up FlyCristal Airways has secured its first aircraft to begin operational services marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy. The carrier has acquired a 19-seater Let 410 from
PC-12 PRO Simulator Certified for Next-Generation Pilot Training
Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft has reached a major milestone in pilot training with the certification of its new PC-12 PRO flight simulators, purpose-built to support the next evolution of
Global Air Cargo Demand Soars 11.2% in February 2026
Global air cargo markets maintained strong momentum in February 2026, with demand rising 11.2% year-on-year, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). International operations saw slightly
Air Mercy Service Marks 60 Years of Lifesaving Excellence
Celebrating six decades of life-saving service, the Air Mercy Service (AMS) has marked its 60th anniversary, reflecting on a legacy defined by innovation, compassion and an unwavering commitment to delivering
Starlite Aviation to Operate UH-60 Black Hawk Fleet Under Five-Year Framework Agreement
During Verticon 2026, Helicopter Alliance announced the signing of a five-year framework agreement with SAF Aerogroup covering the acquisition of ten UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The agreement marks a significant
Textron Aviation Leads Industry in Key Aircraft Delivery Segments
Textron Aviation once again led the general aviation sector in several major delivery categories according to the annual shipments and billings report released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The
Flying with Your Bike: FlySafair’s Guide for the Cape Town Cycle Tour
With the Cape Town Cycle Tour set for 8 March, thousands of cyclists are gearing up to take part in one of the world’s most iconic cycling events. For many
Honeywell Expands IntuVue Radar for Ground-Based Weather Detection at Airports
Honeywell has announced the expansion of its IntuVue™ RDR-7000 3D weather radar technology to ground-based applications, bringing its proven airborne radar capabilities to general aviation (GA) airports. The system uses
Inside the Aviation Medical
By Dr Brandon Head MBBCh, DOH, MScSports Medicine, SDAME Since September 2017, the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has used the EMPIC system to streamline and digitise the aviation medical
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