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GetJet Aviation Holdings rebrands as GetJet Group
GetJet Aviation Holdings has rebranded as GetJet Group, marking a strategic shift designed to support its 2026 growth ambitions and an increasingly integrated global operation. The move sees the group simplify its structure while strengthening the visibility of its core GetJet brand across its operating companies. According to Darius Viltrakis, chief executive of GetJet Group,…
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Magnetic MRO opens fifth hangar at Tallinn Airport
Aircraft maintenance provider Magnetic MRO has announced the opening of its fifth hangar at Tallinn Airport (EETN). The expansion significantly increases the Magnetic Group’s base maintenance capacity and is expected to create 80 direct jobs and 240 indirect positions across the local aviation sector. The new hangar footprint includes three heavy maintenance bays, has 8,800…
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New SR Technics Zurzach facility opens for business
MRO service provider SR Technics has announced that its new facility in Bad Zurzach has now started operations, further expanding its engine maintenance footprint. Named SR Technics Zurzach, the facility has been established to support quick and efficient maintenance work, helping aircraft return to service as soon as possible. The site provides Quick Turn Services,…
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Edelweiss selects Thompson seating for A350
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has selected the Thompson VantageXL+ for the Business Class refit of its A350 fleet. Edelweiss is announcing the seat today and will be taking delivery later in 2026. Each ship set will accommodate 32 PAX in a 1-2-1 LOPA configuration and retrofitted to the airline’s fleet of A350s. READ: New tunes for…
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Aerospace & Defense Startup Grid Aero Raises $20M Series A to Scale Long-Range Autonomous Airlift
Grid Aero, an aerospace startup building low-cost, autonomous aircraft for long-range operations, today announced it
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China Airlines increases stake in catering unit
China Airlines has increased its holding of China Pacific Catering Services, according to regulatory filings. The Taiwan-registered airline has increased its 51% share of the food supplier by a further 22% by acquiring shares from two separate share holders for approximately $98.2m This transaction was approved by shareholders on January 19. China Airlines has been…
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U.S. Navy Selects New Helmet for Fixed Wing Crews
The U.S. Navy has selected the Gentex Pursuit helmet as the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH) to equip flight crews of E-2D, F/A-18, E/A-18G, T-45, T-6 and UJTS. Gentex Corporation has announced that the U.S. Navy’s Naval Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) selected its Pursuit helmet as the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH).…
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Korean Air and Hanjin Group airlines to ban in-flight use of power banks
Korean Air and four Hanjin Group airlines — Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul — will ban the in-flight use of power banks from January 26 as part of enhanced safety measures. Under the new policy, passengers will no longer be permitted to use power banks to charge electronic devices such as…
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Expanding network saw SunExpress increase passenger numbers by 7% in 2025
Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines leisure carrier joint venture SunExpress saw a 7% increase in passenger volumes in 2025, up to 16 million across its network. The carrier said the improved performance reflects the popularity of Türkiye as one of the leading holiday destinations in Europe. SunExpress also recorded “robust traffic” during the peak Christmas travel period, from December…
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Flyadeal chiefs’ hail a year of milestones and records in 2025
Saudi Arabian low cost carrier flyadeal reported surpassing the 10 million annual passenger mark in 2025 in a “record-breaking” year for the airline. The 33% increase in passengers saw flyadeal outstripped the carrier’s 21% seat capacity increase during 2025. The airline operated 66% more routes compared with 2024 thanks to an growing fleet international expansion…
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