The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge has once again been named the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, marking the lounge’s third consecutive win in the category. The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport also secured second place, with Star Alliance taking both the […]
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Toronto Pearson Announces New Chief Financial Officer
Deborah Flint, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (“GTAA”), has announced that Gareth D. Jones has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective October 5, 2026. A Canadian executive, Gareth is a strategic CFO with experience in global asset management, investment banking and complex infrastructure, financing and government transactions across […]
Stroud-Based Mint Turbines Earns Pratt & Whitney Canada Authorization, Strengthening Oklahoma’s Aerospace Industry
Mint Turbines, a turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company based in Stroud, has been named a Pratt & Whitney Canada Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF), becoming part of the aircraft engine manufacturer’s global network of authorized service providers. The designation expands Mint Turbines’ portfolio of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorizations while further strengthening Oklahoma’s […]
Eternity Technologies Completes Major GSE Charging Infrastructure Project Across 41 Airports in Spain
Eternity Technologies has successfully completed the acceptance and certification of a major charging infrastructure project for AENA, supporting the electrification of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) operations across 41 airports in Spain. The project involved the supply, installation, commissioning and subsequent certification of an extensive charging infrastructure designed to support the operational requirements of ground handling […]
Nearly 35,000 Girls, 200 Events: International Girls in Aviation Day Returns September 19
Women in Aviation International (WAI) is counting down to its 12th Annual International Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) on September 19, 2026. A total of 200 events are planned at airports, FBOs, museums, and hangars throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with more than 34,500 attendees expected to take part. Of these events, […]
Airports Council Names Christopher J. Rocheleau President and CEO
Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA has announced that Christopher J. “Chris” Rocheleau has been selected as its next President and CEO. Rocheleau will join ACI-NA on October 5, succeeding Kevin M. Burke, who will step down on October 4 after nearly 13 years leading the association. Burke will serve as CEO Emeritus through […]
Commercial Drone Alliance Welcomes Christopher Todd, Founder and President of Airborne Response to Its Board of Directors
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has announced that Christopher Todd, Founder and President of Airborne Response Corp has joined its Board of Directors. The CDA’s Board acts on behalf of the entire membership, helping to shape the organization’s strategic direction. Todd has over 30 years of business technology experience advising Fortune 500 companies, major sporting […]
Annual Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium Set for September 26
The 13th Annual Aviation Archaeology and Wreckchasing Symposium is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the historic Bob Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center in Dayton, Ohio. This year’s gathering features a full day of phenomenal presentations, followed by an informal dinner with an internationally recognized keynote speaker. Arguably the most anticipated event […]
La Compagnie to Launch Direct All-Business Class Service between New York and Dusseldorf
La Compagnie, the 100% Smart Business Class airline, has announced plans to launch nonstop service between New York’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) in Germany, beginning in Spring 2027. Operating up to five times weekly, the route will connect New York with Düsseldorf and the Rhine-Ruhr region, one of Europe’s most […]
Dronamics to Shape the Integration of Large Drones into European Airspace
Europe is advancing the integration of large drones into its airspace, a necessary step towards uncrewed aviation at scale. Launched at the EUROCONTROL headquarters in Brussels on the 1st of September, the SESAR IRINA2 project brings together leading European public and private aviation organizations with a common goal to set the standard and protocols for […]
