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Day`s summary for 18 May 2025

Strategic collaboration between Pegasus and UC Berkeley to shape the airline experience of the future

As scientific knowledge guides technological progress and technology accelerates scientific advancement, the lines between the two continue to blur. In today’s world, competitiveness is no longer solely defined by the ability to produce goods and services; it is increasingly measured by technological capability and the speed at which knowledge is generated. Recognising this, Pegasus is build...

Affinity Aviation Group marks 10 year anniversary, opens Farnborough office & highlights major milestones

Affinity Aviation Group celebrates a decade of excellence this month.  It is pleased to mark this milestone with the opening of a new dedicated office at Farnborough Airport (inside Hangar One) and the imminent delivery of a Bombardier Global 6500 to a European client, one of four pre-owned transactions currently in progress for Affinity. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Hoy, for...

Etihad Airways expands U.S. network with first flights to North Carolina

Etihad Airways announced a new addition to its growing U.S. network with the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026. With this milestone, Etihad becomes the first airline from the region to fly directly to Charlotte – further strengthening connectivity between the UAE and the United States. The new service links Abu Dhabi with one of America’s most...

Falcon makes first European appearance at EBACE 2025

With EBACE 2025 just days away, Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is getting ready to welcome visitors at its booth during Europe’s leading business aviation event. This will be Falcon’s first time exhibiting at a European aviation show, where the company will introduce its full range of aviation services to the European market. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more abo...