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Day`s summary for 05 Jan 2026

GA Telesis expands into Sub-Saharan Africa as it builds world’s largest independent aviation aftermarket parts network

GA Telesis announced the appointment of Elias Dimitiri as Vice President of Flight Solutions Group for Sub-Saharan Africa, effective January 5, 2026. This expansion marks GA Telesis’ sixth global operating region and represents a deliberate step in the company’s strategy to build the world’s largest and most integrated independent aviation aftermarket parts and services network....

flyExclusive recognized as the Premier Private Aviation Partner of Pardo Yachts

flyExclusive announced a multi-year partnership with Pardo Yachts, becoming the Yacht builder’s premier private aviation partner. The partnership is designed to serve a shared clientele that values design, performance, and effortless mobility across both air and sea. Together, flyExclusive and Pardo will deliver curated travel experiences, private events, and integrated destination acce...

Heathrow unlocks £1.3bn investment for this year after 2025 delivered record growth and punctuality

Passengers can look forward to smoother, more reliable journeys as Heathrow plans a series of upgrades for 2026. Construction will start on a revamp to Terminal 4 which will include a new multi-storey car park and upgraded check-in area. The works will be phased to ensure T4’s current operations run as normal and are expected to be...

American leads Eastern Caribbean recovery with interisland flights and another nearly 2,000 seats added to the region

American Airlines continues its support of customers affected by the FAA-mandated airspace closure in the Eastern Caribbean with more flights, more seats and limited-time interisland flying. The airline has added nearly 2,000 more seats — a total of nearly 7,000 seats with 43 extra flights — to boost capacity and expand access for customers who need to travel between the East...

Midwest Flying Service secures WYVERN Wingman renewal through the Flight Leader Program

Midwest Flying Service has once more secured its designation of WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator by maintaining Wingman status through the Flight Leader Program with ongoing quarterly coaching by WYVERN. The WYVERN Wingman Standard, the first air charter audit standard in the aviation industry, establishes a trusted safety benchmark, enabling air charter customers to evaluate operator performance...