Private aviation is becoming an increasingly sophisticated part of the journey, and Flexjet’s latest aircraft is taking that idea quite literally. The luxury private aviation company has taken delivery of the first Embraer Praetor 600E, introducing a new cabin experience centred around its fully operational Smart Window™.

flydubai is entering its next phase of growth with plans to take its fleet beyond 100 aircraft, alongside a new cabin retrofit programme designed to bring greater consistency and comfort to its Boeing 737 MAX fleet.

Cathay Pacific is bringing its latest premium cabin experience to more travellers flying between London and Hong Kong, with its acclaimed Aria Suite and newly redesigned Premium Economy cabins set to feature on a second daily Heathrow service.

There is a particular pleasure in flying an aircraft whose character is as recognisable as its name. Cessna has long occupied that space for me; as a flying instructor, I’ve spent much of my time around Cessna aircraft, and have always appreciated the combination of considered engineering, honest handling and practical design that runs through the range.

Etihad Airways is adding a new route to its expanding network this winter, launching a seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg from 17 December 2026.

Emirates has completed its Travel Rehearsal programme across all eight UK airports served by the airline, marking another step in its efforts to make air travel more accessible and reassuring for passengers with additional support needs.

A new chapter in Scandinavian aviation is about to take off. From 1 October 2026, SAS will reconnect Northern Europe with India, launching a year-round nonstop service between Copenhagen and Mumbai - its first direct route to the country in 17 years.

As the UK experienced a partial eclipse, with between 90 and 94 per cent of the sun obscured, almost 100 committed eclipse chasers boarded a specially chartered Embraer 190 from London Stansted, bound for Valladolid in Spain and the path of totality.

Arranged by aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS), the flight was planned with rather more precision than your average weekend escape.

In a significant milestone for the Dubai’s burgeoning space industry, Emirates SkyCargo has transported Altair-1, the UAE’s first commercial AI-enabled Earth observation satellite, from Dubai to Los Angeles ahead of its scheduled launch in October 2026.

Brazil’s business aviation scene has a new arrival. Honda Aircraft Company has delivered its first HondaJet Elite II to the country, following official type validation from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC), which confirms the aircraft meets the authority’s safety and performance requirements and is approved for registration.