Recognising Excellence and Innovation Across Global Aviation
The highly anticipated Aviation Achievement Awards 2026 took place on June 11, 2026, bringing together aviation executives, industry pioneers, and leading stakeholders to celebrate excellence across the global aviation sector. Hosted in Dubai, the event served as a platform to recognize organizations and individuals driving progress, innovation, and long-term growth within the industry.
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This year’s edition honored exceptional accomplishments across a wide range of categories including airline performance, air cargo and logistics, business aviation, technology, training, infrastructure, and operational excellence. From transformative service developments and advanced aviation technologies to achievements in efficiency, leadership, and customer experience, the award recipients reflected the evolving standards and future direction of aviation.
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From inspiring award winners to industry-leading innovation and exclusive networking, the Aviation Achievement Awards recognise the visionaries driving aviation forward.
WINNERS LIST:
AIRLINES
Airline of the Year — flydubai
Trailblazer Award for Outstanding New Service Launch — flydubai
Enduring Aviation Excellence Award – GoJet Airlines
AIR CARGO & LOGISTICS
Best Air Cargo Handling Systems — AEDLER Logistik Solutions
Outstanding Technology Product or Service (Cargo Industry) — AEDLER Logistik Solutions
Air Cargo Pharma Service of the Year — Etihad Cargo
Air Cargo Pharma Service of the Year (Africa) — Ethiopian Airlines
Cargo Airline of the Year — Etihad Cargo
Cargo Airline of the Year (Africa) — Ethiopian Airlines
Cargo Airline of the Year (North America) — Air Canada Cargo (The Americas)
Outstanding Contribution to the Air Cargo Sector — SolitAir Holding
Logistics / Courier Provider of the Year — SolitAir Holding
BUSINESS AVIATION
Air Charter Service Provider of the Year (Passenger) — Air Partner Middle East
Best Full-Service Air Charter Company — LUNAJETS
Best Private Jet Passenger Experience — VistaJet
Flight Support Service Provider of the Year 2026 — Prime Trip Support
Open Nomination: Circular Economy & Resource Stewardship (Business Aviation) Award — Aerovalet Aircraft Services
Innovation in Business Aviation Technology — GTMx by UAS
FBO Launch Excellence Award — Airlin FBO
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) of the Year — Gama Aviation
Best Flight Support Solution — FL3XX
Aircraft Management Service Provider of the Year — Empire Aviation
Outstanding Contribution to Business Aviation — Empire Aviation
Business Aviation Operator of the Year — RoyalJet
Air Charter Service Provider of the Year (Passenger) – Air Partner Middle East
AIRPORT OPERATIONS & SERVICES
Operational Excellence in Airport Management Award — Riyadh Airports Company
Airport Operator of the Year — Riyadh Airports Company
Airport Concierge Services Excellence — Airport Passes for Meet & Assist Services
Health & Safety Initiative of the Year (Business Aviation) — Aerovalet Aircraft Services
Best Smart Airport Technology Innovation – TAV Technologies
TRAINING & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Training Provider of the Year — Etihad Aviation Training
Best Airline Talent Development & Workforce Strategy — flydubai
Best Airline Pilot Training Programme — Etihad Aviation Training
Aviation Talent & Workforce Leadership Award – Marie Gill, Global Vice President of Talent, Flexjet
Aviation Services Provider of the Year (Recruitment & Workforce Solutions) – AERVIVA DWC LLC DMCC
MRO, INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY
MRO Innovation of the Year (Business Aviation) — ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East
MRO Service Provider of the Year (Business Aviation) — ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East
MRO Management Team of the Year — Sanad Group
MRO Service Provider of the Year — Etihad Engineering
Excellence in Aerospace Infrastructure Development — Sanad Group
Aviation Technology Excellence Award — BytzSoft Technologies
LEASING, LEGAL & FINANCE
Aircraft Leasing Company of the Year — ABL Corporation
Aviation Finance Deal of the Year: EMIRATES AND ABL AVIATION — ABL Corporation
Aviation Law Firm of the Year — HFW
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Lifetime Achievement Awards (Business Aviation) — Thomas Flohr – Founder & Chairman of Vista
The AAA Open Nomination Award for Exceptional Aviation Achievement — Caroline Cresp, Managing Director of LunaJets Dubai
Aviation Executive / Leader of the Year — Mansoor Janahi, Managing Director & Group CEO of Sanad Group
Last Updated on August 5, 2026 by Darell Tan
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