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flyExclusive named fleet launch customer for Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2

flyExclusive will become the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2. The Citation CJ3 Gen2, just announced this morning, raises the bar in the light jet market and is part of the next phase of flyExclusive’s fleet modernization efforts. The Citation CJ3 Gen2 is t...

Tecnam P2012 STOL is on track for final certification, first deliveries will start in January

New Tecnam P2012 STOL is on track to complete the certification process with EASA, with type certification expected by the end of 2023. The aircraft is designed for short take off and landing operations and is specifically engineered to operate at the world most demanding commercial airpor...

Embraer Phenom 300E & Praetor 600 complete 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight tests

Embraer successfully tested the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel. The tests, with one engine running on 100% SAF, were performed at Embraer’s Melbourne facility and provided significant insight into systems’ performance when utilizing blends up to 100% SAF, which was provided by World Fuel. Tests had collaboration of the engine and fuel system supplier...

Bombardier ramps up second test phase of EcoJet Research Project

Bombardier unveiled exclusive images of its EcoJet research project’ second test phase. The promising flight tests were conducted with an 18-foot-wide demonstrator and have generated important results, contributing to the advancement of this pivotal project. Bombardier EcoJet research project aims to reduce aircraft emissions by up to 50% through a combination of aerodynamic,...

Boeing Business Jets unveils premium cabin selections for VIP Jets

From now, BBJ customers have a new way to customize cabin interiors for the BBJ 737-7, reducing costs and accelerating delivery of new VIP jets. With BBJ Select, Boeing is offering a wide range of pre-designed cabin layouts and configurations to expedite installation, while lowering the total purchase price of the airplane.From guest rooms and private offices to family rooms and VIP pass...

New light jet - HondaJet Echelon - key milestones

HondaJet Echelon was revealed as the official name of new Honda Aircraft Company light jet. The name signifies company' visionary path for the next-generation business jet, elevating efficiency to new heights while also delivering premium comfort and convenience. A mockup of the HondaJet Echelon will be alongside the HondaJet Elite II at NBAA-BACE 2023. Honda Aircraft Co...

ACJ TwoTwenty makes its NBAA-BACE debut

ACJ TwoTwenty is making its NBAA-BACE debut, creating a new market segment, the 'Xtra Large Bizjet,' by emphasizing cabin space, range, and technology at a similar price point to ultra-long-range jets. The ACJ TwoTwenty stands out for offering more than double the cabin space of traditional long-range business jets. With over 786 square feet of floor space, the expansive six-zone...

Beond Airlines takes flight as World first premium leisure airline

A new airline took flight - Beond — world first premium leisure airline, unveiled its sophisticated and unique aircraft livery. At events in Malé, Maldives the airline showcased its first aircraft, an Airbus A319 seating 44 passengers in a luxurious all lay-flat configuration. Beond will fly a fleet of Airbus A320-family aircraft in a unique luxury, lay-fl...

Honeywell forecast shows strong demand for new business jets, increased focus on emissions reduction

Honeywell 32nd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook forecasts up to 8,500 new business jet deliveries worth $278 billion from 2024 to 2033, in line with the same 10-year forecast a year ago. This year, surveyed business aviation operators reported higher five-year new jet purchase plans, which is up two percentage points from a year ago. However, fleet expansion rates nearly tripled in 202...

EH216-S passenger-carrying UAV type certified by Civil Aviation Administration of China

EHang self-developed passenger-carrying EH216-S UAV has obtained the type certificate officially issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This demonstrates that the EH216-S model design fully complies with CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements, and that the EH216-S is qualified for conducting passenger-carrying UAV commercial operations.&nb...

Embraer announces new autothrottle feature for Phenom 300E

New autothrottle feature will be available for Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft. The optional feature is set to enhance the already single-pilot-friendly cockpit of the Phenom 300E, which includes the highly advanced Prodigy Touch based on Garmin G3000, further enhancing the aircraft’s operational capabilities. Pilots will be able to enjoy a more automated and intuitive flying experien...

Gulfstream leads sustainability talks at IBGAA second business aviation and luxe tourism conference

Gulfstream Aerospace, principal sponsor of the second edition of The Irish Business and General Aviation Association annual conference on 1 November will be revisiting business aviation’s significant progress on sustainability by moderating a panel session titled, ‘Navigating aviation’s dynamic path to efficiency and sustainability.’  The panel...

Bell showcases its European corporate VIP offering at 2023 Ryder Cup and Monaco Yacht Show

With three products in its current corporate VIP range – the Bell 505, 407GXi and 429– Bell offers a range of solutions to meet the requirements of European customers seeking the ultimate in luxury flight. With strong demand for corporate VIP travel across Europe, Bell has connected with customers at a number of events this year, most recently at the 2023 Ryder Cup and the Monaco Yacht...

Inconvenient air travel - how can we prevent unruly behavior of passengers

Flight delays, flight diversions, and even emergency landings – all of that means inconvenience for travelers. In many cases the reason is far from weather conditions or issues with airline’s punctuality. I am sure many of you witnessed that and know that the reason can be an alcohol. One more issue – drugs taken due health issues and by mistake or ignorance mixed with alcohol. A...

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Ten years of growth, expertise and excellence at Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac

Located alongside Dassault Aviation’s flagship manufacturing facility, Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac is celebrating a decade of dedicated support to Falcon operators around the world....

Electra demonstrates revolutionary airport operations with Ultra-Short Takeoff aircraft using helicopter-style procedures

Electra announced the successful completion of first-of-its-kind flight operations from a heliport located on the commercial airport ramp at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The demonstration high...

Gogo and Insitu collaborate on Group 3 UAS connectivity

Gogo Special Missions and Insitu have achieved a significant milestone in unmanned aviation with the successful testing and integration of a customized high-speed satellite communications solution for...

Riga Airport initiates the next stage of RIX Airport City development

Riga Airport is taking the next step in the development of RIX Airport City by launching, on 22 September, the qualification stage of an international competitive dialogue to select a development part...

Haffner Energy brings the cost of renewable diesel and SAF closer to that of fossil fuels with SB-HEFA

Haffner Energy is redefining the economics of renewable fuels with the launch of SB-HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), an innovative technology that converts solid biomass directly into liquid feedstock th...

TARMAC Aerosave receives Indian DGCA approval covering the full Airbus A320 family and all engine types

TARMAC Aerosave, Europe’s leading provider of aircraft storage, maintenance and recycling services, announced today at MRO Asia-Pacific 2026 that it has received approval (IND.FAMO.0000000129) f...

Air France earns global recognition with World’s Best First Class Award from Skytrax

Air France was among the leading winners at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, held in London on September 18, 2026, earning multiple distinctions that highlight the excellence of its products and cust...

Star Alliance Paris CDG Lounge remains the World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge

The Star Alliance Lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has been named the World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, securing the prestigious title for a...

Airbus Corporate Jets survey points to a new wave of demand for large business aircraft in Asia

Confidence in Asia's business aviation market is on the rise, according to new research commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ). Industry experts expect demand for business aircraft to grow st...

Japan Airlines strengthens E-Jet operations with renewed Embraer Pool Program agreement

Embraer and Japan Airlines have strengthened their long-standing collaboration through a new multi-year agreement under Embraer’s Pool Program, ensuring continued maintenance, repair, and spare-...

RECARO Aircraft Seating marks SAS’ 80th anniversary with exclusive RECARO Gaming NXT chairs

RECARO Aircraft Seating is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Scandinavian Airlines with a unique collection of 80 customized RECARO Gaming Nxt chairs created exclusively for the carrier. Repres...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia successfully completes 20-Year heavy maintenance inspection on Indonesian Legacy 600

ExecuJet MRO Services Australia successfully completed a major 20-year scheduled airframe inspection on an Indonesian-registered Embraer Legacy 600 at its Sydney facility, further demonstrating t...

KlasJet receives key FAA approval to launch ACMI and charter services in the US market

KlasJet has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) approval from the FAA, paving the way for the company's expansion into the U.S. market. As pa...

flydubai expands pilot training capacity through partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne

flydubai has strengthened its pilot development strategy through new partnerships with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy, aimed at expanding the airline's training capacity and support...

Flexjet receives first-ever Embraer Praetor 600E as fleet launch customer

Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, marking the operator as the launch fleet customer for Embraer’s latest-generation super-midsize business jet. The inaugural aircraft joins Fl...

Strategic partnership boosts India’s pilot training with ALSIM’s AL250

ALSIM has announced that MH Cockpit, based in India, has acquired an AL250 simulator—marking a significant step in MH Cockpit’s expansion plans and reinforcing its ambition to build a robu...

Air Charter Expo Regional Europe set for first appearance at AERO Friedrichshafen 2027

AERO 2027 (April 14–17) saw the formal announcement of Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe by show organisers The Air Charter Association and Business Air News, made during ACE26 at Lo...

Embraer adds BermudAir as its second E‑Freighter operator

Embraer and Regional One announced that BermudAir has become the world’s second operator of the Embraer E‑Freighter, marking the aircraft’s debut in the Americas with the airline&rsqu...

easyJet switches to reusable crew meal trays throughout its UK and EU network

easyJet has introduced reusable crew meal trays, developed in partnership with Ecoffee Cup, across its UK and European fleet—cutting onboard waste and strengthening the airline’s wider sus...

AURA AERO takes X‑Volt back to the skies, advancing hybrid‑electric innovation for ERA’s development

Just two months after acquiring VoltAero’s assets, AURA AERO has returned the Cassio S hybrid‑electric demonstrator to the skies at Rochefort Airport—now flying under its new name, X‑VOLT....

Korean Air places landmark order for 103 Boeing aircraft

Boeing and Korean Air announced that the carrier has finalized a purchase agreement for 103 aircraft spanning Boeing’s widebody and single‑aisle families. The deal includes 20 777‑9, 25 787...

Neste and United Airlines expand their sustainable aviation fuel supply agreements across the U.S. and the Netherlands

Neste and United Airlines have extended their agreement for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel, blended with conventional jet fuel, for flights departing from Chicago O’Hare International A...