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

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 part of Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider, KlasJet can now conduct charter a...

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 the company’s capability to deliver complex heavy maintenance services for operators across the...

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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 Flexjet’s fleet equipped with Embraer’s exclusive Smart Window™, featuring a 42-inch 4K OLED display that supports video conferencing, high-definition content streaming, and real-time...

HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

Honda Aircraft Company announced the completion of the first wing structure for the HondaJet Echelon test aircraft, marking a pivotal advancement in the program and moving the new light‑jet platform into the mainline final‑assembly phase. The HondaJet Echelon introduces a larger cabin and increased passenger capacity compared to the HA‑420, and is engineered to become the world’s first singl...

Global Jet Capital releases its annual 2026 Business Jet Forecast

Global Jet Capital has released its sixth annual Business Jet Market Forecast, outlining a confident outlook for the sector. The updated analysis anticipates steady expansion over the next five years, driven by robust order backlogs, resilient macroeconomic conditions, and sustained global wealth creation. The forecast extends through 2030, offering detailed projections across both new aircraft de...

Air Charter Expo achieves third consecutive year of record‑breaking attendance

Global trade body The Air Charter Association (The ACA) celebrated another record‑setting edition of Air Charter Expo (ACE’26) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, delivered in partnership with Business Air News and London Biggin Hill Airport. ACE has firmly established itself as the premier one‑day event in the air charter industry calendar, and this year’s edition once again surpassed...

ExecuJet MRO Services to showcase MRO capabilities at AAD 2026

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, will be exhibiting at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) Expo 2026 at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria (16-20 September). The company will host customers and industry stakeholders at Chalet 14, creating a relaxed environment to connect, catch up and exchange ideas. While the company will showcase it...

Vista House makes exclusive Asia debut amid Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix excitement

Vista is set to debut its signature hospitality concept, Vista House, in Singapore, elevating one of Asia’s most anticipated sporting weekends with a refined, members‑only experience. Conceived as an intimate private clubhouse, Vista House will offer VistaJet and XO Members a serene destination to unwind, connect, and enjoy the race weekend in an atmosphere of comfort and unmistakable elegan...

Hawker fleet gains next‑generation Starlink connectivity through Textron Aviation’s customer support infrastructure

Textron Aviation announced that Starlink’s high‑speed internet solution is now available for Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate. The STC incorporates the Starlink Aviation Performance Kit, leveraging Starlink’s advanced constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites...

Aruba and San Marino Civil Aviation Authorities execute new regulatory oversight agreement

The Department of Civil Aviation Aruba (DCAA) and the San Marino Civil Aviation Authority (SMCAA) have signed a new regulatory oversight agreement that enables San Marino‑registered aircraft to conduct commercial operations under Aruba‑issued Air Operator Certificates (AOCs). The accord establishes a unified compliance and supervision framework, strengthening cross‑jurisdictional operational flexi...

Jet Agent: Why operating history should influence every international aircraft acquisition

Aircraft from emerging markets can represent excellent acquisition opportunities but understanding where and how an aircraft operates should shape the pre-purchase inspection and wider due diligence process. By Anatoly Parkhomchuk, Founder and Managing Director at Jet Agent The market for pre-owned business aircraft has become increasingly international. A buyer based in the United States mi...

30 years, 800 guests and £20,000 raised – Luxaviation UK celebrates at the Aviation Polo Cup 2026

Aviation took the spotlight at Hurtwood Park Polo Club on Saturday, 5 September, where more than 800 guests gathered with Luxaviation UK and Castle Air for the 2026 edition of the Aviation Polo Cup. Marking its 30th anniversary in style, Luxaviation UK secured a celebratory tournament victory against Castle Air — a fitting highlight for a milestone year. The event united the aviation comm...

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East completes full cabin refurbishment on Embraer Legacy 650 aircraft

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East completed a full cabin interior refurbishment and exterior livery repaint on an Embraer Legacy 650, marking a notable milestone for the region’s business aviation capabilities. The project underscores how Dubai’s aerospace ecosystem has matured: operators can now access complete cabin refurbishment and aircraft painting locally, eliminating the need to...

Archer launches ‘No Roads’ flight tour in Northern California cities

Archer Aviation announced the launch of its ‘No Roads’ flight tour, expanding its city-to-city flight test program across the United States. In close coordination with the FAA, Archer’s flight tour will begin with a series of city-to-city flights in Northern California. The first flight will head to Hollister, with additional flights planned in Monterey, San Martin, San Jose, Oak...

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