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Helipower takes delivery of first Airbus H125 at RotorTech 2026

Airbus Helicopters has delivered a new H125 helicopter to North Queensland operator Helipower at RotorTech 2026 on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The delivery marks Helipower's first H125 and adds to its growing fleet of five helicopters operating across Townsville, Rockhampton, and Horn Island.&nb...

Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace partner to revolutionize long-range drone logistics in Sweden

Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace announce a commercial partnership aimed at establishing a premier long-range drone logistics network across Sweden. This agreement builds upon the long-standing relations between the two companies, marking a significant evolution in their collaborat...

Jetex expands its global reach with a landmark terminal in Istanbul

Jetex and İGA Istanbul Airport have inaugurated the Jetex İGA Terminal. The landmark terminal is designed to welcome international commercial airline passengers and private jet travelers, merging the global expertise of Jetex with İGA's operational strength and the warmth of Türkiye's hospitality. Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex commented: “We are thrilled...

Fleet launch customer NetJets takes delivery of first 3 Cessna Citation Ascend midsize business jets

First three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets were delivered to fleet launch customer NetJets, which is the first private fleet operator to take delivery and begin operations with the Cessna Citation Ascend. Setting new standards in performance, comfort and operational efficiency for the midsize business jet market, the Citation Ascend builds on the longstanding relationship between Textron Avi...

Rotortrade delivers First H145D3 in Taiwan to Apex Aviation

Rotortrade delivery an Airbus H145D3 helicopter to Apex Aviation, a Taiwan-based operator. This delivery marks the introduction of the first H145D3 in Taiwan and supports the country’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector. The aircraft underwent pre-delivery inspection, maintenance, and retrofit works at Rotortrade’s MRO facility in Tallard, France. Following completion, the helicopt...

Next‑generation Praetor 600E earns triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority, the FAA and EASA .The certification follows the unveiling of the new aircraft, alongside the Praetor 500E, in February 2026, when both were introduced as the first evolution of the industry-leading Praetor family. This milestone confirms the Praetor 600E’s readiness for global operations,...

Streamlining business aviation workflows – post AERO 2026 interview with STACK.aero Cat Buchanan

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 STACK.aero announced new integration with Leon Software, creating a unified workflow for charter operators and helping them generate revenue growth. Four very busy days full of meetings with clients, colleagues, and curious visitors. I had the opportunity to discuss the event and more with Cat Buchanan, Director of Business Development at STACK.aero.  T.O....

Clay Lacy Aviation announces no special event fees at all FBOs nationwide during World Cup 2026

Clay Lacy Aviation will not charge special event fees at any of its FBO locations throughout the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11. The company’s decision underscores its commitment to transparency, exceptional service and unwavering hospitality as the world’s largest sporting event comes to North America. Doug Wilson, Chief Business Officer for C...

Luxaviation UK introduces Gulfstream G550 to fleet

Luxaviation UK is expanding its charter fleet with the addition of a Luxembourg‑registered Gulfstream G550. Available for charter, the aircraft will be based between the South of France and Istanbul, and operated by Luxaviation UK, servicing key routes across Europe and the Middle East. With the ability to fly non-stop between destinations such as London – Los Angeles or Paris – T...

Vinci Aviation unveils its new livery - a distinctive design for a rapidly evolving market

Vinci Aviation unveils the new corporate livery of its Learjet 45, registered C-FHCW. This announcement comes at a time of strong demand growth, as companies and decision-makers rethink how they travel.​ Designed in collaboration with Lila Design, the new livery takes a refined yet bold approach.The design plays with perspective and light, offering a different reading of the aircraf...

Joby brings electric air taxis to New York City in week-long flight campaign

Joby Aviation announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Framed against the most iconic skyline in the world, the campaign offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet a...

SkyDrive and West Nippon Expressway Company sign partnership agreement on advanced air mobility

SkyDrive signed new partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company. Under the agreement, both parties will investigate the commercial feasibility of advanced air mobility eVTOL services based in expressway parking and service areas. SkyDrive successfully showcased demonstration flights of the SkyDrive SD-05 both at the Expo 2025 Osaka and at a second vertiport within...

Jetfly Group launched global rebranding

Jetfly Group launched its global rebranding, effective 1st May 2026, covering all entities within the Group. This evolution reflects the Group’s continued expansion across European and international business aviation markets and introduces a clearer, more cohesive identity.  It supports Jetfly’s long-term development strategy, improves the visibility of its service offering, and r...

Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Authorized Service Center Network to support executive jets customers in Canada

Embraer added Execaire Aviation to its Authorized Service Center Network to support executive jet customers in Canada. Execaire Aviation will provide line maintenance for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 series, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 series, and Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft in its base in Toronto. This becomes the third Embraer Authorized Service Center in Canada. Michael Fedele, President, E...

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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 Fl...

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 i...

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,...

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 Busines...

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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...

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...

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...

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 i...