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NBAA applauds FAA approval of an Unleaded Fuel for GA piston fleet

NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen welcomed FAA’s signature to a supplemental type certificate that allows an unleaded fuel, G100UL, for use in piston-engine aircraft: “We applaud the approval of G100UL for all piston-engine aircraft,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bol...

Six aircraft are joining expanding Luxaviation fleet

Luxaviation Group is enjoying a summer of expansion, adding six aircraft to the company’s global fleet. Five of the aircraft – a Bombardier Global 5000, Cessna Citation CJ2, two brand new Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 and a Beechcraft King Air 260 – will be available for chart...


New bar for performance - SmartSky Networks nationwide coverage

SmartSky Networks next generation mobile broadband network is live nationwide. With hundreds of sites deployed, SmartSky’s network density far exceeds competing ATG networks to enable consistent superior performance for business aviation across the continental United States. SmartSky CEO Dave Helfgott, commented: “This is a momentous achievement; Our service brings a new l...

Bell 525 completed more than 50 customer demonstration flights

When you need an aircraft capable of performing a wide variety of missions under challenging weather conditions, having advanced technology and unmatched reliability are essential. For the energy industry, that aircraft is the Bell 525 Relentless. During our month-long demonstration tour in the U.S., Bell captured the attention of more than 500 prospective customers who had the opportunity to expe...

Daher reaches the 20-delivery milestone for its new TBM 960 very fast turboprop aircraft

Deliveries of the latest member in Daher TBM very fast turboprop aircraft family – the TBM 960 – have reached 20, with the momentum continuing to meet the company’s solid order book. Of this total, 17 TBM 960s have been received by customers in the United States, with these handovers initiated by Daher following the aircraft’s certification on June 23 by the U.S....

Strategic partnership and LOI for South Korean Advanced Air Mobility Market - MintAir & Jaunt Air Mobility

MintAir is building an Advance Air Mobility service in the Republic of Korea and will work with Jaunt Air Mobility to launch commercial passenger air transportation operations in several Korean markets. MintAir signed a LOI with Jaunt Air Mobility  to form a strategic partnership and purchase Jaunt Journey eVTOL aircraft. MintAir has agreed to order up to 40 of Jaunt's...

GAMA released second quarter 2022 aircraft shipment and billing report

General Aviation Manufacturers Association published the second quarter 2022 general aviation aircraft shipment and billing report. The aircraft manufacturing industry’s results for the first six months of 2022, when compared to the same period in 2021, point to increasing deliveries across nearly all aircraft segments along with an increase in the overall value of the aircraft shipments....

Inspiring the next generation - Desert Jet sponsors first education field trip for Coachella Valley students

Desert Jet  is proud to sponsor the first Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math education field trip for elementary and middle school students from the Coachella Valley to Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana, California. The field trip to the science museum is part of Desert Jet’s ongoing commitment to educating and inspiring the next generation of students while elevati...

SmartSky supplemental type certificate now complete for Cessna Citation X

SmartSky Networks announced the completion of an STC for the installation of SmartSky hardware on the Cessna Citation X series business jets.  With more than 300 aircraft in operation, the Citation X series joins a growing list of aircraft types that have already been granted STCs for SmartSky’s patented air-to-ground connectivity service.  FlyExclusive, the fourth largest priva...

Avfuel, Neste and Hillsboro Aviation introduce SAF in Oregon

As Hillsboro Aviation accepted its first load of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM this month, the FBO—in collaboration with Avfuel Corporation and Neste— secured the first business aviation foothold for SAF in the state of Oregon. Ryan McCartney, vice president and chief operating officer of Hillsboro Aviation, commented: “The Pacific Northwest is more than...

IADA welcomes Lone Mountain Aircraft as an accredited member

Lone Mountain Aircraft, an aircraft reseller which annually handles over 200 pre-owned transactions, has joined the International Aircraft Dealers Association as an accredited dealer. Lone Mountain specializes in representing clients who buy and sell light-turbine and piston-powered aircraft. The company has offices and sales representatives in Atlanta, Dayton, Chicago, Knoxville, Las Ve...

Al Bateen Executive Airport re-opens after successful completion of major upgrade works

Al Bateen Executive Airport has reopened following the successful completion of a major refurbishment project which will allow the airport to cater to increased operational demand while meeting the highest levels of safety, compliance, and accreditation. Close cooperation between the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Abu Dhabi Airports (AD Airports) during the project followed all t...

The sky is the limit - 40 years flying for Jet Aviation

Once you commence in an aviation career, you immediately hear about the “aviation bug,” the immediate fixation on such a unique and intriguing industry that you just can’t get away from. However, it can be difficult to grasp what this really means until you sit down with someone like Peggy Lamneck, Lead Captain. Speaking with Peggy, there was is attribute that stands out stronger...

GlobeAir is building a maintenance hangar at Linz Airport

GlobeAir is well-known award-winning ad-hoc charter airline and market leader in the 'light jets' segment in Europe. Due to the ongoing pandemic and the associated restrictions in commercial aviation, the business with private charter flights is experiencing increased demand and is considered a guarantee of punctuality, flexibility and stress-free travel. With GlobeAir, 984 airports in Eur...

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Beyond operations: the global role of FBOs — interview with Evgeny Shadov, General Aviation Service

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

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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...

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,...

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Beyond operations: the global role of FBOs — interview with Evgeny Shadov, General Aviation Service

Aviation evolves through moments of clarity — moments when industry leaders step forward to explain not only what is happening, but why it matters. This conversation with Evgeny Shadov, VP ...

Half a thousand strong: Textron Aviation rolls out 500th Cessna Citation Latitude

Textron Aviation has reached a significant production milestone with the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude from its Wichita, Kansas, facility. The achievement reflects the enduring popular...

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....

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...