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Northern Jet expands in-flight connectivity with Starlink across seven aircraft

Northern Jet announced the successful integration of Starlink high-speed inflight connectivity on seven aircraft, with additional installations planned throughout 2026. The expansion reflects Northern Jet's continued investment in technologies that meaningfully improve the private aviation...

Air Charter Scotland awarded vital Aberdeen-Wick-Aberdeen PSO route

Air Charter Scotland, a leading on-demand air charter operator, is expanding into scheduled air service operations in the new year.  The Glasgow headquartered company today 23rd December 2025 signed a contract with The Highland Council to commence the PSO (Public Service Obl...

Derazona Helicopters becomes Southeast Asia's first energy operator of the Airbus H160

Airbus Helicopters delivered the first H160 to Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia, marking the entry of the next-generation rotorcraft into the country and the wider Southeast Asian energy market. The multi-mission H160 will bolster the Indonesian operator's fleet and will be deployed for offshore energy missions as well as utility and commercial passenger transportation. Bapak Ram...

Bombardier Global 8000 received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification

Bombardier Global 8000 received U.S. FAA certification. The FAA certification marks the latest in a series of achievements over the past year that continue to illustrate the exceptional pedigree of this industry-defining ultra-long-range business aircraft – the fastest and most luxurious business jet in the skies. The Global 8000 received Transport Canada Type Certification on...

First Cessna SkyCourier delivered into Mexico, expanding air freight capabilities for FlexCoah

The first Cessna SkyCourier in Mexico was recently delivered to cargo transportation provider FlexCoah for use by the company’s aviation subsidiary, Altair. The aircraft — a freighter variant — will expand the company’s air freight capabilities throughout the country. Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Marketing commented: “The Ces...

EBAA confirms new dates for EBACE26 alongside most competitive pricing yet, delivering unmatched value

EBAA updated dates for EBACE26, now scheduled to take place from Tuesday 2 June to Thursday 4 June 2026 at Palexpo and Geneva Airport, with the dedicated media day returning on Monday 1 June. The new timing follows a detailed review of the broader events calendar globally, alongside discussions with exhibitors, the EBACE Advisory Council and other key stakeholders. The decision aims to strengthen...

KlasJet expands capacity of Nigeria’s largest carrier Air Peace with Boeing 737 aircraft

KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Peace, the largest airline in Nigeria. Under the new contract, KlasJet will provide Air Peace with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This dual-configured aircraft will help the airline provide scheduled passenger and charter services more efficiently. Air Peace currently operates one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the region, including Boeing 737s,...

Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh

Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh, marking the company’s entry into the Saudi Arabian market and the expansion of its global network into the Kingdom.This development follows the full acquisition of Rotortrade by The Helicopter Company and forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen Rotortrade’s international footprint...

Sweetwater Aviation expands hangar availability ahead of 2025’s peak ski season

As travelers gear up for the upcoming ski season, Sweetwater Aviation—the exclusive FBO at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS)—is excited to announce that premium hangar space is now open for reservations. Perfectly situated for convenient aircraft repositioning when visiting the region’s popular mountain resorts, Sweetwater Aviation offers peace of mind, exceptional s...

Honda Aircraft Company unveils new HondaJet upgrade package

Honda Aircraft Company announced the HondaJet APMG S, a new performance upgrade package for owners and operators of HondaJet Classic and HondaJet Advanced Performance Modification Group aircraft. The APMG S package brings the spirit of continuous improvement to early production HondaJets, providing owners the opportunity to upgrade their aircraft with technical innovations introduced on...

Desert Jet expands to Colorado with two new state-of-the-art hangars at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (KHDN)

Desert Jet expands into Colorado with the management and operation of two brand-new, state-of-the-art hangars at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (KHDN) in Hayden, serving the renowned ski destination of Steamboat Springs and the greater Yampa Valley region. The two 28,800 square-foot heated hangars were developed by Wiens Real Estate Ventures and HDN Hangar Investment Group, which contract...

ExecuJet MRO Services completes first Falcon 8X Starlink retrofit

ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed the first Starlink retrofit on a Falcon 8X, making a significant connectivity upgrade for business jet operators.The milestone installation, performed at ExecuJet’s facility in Belgium, was carried out under a Supplemental Type Certificate developed by Dassault Falcon Jet and benefiting the entire...

GACA grants Jetex a license to provide ground handling services for general aviation at Red Sea International Airport

The General Authority of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with Red Sea International Airport, announced that Jetex has been awarded a license to provide ground handling and business aviation support services at RSI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The license represents a key milestone in the development of general and business aviation services across the Kingdom, supporting Vision 2030 and the av...

LATAM Brasil and Revo launch unique partnership offering exclusive benefits for loyalty customers

In a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the commercial and urban aviation sectors in South America, LATAM Airlines Brazil and Revo are introducing exclusive benefits for their most loyal customers. Beginning December 10, Black Signature and Black members of LATAM Pass, LATAM Airlines' loyalty program, will earn miles when flying with Revo on the routes connecting Faria...

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

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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...

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