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Jet Aviation Design Studio win at 2025 International Yacht & Aviation Awards

Two of the team’s entries were shortlisted for the Private Jet Design – Concept (Interior/Exterior) category. The Cirrus concept was crowned first place at the awards ceremony held in Monaco in June. You can read more about the award here. Jet Aviation unveiled the first-ever custom...

Vaunt adds Leviate Air to operator network, expanding access to iconic HondaJet experience

Leviate Air Group has joined its Vaunt platform as an approved third-party operator, adding 13 additional aircraft to the network—including 6 HondaJets. The partnership strengthens Vaunt’s core offering in the light jet category and expands access to one of the most beloved aircraft type...


Rotortrade delivers two Airbus H145D3 multirole helicopters to Omni Taxi Aéreo

Rotortrade announced successful delivery of two Airbus H145D3 multirole helicopters to Omni Taxi Aéreo, a leader in the aviation Brazilian market delivering vertical air solutions. This strategic transaction further strengthens Rotortrade’s footprint in South America, further diversifies Omni’s fleet to grow Latin America’s largest civil rotorcraft network,...

Horizon Aircraft partners with renowned designer Andrea Mocellin to shape the future of air mobility

Horizon Aircraft announces a strategic collaboration with Andrea Mocellin, an internationally acclaimed mobility designer, to refine the design and aesthetics of the revolutionary Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft. Mocellin, known for his pioneering work in aviation, automotive, and micromobility, brings extensive expertise from leading roles at Lilium, Alfa Romeo, Maserati...

KlasJet secures IATA membership after demonstrating global safety standards

KlasJet has joined the International Air Transport Association as an official member. This membership proves that the company meets the highest global aviation safety, quality, and operational management standards, establishing KlasJet among world-class private airlines and strengthening its reputation with clients, regulators, and business partners. To become an IATA member, KlasJet...

Avflight breaks ground on new state-of-the-art facility at Detroit City Airport

Avflight, alongside Detroit City leadership, proudly marked a significant milestone on Monday, June 23, with the official groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art facility at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET). This groundbreaking represents the latest chapter in the airport’s historic revitalization efforts, aimed at strengthening Detroit’s aviation infrastructure a...

4AIR's Assure SAF Registry marks major milestone of 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel registered on platform

4AIR  announced a significant milestone: its Assure SAF Registry, a private blockchain-backed ledger and inventory management tool, has well surpassed 10 million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel registered on the platform. This achievement highlights the industry's rapid growing adoption of SAF and 4AIR's role in ensuring the integrity and traceability of its use. The...

General Aviation Service non-stop dance of high season in Spain – traffic, solutions, happy clients

Which destination will come to your mind first if I say vacation? Spain.... Ibiza? Palma de Mallorca? Both Ibiza and Mallorca airports are among the top ten airports with the most private flights in August and June, while Palma airport is the only airport in May and Ibiza the only one in Spain in July. Of the 27,122 private jet flights that landed at Spanish airports in 2023, Palma de Ma...

Bombardier begins landmark deliveries of three Challenger 3500 aircraft to Aloula Aviation

Bombardier announced the commencement of deliveries of three state-of-the-art Challenger 3500 aircraft to airline company Aloula Aviation based in Saudi Arabia. Aloula Aviation will be receiving the first Challenger 3500 aircraft to be registered in Saudi Arabia. The best-selling aircraft was chosen for its spacious cabin, outstanding range and renowned reliability, making...

ACI Jet latest aircraft flight deck & connectivity mod embodies “Fly Like New” campaign promise

ACI Jet FAA Part 145 Repair Station has completed its first Garmin G5000 integrated avionics suite installation on a Citation XLS, paired with the installation of Starlink satellite internet and a complete interior refurbishment. The comprehensive upgrade adds years of life and value to the airframe, transforming it into a state-of-the-art platform that rivals the latest factory-new airc...

Norwegian Air Ambulance to continue fleet modernisation with Airbus H145

Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus signed a frame contract for up to eight H145 helicopters, including the firm acquisition of two helicopters. Today, Norwegian Air Ambulance operates all HEMS bases in Norway relying mainly on a fleet of 20 Airbus H135 and H145 helicopters. The organisation's parent company, the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation, was the first operator in the w...

LUMINAIR adds three new Falcon 900LX jets to growing charter fleet

German operator LUMINAIR announced a fleet expansion today at the Paris Air Show. It will add three brand new Falcon 900LX aircraft to be delivered before the end of the year. The charter company obtained its AOC in November 2024. Its founders are industry veterans David Bergold (CEO), Alexander Stevens (COO), Julia Feddern (CXO), and Algernon Trotter. LUMINAIR currently operates three Citation...

CARIBAVIA 2025 - 30 years of excellence - St Barth Commuter

It takes me a long time to travel from Strasbourg to Caribavia. I have to admit that the "final mile" is really crucial to me. Perhaps because there is an overwhelming need to arrive at the objective after so many hours of travel. I've already had an excellent flight with St. Barth Commuter. I was fortunate to have them as my "last mile" carrier this time. A perfect takeoff...

flyExclusive launches luxury Cessna Caravan and amphibious Caravan service from Tamiami Airport

flyExclusive announced its new Luxury Caravan and Amphibious Caravan service, providing members and guests with unmatched flexibility to reach exclusive destinations across South Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. The new service will operate out of Miami’s Tamiami Airport (KTMB)—a convenient alternative to larger Miami airports—and will b...

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

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HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

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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...