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Prince Aviation bizjet MRO becomes first in Europe to implement snap-on's "Automated Tool Control Level 5" system

HansJet launches PC-12 membership programme in Southern Europe; no upfront investment required

HansJet, headquartered in Malta, announced the launch of a fully flexible membership/fractional programme centred on the popular Pilatus PC-12. After four years of successfully serving the On Demand Charter Market and pioneering the European single engine...

CAE welcomes first customer to its new CAE Vienna training centre

CAE has opened CAE Vienna, its first business aviation training centre in Central Europe and welcomed its first customer in April. The company also announced that a Gulfstream G550 full-flight simulator is already in operation, and a new Pilatus PC-24 FFS will be deployed at the 8,000...

Jet Aviation completes full renovation of Rotterdam FBO

Jet Aviation completed a full renovation of its FBO in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The project included an extensive remodel and redesign of all customer and crew areas and the adoption of additional sustainable practices. FBO has been remodeled to align with Jet Aviation’s brand standards and optimize space to ensure an effortless and efficient customer experience at all times. Bu...

Castle & Cooke Aviation elevates sustainability at Van Nuys Airport with SAF access and clean energy infrastructure

Castle & Cooke Aviation highlights its growing sustainability portfolio at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as it joins forces with Avfuel Corporation at EBACE 2025. With a focus on operational elegance and environmental responsibility, the FBO is positioned as a go-to destination for sustainable aviation fuel and clean energy advancements in Southern California. Castle & Cooke Aviation VN...

OPUL Jets expands European presence with strategic acquisition of Quinta Jets

OPUL Jets announces the acquisition of Quinta Jets, a premier executive jet charter company based in Quinta do Lago, Portugal. As part of this acquisition, Quinta Jets will be fully integrated into OPUL Jets’ operations, further strengthening its presence in Europe and reinforcing its position as a premier provider of elite private aviation services. Quinta do Lago, a world-renowned gol...

UAS launches air concierge program for optimal choice, transparency and efficiency

UAS International Trip Support launched the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program – an exclusive offering designed for individuals that wish to enjoy enhanced cost-efficiency, flexibility, and transparency when they fly. Designed to adapt to customers' unique travel needs, the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program empowers members to choose a package that best aligns with their flight frequ...

TITAN Aviation Fuels International continues to simplify fuel uplift by supporting customers navigating the ReFuelEU mandate and SAF uplift operations

TITAN Aviation Fuels International is extending its knowledge and support to business aviation operators seeking to comply with the complex ReFuelEU mandate. With more than fifty years of fuelling expertise behind it, the TITAN team is well positioned to help operators navigate access to higher and lower Sustainable Aviation Fuel blends as well as ensure regulatory compliance. ​...

Affinity Aviation Group marks 10 year anniversary, opens Farnborough office & highlights major milestones

Affinity Aviation Group celebrates a decade of excellence this month.  It is pleased to mark this milestone with the opening of a new dedicated office at Farnborough Airport (inside Hangar One) and the imminent delivery of a Bombardier Global 6500 to a European client, one of four pre-owned transactions currently in progress for Affinity. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Hoy, for...

Falcon makes first European appearance at EBACE 2025

With EBACE 2025 just days away, Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is getting ready to welcome visitors at its booth during Europe’s leading business aviation event. This will be Falcon’s first time exhibiting at a European aviation show, where the company will introduce its full range of aviation services to the European market. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more abo...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program advances through milestones as second test article takes flight

A major program milestone  for Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program with the successful first flight of a second test article — P1. Testing on the P1 aircraft will focus on avionics, human factors and interiors. The Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet is designed to keep pilots a step ahead in the cockpit by offering the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics alon...

Air bp showcases innovation and customer-centric solutions at EBACE 2025

Air bp is excited to announce its participation at EBACE 2025.​ Air bp will be talking up its business aviation services and invites delegates to visit the stand and meet Air bp’s dedicated business aviation account managers. Find out about its latest business aviation offer and discover how Air bp tailors its offer to meet customer needs. This includes the assurance of r...

AERO Business Aviation Show Hub launches strategic expansion for AERO 2026

Following the overwhelming success of the first AERO Business Aviation Show Hub at AERO 2025, the AERO Friedrichshafen team is already fully engaged in planning and preparations for the 2026 edition in Friedrichshafen. For the second edition, the Business Aviation Static Display will be expanded on the airport side as well as along axis of the A-halls of the venue. The Business Aviation Dome...

Private aircraft co-ownership company launches in Scottsdale

Jet OUT expands to Arizona with its third regional base opening at Scottsdale Airport. Operations began in early May, with the facility reaching full capabilities by late summer. Jet OUT Scottsdale team will include 14 locally based employees, including pilots, maintenance professionals, customer service, and sales. The 3,000-square-foot facility will feature a private customer lounge, a...

Gulfstream unveils redesigned London showroom

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the official unveiling of its reimagined London Sales and Design Center. Originally opened in 2013, the nearly 5,500-square-foot/511-square-meter space located in Mayfair gives customers based in or traveling through the city exclusive access to Gulfstream’s London-based sales executives and interior design team. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream comme...

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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...