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VistaJet crafts the most incredible Lunar New Year family celebrations

Lunar New Year marks a special time to connect with family and loved ones. Honoring cherished traditions while embracing new beginnings, VistaJet invites Members to celebrate the Year of the Snake with three bespoke experiences designed to create unforgettable family moments. A festive...

Air ambulance services global market opportunities and strategies to 2033

The global air ambulance services market reached a value of nearly $17.92 billion in 2023, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% since 2018. The market is expected to grow from $17.92 billion in 2023 to $23.2 billion in 2028 at a rate of 5.3%. The market is then expected to gr...


Lilium achieves breakthrough in investor search

Lilium announced the signing of an asset purchase agreement with Mobile Uplift Corporation, a company set up by an experienced consortium of investors from Europe and North America. Mobile Uplift Corporation intends to acquire the operating assets of the Subsidiaries Lilium and Lilium eAircraft. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, Lilium expects that the Agr...

Cirrus celebrates 600 Vision Jet deliveries

Cirrus announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet. As the world’s first and only single-engine jet to receive FAA certification, the Vision Jet has redefined personal aviation by combining advanced technology, exceptional safety features and outstanding performance in a light, sleek design. The delivery of the 600th Vision Jet marks a significant achievement not only for Cirrus but...

Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

Horizon Aircraft has received an investment from a strategic investor and aerospace supporter, for aggregate proceeds of $8.4 million. The strategic financing will fortify Horizon Aircraft’s balance sheet, provide stability in the operations, governance and regulatory priorities, and fund further development and flight testing of its hybrid eVTOL, the Cavorite X7.  Brandon...

Luxaviation UK renews WYVERN Wingman certification

Luxaviation UK has renewed certification as a WYVERN Wingman Operator, achieved through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. WYVERN Wingman operators are evaluated by the Wingman Standard criteria, which includes a review of the company’s operational history and safety records, safety management system, internal evaluation program, administrative compos...

International Flight Center set to open new FBO terminal in January

International Flight Center at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) is decking the halls of its new FBO terminal in time to open its doors this January. With the new facility—and its recently-opened hangar development—IFC is poised to offer aviators a new home base where luxury comes standard. While a grand opening event is in the early planning stages, IFC’s leadership team has r...

VIP Completions converts Gulfstream G550 from business aircraft to air ambulance

VIP Completions announced their latest project – the conversion of a Gulfstream G550 from business aircraft to medical evacuation air ambulance. Upon completion earlier this summer, this aircraft immediately entered service and began flying life-saving missions. This G550 is operated by Hatzolah Air, a non-profit provider of emergency medical air transport, staffed by more tha...

General Aviation Service - recent impressions, trends 2024 and plans for the future

We're getting close to time for reflection on year 2024, identify trends and lessons learned, and acknowledge the shifts in the sector. Work on the future plan while carrying this important information with you. This includes identifying areas that need improvement, deciding changes, and implementing growth strategies. Shortly after the General Aviation Service team returned from the MEBAA sho...

Fontainebleau Aviation debuts new Fort Lauderdale FBO

Fontainebleau Aviation, a Skyservice Business Aviation company, in partnership with Fontainebleau Development, announced the opening of its second private jet center in South Florida.  Located at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), this FBO sets a new era for private aviation and will serve as Florida's top on-airport gateway for leisure and business trav...

ExecuJet MRO Services becomes authorised service centre for Safran Power Units

Safran Power Units has appointed ExecuJet MRO Services in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai as authorised service centres for the Safran auxiliary power unit used on the Dassault Falcon 6X. President of ExecuJet MRO Services, Graeme Duckworth, says this is the first time ExecuJet MRO Services has become an ASC for Safan Power Units. The impetus for the move was the entry-into-service of Dassau...

FAI named ‘Most innovative Air Ambulance Service’ at the Middle East Aviation Business Awards 2024

FAI rent-a-jet was named as the ‘Most Innovative Air Ambulance Service’ at the Middle East Aviation Business Awards 2024 on 12 December, coinciding with the MEBAA show in Dubai. The award was presented to the group’s Dubai-based Managing Director, Barbara Baumgartner by MEA Business magazine’s Kenneth Mitchen at a Gala Evening attended by senior aviation...

Million Air Albany joins Avfuel network

Avfuel Corporation announced Million Air Albany joined its network of branded FBO locations. Million Air Albany—located at Albany International Airport (KALB)—is the exclusive FBO on the airfield, providing flight operators a key access point to New York state’s capital city and western New England. Brian King, general manager of Million Air Albany commented: “The M...

Sino Jet launches Middle East International Headquarters and strengthens global partnership with Jetex

Sino Jet has unveiled a major strategic initiative - the launch of its Middle East International Headquarters, which also entered into a landmark agreement to deepen its collaboration with Jetex. This strategic initiative not only signifies a major advancement in Sino Jet International's expansion but also marks the beginning of a new era in the global aviation services landscape for both...

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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

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