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ExecuJet Middle East announced the opening of its ultra-luxury private jet facility at Dubai South

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, ExecuJet Middle East, a partnership between Luxaviation Group and Alpha Middle East Holdings, an...

Bombardier celebrated 200th delivery of its Global 7500 aircraft

Bombardier has delivered the 200th Global 7500 business jet to a customer in December. Global 7500 business jet has transformed business aviation with its refined design, unsurpassed performance and outstanding technological advancements. Global 7500 aircraft has also set mo...


Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation partner to research ecosystem requirements and services for AAM ground operations

Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation signed a MoU to research ecosystem requirements as well as the ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable Advanced Air Mobility ground operations. The agreement brings together two seasoned, major players in the global aerospace industry: Eve Air Mobility’s expertise as an eVTOL manufacturer and Signature Aviation&rs...

NYCEDC announces new operator for the Downtown Manhattan Heliport

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced Downtown Skyport as the new operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport following a Franchise and Concession Review Committee public hearing approval. Following a competitive Request for Proposal process, Downtown Skyport will take over management of DMH to continue existing operations and upgrade the City-owned...

IC Leasing orders second Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

IC Leasing, a Dubai-based business aircraft leasing company, has signed an order for a Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, making it the second Falcon 2000LXS ordered by the company. The latest Falcon 2000LXS is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2025. DC Aviation GmbH, IC Leasing’s long-standing strategic partner, will operate the aircraft out of its main base in Stuttgart, Germany. Kh...

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East and Satys Aerospace sign MoU to support aircraft livery and paint services in Dubai

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East, a fully owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has signed a MoU with Satys Aerospace, a leading provider of aircraft painting services, which is set to open a dedicated aircraft paint facility at Dubai South's Al Maktoum International Airport. Under the terms of the MoU, ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has expressed its intention to utilize the ne...

Heading for Saint-Barthélemy: Corsair expands its network through a partnership with Air Inter Iles by St Barth Executive

Corsair and Air Inter Iles by St Barth Executive are pleased to announce a new exclusive partnership, allowing travelers from France to benefit from a simplified connection to Saint-Barthélemy from December 15, 2024. Thanks to this collaboration, the Corsair airline is expanding the number of services from Paris-Orly. From December 15, 2024, Corsair customers will be able to extend their tr...

Jetex announced as the exclusive operator of Red Sea International Airport's private jet terminal

Red Sea Global, the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has celebrated a landmark aviation agreement. The new partnership will see Jetex operate the private aviation terminal at Red Sea International Airport. The collaboration was formalized through an agreement between Jetex and daa International, the operator of RSI, marking a new chapter in exceptional lux...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal expands charter fleet with several aircraft

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim VIP Terminal expands its charter fleet with the addition of several new aircraft. With the introduction of a Bombardier Global 7500 – one of only two available for charter in the Middle East, the Bombardier Global XRS, Challenger 604, two Hawker 4000 jets and a Pilatus PC-12, DCAF is continuing its commitment to offering unmatched luxury, flexibility and safety for its...

ExecuJet joins forces with JetSet to expand its European footprint in Greece

ExecuJet announced the expansion of its FBO network with 20 new service offerings in prime locations across Greece. The company partners with JetSet, a trusted and established FBO provider in these areas, to enhance its footprint in Europe and the Mediterranean Sea by establishing itself for the first time in the Hellenic Republic. At the crossroads between an expanding busines...

VOO Flights partners with Insignia & brings world first GDS for business aviation to launch at MEBAA 2024

VOO Flights will be showcasing its latest innovations at the 10th edition of MEBAA, taking place in Dubai from December 10-12, 2024. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore VOO’s groundbreaking solution for business aviation, including its new API connection – the interface for “tech brokers” and the world’s first global distribution system GDS for business avia...

Balancing progress and sustainability: the path to net-zero emissions by 2050

Pilot, president, and founder of Icarus Jet, a global trip support and aircraft management company, Kevin Singh has flown globally as a chief pilot and captain on private jets like the Hawker 800-A and 850 XP, and the Challenger 600 series and Global 6000. We'fre sharing his latest opinion piece on sustainability.​ It is no secret that our society is based on hydrocarbons, a wild, chea...

Abu Dhabi and Archer announce agreement with cross-industry stakeholders to launch first commercial electric air taxi flights

Archer Aviation has entered into a multi-party collaboration agreement with key UAE and Abu Dhabi entities to advance the establishment of electric air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi. The agreement aims to formalize the cooperation between UAE and Abu Dhabi stakeholders in preparation for the launch of the first commercial eVTOL flight. It was signed under the auspices of the Smart and Aut...

UAS Charter expands into aircraft sales & management as it welcomes a Bombardier Global Express

UAS International Trip Support announced the inclusion of a Bombardier Global Express to its newly revamped international air charter fleet, as well as the addition of aircraft sales and management solutions to its charter offering.  The company, which in 2017 managed the worldwide charter of the only VVIP configured B787 - The Dream Jet - is pleased to be firmly back in the air charter...

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ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia successfully completes 20-Year heavy maintenance inspection on Indonesian Legacy 600

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KlasJet receives key FAA approval to launch ACMI and charter services in the US market

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