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The Air Charter Association tackles European industry issues at Broker-Operator Forum in Prague

EASA, ANAC and CASA Type Certifications achieved for Piper M700 FURY

Piper Aircraft announces that M700 FURY has received type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia, including approval for flight into known icing&...

Avfuel to expand sustainable aviation fuel access in Southeastern U.S.

Avfuel Corporation announced its expansion of blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (having target percentages of 30% neat SAF and 70% conventional jet fuel) across the southeastern United States supplied from Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero), a subsidiary of Valero Energy Corporation....

Pilatus PC-12 was last year’s most flown business aircraft in the USA

Swiss-Made PC-12 was last year’s most frequently flown business aircraft in the USA. Specifically, 316,328 takeoffs by the “World’s Greatest Single” were recorded between August 2023 and July 2024, representing 8.8 percent of all departures. Once again, this single-engine turboprop impresses with its versatility, safety, reliability and efficiency. In business aviation, the...

Inspiration to work in the industry - testimonials from General Aviation Service Ibiza station

We keep sharing with you General Aviation Service team's success stories and industry-starter motivations. Ibiza would undoubtedly rank among the top three Spanish cities if we asked you to name them. With great pleasure, we present Ovidiu Valentin Groza, the Ibiza Station Manager. T.O. What was your way to work in GAS?  O.V.G. While working in a different branch of aviati...

Gulfstream offers Starlink Wi-Fi for G650 & G650ER

Gulfstream Aerospace  has received Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certification to install Starlink high-speed internet on the award-winning G650 and G650ER. This FAA approval gives G650 and G650ER customers the added convenience of working directly with Gulfstream to upgrade connectivity for their aircraft.  Derek Zimmerman, president, Gulfstream Customer Supp...

FAI nominated for ITIJ Air Ambulance Award 2024

The Air Ambulance Division of German Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG, has been nominated as one of three finalists in the Air Ambulance category of the International Travel & Health Insurance Journal Awards 2024. This is the sixth time that FAI has been nominated and the nomination follows three award wins in 2012, 2020 and 2021 respectively. The winner will be r...

Maximizing understanding of Spanish FBO operations - General Aviation Service

Sometimes people realize they need much more explanation on the subject, even if they have a basic understanding. With FBO services in Spain, this is quite frequently the case. During my first trip to Spain this summer, I witnessed this situation personally.  Reaching out to those who are working on the fields around-the-clock and seeking a thorough explanation makes perfect sense....

Signature Aviation selects NDX for network-wide Fuel QC implementation

NDX has entered into a multi-year agreement with Signature Aviation to implement NDX's Quality Control Inspections software across all U.S. locations in the Signature Aviation network. The collaboration follows an extensive evaluation of the software in early 2024, after which Signature approved a network-wide rollout. NDX is already operational at one-third of Signature’s...

KUHN Aviation orders third ACH145 helicopter at NBAA-BACE 2024

KUHN Aviation has ordered a third ACH145 helicopter, following two previous ACH145 orders this year, as it looks to expand its fleet. This commitment includes the first North American order for the refreshed ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, while the additional two helicopters will feature ACH Line interiors. The ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, currently undergoing a facelift, draws on...

Supernal and Clay Lacy Aviation partner to prepare FBO network for advanced air mobility operations

Supernal and Clay Lacy Aviation announced a partnership to prepare Clay Lacy's FBO locations for eVTOL operations. This marks Supernal's first official FBO partnership, which will benefit future operators of the company's eVTOL vehicles. As part of the five-year partnership, Supernal and Clay Lacy will develop end-to-end operational plans for integrat...

Tamarack Aerospace expands presence in Europe with new authorized dealership agreement with Prince Aviation

Tamarack Aerospace announced another Authorized Dealership Agreement with Prince Aviation, a well-respected leader in aviation services. This partnership strengthens Tamarack’s presence in Europe, demonstrating a clear commitment to providing cutting-edge aircraft performance and sustainability technology to the region’s CitationJet community. Tamarack CEO, Nick Guida commented: &ld...

Bombardier Global 8000 speeds forward as manufacturing begins

Bombardier announced that manufacturing of major structural components for the 1st Global 8000 production jet is underway across Bombardier facilities in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico). Set to enter into service in the second half of 2025, the Global 8000private jet will stand alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-...

Growing focus on SAF could fuel growth in the business aviation sector

Some 89% of senior executives at large U.S. corporations who use private jets believe the use of sustainable aviation fuel by the business aviation sector will increase over the next five years, with 56% anticipating a significant rise. This is according to a new study1 commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets. SAF is a biofuel that can help reduce CO2 emissions by on average 80%...

CAE first to showcase immersive pilot training solution built for Apple Vision Pro

CAE has become the first to develop an immersive pilot training app for Apple Vision Pro. CAE’s Apple Vision Pro app, currently showcased at NBAA-BACE 2024 could be a game-changer for pilot training. By using spatial computing to bring true-to-life precision to flight deck interactions, the app will allow pilots to remotely complete training activities that are currently only available...

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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

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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