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Embraer Praetor 500E triple certified - by ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 500E has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority ANAC, FAA, and EASA. Introduced in February 2026 alongside the Praetor 600E as the first evolution of the industry-leading Praetor family, the Praetor 500E is now approved for operation in key global...

Coulson Aviation Canada returns S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker to BC Wildfire Service for 2026 wildfire season

Coulson Aviation Canada has commenced a 101-day contract with the BC Wildfire Service to provide a Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker in support of the province’s 2026 wildfire season. The aircraft began operations on May 26 in Kamloops following annual training with BCWS Night Vision Imaging...


Bombardier and Rolls-Royce elevate aircraft health monitoring for Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce introduced an enhanced aircraft health monitoring program for Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft, combining the innovative data collection capabilities of Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system with Rolls-Royce's new engine vibration and health monitoring unit. Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus aircraft heal...

PeakJet: a new semi-private jet travel experience for Swiss and European markets

Swiss technology company Peak Plus AG is officially launching PeakJet : a digital marketplace that allows travelers to find, book, and pay for semi-private jet flights between Zurich and major European destinations. The platform is now available online at www.peakjet.com, and the first commercial flights will take off from Zurich on August 1, 2026. PeakJet is built on Peak Plus AG’s propriet...

General aviation is vital to enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and innovation

General Aviation Manufacturers Association submitted recommendations to the European Commission for the development of a new EU Aviation Strategy, emphasising the central role general and business aviation plays in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, driving innovation and meeting sustainability goals.   Kyle Martin, GAMA’s Vice President of European Affairs commented:...

Skyservice expands Bombardier Authorized Service Facility network with Vancouver addition

Skyservice Vancouver facility has been designated as a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, strengthening Bombardier's service footprint across Canada. Located at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, British Columbia, the facility enhances support for Bombardier aircraft operators on the West Coast and expands Skyservice's ASF network alongside its established locatio...

Jet Aviation signs lease for new FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Jet Aviation has signed a 30-year lease with SR Aviation Infrastructure and Business Aviation Group, to operate an FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The FBO is part of a newly developed aviation campus at the airport and is scheduled to launch operations in 2028. The state-of-the-art, 15-acre facility will feature a 7,500 square-foot FBO, with 70,000 square feet of hangar space...

3 decades of evolution in private jet catering - interview with Daniel Robinson from Niche & Bespoke & Deluxe Catering

Even today, quite a few people still have preconceived notions about the business aviation industry. The same is true when it comes to in-flight catering for private flights. Personally, I prefer to talk to the service providers, ask lots of questions, and get a very clear picture of the subject. I had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Robinson from Niche & Bespoke & Deluxe Caterin...

Bombardier delivers first Global 8000 in Asia, marking a key milestone for ultra-long-range aviation in the region

Bombardier delivered the first Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft in Asia to an undisclosed customer based in Shanghai, marking an important step in the expansion of ultra-long-range business aviation across the region. With its unique combination of speed, range and operational flexibility, the aircraft is exceptionally well suited to meet Asia’s mission profile, where customers...

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia strengthens aviation talent pipeline through structured apprenticeship programme

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia announced new apprenticeship programme, aimed at developing the next generation of aircraft maintenance professionals, has produced its first batch of qualified, full-time employees. All six apprentices in the programme have successfully completed their apprenticeship and have accepted full-time jobs at the company’s Kuala Lumpur facility. T...

Airmedic expands its international reach and unveils a new medical cabin for its Bombardier Learjet 45XR fleet

Airmedic unveiled a new medical cabin purpose-built for its Bombardier Learjet 45XR aircraft. Already in service aboard the first aircraft, this permanent clinical environment supports patient transport while setting a new benchmark for critical care in flight. Born from firsthand operational experience, this permanent medical configuration improves clinical access, optimizes the work of medi...

Dassault Falcon 10X makes maiden flight

Dassault Aviation Falcon 10X has successfully completed its first flight, demonstrating the program’s maturity and marking the launch of the flight test campaign.Test Pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and copilot Fabrice Dougnac took off from runway 23 at Bordeaux-Mérignac at 11.10 a.m. for a two-hour and 30 minute flight. The pilots evaluated handling qualities and syste...

First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand following CAA certification

Auckland-based charter operator Advanced Flight took delivery of the country’s first Airbus ACH160 helicopter today, following the aircraft's recent grant of NZ Type certification by New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority. With this delivery, Advanced Flight marks another milestone by operating the first ACH160 in the Pacific region. The company will use the aircraft for passenger...

Business Aviation at AERO 2027 will be even bigger, organiser pledges

AERO 2027 aims to build on the great success of AERO 2026 with an enhanced programme for business aviation, organisers Fairnamic confirmed today.   For the second year running, AERO was Europe’s largest trade show for business aviation. Some 50 business jets and turboprops showcased, with 400-plus international exhibitors participating from the sector, versus its 2025 edition....

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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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