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CAE and Sun Air Jets collaborate on new pilot development program

CAE and Sun Air Jets to collaborate on an innovative Pilot Development Program to enhance safety and address the increased need for business aviation pilots. Launched in Morristown, NJ, in July 2023 with courses developed for King Air’s 350 pilots, this new Sun Air Jets program allow...

First eVTOL for private sale in the U.S.- Lilium Jet in pioneering partnership with EMCJET

Lilium opened private sales of its eVTOL jets in the U.S. market, in partnership with EMCJET. EMCJET is set to be the exclusive Lilium dealer in Texas through 2030 for private sales. Under the terms of the partnership, which includes a commercial commitment to Lilium for five production slots, EMCJE...


flyExclusive named fleet launch customer for Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2

flyExclusive will become the fleet launch customer for the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2. The Citation CJ3 Gen2, just announced this morning, raises the bar in the light jet market and is part of the next phase of flyExclusive’s fleet modernization efforts. The Citation CJ3 Gen2 is the most comprehensive Gen2 product to date. Currently under development, the aircraft is expected to...

Tecnam P2012 STOL is on track for final certification, first deliveries will start in January

New Tecnam P2012 STOL is on track to complete the certification process with EASA, with type certification expected by the end of 2023. The aircraft is designed for short take off and landing operations and is specifically engineered to operate at the world most demanding commercial airports. All flight tests have confirmed, and in some cases exceeded, the preliminary design perform...

Embraer Phenom 300E & Praetor 600 complete 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight tests

Embraer successfully tested the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100% neat sustainable aviation fuel. The tests, with one engine running on 100% SAF, were performed at Embraer’s Melbourne facility and provided significant insight into systems’ performance when utilizing blends up to 100% SAF, which was provided by World Fuel. Tests had collaboration of the engine and fuel system supplier...

Bombardier ramps up second test phase of EcoJet Research Project

Bombardier unveiled exclusive images of its EcoJet research project’ second test phase. The promising flight tests were conducted with an 18-foot-wide demonstrator and have generated important results, contributing to the advancement of this pivotal project. Bombardier EcoJet research project aims to reduce aircraft emissions by up to 50% through a combination of aerodynamic,...

Boeing Business Jets unveils premium cabin selections for VIP Jets

From now, BBJ customers have a new way to customize cabin interiors for the BBJ 737-7, reducing costs and accelerating delivery of new VIP jets. With BBJ Select, Boeing is offering a wide range of pre-designed cabin layouts and configurations to expedite installation, while lowering the total purchase price of the airplane.From guest rooms and private offices to family rooms and VIP pass...

Cirrus Aircraft celebrates 500 Vision Jet deliveries with limited edition series

Cirrus Aircraft revealed Special Edition Vision Jet to commemorate 500 deliveries of the world's first single-engine personal jet. The Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet for five years and has become a proven asset for business and personal travel, widely utilized by Part 91 and 135 operators. With inflight Wi-Fi and the Cirrus IQ mobile app, the G2+ Vision Jet is now more conn...

New light jet - HondaJet Echelon - key milestones

HondaJet Echelon was revealed as the official name of new Honda Aircraft Company light jet. The name signifies company' visionary path for the next-generation business jet, elevating efficiency to new heights while also delivering premium comfort and convenience. A mockup of the HondaJet Echelon will be alongside the HondaJet Elite II at NBAA-BACE 2023. Honda Aircraft Co...

Daher delivers 500th TBM 900-series highly efficient turboprop-powered aircraft

Daher delivered the 500th TBM 900-series aircraft, underscoring the continued global market demand for this best-selling family in the highly efficient and fast TBM turboprop-powered product line. The milestone aircraft was a high-end TBM 960 version delivered to a private owner in the United States. The 500 deliveries to date for TBM 900-series aircraft surpass the totals of b...

UAS International Trip Suppor to now offer clients aviation tax and emissions solutions

UAS International Trip Support and FCC Aviation strategic partnership will let UAS offer aviation taxation and emissions regulation advisory services to its global clientele. FCC is a trusted partner to the business aviation community and airlines alike, currently working with approximately 150 flight departments from 27 countries and ensuring they comply with 16 different aviation...

ACJ TwoTwenty makes its NBAA-BACE debut

ACJ TwoTwenty is making its NBAA-BACE debut, creating a new market segment, the 'Xtra Large Bizjet,' by emphasizing cabin space, range, and technology at a similar price point to ultra-long-range jets. The ACJ TwoTwenty stands out for offering more than double the cabin space of traditional long-range business jets. With over 786 square feet of floor space, the expansive six-zone...

Honeywell & Supernal to collaborate on creation of ground control stations for electric aircraft

Honeywell and Hyundai Motor Group Supernal will collaborate on the development of ground control station, designed to enable pilotless Advanced Air Mobility operations. This strategic collaboration will empower Supernal flight test program, allowing remote pilots to safely monitor and command aircraft while also accessing real-time aircraft data. Honeywell ground...

Embraer & CAE to double Phenom 300 pilot training capacity in Las Vegas and London Burgess Hill

Embraer-CAE Training Services will add training capacity with the deployment of two new Phenom 300 full-flight simulators to meet the growing demand for pilot training in Europe and the United States. The first new FFS is scheduled to enter service in Q1 2024 at CAE London Burgess Hill and the second in Q3 2024 at CAE Las Vegas.  Carlos Naufel, President & CEO, Embraer S...

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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

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Ten years of growth, expertise and excellence at Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac

Located alongside Dassault Aviation’s flagship manufacturing facility, Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac is celebrating a decade of dedicated support to Falcon operators around the world....

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...