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U.S. business aviation market enjoys double-digit percentage growth compared to 2019

Analysis of industry data by Airbus Corporate Jets reveals there were around 2.76 million business aircraft departures in the U.S. during the first eight months of 2022, an increase of over 303,000 or 12.3 percent when compared to the same period in 2019. Every month between Janu...

flyExclusive expands fleet with order for Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 and Citation Longitude

Textron Aviation entered into a purchase agreement with Exclusive Jets, LLC, operating as flyExclusive, for up to 14 additional Cessna Citation business jets. flyExclusive has agreed to purchase eight Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 aircraft to be delivered in 2024, and up to six Citation Longitude, w...

Setting new standard for inflight connectivity - flyExclusive and SmartSky

flyExclusive is teaming up with SmartSky Networks to display SmartSky’s latest technology onboard a flyExclusive jet at NBAA-BACE 2022. The NBAA display follows an initial successful installation of SmartSky hardware on Cessna Citation X series business jets at flyExclusive’s facilities in Kinston, North Carolina and sets a new bar for inflight connectivity per...

Discover Daher newest turboprop-powered aircraft – the Kodiak 900 and TBM 960

Meet Daher family of highly efficient turboprop-powered aircraft at NBAA-BACE 2022 in Orlando, Florida, with the two latest models introduced this year – the Kodiak 900 and TBM 960 – on display. Nicolas Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of Daher’s Aircraft Division, commented: “This year’s NBAA-BACE enables us to bring together our top-of-the-...

Set for take-off - research reveals use of SAF in the U.S. business aviation market

Sustainability in aviation. It seams to be one of most used words nowadays. 58 percent senior U.S. business executives believe the use of SAF in the private aviation sector will increase significantly over the next five years. A further 32 percent believe there will be a slight increase in its use. According to new research 1 with senior executives of U.S. businesses with an annual re...

Two fully outfitted G700 test aircraft will be showcased to customers across continents

Two fully outfitted Gulfstream G700 production test aircraft will embark on an extensive world tour to showcase Gulfstream’s flagship and the most spacious cabin in the industry to customers. The G700 world tour will commence directly after the two aircraft appear at NBAA-BACE 2022 and builds on the test program’s impressive real-world performance capabilities, which already inclu...

Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace announce MOU on aerodynamic upgrades

Ampaire and Tamarack Aerospace Group have entered into an MOU to develop further aerodynamic upgrades for Ampaire’s family of hybrid electric aircraft. This includes exclusive access to Tamarack’s Performance SMARTWINGÔ winglets on all alternative energy variants of the 208 Caravan, Twin Otter, and King Air aircraft. Joint development work has already commenced, with analysis...

Unique flying office concept - Executive Cabin for Bombardier Global 7500 and Global 8000 aircraft

If you are looking for a unique office concept and spacious three workspace interior, Bombardier Executive cabin for Global 7500 and Global 8000 is what you need. With three workspaces, each 12 feet in length, the Executive cabin offers the unprecedented flow and leg room, enabling teams to creatively utilize space to remain productive in fli...

Welcome the latest of Honda Aircraft Company – HondaJet Elite II

NBAA-BACE 2022 was The PLACE to reveal latest from Honda Aircraft Company - HondaJet Elite II, an upgraded aircraft, featuring a host of key advancements in performance and comfort. The company also announced the introduction of automation technologies. Through Honda Aircraft Company’s constant pursuit of innovation, the HondaJet Elite II is the f...

New full-flight simulator for the Praetor Jets - Embraer & FlightSafety International

To meet growing demand for Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 training, FlightSafety will offer a new full-flight simulator for these models. The simulator, which is the third for the Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 established by FlightSafety International, will be located in Orlando, Florida to serve the growing fleet of over 200 aircraft in the Praetor platform. Operations will begin in the second qu...

Jet Aviation further invests in Bozeman, Scottsdale and Houston U.S. facilities

Jet Aviation is continuing to invest in global business aviation infrastructure. In service of growing customer demand, the company is currently investing in its Bozeman, Montana, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Houston, Texas facilities. Jet Aviation has broken ground on a new 40,000 square-foot hangar at its Bozeman facility, scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2023. The ne...

Piper Aircraft - experience the latest evolution of Garmin software

Piper Aircraft has implemented the latest evolution of Garmin software at NBAA-BACE in Orlando, FL. Piper Aircraft is committed to providing innovative safety enhancing technologies throughout its fleet. Previously, Piper Aircraft was first to market with Garmin’s Collier award-winning Autoland technology, a standard feature included on the M600/SLS. The latest in Garmin software inn...

Pilatus confirms high demand for the PC-12 NGX and PC-24

Pilatus confirms very high demand for both aircraft PC-12 NGX and the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. By the end of September 2022, Pilatus had delivered 47 PC-12 NGX and 27 PC-24. Of these aircraft, roughly 62 Percent were completed by the US subsidiary, Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd in Broomfield, Colorado. Based at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) since 1996, the company created...

Reaffirming commitment to reduce carbon footprint - Avfuel and Sheltair cover SAF bases for NBAA-BACE

Avfuel Corporation partnered with Sheltair Aviation and Neste to ensure NBAA-BACE attendees have the option to fuel sustainably for the 2022 show. Avfuel has two truckload deliveries of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM to its branded FBO, Sheltair, at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) the week of October 10. The deliveries provide a total of 16,000 gallons of SAF to the FBO for its cu...

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Ten years of Riga Aviation Forum — insights from Zigmars Vestfals on growth, milestones and the road ahead

As the 10th edition of the Riga Aviation Forum was getting ready to open, 50SkyShades — a long‑standing Media Partner of the event — took the opportunity to sit down with Zigmars Vestfals,...

Air Charter Expo achieves third consecutive year of record‑breaking attendance

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Air Charter Expo Regional Europe set for first appearance at AERO Friedrichshafen 2027

AERO 2027 (April 14–17) saw the formal announcement of Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe by show organisers The Air Charter Association and Business Air News, made during ACE26 at Lo...