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Celebrating 100 years in flight - HADID partners Riviera Airport

HADID International Services has partnered Riviera Airport to celebrate its 100 Year anniversary on February 16, 2023. The airport is commemorating this milestone with a new book titled “Cento Anni al Volo” (“100 Years in Flight”) which will chronicle airp...

First BBJ2 added to Jet Aviation air carrier certificate

The culmination of 2022 was nothing short of an incredible success for Jet Aviation Charter team as it successfully added the first BBJ2 into its fleet and is the first of its kind on company'sair carrier certificate. The state-of-the-art business jet saw its first charter flight with...

Lilium joins forces with GKN Aerospace for Lilium Jet Electrical Wiring Interconnection System

Lilium and GKN Aerospace signed an agreement to work together to design and build an integrated and certifiable EWIS solution. From its facility in the Netherlands, GKN Aerospace will build the EWIS hardware sets and support Lilium with on-site installation into the Lilium Jet at Lilium’s final assembly line at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. GKN Aerospace has a significant track r...

Skyports Drone Services partners with Pyka to launch heavy payload operations

Skyports Drone Services and Pyka have agreed on a partnership for heavy payload drone logistics. The collaboration will leverage Skyports Drone Services’ extensive operational experience and Pyka’s best-in-class heavy payload aircraft to provide game-changing drone delivery services. The partnership will see Skyports Drone Services welcome the newly unveiled Py...

Alerion Aviation adds Bombardier Learjet 60 private jet

Alerion Aviation has added Bombardier Learjet 60 to its charter fleet of aircraft. Alerion Aviation will offer the aircraft for charter flights. This midsize aircraft will complement the company's large cabin, long-range aircraft fleet. The Bombardier Learjet 60 aircraft provides a sophisticated and efficient aircraft offering spacious seating for 8 passengers with a Divan, free high...

A record business year in 2022 - Daher Kodiak and TBM turboprop aircraft family

Daher Aircraft announced the deliveries of 73 aircraft from its Kodiak and TBM single-engine turboprop product lines in 2022, along with record orders during the year for some 100 to be delivered in 2023 and 2024. The results underscore the combination of performance and efficiency provided by the Kodiak and TBM, as well as Daher’s continual improvement strategy for these aircraft...

Piper integrates Agile Manufacturing Robot to assist M600/SLS production line

Piper Aircraft announced delivery and integration of an Agile Manufacturing Robot from Wilder Systems to the M600/SLS production line. This AMR is the result of a collaborative effort between Piper Aircraft and Wilder Systems in order to increase safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the factory. Specifically, the AMR is programmed to drill PA-46-600TP wings. The addition of this AMR wil...

Hartzell Engine Tech achieves FAA PMA for Robinson helicopter Sky-Tec Starters

Hartzell Engine Tech received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for its Sky-Tec HT starters for Robinson two-place R22 and four-place R44 light utility helicopters. The company’s Sky-Tec HT starter for Lycoming engines features an integrated self-resetting Kickback Protection System (KPS) to protect the powerplant and starter from an engine kickback. Hartzell Engine Tech Pres...

LunaGroup Charter triples revenue during second year in operation

LunaGroup Charter exceed $15m annual revenue in its second year of operation, 2022, organising 311 passenger flights representing 3 times 2021's business activity. Eymeric Segard, Luna Aviation Group CEO, commented: "We are delighted to see our group charter activity reaching 10% of our global business volume under the direction of Rémi Aubin based in Paris...

Innovating new aircraft water pipe systems - Jet Aviation

Jet Aviation is constantly looking for new ways to upgrade systems and expand on ideas. Engineering and production teams have been collaborating in Basel to introduce a new system of water pipes for aircraft. The solution is a lighter water system that can replace the heavier tubes and will be an improvement for routine modifications. Usually, these pipes are composed of stainles...

The 5 most romantic private flights for Valentine Day in France

This is the time to look for special gifts and experiences to surprise your partner. The flights in this selection are spectacular and particularly affordable. Thanks to the flight sharing platform Wingly, each of them can be booked for less than 150€ per person. Wingly with 2,000 flights available from 450 airfields, opens up unforgettable experiences for romantic passengers who wa...

Accelerating growth - Dufour Aerospace closes new investment from Vista

Dufour Aerospace successfully completed a Series B investment from Vista further supporting the continued development of sustainable aviation technologies. In addition to Vista, the existing investors and two new investors participated in the funding round. Vista’s investment and deep industry experience provides valuable support in expanding the considerable potential of Dufour&nb...

Life Flight Network to add 24-hour critical care transport base to Washington Grays Harbor County

Life Flight Network announced the addition of a new critical care transport base in Hoquiam, Washington. Slated to begin operations in mid spring, Life Flight Network's industry leading flight crew will be based at Bowerman Airport with both fixed and rotor wing aircraft. The new base, part of their continued effort to expand rural access to critical air medical resources, will provide li...

Fully outfitted Gulfstream G700 World Tour amasses 25 speed records

Gulfstream G700 achieved 25 speed records on the recently completed G700 world tour. Gulfstream flew two fully outfitted G700 production test aircraft to more than 20 countries across six continents to demonstrate the aircraft’s performance capabilities and the flexibility and comfort of the most spacious cabin in the industry.  Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream, commented:“The...

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Honda Aircraft Company announced first delivery of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to general aviation in South America. The de...

Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues...

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight, advancing next-generation light jet toward certification

Textron Aviation achieved a key milestone as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype aircraft completed its first flight, advancing the next-generation light jet toward certification. With th...

Bombardier celebrates 200th delivery of its Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari

Bombardier delivered its 200th Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari. The aircraft will support Mr. Ferrari’s travel to Formula One races and other bu...

Jet Aviation launched full operations at Miami-Opa Locka

Jet Aviation announced that its brand-new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is fully operational. The 27-acre facility features a state-of-the-art, 8,500 square-foot terminal, 40,000 square fee...

Tecnam P2012 VIP made its American premiere at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

The highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Tecnam P2012 VIP took place at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Following its successful global debut at AERO Friedrichshafen earlier this year, the flagship t...

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Joby Aviation establishes hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, advancing air mobility innovation in Texas

Joby Aviation signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Located within Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas d...

ALTEA advises structured approach as business jet sales become increasingly complex

ALTEA released a comprehensive Business Jet Pre-Sale Housekeeping Guide, designed to help owners address essential legal, technical, financial, and design details before bringing an aircraft to the ma...

Capital Jets expands fleet with addition of Learjet 60XR

Capital Jets, an aircraft management company and 14 CFR Part 135 aircraft operator, has expanded its operations with the addition of a Learjet 60XR. Based at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Internation...

Bell's first 505 for aerial policing work in Asia Pacific commences operations

Bell Textron announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have officially commenced aerial policing operations utilizing the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ce...

Where performance meets preparedness — General Aviation Service’s approach to high season success

Summer high season in Spain is always a defining period for general aviation sector, and this year is no exception. With the first two months already behind us, preliminary results are offering a clea...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues...

Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...