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CareFlite adds Bell 407GXi with IFR configuration kit o Air Ambulance fleet

CareFlite has signed an agreement to purchase a Bell 407GXi aircraft outfitted with an IFR configuration kit. “With CareFlite’s new Bell 407GXi and the two IFR certified Bell 429s currently in its fleet, Careflite will continue to facilitate around-the-clock critical care to patients...

Introducing eVTOL flights in Dubai - Eve partners Falcon Aviation Services

In April 2022 Eve and Falcon Aviation Services signed a Letter of Intent for up to 35 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. With deliveries expected to start in 2026, the partnership will introduce the first eVTOL touristic flights from the Atlantis, The Palm...


Introducing aviation career opportunities - Desert Jet partners with CV USD

Desert Jet partnered with the Coachella Valley Unified School District and Desert Mirage High School to provide high school seniors enrolled in the school’s aviation program, an opportunity to experience different aviation jobs firsthand through the company’s shadowing program. Desert Jet’s Shadowing Program engaged students and enabled them to learn outside of the c...

Greenpoint Technologies won design award for Boeing Business Jet MAX 8 interior concept

Greenpoint Technologies wins the Private Jet Concept Award in the International Yacht and Aviation Awards 2022 for its VIP BBJ MAX 8 interior design, titled Retreat. Annika Svore Wicklund, Greenpoint Design Director, commented: "It is an honor to be recognized amongst the industry’s most esteemed designers in the International Yacht and Aviation Awards! Retreat is an original Greenpo...

Passengers well-being and comfort - Qatar Executive introduces New Air Ionisation System

Qatar Executive is set to introduce a new Air Ionisation System on its G650ER aircraft. The active system is capable of eliminating potentially harmful pathogens and allergens, including bacteria, viruses, and mould spores. The eco-friendly technology has a minimum impact on the environment and adds an additional layer of hygiene onboard by eradicating volatile organic compounds (VO...

Expanded capabilities to include helicopter MRO services - Constant Aviation

Constant Aviation has expanded its MRO capabilities beyond its portfolio of business jets, commercial airliners and other fixed-wing aircraft to include rotorcraft such as helicopters, drones and other Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems.  David H. Davies, Constant Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: "We have striven to be at the forefront of aviation technology in all...

Meeting client demand six large cabin jets are joining Clay Lacy charter fleet

Clay Lacy Aviation continues to expand its private jet charter fleet in three key markets to meet an unprecedented demand for private aviation services. Already possessing one of the country’s most exclusive and diverse charter fleets of large and ultra-long range business jets, the company has received certification for six additional Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft to enter service, bolstering cap...

VoloConnect 4-seater aircraft took first flight

Volocopter has achieved another milestone to bring UAM to life: its fixed-winged passenger aircraft, the VoloConnect, completed its first flight in May 2022. This accomplishment makes Volocopter the only eVTOL developer worldwide to have an entire fleet of distinct aircraft configurations undergoing flight tests. Volocopter’s third product solution, the VoloConnect, offers furth...

UAS salutes its Outstanding Suppliers of 2020-2021

UAS International Trip Support was proud to honour the winners of its Outstanding Suppliers Awards 2020-2021 at a special ceremony at recent EBACE 2022. Launched in 2015, the UAS Outstanding Suppliers Awards are a vital way of celebrating and rewarding UAS’ top-performing industry partners on every continent it serves. They also reinforce UAS’ stringent global quali...

EBACE 2022 – interview with Connected World of Aviation - a cluster of tech companies

This EBACE 2022 became first exhibit presence for a cluster of tech companies.  Together, aviowiki, FL3XX, and MySky shared their vision of the industry for actual and next generation of aviation professionals. We had the opportunity to discuss with Diego Magrini from aviowiki, Stefan Oberender and Paolo Sommariva from FL3XX. We know that some of our audience are willing to get m...

IADA adds 10 new products and services companies to its roster

Ten new business aviation companies have been vetted, verified and accepted as new Products and Services members by the International Aircraft Dealers Association. There are now a total of 79 Products and Services members, 50 accredited aircraft dealers and seven OEMs that belong to IADA. The latest companies to join the growing ranks of IADA’s Verified Products and Services members...

Sino Jet releases the Carbon Neutrality plan

Sino Jet announced its carbon neutrality goal on World Environment Day on 5th June 2022. Sino Jet plans to align with the aviation industry emission contribution target, utilise the company’s technological advantages, to achieve carbon neutrality in its self-own fleet, ground support businesses and office operations in 2025. And by 2025, Sino Jet aims to drive more than 20% of its manag...

Cayman AOC and extend business aviation pilot training agreement - latest for TAG Aviation

Very productive EBACE 2022 for TAG Aviation with at least two big news: reception of Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands and extension of business aviation pilot training agreement until 2025 with CAE.  TAG Aviation has already opened a dedicated Cayman office and registered its first managed aircraft which is a Gulfstream 650.&...

EBACE 2022 - interview with Geneva Airpark General Manager Sophie Mabire

Back to EBACE 2022 – long awaited, it was a busy running event. A perfect opportunity to catch up with General Manager of Geneva Airpark, Sophie Mabire in real – not on the phone, zoom or teams, but just sitting and discussing. First day impressions, Geneva Airpark during pandemic, business aviation trends and women in bizav – we had a very interesting discussion.  We are...

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Platoon Aviation to build Europe's largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet

Platoon Aviation signed a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets. With this order, Pl...

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection complete regional electric flight demonstrations across Florida

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways Holdings and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier...

Eve completes hover & low‑speed flights block, advancing eVTOL toward transition flight testing

Eve Air Mobility announced the successful closeout of the hover & low‑speed flights block in the flight test campaign of its full‑scale engineering prototype. The completed block generated hi...

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Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport unveil the World's largest Vip terminal

Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport have inaugurated the Jetex iGA Terminal. The strategic investment elevates Istanbul's position in the international aviation ecosystem and reinforces Türkiye...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is expanding its Falcon maintenance capability in Sydney, with new investments in specialist tooling, training and technical resources to support upcoming Falcon 7X h...

Global Jet Capital launches Q1 2026 market briefing

While the geopolitical situation contributed to economic uncertainty in Q1, market fundamentals remained healthy. The quarter showed strong demand for business aviation, reflected in increasing aircra...

VIP Completions-YODEZEEN Gulfstream G550 wins prestigious design award

VIP Completions together with partner YODEZEEN announced that their Gulfstream G550 refurbishment project won the ‘Aviation Interior Design/VIP Completion’ title at the International...

Airshare to equip fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with Gogo Galileo connectivity

U.S.-based aircraft management, fractional ownership, jet cards, and charter services operator Airshare is equipping its fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with the Gogo Galileo HDX system. The up...

Jetfly highlights the versatility of Pilatus PC-12 in European business aviation sector

For more than twenty-five years, Jetfly has been developing its Shared Ownership Program, focusing in particular on the Pilatus PC-12, a turboprop aircraft renowned for its versatility, reliability, a...