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Get ready for takeoff with Uber and Joby

The future of flight is coming to Uber. With the introduction of Uber Air powered by Joby, giving riders a first look at how they’ll be able to book a Joby Aviation all-electric air taxi directly in the Uber app. Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year in Duba...

Desert Jet finalizes agreement with Riverside County to expand leasehold, Plans 7.5-acre development at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM)

Desert Jet finalized an agreement with the County of Riverside to expand its leasehold at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), enabling the development of an additional 7.5 acres to support the continued growth of its Desert Jet Center fixed-base operator (FBO) and aircraft maintenance servic...

Embraer redefines private flight experience with New Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E

Embraer unveiled the next‑generation Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, marking the first evolution of the Praetor family. The new aircraft introduce fully reimagined cabins that transform the private flight experience, maximizing the longer missions these aircraft are capable of flying. With these enhancements, the new Praetors represent the next era for private aviation as aircraft become tools to e...

Microflite Aviation welcomes a third Airbus five-bladed H145

Airbus delivered a third five-bladed H145 to Melbourne-based Microflite Aviation, marking the 21st Airbus helicopter to join the operator's robust fleet. This addition reinforces Microflite’s position as Airbus’s largest civil customer in Australia and the country's first H145 operator. New aircraft joins a diverse lineup, ranging from single-engine H120s, H125 and H130, t...

Phenom 300 series dominates light jet market for 14th consecutive year

Embraer Phenom 300 series maintains its position as the world’s best-selling light jet for the 14th consecutive year, according to data released by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association during its press conference in Washington, D.C. The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the sixth year in a row. In 2025, Embraer delivered 72 Phenom 300 se...

Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to Miami, showcasing the future of electric inter-city travel

Vertical Aerospace announced that its next-generation electric aircraft, Valo, will be on public display in Miami on 24-25 February at the Bass Museum in Collins Park. Valo is being developed to bring the future of urban and inter-city travel to life - quieter, greener and more efficient than traditional transport. Designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph, the aircraft featu...

Jetex Abu Dhabi and Jetex Dubai achieve world’s first private airport terminal verification from Forbes Travel Guide

Jetex announce that its flagship private terminals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become the first in the world to receive the VERIFIED badge, a prestigious honor from Forbes Travel Guide. Since its establishment in 1958, the Forbes Travel Guide has become the global authority on luxury hospitality, best known for its independent, annual Star Ratings for hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean...

AirMobility signs MoU with Skyportz, to introduce the Aeroberm vertipad solution to Japan

AirMobility and Skyportz have signed a MoU to advance the introduction of Skyportz patented modular vertipad, the Aeroberm, into the Japanese market. As the commercial launch of eVTOL aircraft and large industrial drone approaches, the development of vertiport infrastructure is accelerating worldwide. Managing downwash generated during take-off and landing, reducing noise, and...

TRU Simulation FFS for Cessna Citation Ascend achieves FAA qualification, expanding advanced training for midsize jet pilots

TRU Simulation announced its Full Flight Simulator for Cessna Citation Ascend has achieved FAA Level D qualification. This milestone significantly enhances advanced training options for midsize jet pilots, delivering a highly immersive and true-to-life training environment on the recently FAA certified Citation Ascend. European Union Aviation Safety Agency qualification is anticipated in...

Dassault announces 2026 Falcon Regional M&O Seminar schedule

Dassault Aviation 2026 Falcon Regional Maintenance & Operations seminar series will kick off March 24-25 in Paris, France. The series will move to Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; and Toluca, Mexico; before concluding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia October 14-15. All the M&Os, except Toluca, will feature two days of sessions designed to provide more in-depth information to operators an...

General Aviation Service - strategic outlook: 2025 performance, 2026 expansion and safety excellence

This is the perfect time to review the full results for the past year, analyze successes and areas for improvement, and adjust this year's strategy if necessary. The Spanish business aviation market is unique and very interesting. I have chosen three major topics for discussion: investment & operational feedback; Spanish record year & base revelations; peak season & "quie...

Tallvine-backed Velocity FBO Network expands with acquisition of BTR Jet Center

Velocity FBO Network, backed by Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center, the leading FBO serving Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) in Louisiana. This acquisition further strengthens Velocity’s strategic expansion and marks another key milestone in building a nationwide footprint of customer-centric FBO locations. Chad Farishon, Chief Executive Officer of Veloc...

Signature Aviation launches Signature Vision, a personalized, digital hub for its guests

Signature Aviation announced the launch of Signature Vision, a new digital portal designed to give guests seamless control over their travel experience. The platform delivers the most direct Signature reservation capabilities, real-time service updates, and transparent and customized pricing views, all in one place. Building on Signature&...

Vista places major Challenger 3500 order with Bombardier, securing capacity for the next decade

Vista announced a major fleet agreement with Bombardier, comprising 40 firm orders for Challenger 3500 aircraft and 120 additional purchase options. The agreement secures long-term capacity for Vista's ever growing Member base as global demand for premium private aviation continues to expand. Deliveries will begin immediately in 2026 and be phased over up to the next 10 years, aligni...

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Honda Aircraft Company celebrates type validation of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil at LABACE 2026

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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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...

Daher Aircraft expands its authorized service center Network in Brazil, reinforcing support for the country's growing TBM fleet

Daher Aircraft has strengthened its customer support coverage for Brazilian owners and operators of the fast, efficient TBM airplane family with the addition of two authorized service centers to the c...

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

Bombardier to showcase its exquisite Challenger 3500 at LABACE 2026 as part of extensive multi-city Latin American tour

Bombardier Challenger 3500 will be on display at LABACE 2026 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo, revealing its impressive design and performance attributes for clients in region.&...

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...