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Cessna Caravan fleet expands with order from PT Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri

The global fleet of Cessna Caravans will soon expand with an order from Indonesian operator PT Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri, the company member of PT Yasa Artha Trimanunggal  (Yasa - SAM Air), for a Cessna Caravan. The versatile aircraft will strengthen Yasa - S...

Fly Alliance launches Jet Paw Lounge - World’s first private aviation terminal designed entirely for dogs

Fly Alliance announces the launch of Jet Paw Lounge by Fly Alliance, the world’s first dedicated Dog FBO, opening in mid-April at Teterboro Airport (KTEB).  Jet Paw Lounge has been designed to support and elevate the growing ecosystem of pet-focused private aviation. Fly Allianc...


Avfuel strengthens position in Washington, D.C.region with Chantilly Air Jet Center partnership

Avfuel Corporation expanded its branded FBO network by adding Chantilly Air Jet Center (KHEF) in the D.C. metropolitn area as of April 1. Strategically positioned as a gateway to Washington, D.C., Chantilly Air Jet Center is widely recognized as the fastest “touchdown to downtown” option in the capital region, allowing passengers to bypass the congestion of major commercial a...

FlightSafety International & Augusta Regional Airport host Final Approach Lounge, the first dedicated pilot & crew hospitality suite during Masters Week

FlightSafety International Inc. will partner with Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) to host the Final Approach Lounge, a dedicated pilot hospitality and support center within the Airport’s temporary FBO facility during the 2026 Masters Tournament. The initiative is designed to support flight crews operating through AGS during one of the busiest periods of private aviation activit...

Hartzell Propeller expands Top Prop program, delivering more value to general aviation

 Hartzell Propeller is expanding its commitment to the general aviation community in 2026—making high-performance propeller upgrades more accessible, more affordable, and easier to navigate than ever before. Through a major expansion of its popular Top Prop conversion program, Hartzell unlocks a new upgrade path for thousands of aircraft owners. With more than 150 additio...

Jet Linx introduces new Owner Aircraft Exchange to eliminate downtime for aircraft owners

Jet Linx launched its new Owner Aircraft Exchange, innovative supplemental aircraft solution designed exclusively to serve its managed fleet of aircraft owners nationwide. As the private aviation industry faces increased demand and extended wait times for maintenance, repairs, and engine overhauls, the new program provides guaranteed supplemental aircraft at hourly rates similar to an owner f...

Desert Jet Center (KTRM) earns Top 10% ranking in Americas in 2026 AIN FBO Survey, N1 in the West Region and Palm Springs

Desert Jet Center (KTRM) at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, continues to set the standard for excellence with top-tier rankings in 2026 AIN FBO Survey. In this year's survey, one of the industry's most respected benchmarks based on feedback from flight crews, operators, passengers, and aviation professionals worldwide, Desert Jet Center ranked in the Top 10% of all FBOs in t...

NetJets introduces state-of-the-art, exclusive-use terminal in Augusta, Georgia

NetJets is well underway on its development of a new exclusive-use terminal at Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). This facility represents a significant investment in the region, reinforcing NetJets’ commitment to delivering unparalleled experiences for its customers. Guests arriving this April for golf’s most iconic championship will witness the construction in progress, including t...

Indonesian Ministry of Defense selects the PC-24 with an order for twelve aircraft

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the PC-24 to support the Indonesian Air Force transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions. A contract for twelve PC-24s has been signed with PT E-System Solutions Indonesia, the authorized defense contractor by the Ministry of Defense. The contract includes an option for additional aircraft, ground support equipment, tools, spare par...

Daher Aircraft delivers a TBM 980 to Dr. Ian Fries, marking this loyal customer’s sixth TBM family aircraft

Daher Aircraft delivered new TBM 980 to Ian Blair Fries, M.D., representing the sixth consecutive TBM family aircraft acquired by this long-time owner during a relationship that spans more than two decades. Dr. Fries is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and an FAA-qualified Senior Human Intervention Motivational Study aviation medical examiner. He utilizes the TBM in travel to his off...

TAG Macau FBO sweeps three major honours at 2026 AIN FBO Awards, including ‘Best FBO – Rest of World’

TAG Aviation announced a landmark achievement as TAG Aviation Macau FBO secured three major honours at AIN FBO Awards, including: Best FBO (Rest of World) Highest Rated FBO in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific Above & Beyond Award, presented to General Manager Rita Tam for the fourth time The Best FBO (Rest of World) title is es...

Bombardier celebrates first delivery of Global 8000 aircraft to NetJets

Bombardier celebrated the delivery of the first Global 8000 aircraft to fleet launch customer NetJets. The delivery took place at Bombardier’s Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in the presence of employees, NetJets leadership, and special guests. With its range of 8,000 NM (16.75 hours) and a top speed of Mach 0.95 (627 miles per hour), the Bombardier Global 8000 busines...

Honda Aircraft Company receives fifth consecutive FAA AMT Diamond Award

Honda Aircraft Company has earned the William (Bill) O'Brien Aviation Maintenance Technician Award for the fifth straight year from the Federal Aviation Administration. The AMT Employer Diamond Award represents the highest level of distinction available to aircraft maintenance employers, requiring that 100% of eligible employees earn the AMT Award of Excellence by completing at least 12 hours...

Cirrus delivers strong 2025 performance

Cirrus Aircraft delivered 691 SR Series aircraft – SR20, SR22, SR22T – and a record-breaking 106 Vision Jets in 2025. Following GAMA annual report, the SR Series is the best-selling high performance single-engine piston aircraft for 24 years in a row, and the Vision Jet is the best-selling jet in general aviation for eight years in a row, leading the business jet market. Cirr...

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IADA sees strong demand and constrained inventory shaping the global preowned aircraft market

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has released its 2026-2027 Current Market Portrait & Forecast, offering an in-depth analysis of the global preowned business av...

From first call to final mission: Helicopter Alliance’s Black Hawks excel throughout fire season

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters operated by Helicopter Alliance played a vital role in combating wildfires across Central and Southern Europe during the aerial firefighting season that has now concluded....