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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. Th...

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 busi...


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...

Revolutionizing Urban Air Mobility model - Jetex and Volocopter

Once again we are back to what happened at first in 3 years EBACE 2022. Jetex and Volocopter signed a strategic partnership agreement to define a safe and sustainable model of urban air mobility, to deploy and operate permanent, economically sustainable, and integrated UAM taxi take-off and landing infrastructure and services for passenger transportation. Recent technological a...

Optional Inflight humidification for TwoTwenty bizjet - ACJ & CTT SYSTEMS

CTT SYSTEMS signed a business agreement with Airbus Corporate Jets to supply the humidification system for the ACJ TwoTwenty business jet. ACJ is launching humidification as part of its cabin catalogue for the TwoTwenty to be delivered as bolt-on-kit system with STC together with newbuilt TwoTwenty (green) aircraft. The TwoTwenty humidification system is developed by CTT in partnershi...

Liebherr selected to supply valves for Pearl 10X engine

Liebherr-Aerospace will supply a pneumatic package (four valves) for the Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine. This agreement with Rolls-Royce marks another important step towards further strengthening Liebherr’s presence in the engine market.  “This contract enabling us to be part of Rolls-Royce’s Pearl 10X engine is a testament that deep collaboration and excellence pays off. W...

Lilium - main wing transition - battery strategy: performance at scale

Lilium technology demonstrator Phoenix 2 has achieved main wing transition. This means it is the first ever full-size electric jet aircraft to transition from hover to wing-borne flight. This is a landmark moment for Lilium and for electric aviation as a whole. From a flight physics perspective, completing transition means the airflow going over the flaps attaches and becomes smooth, all...

Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER used Sustainable Aviation Fuel for EBACE 2022

Qatar Executive was exhibiting ultra-modern Gulfstream G650ER aircraft at EBACE2022. The flagship jet operated from London Luton Airport to Geneva, Switzerland using a high blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Qatar Airways Group is committed to continuing to invest in the most technologically advanced aircraft, and is collaborating with the wider industry to support the deployment of new...

Flexjet redefines private travel by adding pivate helicopter division featuring Sikorsky S-76s

Flexjet launched privte helicopter division, integrating Associated Aircraft Group , which was acquired by parent Directional Aviation, into the Flexjet family. Flexjet will extend complimentary helicopter hours to its Gulfstream G650 fractional owners, and will sell add-on fractional, lease and charter access in Flexjet-branded Sikorsky S-76 helicopters. The new division will provide on-dema...

Gulfstream adds more than 200 jobs, new paint hangar and expanding capabilities at Appleton

An investment more than $55 million and more than 200 new positions at Appleton Wisconsin announed by of Gulfstream Aerospace, to meet customer demand and growth in its fleet. The new investment is a continuation of expansion across the company, including new facilities in Fort Worth, Texas, and Mesa, Arizona, and an expansion of its Customer Support call center in Farnborough,...

Stronger in Australia - Leonardo AW139 fleet grows with three more HEMS/SAR helicopters

Leonardo further expansds its fleet of AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters in Australia with an order for three aircraft as part of Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (ERHS) fleet modernization effort to provide enhanced airborne capabilities. The helicopters will be supplied by leading helicopter operator CHC Australia to carry out a range of HEMS, Search an...

Complimentary carbon offsetting to new business jets owners - Embraer & 4AIR

Embraer and 4AIR will offer 25 hours of complimentary carbon-neutral flight hours, enrolling Embraer Executive Care program, offsetting their carbon emissions during their first year of ownership. Johann Bordais, President & CEO, Embraer Services & Support, commented:“Embraer is committed to ensuring that the future of aviation is sustainable, and to that end we are aiming...

Charter Advisory becomes a member of European Business Aviation Association

Charter Advisory, a one of the biggest european air charter broker company that is dedicated towards taking care of all private jet charter needs of clients on a global basis, is thrilled to announce that the company is becoming a new member of the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). Founded in 2014 by experienced and passionate aviators, Martin Fec and Peter Duchovny, the company ha...

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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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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...