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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 feet of new hangarage, and a wide range of customer amenities.The opening was celebrated at an on-site...

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 twin-engine aircraft has crossed the Atlantic to introduce the American market to a new standard of e...

Bell marks the delivery of the 700th Bell 505 during Farnborough International Airshow

During Farnborough International Airshow Bell Textron announced that it has delivered its 700th Bell 505 to a private VIP operator, highlighting the platforms’ popularity in the corporate aircraft segment. Since its introduction in 2017, the Bell 505 has accumulated more than 390,000 flight hours and operates in more than 55 countries across six continents. Based on the proven...

Bombardier Global 8000 sets new speed record between Los Angeles and Farnborough, UK

Bombardier Global 8000 business jet set a new speed record on a mission departing from Los Angeles and landing in Farnborough, UK. The aircraft completed the city pair in 8 hours and 46 minutes. In setting the record, the Global 8000 flight crew was able to overcome unfavorable tailwinds, reaching a top speed of Mach 0.93. This new speed record is also 2.2% faster than a previous re...

Leveraging synergies between training, airport services, aircraft management, MRO, research & technological innovation – meet SKY Services Group

Italy is often associated with luxury, fashion, the art of living, and, of course, all services related to the business aviation industry. I had the opportunity to discover more and discuss with the Italian market leader, SKY Services Group. Important points to remember- over 20 years of experience, full range of luxury services. Whati s important, the company is privately-owned. For cli...

Eve Air Mobility and Moov sign LOI for up to 30 eVTOLs to explore tourism and regional mobility in Cabo Verde

Eve Air Mobility and Moov signed a LOI for up to 30 eVTOL aircraft, supporting the companies’ joint exploration of advanced air mobility opportunities in Cabo Verde and Europe. The initiative will evaluate how eVTOLs can expand tourism and regional mobility offerings across the African archipelago. Eve and Moov will explore use cases including sightseeing and shuttle services betwe...

Honda Aircraft Company celebrates 2 decades of aviation innovation and showcases the future of flight at EAA AirVenture 2026

Honda Aircraft Company return to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 will celebrate the company’s two decades of aviation innovation while highlighting Honda’s vision for the future of mobility. As part of Honda’s largest AirVenture display to date, aviation enthusiasts can experience a diverse showcase of products spanning aviation, mobility, and motorsports. Exhibits will inc...

Phenom 300EV featuring new safety technologies and avionics enhancing performance

Embraer announced Phenom 300EV, the latest evolution of the world’s best-selling light jet for 14 consecutive years. The aircraft is now updated with intuitive safety technology, including Garmin Emergency Autoland, and incorporates a series of performance and interior enhancements designed to amplify its renowned capabilities and refine the cabin’s utility benefiting the cus...

above cleared for take-off

Following approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority, above™ is ready to start commercial operations, bringing a fresh approach to private aviation. Operating from its base at Birmingham Airport's XLR Executive Jet Centre, above launches with 25 published fixed-price, city pair destinations across the UK and Europe, alongside flexible on-demand private charter services...

Jetex Jakarta: Jetex announces its entry into Indonesia's aviation market

Jetex signed an agreement to expand its presence into Indonesia, marking an important milestone in the company’s continued growth across the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement was signed with Republik Manor, a subsidiary of Republikorp, a strategic developer with experience in sustainable assets, hospitality, lifestyle, and aviation-supporting infrastructure. The collaboration refl...

ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium receives EASA and FAA approval for Falcon 6X maintenance

European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration have approved ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium to perform line and heavy maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 6X. In addition, the civil aviation authorities of Bermuda, Aruba and Guernsey have certified ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium to carry out line and heavy maintenance on the Falcon 6X. The company&rs...

SkyDrive signs MoU on eVTOL operations in Japan with Japan Biz Aviation

SkyDrive announced the conclusion of a MoU with Japan Biz Aviation Co. SkyDrive currently holds a cumulative total of 427 aircraft orders from partners in Japan and overseas (the order book includes pre-orders for 354 aircraft and basic purchase agreements for 73 aircraft). Outside Japan, the majority of these orders come from companies that already operate helicopters or charter ai...

Gulfstream and Rolls-Royce take sustainable aviation to new heights

Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines successfully powered the first flight of the Gulfstream G800 using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The flight was part of Gulfstream Aerospace’s high-altitude flight test campaign, demonstrating the potential for 100% neat SAF to reduce contrail-forming particle emissions at altitudes up to 50,000 feet. The aircraft was paired with a specially modified Gulfstrea...

Electra, UrbanV, and Signature Aviation announce strategic collaboration to unlock new regional mobility ecosystem

Electra and the UrbanV-Signature Aviation infrastructure platform, which combines UrbanV’s end-to-end vertiport development and operations capabilities with Signature Aviation’s global network of private aviation terminals, today announced the signing of a MOU. Together, companies will partner to build the foundation for a new regional...

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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

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...

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...

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

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...