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Joby to acquire Blade’s passenger business, accelerating air taxi commercialization

Spanish Business Aviation Event 2025, the third edition, with a new location and static aircraft exhibition

The Spanish Business Aviation Association is set to host the third edition of the Spanish Business Aviation Event (SBAE 2025) on November 5–6 at the prestigious Real Aeroclub de España in Madrid. This key industry event will bring together leading figures in business aviation from...

Panorama Jets reinforces safety standards with Wingman renewal and Flight Leader participation

Panorama Jets has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and continuous improvement by renewing its WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator status, this time through the Flight Leader Program. Recognizing the value of ongoing coaching and deeper engagement, Panorama Jets transitioned from traditional audits...

Million Air Hollywood-Burbank rebrands to Hollywood Burbank Jet Center

After operating under the Million Air brand at Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) for 22 years, privately-owned Million Air Burbank rebranded itself as Hollywood Burbank Jet Center on July 31, 2025. While the brand undergoes a refresh, customers will enjoy the same first-class service FBO is known to provide under the guidance of its veteran leadership team, including: Owner Ha...

Cessna SkyCourier to make show debut at LABACE 2025

Cessna SkyCourier is expected to make its show debut at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil, August 5 through 7. Textron Aviation and its channel partner, TAM Aviação Executiva, are expected to feature an industry-leading lineup of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft at Campo de Marte airport, demonstrating the company&...

UrbanLink reached agreement to lease 10 Beta Alia eCTOL aircraft

UrbanLink Air Mobility has reached an initial agreement with a major alternative asset finance company to lease up to ten BETA Technologies electric conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft from their current order book with BETA. The first delivery is anticipated in late 2027. This agreement positions UrbanLink to launch all-electric operations in late 2027, utilizing a net...

Pilatus made first appearance of PC-12 PRO in USA at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

In 2025, Pilatus was back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The event brought manufacturers, pilots, specialists and enthusiasts together to discover the latest industry innovations and trends. Pilatus attended with PC-12 PRO for the first time, as well as the latest version of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Progressive, proven, professional: the PC-12 PRO sets new standards with...

NetJets empowers pilots with cutting-edge safety analytics from FlightPulse

NetJets announced the adoption of FlightPulse from GE Aerospace across its operations in the United States and Europe, providing pilots with data to increase safety and efficiency from takeoff to landing. FlightPulse will equip NetJets’ more than 4,400 pilots globally with secure, consolidated flight data to drive informed decisions on risk management, aircraft functionality a...

Tamarack Aerospace Group expands North America dealership alliance with Davinci Jets

Davinci Jets brings extensive operational and customer support expertise to Tamarack Aerospace growing roster of authorized service centers. The addition of Davinci supports Tamarack Aerospace commitment to delivering convenient, regionalized support for CitationJet operators looking to upgrade their aircraft with Active Winglet technology. Trey Darr, VP of Davinci Jets Services...

Denver terminal joins Avfuel’s growing SAF supply chain

Avfuel Corporation is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver, Colorado—the first of its kind in the region. Denver’s key location will play a crucial role in improving SAF accessibility across the central United States, offering a reliable, regional supply point and negating the need to transport fuel...

Falcon Technic expands GCAA approval to include Falcon 900EX EASy line maintenance

Falcon Technic, the MRO division of Falcon, the aviation arm of Alex Group Investment, announced the successful amendment of its GCAA AMO Approval Certificate. The updated certificate now includes Line Maintenance capability for the Falcon 900EX EASy. This reflects Falcon Technic’s continued growth and its commitment to providing certified, high-quality maintenance solutions for a wider...

Bombardier delivered the first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica

Bombardier delivered its first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica. This marks a significant milestone for the manufacturer in Central America. Challenger 3500 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, comfort and reliability to customers around the world.The combination of range and speed, Challenger 3500 enables seamless connectivity...

Rotortrade completes first pre-owned helicopter sale of the year in Indonesia

Rotortrade has finalized the sale of a 2014 Bell 429 VIP helicopter (MSN 57241) to PT Whitesky Aviation in Indonesia. Originally acquired in China in 2015, the aircraft had accumulated just 380 flight hours due to slower-than-expected regulatory liberalization in the region. As part of its strategy of acquiring underutilized assets, restoring them to optimal condition, and redeploying them where o...

Flexjet raises $800 million equity investment from investment group led by L Catterton

Flexjet has closed an $800 million equity investment from a consortium of strategic investors led by leading global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, with participation from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC and the J. Safra Group. The investment, which marks the largest equity investment in the history of private aviation, will support Flexjet’s continuing v...

Cessna Grand Caravan EX to feature new executive interior options, expanding opportunities for elevated missions

Cessna Grand Caravan EX will now feature three new executive interior schemes for customers to select when designing their aircraft cabin. The Lunar, Obsidian and Saddle Sport interiors join the existing Canyon and Savanna schemes, providing a broader range of standard choices. The new interior options are available to customers starting this month and allow them to further tailor the interior of...

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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...

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.&...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

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...