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Phenix Jet Cayman achieves first ever Asia-Pacific business jet transition registration from Singapore

Phenix Jet Cayman completed a major milestone in business aviation by managing the first-ever Temporary Registration for a business jet in the Asia-Pacific region. The registration, approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI), was completed at Singapore’s Seletar Air...

Importance of aviation events - General Aviation Service - commenting on AERO2025 & envisioning EBACE2025

Sadly, I was unable to attend AERO2025. I got the chance to learn more about the atmosphere, how it acrtually went, thoughts of General Aviation Service team, which enjoyed two days of the event and made every possible effort to meet clients and colleagues in business aviation. I am happy to share h...


Falcon welcomes Bombardier Global 7500 to its fleet

Falcon Global 7500 offers the ultimate combination of speed, range and spaciousness. Featuring the industry’s best equipped cabin with industry-leading reliability, our proven, award-winning and record-breaking Global 7500 aircraft is the flagship for today and tomorrow. Mr. Sultan Rashit Abdulla Rashit Al Shene, Founder & Chairman of Alex Group Investments, the parent company of Falc...

Bombardier to digitally transform the aircraft engineering process from concept through to production with Siemens Xcelerator

Bombardier expanded its adoption of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software for aircraft development to streamline its product engineering processes to meet the challenges of modern aerospace design and push the boundaries of innovation. Bombardier selected Siemens' NX software for 3D modeling, simulation and manufacturing during aircraft development and Capital so...

Gogo announces first STC for direct current version of Plane Simple Ka-band terminal

Gogo confirmed Supplemental Type Certificate approval from EASA for a direct current variant of the Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for Gulfstream G280 aircraft types. This represents the first time a Plane Simple antenna has received regulatory approval for a terminal powered by direct current flow rather than alternating current​. The DC option supports the...

Gulfstream G800 earns FAA and EASA certifications

Gulfstream G800 has earned type certification from FAA along with certification from EASA and has done so with even greater performance capabilities than originally anticipated.The certifications confirm enhanced performance for the aircraft, including a range of 8,200 nautical miles/15,186 kilometers at the long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.85, an increase of 200 nm/370 km over ori...

Unifi expands UK operations with ground handling and security contracts at London Oxford Airport

Unifi has secured its first business aviation ground handling contract and its third FBO security contract in United Kingdom, marking a major expansion of its services and a new milestone in its global growth. Beginning April 15, Unifi will take over ramp handling operations and fuelling services at London Oxford Airport, which is ranked fifth in the UK for business aviation movements. In...

Weston Aviation launches FBO operations in association with aether – The Private Terminal at Manchester Airport

Weston Aviation launches its FBO services at aether - The Private Terminal at Manchester Airport. In association with aether, Weston Aviation now offers exclusive access to one of the most sophisticated aviation terminals in the region for private jet operators and business aviation passengers. This facility is the ideal setting for a convenient, discreet, and highly personal service. Already...

IADA members salute European aviation at EBACE25 in Geneva

Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association  will gather in Geneva to acknowledge European aircraft resale transactions at EBACE 2025. With 17 IADA members exhibiting at EBACE25, the show remains a premier event dedicated exclusively to business aviation in Europe. On Tuesday evening, the first day of the exhibition, IADA will host a special dinner for its attending and exh...

Bombardier new Abu Dhabi service facility highlights ongoing commitment to the region as customer support footprint continues to grow

Bombardier announced the development of its new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi,UAE. This new facility represents a strong partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports, leveraging their expertise and commitment to aviation excellence. New facility, which will relocate from its originally announced location at the Abu Dhabi International Airport in 2022.The new locatio...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 ushers in 15 years of cutting-edge aviation advancements and technology

Cessna Citation CJ4 business jet family tachieved a milestone anniversary – the 15-year anniversary of certification, entry into service and first delivery of the aircraft. The latest product investment unveiled for the CJ4, the CJ4 Gen3, is expected to enter into service in 2026. The CJ4 Gen3 incorporates the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for intuitive, seamless control f...

Prince Aviation completes industry first retrofit of Iridium Certus satellite connectivity on a Cessna Citation XLS aircraft

Prince Aviation have modified their own Cessna Citation XLS jet with a Collins Aerospace IRT NX Satellite Communications system, providing high-speed cabin connectivity through the Iridium Certus® 700 satellite service.This modification represents a first ever installation of a Collins SATCOM solution on a Cessna XLS business jet, which is displayed during the AERO Friedrichshafen trade s...

First purchase agreement for SUBARU Bell 412EPX for commercial operations in Europe

At Aero Friedrichshafen Bell Textron announced its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell received previous orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in the European market from...

Bombardier Global 8000 in final assembly and progressing on schedule

Bombardier Global 8000 business jet program is progressing to plan, with first Global 8000 production aircraft continuing in the assembly phase in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. Major components from Bombardier facilities were delivered per plan and the aircraft is progressing through the high-tech manufacturing process toward planned entry-into-service in 2025. Stephen M...

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Global Jet Capital launches Q1 2026 market briefing

While the geopolitical situation contributed to economic uncertainty in Q1, market fundamentals remained healthy. The quarter showed strong demand for business aviation, reflected in increasing aircra...

VIP Completions-YODEZEEN Gulfstream G550 wins prestigious design award

VIP Completions together with partner YODEZEEN announced that their Gulfstream G550 refurbishment project won the ‘Aviation Interior Design/VIP Completion’ title at the International...

Jetfly highlights the versatility of Pilatus PC-12 in European business aviation sector

For more than twenty-five years, Jetfly has been developing its Shared Ownership Program, focusing in particular on the Pilatus PC-12, a turboprop aircraft renowned for its versatility, reliability, a...

Airshare to equip fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with Gogo Galileo connectivity

U.S.-based aircraft management, fractional ownership, jet cards, and charter services operator Airshare is equipping its fleet of Embraer Phenom 300s with the Gogo Galileo HDX system. The up...