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KUHN Aviation orders third ACH145 helicopter at NBAA-BACE 2024

KUHN Aviation has ordered a third ACH145 helicopter, following two previous ACH145 orders this year, as it looks to expand its fleet. This commitment includes the first North American order for the refreshed ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style Edition, while the additional two helicopters will feature ACH Li...

Supernal and Clay Lacy Aviation partner to prepare FBO network for advanced air mobility operations

Supernal and Clay Lacy Aviation announced a partnership to prepare Clay Lacy's FBO locations for eVTOL operations. This marks Supernal's first official FBO partnership, which will benefit future operators of the company's eVTOL vehicles. As part of the five-year...

Tamarack Aerospace expands presence in Europe with new authorized dealership agreement with Prince Aviation

Tamarack Aerospace announced another Authorized Dealership Agreement with Prince Aviation, a well-respected leader in aviation services. This partnership strengthens Tamarack’s presence in Europe, demonstrating a clear commitment to providing cutting-edge aircraft performance and sustainability technology to the region’s CitationJet community. Tamarack CEO, Nick Guida commented: &ld...

Bombardier Global 8000 speeds forward as manufacturing begins

Bombardier announced that manufacturing of major structural components for the 1st Global 8000 production jet is underway across Bombardier facilities in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico). Set to enter into service in the second half of 2025, the Global 8000private jet will stand alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-...

Growing focus on SAF could fuel growth in the business aviation sector

Some 89% of senior executives at large U.S. corporations who use private jets believe the use of sustainable aviation fuel by the business aviation sector will increase over the next five years, with 56% anticipating a significant rise. This is according to a new study1 commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets. SAF is a biofuel that can help reduce CO2 emissions by on average 80%...

CAE first to showcase immersive pilot training solution built for Apple Vision Pro

CAE has become the first to develop an immersive pilot training app for Apple Vision Pro. CAE’s Apple Vision Pro app, currently showcased at NBAA-BACE 2024 could be a game-changer for pilot training. By using spatial computing to bring true-to-life precision to flight deck interactions, the app will allow pilots to remotely complete training activities that are currently only available...

Business Aviation ABC - inspiration to join the industry - General Aviation Service team testimonials

We believe that the testimonies of people who are content and happy working in business aviation may be one of the best ways to encourage young people to pursue careers in the field. Their perspective, their experience. Therefore, we invited that the General Aviation Service, an exceptional team, ask several station managers to respond to the questions that seemed to make the most sense to us. Wit...

Introducing Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3

On the eve of NBAA-BACE 2024 Textron Aviation announced the future of its Cessna Citation lineup with the next generation of light jets — the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3. In addition to Garmin Emergency Autoland technology to be used in all three new aircraft, the Citation CJ4 Gen3 features new, next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for...

Million Air Dallas International Services ramp set to open this November

Million Air Dallas is excited to announce the opening of its new ramp—Million Air Dallas International Services—on November 15, 2024.Designed to streamline international arrival and clearance processes, the ramp connects to U.S. Customs for easy access to ground services. The FBO will celebrate the grand opening of Million Air Dallas International Services with festivities and gi...

FAI Technik achieves Nigeria Approved Maintenance Organisation status

FAI Technik GmbH has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. This approval means that FAI can now undertake a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul tasks on Nigerian registered business aviation aircraft worldwide.The scope of this latest approval covers all of FAI Technik’s supported aircraft, including, the Bombard...

Jet Aviation expands US managed fleet and charter offering

Jet Aviation has added 39 aircraft to its managed fleet in the US since the beginning of the year. 16 aircraft have also been added to the company’s Part 135 Air Carrier Certification. The 16 aircraft added to Jet Aviation’s P135 certificate include a range of mid-size to ultra-long-range aircraft, from Praetor 600 and Hawker 900XP, to Gulfstream 500 and 600. Jet Aviation cur...

Bombardier showcases industry leadership at NBAA-BACE 2024

Bombardier will take part in NBAA-BACE 2024 with a diversified presence at the show, highlighting its long-standing leadership in innovation, safety, sustainability. Setting the highest standard in business aviation, Bombardier will demonstrate its commitment to continuously push the industry forward. Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier commented: “The entire Bom...

Honeywell forecasts shows increased demand for new business jets, stable growth for next decade

Honeywell published its 33rd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook, which provides unique insights into current industry trends as well as longer-cycle developments and is informed by extensive surveys of business aviation operators across the globe. Based on survey results, Honeywell forecasts up to 8,500 new business jets worth $280 billion will be delivered over the next d...

Textron Aviation unveils exclusive EvoX upgrades for Cessna Citation & Beechcraft King Air customers

Textron Aviation launched “EvoX,” specialized aftermarket upgrade packages designed for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air customers who are seeking the latest aircraft upgrades and modifications to maximize the value of their aircraft. EvoX allows customers to bundle state-of-the-art avionics, cutting-edge connectivity solutions, exclusive luxurious interior refurbishments and sl...

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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....