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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 sign...

AircraftExchange, powered by IADA, partners with Citation Jet Pilots

AircraftExchange, powered by IADA-Accredited Dealers, has formed a strategic partnership with the Citation Jet Pilots Association to provide its members with direct access to AircraftExchange’s exclusive listings of preowned business jets for sale. AircraftExchang is the official online m...

The farthest fastest flight in business aviation history - Gulfstream G800

Gulfstream Aerospace announced two major milestones: G800 achieved the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and then completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history. G800 secured the 800th city pair speed record earlier in June with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah. The aircraft traveled 2,973 nautical miles/5,505 kilometers in 5 hours and 52 minute...

PrivatPort expands global FBO network and establishes 24/7 operations control centre in Dubai

PrivatPort announced the next phase of its global expansion, increasing its dedicated FBO network from seven to nine locations and establishing a centralized, 24/7 Operations Control Center in Dubai, UAE. The network expansion includes two additional FBO locations in Mexico, strengthening PrivatPort’s presence across key international business aviation markets. The dedicated facilities...

Gogo announces new STC for Galileo HDX on the Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received a Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate to install Gogo Galileo HDX on Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. HDX is an electronically steered antenna that provides a compact, lightweight, low-power, high-performance connectivity solution for Gulfstream large cabin aircraft. Gogo Galileo is powered by Eutelsat’s OneWeb...

Formula 1 and Flexjet announce multi-year global partnership

Flexjet and Formula 1 announce a multi-year partnership, bringing together two leading global brands at the pinnacle of luxury private aviation and motor racing, and naming Flexjet as the Official Private Aviation Supplier of Formula 1. Defined by a commitment to performance, precision and extraordinary experiences, the exclusive partnership officially launches ahead of this weekend’s FORMUL...

High-speed internet now available on PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

Pilatus announced the introduction of Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option for the PC-24, delivering global, high-speed broadband to the world’s first and only Super Versatile Jet. The system is set to enter service, bringing fast, low-latency connectivity to owners wherever they fly. The system is certified by FAA and EASA. New connectivity solution built on the...

Embraer Praetor 500E triple certified - by ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 500E has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority ANAC, FAA, and EASA. Introduced in February 2026 alongside the Praetor 600E as the first evolution of the industry-leading Praetor family, the Praetor 500E is now approved for operation in key global markets. This milestone follows the Praetor 600E’s triple certification in April 2026, marking...

Coulson Aviation Canada returns S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker to BC Wildfire Service for 2026 wildfire season

Coulson Aviation Canada has commenced a 101-day contract with the BC Wildfire Service to provide a Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker in support of the province’s 2026 wildfire season. The aircraft began operations on May 26 in Kamloops following annual training with BCWS Night Vision Imaging Systems Flight Officers and aviation teams. The S-61 has already responded to its first wildfire of...

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce elevate aircraft health monitoring for Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce introduced an enhanced aircraft health monitoring program for Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft, combining the innovative data collection capabilities of Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system with Rolls-Royce's new engine vibration and health monitoring unit. Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus aircraft heal...

PeakJet: a new semi-private jet travel experience for Swiss and European markets

Swiss technology company Peak Plus AG is officially launching PeakJet : a digital marketplace that allows travelers to find, book, and pay for semi-private jet flights between Zurich and major European destinations. The platform is now available online at www.peakjet.com, and the first commercial flights will take off from Zurich on August 1, 2026. PeakJet is built on Peak Plus AG’s propriet...

General aviation is vital to enhancing Europe’s competitiveness and innovation

General Aviation Manufacturers Association submitted recommendations to the European Commission for the development of a new EU Aviation Strategy, emphasising the central role general and business aviation plays in strengthening Europe’s competitiveness, driving innovation and meeting sustainability goals. Kyle Martin, GAMA’s Vice President of European Affairs commented:...

Skyservice expands Bombardier Authorized Service Facility network with Vancouver addition

Skyservice Vancouver facility has been designated as a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, strengthening Bombardier's service footprint across Canada. Located at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, British Columbia, the facility enhances support for Bombardier aircraft operators on the West Coast and expands Skyservice's ASF network alongside its established locatio...

Jet Aviation signs lease for new FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport

Jet Aviation has signed a 30-year lease with SR Aviation Infrastructure and Business Aviation Group, to operate an FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The FBO is part of a newly developed aviation campus at the airport and is scheduled to launch operations in 2028. The state-of-the-art, 15-acre facility will feature a 7,500 square-foot FBO, with 70,000 square feet of hangar space...

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Flexjet receives first-ever Embraer Praetor 600E as fleet launch customer

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IADA sees strong demand and constrained inventory shaping the global preowned aircraft market

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) has released its 2026-2027 Current Market Portrait & Forecast, offering an in-depth analysis of the global preowned business av...

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....