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Dassault inaugurates new maintenance facility in Catarina, Brazil

Saudi Arabia to grow general aviation to $2 billion industry, roadmap to be revealed at FAF 2024

The General Authority of Civil Aviation is set to unveil a General Aviation roadmap at the 2024 Future Aviation Forum in May, to increase the GDP of the general aviation sector tenfold to $2 billion by 2030. The roadmap covers the business jet segment, including charter, private, and corpo...

Skyports and Ras Al Khaimah to elevate tourism with electric air mobility

Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority and Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority have taken a significant move towards transforming tourism and transportation in the Emirate by signing a future-forward MoU with Skyports Infrastructure. Marking the beginning of an exciting partnership that wi...

Gulfstream G600 gains FAA steep-approach certification

Gulfstream G600 has been certified for steep approach to landing by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, opening access to more airports around the world. G600 has successfully demonstrated its steep-approach capabilities with low-speed handling and short-field landings at London City Airport in England and Lugano Airport in Switzerland. These challenging airports require steep-approach...

Savback Helicopters expands into advanced aviation

Swedish Savback Helicopters is opening up its inventory to welcome in the new era of advanced aircraft - Dufour Aerospace Aero2. Savback has been supporting Swiss uncrewed aircraft and eVTOL developer since 2022, committing to being Dufour’s distributor in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland after its aircraft is ready for the market. The company is no...

EH216-S completes UAE first passenger-carrying demo flight in Abu Dhabi

EHang EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft successfuly completed of the first passenger-carrying demo flight in Abu Dhabi, marking the first of its kind in UAE and Middle East. Additionally, the EH216-F for high-rise firefighting and EH216-L for aerial logistics demonstrated their debut flights in the UAE, showcasing a diverse range of UAM use scenarios of pilotless...

NetJets was unveiled as the previously confidential buyer of 12 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft

NetJets has been revealed as previously confidential buyer of 12 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. This firm transaction initially announced in December 2023 was valued at US$326.4 million based on list prices at the time of signing, but the landmark deal could be more than US$6 billion if all optional 232 Challenger 3500 jets are exercised over time. With this ord...

Enhanced aviation mental health support with MedAire Wellbeing Services powered by Talk to a Peer

MedAire introduces MedAire Wellbeing Services in collaboration with OdiliaClark, leaders in impairment risk management and workplace wellbeing. This initiative sets a new standard for peer support within the business aviation sphere, offering a targeted approach to mental health and wellbeing tailored for aviation professionals. The FAA Mental Health & Aviation Medical Clearance...

ExecuJet MRO Services opens purpose-built MRO facility at Malaysia’s Subang Airport

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia had the grand opening of its purpose-built MRO facility at Subang Airport. The facility area is 149,500ft2, makes it Malaysia’s largest business aviation MRO centre. It is more than twice the size of ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia’s previous operation (opened in 2009) and serves business jet operators from across Asia, reinforcing the...

3 more aircraft added to TAG global fleet

TAG Aviation expands the fleet with the addition of three exceptional aircraft, enhancing their charter services across Europe and Asia. Warm welcome to Dassault Falcon 2000 LXS, Embraer Phenom 300E and Gulfstream G450, each offering unique features and unparalleled comfort for TAG’s esteemed clientele. Falcon 2000 is renowned for its advanced technology and spacious...

Monarch Air Group reveals top chartered aircraft for private flying

When it comes to private jet travel, there is a wide range of aircraft available to suit different needs and preferences. Monarch Air Group gives insight into the preference and demands of those flying private and have shed light on the trends and choices of discerning travelers who opt for the luxury and convenience of flying private. Among the top contenders in the market are the Challenger...

Full-scale Lilium Jet model to be unveiled for the first time at EBACE2024

Lilium announced that it will unveil the full-scale Lilium Jet model for the first time at EBACE2024.This will be the first public premiere of the full-scale Lilium Jet model. Lilium Jet, an all-electric VTOL jet, designed to offer leading capacity, low noise, and high performance with zero operating emissions, represents a significant leap in sustainable aviation. With its pioneering archite...

AXIS Aviation amongst first to offer Starlink Wi-Fi onboard Gulfstream G650

AXIS Aviation is now offering its Gulfstream G650 charter customers the ability to connect to Starlink inflight Wi-Fi, making it one of the only operators in Europe to provide Starlink on this aircraft type. Successful installation of the satellite-based connectivity service now means that AXIS Aviation’s customers can enjoy seamless high-speed internet connection while travelling 51,00...

Innovation and heritage - Bombardier unveiled new brand identity

Bombardier unveiled a new brand identity anchored by the evolution of the company’s logo. Moving forward focusing on designing, building and servicing business jets, new brand identity will reinforce and propel company’s unique approach to its customers and stakeholders—putting people at the centre and instilling a one-of-a-kind sense of family. Bombardier ha...

Gulfstream begins G700 customer deliveries - first two aircraft entered into service

First two G700 aircraft have been delivered and are now in service with Gulfstream customers. G700 features the most spacious cabin in the industry and the Gulfstream Cabin Experience with 100% fresh air, whisper-quiet noise levels, natural light from 20 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows and the industry’s lowest cabin altitude. The aircraft set more than 50 city-pair speed records prio...

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Airbus Corporate Jets survey points to a new wave of demand for large business aircraft in Asia

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

Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, marking the operator as the launch fleet customer for Embraer’s latest-generation super-midsize business jet. The inaugural aircraft joins Fl...

HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

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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....