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Lilium and Atlantic Aviation unite to electrify regional air mobility across the U.S.

Lilium has teamed up with Atlantic Aviation to prepare Atlantic’ network of more than 100 FBOs for the Lilium Jet regional upcoming air mobility service launch in the United States. This strategic partnership will work to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and...

OPUL Jets – a new private aviation charter brand launches in UK, Isle of Man and UAE

OPUL Jets is a new UK provider of private air charter services, commencing operations with an initial fleet comprising a Bombardier Global Express XRS and two Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 business jets.   Two G-registered light jets will be hangared at London Biggin Hill Airport, a...

The Paragon Network elevates FBO safety expectations and training in 2024

Paragon Aviation Group continues to prioritize safety as a core value for its FBOs in 2024. Safety is one of the five pillars that Paragon Aviation Group considers mandatory for their FBOs to possess, along with quality, reliability, value, and service. Each FBO and handling location in The Paragon Network must maintain NATA Safety 1st Certified status, IS-BAH Certified status, or uphold an e...

Celebrating 25 years of loyalty and service excellence - Sentient Jet 2024 exclusive benefits guide

Sentient Jet launches its highly anticipated 2024 Exclusive Benefits Guide, providing Jet Card Owners increased opportunities to maximize their membership with Sentient Jet with 12 new partners. Updated benefits guide reaffirms the brand’ unwavering dedication to enhancing the travel experience for Jet Card owners. In its eleventh edition, the new benefits guide builds on the value...

P2012 MEDEVAC in Taiwan: year 2023 summary of medical operations

Back in 2020, Apex Aviation decided to purchase a state-of-the-art multi-mission P2012 Sentinel SMP to enhance the organisation’s operational capabilities. Upon joining the company’s fleet in 2021, the first P2012 Sentinel SMP was deployed on multiple missions, including parachute jumping and aerial tours. With Medevac operations on the horizon, Apex Aviation has introduced a seco...

Avfuel and Neste ink extension of SAF supply agreement

Avfuel Corporation and Neste finalized a partnership extension that keeps the companies at the forefront of sustainable aviation fuel supply for business aviation, cementing their leadership positions in the sustainable space. The agreement extends the companies' partnership in 2024 and sets the framework till December 2027, continuing their work on enhancing access to Neste MY Susta...

Archer & Falcon Aviation to jointly develop vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Falcon Aviation has been selected as Archer vertiport infrastructure partner for critical locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a significant step towards launching Archer's Midnight flying car with Falcon Aviation in the UAE and across the MENA region as soon as 2025. Under this partnership, Archer and Falcon Aviation will start by developing state-of-the-a...

Aviation industry leaders applaud NTSB & FAA reversal on Indiana CitationJet accident

Industry leaders are praising the National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration following an announcement that the NTSB has reversed its previous conclusions about the cause of a 2018 Cessna CitationJet accident near Memphis, Indiana. The initial investigation originally implicated Tamarack Active Winglets as causing the accident, but the FAA and NSTB have reve...

Premier Air Charter granted FAA approval to initiate private air charter service to Hawaiian Islands

Premier Air Charter has been granted approval by the FAA to commence private air charter service to the Hawaiian Islands. This significant milestone opens up new horizons for discerning travelers seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience in air travel. With FAA's stamp of approval, Premier Air Charter is poised to offer exclusive access to the breathtaking beauty and allure o...

NBAA challenges Biden’s call for singling out business aviation with punitive tax treatment

NBAA responded to tax proposals for business aviation referenced in President Biden’s State of the Union speech.  NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen commented: “Of course, every American business should pay the taxes they owe, but President Biden has unfairly chosen to target those who use business aviation, even though the vast majority of flights are taken by...

CityAirbus NextGen makes its debut

Airbus presented its full electric CityAirbus NextGen prototype to the public, ahead of its maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne class CityAirbus, with a wing span of approximately 12 metres,  is being developed to fly with a 80 km range and to reach a cruise speed of 120 km/h, making it perfectly suited for operations in major cities for a variety of missions.&nbs...

flyExclusive adds first Challenger 350 to fractional fleet

flyExclusive has added first Challenger 350 super-midsize aircraft to its fractional program. The jet, which has a 3200 nautical-mile range, is the first of what could be as many as 20 Challenger 350s that the company could add to its fleet within the next two years. The aircraft cabin is comparable to a Gulfstream G-IVSP and has space for eight passengers and 106 cubic feet of baggage....

Premier Aviation celebrates 30 years of sky-high rock n’ roll

Premier Aviation is marking 30 years’ providing charter for some of the highest grossing music tours.  With over 250 music tours under its belt, Premier is proud of its heritage within the music industry and can confidently say that none of its clients’ artistes has ever missed a gig owing to flight problems.Tour Director Lizzy Templer was Premier’s first employee,...

Clay Lacy Aviation becomes authorized dealer, installer for Starlink

Clay Lacy Aviation became an authorized dealer and installer for Starlink, complementing its suite of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services at its repair stations in Los Angeles and Oxford, Connecticut. The satellite-based internet solution engineered by SpaceX enables inflight 4K video calls, streaming, online gaming, and virtual private networks. Starlink is part of the largest satellite co...

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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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Joby Aviation establishes hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, advancing air mobility innovation in Texas

Joby Aviation signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Located within Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas d...

ALTEA advises structured approach as business jet sales become increasingly complex

ALTEA released a comprehensive Business Jet Pre-Sale Housekeeping Guide, designed to help owners address essential legal, technical, financial, and design details before bringing an aircraft to the ma...

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...

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...

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...

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...