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Applications due by February 12 for high school summer internships and K-12 educator externships

Textron Aviation is now seeking applicants for our highly sought-after high school summer internships. These exclusive internships are designed to provide young minds with hands-on experience and exposure to diverse skills within the aviation industry. We invite students between the ages of 16 and 1...

flyExclusive announced $25 million strategic investment from ETG FE

flyExclusive announced the execution of a two-year revolving credit facility for up to $25.8 million with ETG FE LLC, an investment vehicle managed by EnTrust Global. As part of its strategic initiatives to accelerate operational excellence, grow the business, and execute its strategic pla...


Clay Lacy Aviation and Overair partner to introduce Advanced Air Mobility to Southern California

Overair announced new strategic collaboration with Clay Lacy Aviation to establish emission-free, ultra-quiet electric aviation operations throughout the Southern California region. Companies will develop together a concept of operations for Overair Butterfly eVTOL aircraft, which begins testing in early 2024 following the completion of first full-scale prototype last year, as well...

Electra order book surpasses 2,000 aircraft with commitments from JetSetGo, LYGG, and Charm

Electra reached pre-order sales of over 2,000 eSTOL aircraft with a market value exceeding $8 billion. Order milestone was passed on January 19th at Wings India 2024, when Electra signed a LOI with JetSetGo, in addition to recent LOI with LYGG in Finland and Charm in New York City. Electra order book underscores strong interest from...

Joby and Atlantic Aviation collaborating to electrify infrastructure in New York and Southern California

Joby Aviation is collaborating with Atlantic Aviation to electrify existing aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California, paving the way for the launch of Joby air taxi service. The collaboration between Joby and Atlantic will focus on activating key Atlantic sites to support quiet, emissions-free air taxis, including the installation of Joby Global Electric...

ExecuJet introduces first fully electric ground handling equipment at Paris Le Bourget FBO

Luxaviation Group announced that ExecuJet France has received fully electric ground handling equipment at their FBO in Paris Le Bourget Airport, making it the first ExecuJet FBO with fully electric owned GHE in Europe. The milestone comes as a move in Luxaviation Group’s target to achieve a 100% of GHE electrification in their FBOs by 2030. At Paris FBO, the list of GHE t...

Trimec Aviation receives STC for Falcon 2000/EX Universal Avionics InSight Display upgrade

Trimec Aviation has received its Supplemental Type Certificate for the Falcon 2000 and 2000EX with Universal Avionics InSight Flight Display System, replacing the Pro Line 4. It includes Universal SBAS-Flight Management Systems, and UniLink Communications Management system, supporting RNP 0.3 instrument approaches, and CPDLC, digital clearances, FANS 1/A+, A...

Atlantic Aviation & Archer to pursue development of electric aircraft infrastructure across LA, Northern California, South Florida, and NYC regions

Archer and Atlantic Aviation signed an MOU focused on establishing sites for electric aircraft operations in the LA and New York City metropolitan areas, along with Northern California and South Florida. Companies plan to electrify several of Atlantic Aviation’existing aviation assets to support future electric aircraft operations, including Archer Midnight air taxi,...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australia prepared to service Falcon 6X

The Falcon 6X entered into service with ExecuJet MRO Services ready to support it. ExecuJet MRO Services Australia engineers have completed maintenance training, approved by EASA. The training encompasses a six-week programme, that includes four weeks theoretical training and two weeks of hands-on practical training on the 6X assembly line, enabling engineers to be equipped and...

Horizon Aircraft signs LoI with JetSetGo for purchase $250M of Cavorite X7 aircraft

Horizon Aircraft has entered into LOI with JetSetGo. This LOI allows JetSetGo to purchase 50 Cavorite X7 Aircraft at a purchase price up to $5M USD per aircraft for a total aggregate consideration of $250M USD, with an option to purchase an additional 50 aircraft for a total possible consideration of $500M USD. Horizon hopes to successfully complete testing and certification of...

Fly Legal Day highlights the dangers of illegal charter

The Air Charter Association is raising awareness of the dangers of illegal charter flights and calling on the industry to report suspicious charters, ahead of Fly Legal Day, which takes place on Sunday 21 January 2024. Fly Legal Day marks the fifth anniversary of the accident where Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot, David Ibbotson, tragically lost their lives in an illegal...

Jet Luxe significantly expands fleet in Mexico

Jet Luxe announced significant expansion of its fleet in Mexico with the addition of multiple Hawker 800 aircraft. This strategic move not only reinforces Jet Luxe commitment to providing unparalleled luxury travel experiences but also aims to enhance its services in the Latin American and North American regions. The new Hawkers, renowned for their reliability, efficiency, and luxur...

Jet Aviation to provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel during World Economic Forum 2024

Jet Aviation has secured a supply of sustainable aviation fuel for visitors during the World Economic Forum 2024. This is the second time Jet Aviation has provided on-site SAF in Zurich for visitors to WEF in partnership with Zurich Airport. SAF has the potential to reduce aviation’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% over its lifecycle. It is a fully compliant, drop-in Jet A/A-...

Avfuel Corporation adds two Spokane FBOs to its branded network

Avfuel Corporation announced the addition of Aero Center Spokane (KGEG) and Aero Center Felts Field (KSFF)—both in Spokane, Washington—to its branded network of FBOs. The partnership comes as Aero Center Spokane, located at Spokane International Airport, opened its doors this fall, welcoming private aviators to a new premier service option in the Pacific Northwest.  T...

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Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection complete regional electric flight demonstrations across Florida

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways Holdings and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier...

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Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport unveil the World's largest Vip terminal

Jetex and iGA Istanbul Airport have inaugurated the Jetex iGA Terminal. The strategic investment elevates Istanbul's position in the international aviation ecosystem and reinforces Türkiye...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is expanding its Falcon maintenance capability in Sydney, with new investments in specialist tooling, training and technical resources to support upcoming Falcon 7X h...

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...

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...

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...