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Aerocare delivers the golden touch for AirX with unique Embraer Legacy 600 project

Aerocare has completed a comprehensive refurbishment project on an Embraer Legacy 600 for air charter business, AirX Group. Working closely with interiors specialist, AeroVisto, the project included a luxury internal refit and the painting of a striking golden livery. AirX turned to Aerocare af...

Very special flying experience – SkyAlps private jet division

When we got to know Italian SkyAlps better, we discovered a division that offers private jet flights. So, to learn more about the combination of the two activities - commercial and private aviation, we continued our discussion with CEO of SkyAlps Alex Spinato. Q. How comes you are combining two a...


Air bp returns to LABACE announcing the start operations at a new supply hub in São Paulo state

Air bp returns to LABACE, the largest business aviation event in Latin America, held at Congonhas Airport. To coincide with the event, Air bp is pleased to announce that operations will start at a new supply hub located in Paulínia, in the interior of São Paulo. Scheduled to open later in 2023, the new hub will increase logistics flexibility and provide more options fo...

Aviation MRO leader Flying Colours joins Flexjet family of companies

Flying Colours is joining the Flexjet family of companies. This further expands the private jet travel industry most significant maintenance and product support network, with facilities in the United States, Canada and Europe supporting Flexjet’s rapidly growing fleet. Flying Colours, headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, offers not only a full range of MRO services but a...

Embraer brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to LABACE 2023 in São Paulo

Embraer returns to LABACE 2023 from August 8 to 10 in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Phenom 300E, the world’s best-selling light jet for 11 consecutive years, and the Praetor 600, the most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize jet, at the Congonhas Airport. Heading into the Latin American tradeshow, Embraer continues its momentum with...

Gogo introduces AVANCE LX5 for easy L5 upgrade to Gogo 5G connectivity

Gogo Business Aviation introduced AVANCE LX5, a value-priced and easy box swap for AVANCE L5 owners to upgrade to Gogo 5G that eliminates the need to install a second Line Replaceable Unit on their aircraft. Designed in the exact same form factor as the currently available AVANCE L5, LX5 is contained in a single box LRU, ideal for space-constrained customers, and houses the hardware and...

Gulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

The high-performing Gulfstream G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours. The G550 Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System, now known as Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), and was recognized for this achievement and other...

London Southend Jet Centre joins Avfuel branded network

Avfuel welcomed London Southend Jet Centre (EGMC) to its branded network. Offering both luxury and convenience, London Southend Jet Centre is just a 12-minute helicopter ride to the center of London, 36 miles from London’s financial center, Canary Wharf, and provides two-minute aircraft-to-car transfers, letting guests skip the terminal and go straight to their destination. &n...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim completes its first 60-month check on Bombardier Global 6000

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has successfully completed its first 60 months maintenance check on a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft. The aircraft which is owned by a private customer underwent its first heavy maintenance check at DCAF hangar at Al Maktoum International Airport. The maintenance inspection was the largest undertaken by the DCAF team, involving over 2,000 man-hours and adept...

MedAire joins Aerosafety at LABACE - demonstrates Digital Assessment Kit and MedLink

MedAire will be exhibiting at LABACE in São Paulo, 8-10 August, will be demonstrating its Digital Assessment Kit and co-exhibiting with Aerosafety, an International SOS company, as is MedAire.  Together the companies serve the Brazilian market with emergency kits, equipment, and expert medical, security, and consulting services. Dr. Paulo Alves, MedAire Global Di...

IBAC welcomes UAS International Trip Support as new industry partner

The International Business Aviation Council announced UAS International Trip Support has joined IBAC as an Industry Partner. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, commented:“We thank the outstanding leadership at UAS for coming forward to support our efforts of serving the diverse needs of the global business aviation community. UAS’s participation as an IBAC partner demonstrates t...

Analysis reveals strong growth in the global and Canadian air ambulance markets

Analysis of industry data by Horizon Aircraft reveals that for the period between January 1, 2023 and  July 20, 2023, the number of air ambulance departures globally is 26% higher than for the same period in 2019, before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.  The corresponding increase in the number of Canadian air ambulance departures between these two periods is 97%.&...

AERO South Africa 2023 – right place – right time

The 3rd edition of AERO South Africa concluded with a very positive impact on the Southern African general aviation sector. The event was held at the Wonderboom National Airport in the City of Tshwane and attracted 60 exhibitors including leading aircraft manufacturers and distributors as well as manufacturers of parts and accessories. The event also attracted 2981 trade visitors from 21 countries...

Airshare continues growth with new agreement featuring Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft

Kansas City-based Airshare has committed to ordering up to 20 additional Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. Through this new agreement, Airshare plans to double the size of their Challenger fleet, supporting the considerable demand they have experienced from the outset of launching the aircraft within their fractional program. Back in May 2021, Airshare entered the super-mids...

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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

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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

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Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

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