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World first MetaFBO private terminal - Jetex

Jetex introduces first-ever MetaFBO private terminal – inviting website visitors on a virtual journey of discovery. Jetex entered the metaverse by launching a highly innovative virtual reality experience for visitors to its website. The metaverse is a digital space that allows platforms u...

Eve completes development of its urban air traffic management prototype

Eve completed its Urban ATM prototype. The prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction and scalability of Urban Air Mobility operations. Eve is now initiating the commercial product development of Urban ATM solutions to ensure UAM’s a...

Jet Aviation cooperates with Donecle for use of automated drone and AI capabilities on MRO projects

Jet Aviation has signed a cooperation agreement with Donecle. As part of the agreement, Jet Aviation has purchased automated drone technology from Donecle, which uses AI and advanced image analysis algorithms to enable fast and accurate aircraft inspections. By capturing detailed records of the aircraft, the technology can enhance the accuracy of existing services such as Pre-Purchase-Inspect...

Lilium & Air-Dynamic to serve Switzerland and Italy

Lilium partners with Air-Dynamic SA, a Switzerland-based private jet and helicopter company. The firm agreement includes deposit payments to Lilium for delivery of up to five Lilium Jets. Air-Dynamic will operate and manage these Lilium Jets for its customers in Switzerland and Italy, which will offer customers early access to the premium ‘club configuration’...

LYTE and AAM Institute launch ferry alternatives with SkyBus LA-44 in Seattle

What if a daily commute was accelerated from 30 km/hour (approximately 19 mph) to 300km/h? Imagine travelling back and forth to work 10 times faster? That’s the opportunity LYTE Aviation, with its 40-seater eVTOL, SkyBus, is envisioning through a newly ratified partnership with the Advanced Air Mobility Institute and its stellar team of experts. L...

Air Corporate of Italy orders 43 Airbus helicopters at EBACE 2023

Leading Italian business aviation operator Air Corporate has placed a firm order for 43 helicopters from Airbus. The helicopters include 40 single-engine helicopters (H125/H130) plus three ACH160s from Airbus Corporate Helicopters in Line configuration with the Lounge package to add to two ACH160s already on order. The contract is the largest commercial helicopter order booked by Airbus...

CAE choses Vienna as the location for its new business aviation training centre in Central Europe

CAE is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2024. In addition, CAE will deploy the first Bombardier Global 7500 full-flight simulator in Europe, making pilot training on this popular aircraft type more accessible and convenient for operators in the region. C...

Lāna’i Air took delivery of first passenger unit of Cessna SkyCourier large-utility turboprop

Textron Aviation delivered first passenger unit of Cessna SkyCourier for use by Western Aircraft, Inc., doing business in Hawaii as Lāna’i Air. The company offers luxury air service connecting Oahu to the island of Lāna’i. Certification and deliveries of the SkyCourier commenced in early 2022. The aircraft is a clean-sheet, custom design that brings modern solutions and unmat...

Lufthansa Technik pre-launches VIP cabin design for the BBJ 777-9

Lufthansa Technik presenting a pre-launch of a brand new VIP cabin concept for the Boeing Business Jet 777-9. The cabin design takes full advantage of the vast space available on the BBJ 777-9, formerly referred to as the BBJ 777X aircraft, and prioritizes versatility and multifunctionality. The design showcases an impressive array of stunning features. It furthermore maximizes spac...

ACJ partners with CTT to supply cabin air humidifier system for the ACJ TwoTwenty

Airbus Corporate Jets signed partnership agreement with CTT for aviation to equip the ACJ TwoTwenty with a state of the art cabin humidification system. The cabin air humidifier system raises the cabin humidity during cruise to a comfortable, ground-like level. This helps maintain the body’s moisture balance and improve the quality of rest and sleep for passengers...

VIP customers order up to four Boeing Business Jets

Boeing announced orders for up to four premium, ultra-long-range Boeing Business Jets. The orders to undisclosed VIP customers include two BBJ 787-8s, one BBJ 737-7 jet and an option to purchase a BBJ 777-9. Joe Benson, BBJ president commented: "With the right combination of comfort, performance and best-in-class operating economics, the BBJ family offers VIP customers all the features t...

Finally landed - Jetcraft 2023 market forecast

Ever Forward Now available, Jetcraft 2023 pre-owned business jet market forecast brings together our unique understanding of the market and analysis of data gained from facilitating more than 800 transactions over the past decade. No one else in this industry can match our insight. Ever Forward 2023 explores the high demand from corporate buyers and how, now that they’re f...

VoltAero signs a MoU with SKY2SHARE business mobility provider for the pre-order of 15 Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft

VoltAero customer base for Cassio aircraft family has further expanded with a pre-order for 15 of its electric-hybrid airplanes from SKY2SHARE, a Swiss-based aviation company that offers fractional ownership and is focused on radically decreasing the CO2 footprint of its operations. This commitment begins with the five-seat Cassio 330, while also incorporating the flexibility for SK...

Bombardier Challenger 3500 makes European debut at EBACE 2023

Bombardier debuts Challenger 3500 business jet to the European market at EBACE 2023. The aircraft entered service in September 2022, is showcased in grand style alongside the industry’s flagship, the Global 7500 aircraft, and a stunning Certified Pre-Owned Challenger 605 aircraft also making its debut. The latest evolution in the Challen...

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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....