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Signature Aviation continues expansion in Costa Rica with new network destinations and partnership with Aerologística

Signature Aviation announced two additional network destinations in Costa Rica for 2026 along with an exclusive partnership with aircraft handler Aerologística, Costa Rica’s leading aviation services provider and the strategic local partner supporting Signature’s entry and expansion in the country. Beginning immediately, Signature’s locally based team members, in coor...

Signature Aviation expands global reach to Costa Rica with planned new private aviation terminal and commencement of operations at Guanacaste Airport

Signature Aviation announced the expansion of its global reach with the planned construction and operation of essential support and hospitality services for a new General & Business Aviation Terminal at Guanacaste Airport (LIR) in Liberia, Costa Rica. The announcement marks a significant step in the company’s growth in Latin America and greatly enhances the professionalism and groun...

Bombardier delivered the first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica

Bombardier delivered its first Challenger 3500 business jet in Costa Rica. This marks a significant milestone for the manufacturer in Central America. Challenger 3500 aircraft offers the ultimate combination of performance, comfort and reliability to customers around the world.The combination of range and speed, Challenger 3500 enables seamless connectivity...

Eve Air Mobility, Aerosolutions, and Bluenest by Globalvia sign LoI for up to 50 eVTOLs and TechCare Services

Eve Air Mobility signed a LOI with Aerosolutions, which is developing an innovative eVTOL operator called Aeros Electric Airlines, and Bluenest by Globalvia, Globalvia's Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure developer and vertiport operator, for the sale of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft and access to Eve's comprehensive TechCare services—an all-in-one portfolio of services designe...

EHang EH216-S eVTOL successfully completed its debut flight in Latin America

EHang announced debut flight of EH216-S eVTOL aircraft in Latin America demonstrating safe, environmentally friendly and accessible Advanced Air Mobility in the region. EH216-S demonstration flight took place at the impressive Reserva Conchal resort, in Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Framed under a dedicated ceremony to highlight the advantages of AAM, on the sustainab...

Passenger jet converted into luxury hotel in Costa Rica rainforest

An old Boeing 727 passenger jet destined for scrap has been salvaged and converted into a luxury hotel suite.   The £300-a-night suite is perched on a purpose built ledge within the Costa Rican rainforest For £2,100 a week guests can enjoy the novelty of sleeping in the converted 1965 Boeing 727 that once carried passengers around the world with Colombian Avi...