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Introducing the D328eco: next generation turboprop redefining regional aviation in North America

Deutsche Aircraft is proud to introduce its new D328eco turboprop, designed to revolutionise regional aviation in North America. Building upon the success of the D328 platform, the D328eco is poised to reinvigorate regional air travel by setting a new standard for performance and passenger comfort within the rapidly evolving aviation landscape. As a key player in shaping regional air tra...

Electra conducts multiple flight demonstrations of ultra short aircraft for U.S. military

Electra announced successful flight demonstrations of its hybrid-electric Ultra Short prototype for military stakeholders. The demonstrations, held at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico and at Felker Army Airfield at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia, showcased the aircraft's dual-use capabilities for logistics operations in austere environments. The Ultra Short aircraft's un...

Buiqui Aerospace partners with Tecnam to add 50 new aircraft to its fleet

Tecnam partnered Buiqui Aerospace, one of the most prestigious flight schools in the USA, with multiple bases in the US and Puerto Rico and strategic partnerships with major airlines and aviation universities.The announcement coincides with the delivery of two P2006T, one P2010 Lycoming IO-360, one P2010 TDI Gran Lusso and one P-Mentor. The remaining aircraft will be delivered in ba...

Leonardo celebrates the 100th delivery of the TH-73A thrasher to the US Navy

Leonardo celebrated a significant milestone with the 100th delivery of the TH-73A Thrasher helicopter to United States Navy. In early 2020, the Navy selected the Leonardo TH-73A, an advanced Instrument Flight Rules rated version of the commercial AW119Kx, to replace its aging fleet of TH-57B/C Sea Rangers as the primary training helicopter to produce the next generation of rota...

Flightways Columbus celebrates 15 years of FBO’s dedication to aviation community

Flightways Columbus, located at Georgia’s Columbus Airport (KCSG), celebrated a new milestone: 15 years of dedicated service to the aviation community. The FBO’s 15-year anniversary is an impressive testament to its customer dedication and service to the aviation community. While much has evolved throughout the decade and a half—including upgraded branding and impr...

New Garmin G5000 avionics upgrade now available for Cessna Citation XLS aircraft

Textron Aviation customers can now upgrade their Cessna Citation XLS+ and Citation XLS Gen2 aircraft with the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck following Garmin’s receipt of FAA supplemental type certification for the avionics upgrade. Customers can have the upgrade installed at selected domestic Textron Aviation Service Centers to add significant technological advances and new c...

Modesto Jet Center adds a second PC-24 jet to managed fleet

Modesto Jet Center has added a Pilatus PC-24 jet to the company's management operations. The light business jet will also be added to the company's Part 135 charter operations. Built for operation landing on shorter fields, the Pilatus PC-24 offers a large cabin with room for six executive seats plus an aft divan that converts into a full-size bed, as well as a completely flat floor....

Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for safety management system in aircraft design and manufacturing

Textron Aviation has received FAA approval of the company’s new Safety Management System implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This approval builds on the company’s previously FAA-accepted and approved SMS program supporting the maintenance and support of iconic Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, and underscores the company&rsq...

Gogo Galileo HDX takes flight; first installation complete on Challenger 300

Gogo Business Aviation in conjunction with Duncan Aviation, has completed the first installation of Gogo Galileo HDX on a Bombardier Challenger 300 and has commenced flight testing as the company marches toward commercial launch of its Low-Earth-Orbit global broadband solution later this year. As will be true for any of the approximately 4,000 aircraft with AVANCE platform equipment...

Pegasus sees unprecedented growth and enhanced fleet utilization

Pegasus Elite Aviation, a premier private charter subsidiary of Prima Air, has seen remarkable growth this summer, with increased flight hours and significant milestones in service efficiency. Specializing in North America, US-Asia, and US-Europe routes, the company continues to prioritize exceptional service and customer satisfaction. The VP of Operations at  Pegasus Elite Aviation c...

flyExclusive enters exclusive agreement to provide aircraft management services to Volato Group

flyExclusive has entered into an Aircraft Management Services Agreement with Volato Group, the largest HondaJet operator in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will manage flight operations, sales and expenses of Volato’s fleet, consisting of 13 fully fractionalized aircraft, 8 leased aircraft and 4 managed aircraft. The goal is to transfer aircraft to the f...

Desert Jet Holdings annonces sale of charter subsidiary to focus on expanding FBO footprint

Desert Jet Holdings announced the sale of its charter subsidiary to Advanced Air, LLC, a regional commercial flight service, private charter provider, aviation real estate developer and FBO based in Hawthorne, CA. Desert Jet Holdings will maintain full ownership and operation of its other aviation businesses, including Desert Jet Center, a full-service FBO and Desert Jet Maintenance, a Part 145 ai...