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Business family growth - more benefits for clients

Last week EBACE was more than rich on announcements and events in business aviation industry. Let us tell you about the helicopter one! We gave you already a lot of information regarding Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance, from many angles, many points of view. As we see it, the business fa...

AL42 Upgrade for AYJET in Turkey

Long-term Alsim customer AYJET Anatolian Stars Flight School recently decided to task ALSIM with an upgrade of their existing Alsim simulator to the newest EASA standards. The ATO based in Istanbul, Turkey, operates a fleet of single and multi-engine aircraft by Austrian manufacturer Diamond Aircraf...


Global Expansion of Qatar Executive announced at EBACE

10 years of Qatar Executive success were celebrated at EBACE with the announcement of plans to open new offices in Shanghai, China; Moscow, Russia and London, United Kingdom later this year, as well as receiving two new additional certifications.  Qatar Executive’s expansion to Shanghai, Moscow and London in 2019 will further enable it to offer its bespoke and personal service t...

International Caribbean Airlift conference on St.Maarten

The 4thannual Caribbean Aviation Meetup conference will be held June 11-13 on St.Maarten/St.Martin  The conference is hosted by the tourism authorities of the two sides of the island, and is supported by a number of major international aviation companies.  The Caribbean Aviation Meetup conference, “CARIBAVIA” for short, is a results and solutions oriented communication...

TAG Malta’s Managed Fleet got a newcomer - Bombardier Global 6000

Congratulations TAG Malta! An amazing newcomer to the fleet  - a high speed Global 6000 aircraft! So clients will have agreater flexibility in their choice of aircraft and cost-effective executive travel to worldwide destinations. Bombardier’s prized Global 6000 aircraft is revered as an advanced long-range private jet, boasting the wid...

Five Additional Global 7500 Aircraft for HK Bellawings Jet Limited

Successful debut of Bombardier Global 7500 at EBACE 2019! HK Bellawings Jet Limited has signed a LOI for five new Global 7500 and has also exercised options for two Global 7500 , as part of the initial agreement signed in May last year.  “The Global 7500 aircraft continues to demonstrate its unrivalled performance and smooth ride, all the while d...

Dassault Falcon 6X Design has been freezed

Dassault has freezed Dassault and begun manufacturing major parts as the program tracks to assembly of the first aircraft by early 2020. Dassault Aviation has completed the Critical Design Review for its new Falcon 6X, freezing the detailed design of the new ultra widebody twinjet, and begun manufacturing major parts as the program tracks to assembly of the first aircraft by...

MY TAG APP for Charter Clients is officially launched

Congratulation TAG Aviation!  MY TAG APP for Charter Clients is officially launched! MY TAG app is specifically designed to enhance every flight booking experience for charter clients. From initial request through to confirming departure and online payment, its versatile platform helps to ensure that every journey is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Streamlining the traditi...

New Boeing Business Jet Services Bundle with Metrojet

Congratulations! New Boeing Business Jet Services Bundle is launched!  BBJ services signed the first multiyear agreement for this service with Hong Kong-based business jet operator Metrojet. The new services bundle provides essential digital aviation tools for BBJ flight and maintenance crews which includes 24/7 technical support, onboard performance tools and maintenance planning...

Type Certification hat-trick for Embraer Praetor 600

Congratulation to Embraer! Amazing Type Certificate Hat-trick! ​ “Now certified by the key aviation safety agencies of the world, the Praetor 600 has proven to be the most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize business jet to enter the market, paving the way to begin deliveries now in the second quarter,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Em...

Time to book your PC-24 Super Versatile Jet - Order Book Reopens Now

Sometimes it is more than important to use the window of opportunity. This might be exactly the case. If you were thinking to become the owner of Pilatus PC-24, pay attention -  Order Book Reopens Now ! Pilatus has already handed over 30 PC-24s since the first customer delivery in February 2018. The PC-24 fleet leader, serial number 101 belonging to PlaneSense, has already flown over...

First Ever Non-stop Mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles

Recently, Bombardier announced details regarding an amazing mission - First Ever Non-stop flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles. Type of aircrraft? It's obvious - TheGlobal 7500. Today, it is the world’s largest and longest range business jet. The aircraft flew non-stop from London City Airport (LCY) to Van Nuys, CA, very popular business aviation...

Welcome Textron Aviation at EBACE 2019

Are you ready to see the latest of business aviation industry? To find out about latest innovations, latest achievement, idustry changing initiatives? So let us to give you sone informationa regarding Textron Aviation participation at EBACE 2019! “Textron Aviation will arrive at this year’s EBACE as the leading general aviation manufacturing company with more deliveries in 2018 a...

First Embraer Praetor 600 Transatlantic Crossing, Powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Business aviation professionals are looking forward to see and to know better Embraer Praetor 600 at EBACE 2019. let's have a look at the journey this aircraft made to get to Geneva.The journey began on May 8 at São Paulo International Airport in Brazil and arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a six-passenger equivalent payload of 1,200 lb (544 kg). This was the aircra...

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Avflight, City of Detroit celebrate new FBO facility at Detroit City Airport

Avflight, alongside Detroit City leadership, proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of a new, state-of-the-art facility at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) on Wednesday, June 3. The n...

Stephanie Goetz: 5 Insights on being a woman in aviation and embracing unconventional career paths

When Stephanie Goetz recently sat down on Viasat’s viral podcast Above the Noise, one thing quickly became clear: her journey into aviation was anything but conventional. In the e...

Azorra places additional firm order for 15 Embraer E195-E2

Embraer and Azorra have signed an additional firm order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 15 additional jets, further strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two compan...

Cirrus promotes aviation safety with new annual flight review course for pilots

Cirrusannounced its new SR Series Annual Flight Review Course, a Cirrus Approach module designed to promote continuous flight training, pilot proficiency, and safety for all pilots, inc...

Boosting East Frisian Island connectivity - Inselflieger takes delivery of its second Tecnam P2012 STOL

FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) took delivery of its secondTecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. This acquisition is direct result of the outstanding operational su...

AIR selects Dynon Avionics as exclusive avionics provider across smart aircraft portfolio

AIR announced a strategic partnership with Dynon Avionics as its exclusive avionics provider across its aircraft portfolio. The portfolio includes the AIR ONE personal eVTOL and the company&...

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...

VINCI Airports celebrates the completion of the extension and renovation of Kansai International Airport, as well as the 10th anniversary of the concession

Kansai International airport (KIX) reaches new milestone in its development with the inauguration of the completed international trade zone. This completion marks the conclusion of the extensive renov...

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...

AERO 2027 builds on the success of this year’s edition

AERO 2027, taking place from April 14-17, 2027, will feature a further developed concept designed to build on the great success of this year’s event. In 2026, 860 exhibitors from 50 countries to...

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...

BGS expands fueling partnership with Freebird Airlines ahead of summer 2026 season

Baltic Ground Services, an international provider of ground handling and aircraft fueling services, has expanded its cooperation with Turkish leisure carrier Freebird Airlines across several airports...

dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

dnata has secured a new multi-year contract with Silk Way Group to provide cargo and freighter handling services at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), further strengthening a longstanding global par...

Bell announced order of first Bell 407GXi in India with TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron announced the order of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, one of India’s most established non-scheduled rotary-wing operators. F...

Cathay Pacific announces plans to launch direct flights to Almaty

Affirming Cathay’ ongoing commitment to growing Hong Kong’s connectivity with Belt and Road countries, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce plans to launch direct flights to Almaty,...

Daher Aircraft showcases its “go anywhere” Kodiak 900 along with the TBM 960 at France Air Expo

The European tour of Daher Aircraft’s “go-anywhere” Kodiak 900 multi-role airplane continues this week at the France Air Expo 2026 event in Lyon, France, where it will join a fast, e...

Cirrus launches “Let’s Go Fly!” immersive Apple Vision Pro flight experience

Cirrus launched Let’s Go Fly!, a first-of-its-kind app created for Apple Vision Pro that delivers an immersive introduction to Personal Aviation—the freedom, convenience and acce...

Climate-friendly aviation: greater ambition pays off

Which strategy leads to cost-effective, climate-friendly aviation in 2070? Four scenarios from the Bauhaus Luftfahrt think tank illustrate the impacts of different transformation paths. Key points: In...

Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA contract, providing mission-critical communications services for ‘hurricane hunter’ aircraft

SD Government, a Gogo company serving the military and government markets, announced today that it has secured a multi-year framework contract from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National...

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...

Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Singapore: Starting in October, Lufthansa will begin flying to new destinations with Allegris

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can...

Air passenger rights reform: as European negotiations nearing conclusion, up to 60% of travelers could lose their right to compensation

Air passenger rights in Europe are at a critical crossroads. On June 2, the European Union’s Conciliation Committee will meet for a final round of negotiations on the revision of the European re...

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...

World's longest-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR takes to the skies

The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three...