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Honda Aircraft Company expands customer service capability as fleet grows

Honda Aircraft Company is adding four new full-service Authorized Service Centers in the United States and global regions, expanding the HondaJet service network to 21 locations worldwide. The new service centers will further strengthen the customer support capabilities for the...

Dual HUD certified on Dassault Aviation Falcon 8X

FAA and EASA approved the use of Dassault advanced dual head-up display known as FalconEye, on the company’s Falcon 8X very long range trijet, adding to the aircraft’s industry-leading low visibility operations capability. The dual HUD configuration will ultimately permit an EFVS-to...

Freedom II successfully receives certification for All-VIP B757-200, setting the aircraft ready for charter

ACC Aviation announced the all-VIP Boeing B757-200 is ready to commence charter work, newly certified by the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority and on the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) of Freedom II. ACC Aviation is the aircraft’s dedicated sales and marketing agent, providing direct access to this VIP 62-seater for ad hoc and charter programs. The B757 is one o...

Grand Opening - DC Aviation new spacious 6,400 m2 Hangar at Munich/Oberpfaffenhofen Airport

DC Aviation presented its new hangar at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport in a ceremonial atmosphere last Wednesday. At an exclusive reception, approximately 130 invited guests were able to visit the 400-square-meter VIP lounge with its state-of-the-art conference room and spacious crew area. A special highlight was a half-hour flight over the region aboard the Zeppelin NT, the most advanced and largest...

Klasjet: Creating an ultra-safe environment in business aviation

To date, the business aviation sector has recorded millions of private jet flights to various destinations worldwide, increasing its attractiveness and favorability among private passengers. Primarily, the high rating for private jet travel among customers is strongly associated with the quality of services offered, rounded off by the increased centeredness on safety promotion in the business avia...

Catching up with The Registry of Aruba - last years challenges, actualities and vision of the future

Sometimes transcription of meetings and discussions takes time. I think it's mainly due to the enthusiasm of all industry players to be able to meet in "real", after years of virtual communication imposed by the pandemic.It was a real pleasure to find The Registry of Aruba in Geneva during EBACE and to be able to discuss with. We are sharing the essential of our exchange:...

Turkish Forestry achieves 95% readiness with Bell 429 for nine straight years

Bell announced that the Turkish Directorate General of Forestry has achieved 95% operational readiness for nine years with its fleet of Bell 429 helicopters. With over 6,000 total fleet hours, the DGF has maintained this superior standard on its Bell aircraft, kits, and components. For nine years, the DGF has protected the forests and natural resources of Turkey as well as the Turki...

Lilium Jet cabin interior - Lilium engages Diehl Aviation

Lilium selected Diehl Aviation to collaborate on the design and development of Lilium’s jet cabin, as well as acting as the integrator and manufacturer for interior components. The supplier agreement represents a further step forward for the Lilium Jet on its anticipated path to industrialization and type certification. Diehl Aviation is one of the world’s leading Tier 1 aero...

Sustainability in private aviation - Sentient Jet - over 300% emissions offset projected for 2022

Sentient Jet is set to surpass its notable 2021 sustainability efforts of offsetting one of, if not the highest amount of emissions of any private aviation company with the first half of 2022 on the rise. As a multi-million-dollar annual investment at no cost to its card owners, Sentient Jet’s strong commitment to sustainability continues to set a new industry standard while offering a more...

Piper Aircraft partners with CAE on electric aircraft program

Piper Aircraft announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 that it has partnered with CAE to develop a conversion kit via a Supplemental Type Certificate for in-service Piper Archer aircraft, enabling the two companies to bring an electric variant option of the iconic aircraft to market. CAE will convert two-thirds of its Piper Archer® training fleet and will be the first to develop a c...

Even more passengers on the wings of Corpo Aviation

Corpo Aviation is pursuing its goal of becoming the largest regional business carrier in Québec and has obtained a new operating licence that will allow it to double the number of passengers that can travel on its fleet of Beechcraft 1900Ds, which was previously limited to 9 passengers. Issued by Transport Canada under the Canadian Aviation Regulations, the certification for a 704 commuter air se...

Legendary utility aircraft now becomes the ultimate getaway vehicle - Daher unveils the Kodiak 900

The Kodiak 900 made its world debut at AirVenture Oshkosh today with Daher’s introduction of this larger, faster version of the robust and rugged Kodiak 100 – filling out the company’s airplane product line in joining the TBM 910 and TBM 960 very fast turboprop aircraft. Inheriting the Kodiak 100’s remarkable qualities as a backcountry short takeoff and landing an...

Vertical Aerospace VX4 assembled and delivered from GKN Aerospace Global Technology Centre in Bristol

GKN Aerospace reached an important milestone in its partnership with Vertical Aerospace by delivering the electrical wiring interconnection system and integration expertise for Vertical’s first flying prototype of the VX4 all-electric demonstrator aircraft. The VX4 is leveraging GKN Aerospace’s multi-technology expertise and its global footprint, with EWIS d elivere...

DC Aviation Munich - landing at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport successfully completed

The day has come, once reached Oberpfaffenhofen Airport and found brand new DC Aviation facility, I was very much looking forward the official opening. First impression – spacious, classy, and very welcoming facility. The curtain was hiding the hangar, letting guests discover the facility step by step. First surprise – invitation to an exclusive 30 min flight… with Zeppe...

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EH216-S completes Central Asia’s first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight in the heart of Kazakhstan’s capital

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Honda Aircraft Company celebrates type validation of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil at LABACE 2026

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

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues...