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Successful Maiden Flight of Swedish Medevac PC-24 completed

To support the tourism industry after COVID-19 GlobeAir provides premium travel solutions

Private jet companies are partnering with Europe’s major travel agencies to provide safer travel solutions compared to airliners, which expose travellers to over 700 touchpoints on every journey. Europe’s most prominent travel agency groups like TUI and Dertour are knocking at busin...

What is the impact of Covid-19 on the helicopter sector

Most countries across the world have shut down their borders and restricted their activities for several months. The Coronavirus pandemic has arguably led to the worst economic crisis since the 2008 financial meltdown and the future remains uncertain despite gradual economic re-boot. The impact o...

Daily Optimal special summer 2020 program by Geneva Airpark

Geneva Airpark launches "Daily Optimal", a summer program for 2020. Exclusive and tailor-made offers on daily, short and mid-length stays all summer long, maximum health prevention procedures, aircraft interiors disinfected: Geneva Airpark is fully committed to resuming business aviation at Geneva Airport with its new "Daily Optimal" offer. "Daily Optimal", a...

RUAG MRO International commissions new paint shop

RUAG MRO International has made a sustainable investment in the future of the Oberpfaffenhofen site by commissioning a new combined painting and drying shop for aircraft components. Customers benefit from the highest quality and reduced throughput times. The aircraft painting facility in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich has recently been equipped with a new combined painting and drying shop....

Ten aircraft joined Luxaviation Group fleet

New additions to Luxaviation Group fleet: ten aircraft since the start of 2020, including the world’s first delivery of Bombardier’s newest long-range jet, the Global 5500, earlier this month. Patrick Hansen, CEO, Luxaviation Group, says: “More than ever before, aircraft owners are looking for an experienced company to guide them through the Covid-19 pandemic and ens...

Successful 48-month check on a Challenger 605 - DC Aviation Group

DC Aviation Maintenance team at Stuttgart Airport has successfully completed a 48-month check on a Challenger 605. The comprehensive maintenance work included a full cabin refurbishment using the latest materials and painting work. In addition, an extended upgrade of the Proline 21 avionics system was implemented. This includes the installation of ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broad...

New Tamarack European Installation Centre opened

Tamarack Aerospace announced the new Tamarack European Installation Centre based at the London-Oxford Airport, in the United Kingdom. The Tamarack European Installation Centre will function seven days per week to expedite Active Winglet installations and reduced supply-chain lead times, as well as supplement sales and marketing efforts in collaboration with existing Tamarack Authorized D...

Further enhancing Leonardo AW139 capabilities: new avionics software release and kit certification

Leonardo announced further enhancements for the AW139 intermediate twin engine market leader with the recently obtained EASA certifications for the Honeywell Primus Epic integrated avionics Phase 8 software and the EGPWS (Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System) optional kit with offshore modes. The Phase 8 software release marks the introduction of an advanced Synthetic Vision System (...

New heights of Challenger 350 with enhanced cabin experience

Challenger 350 to feature high-speed Ka-band connectivity, a refreshed CMS interface inspired by the flagship Global 7500 aircraft, and sophisticated cabin design options. Best-in-class Challenger 350 business jet delivers a smooth ride and an intercontinental range that holds true at full fuel with eight passengers. Passengers have even more reason to love the b...

Happy first anniversary - Milano Malpensa Prime

SEA Prime, which with the Milano Prime brand is the leading manager of infrastructures dedicated to Business&General Aviation in Italy, celebrates the first year of activity of Milano Malpensa Prime, the Terminal dedicated to general aviation of Milan Malpensa international airport, opened in July last year. The first year of Milan Malpensa Prime has been notewort...

Redefining the luxury travel experience: Aerion Supersonic & Jetex strategic partnership

How do you imagine luxury travel experience in the near future? What will be different comparing to todays' options? The speed of air travel maybe? Did you ever think the supersonic travel will be back again? Here are some exceptional news! Aerion Supersonic and Jetex have signed a strategic partnership which aligns the two companies in delivering a seamless ultra-luxury travel experience to t...

Italian deal follows certification of H160

Airbus Corporate Helicopters has won a new order for its latest ACH160 helicopter, announced just days after the H160 achieved certification. This new order, placed by an experienced Italian operator for use on private and corporate flights mainly inside Italy, means the ACH160 has been ordered by customers in eight countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, China and South-E...

Attention: online fraud increasing in private jet charter market

The Air Charter Association and the European Business Aviation Association is issuing a warning to the business aviation sector regarding an increase in online fraud, as the charter market opens up to new and returning users. The two industry bodies report that fraudulent companies use pages with images and text st...

Self-flying EHang 216 showcases aerial sightseeing trips over the sea in East China

EHang announced the aerial sightseeing trial flights in Yantai, a coastal city in East China. An EHang 216 took four passengers to the air for aerial sightseeing trips over the sea around the beautiful Fisherman’s Wharf in Yantai city, one of the many AAAA national tourist attraction locations throughout China. The passengers were enthusiastic about their first-ever AAV ride...

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For decades, financing a business aircraft was often viewed as a relatively straightforward exercise. A buyer identified an aircraft, selected a lender, negotiated terms and completed the transaction....

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...