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Joby to acquire Blade’s passenger business, accelerating air taxi commercialization

Joby Aviation has entered into a definitive agreement with Blade Air Mobility to purchase Blade’s leading urban air mobility passenger business. Blade's Medical division, which was not included in the transaction and will remain a separate public company, is to partner with Joby on me...

Spanish Business Aviation Event 2025, the third edition, with a new location and static aircraft exhibition

The Spanish Business Aviation Association is set to host the third edition of the Spanish Business Aviation Event (SBAE 2025) on November 5–6 at the prestigious Real Aeroclub de España in Madrid. This key industry event will bring together leading figures in business aviation from...


Panorama Jets reinforces safety standards with Wingman renewal and Flight Leader participation

Panorama Jets has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and continuous improvement by renewing its WYVERN Wingman Certified Operator status, this time through the Flight Leader Program. Recognizing the value of ongoing coaching and deeper engagement, Panorama Jets transitioned from traditional audits to quarterly coaching sessions with their Flight Leader coach. Gonzalo Alexander Castillo, Chief...

Million Air Hollywood-Burbank rebrands to Hollywood Burbank Jet Center

After operating under the Million Air brand at Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) for 22 years, privately-owned Million Air Burbank rebranded itself as Hollywood Burbank Jet Center on July 31, 2025.   While the brand undergoes a refresh, customers will enjoy the same first-class service FBO is known to provide under the guidance of its veteran leadership team, including: Owner Ha...

Cessna SkyCourier to make show debut at LABACE 2025

Cessna SkyCourier is expected to make its show debut at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in São Paulo, Brazil, August 5 through 7. Textron Aviation and its channel partner, TAM Aviação Executiva, are expected to feature an industry-leading lineup of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft at Campo de Marte airport, demonstrating the company&...

UrbanLink reached agreement to lease 10 Beta Alia eCTOL aircraft

UrbanLink Air Mobility has reached an initial agreement with a major alternative asset finance company to lease up to ten BETA Technologies electric conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft from their current order book with BETA.  The first delivery is anticipated in late 2027. This agreement positions UrbanLink to launch all-electric operations in late 2027, utilizing a net...

Pilatus made first appearance of PC-12 PRO in USA at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025

In 2025, Pilatus was back at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The event brought manufacturers, pilots, specialists and enthusiasts together to discover the latest industry innovations and trends. Pilatus attended with  PC-12 PRO for the first time, as well as the latest version of the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Progressive, proven, professional: the PC-12 PRO sets new standards with...

NetJets empowers pilots with cutting-edge safety analytics from FlightPulse

NetJets announced the adoption of FlightPulse from GE Aerospace across its operations in the United States and Europe, providing pilots with data to increase safety and efficiency from takeoff to landing. FlightPulse will equip NetJets’ more than 4,400 pilots globally with secure, consolidated flight data to drive informed decisions on risk management, aircraft functionality a...

Tamarack Aerospace Group expands North America dealership alliance with Davinci Jets

Davinci Jets brings extensive operational and customer support expertise to Tamarack Aerospace growing roster of authorized service centers. The addition of Davinci supports Tamarack Aerospace commitment to delivering convenient, regionalized support for CitationJet operators looking to upgrade their aircraft with Active Winglet technology. Trey Darr, VP of Davinci Jets Services...

Denver terminal joins Avfuel’s growing SAF supply chain

Avfuel Corporation is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel footprint with the addition of a new, strategic supply point in Denver, Colorado—the first of its kind in the region. Denver’s key location will play a crucial role in improving SAF accessibility across the central United States, offering a reliable, regional supply point and negating the need to transport fuel...

Falcon Technic expands GCAA approval to include Falcon 900EX EASy line maintenance

Falcon Technic, the MRO division of Falcon, the aviation arm of Alex Group Investment, announced the successful amendment of its GCAA AMO Approval Certificate. The updated certificate now includes Line Maintenance capability for the Falcon 900EX EASy. This reflects Falcon Technic’s continued growth and its commitment to providing certified, high-quality maintenance solutions for a wider...

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...

Rotortrade completes first pre-owned helicopter sale of the year in Indonesia

Rotortrade has finalized the sale of a 2014 Bell 429 VIP helicopter (MSN 57241) to PT Whitesky Aviation in Indonesia. Originally acquired in China in 2015, the aircraft had accumulated just 380 flight hours due to slower-than-expected regulatory liberalization in the region. As part of its strategy of acquiring underutilized assets, restoring them to optimal condition, and redeploying them where o...

Flexjet raises $800 million equity investment from investment group led by L Catterton

Flexjet has closed an $800 million equity investment from a consortium of strategic investors led by leading global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, with participation from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC and the J. Safra Group. The investment, which marks the largest equity investment in the history of private aviation, will support Flexjet’s continuing v...

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Platoon Aviation signed a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for multiple Cessna Citation Longitude business jets. With this order, Pl...

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection complete regional electric flight demonstrations across Florida

Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways Holdings and Brickyard Connection completed three days of high-cadence electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport earlier...

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Jetfly is redefining business aviation with its Shared Ownership Program

For over 25 years, Jetfly has stood out in Europe as a pioneer of a distinctive shared ownership model in business aviation. Designed to offer the flexibility of private aviation without the constrain...

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...

Bombardier & Elie Saab collaboration introduces the Haute Couture of aviation with Global 8000 cabin design

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB unveiled a new chapter in business aviation: a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft that redefines the onboard experience through the lens of haute cout...

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...

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...

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...