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Avfuel advances sustainability at NBAA-BACE with milestones and industry insights

Daher Aircraft’s Kodiak 100 deploys to the Pacific Northwest’s backcountry in support of U.S. Forest Service operations

Daher Aircraft has flown its “go anywhere” Kodiak multi-role airplane into some of the most remote and challenging backcountry airstrips across the Pacific Northwest while delivering critical support for the U.S. Forest Service as part of a collaborative effort with the Recreational Avia...

First ACJ equipped with Gogo Galileo HDX satellite connectivity system

ACJ Connect Link has become a reality with the first customer aircraft – three ACJ319s – now fitted with the Gogo Galileo HDX satellite connectivity system, with more customer installations to follow later this year. This milestone follows EASA’s STC approval in March, which e...

Honda Aircraft Company becomes first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to fly HondaJet on 100% SAF

Honda Aircraft Company has become the first twin-turbine very light business jet manufacturer to utilize the HondaJet on a successful test flight running a 100% blend of SAF. A production-model HondaJet was fueled with a mix of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (HEFA-SPK) and Hydrodeoxygenated Synthetic Aromatic Kerosene (HDO-SAK) fuels and flew over the Greensbor...

Gulfstream fleet surpasses 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel

Gulfstream Aerospace fleet of corporate, demonstration and support aircraft has surpassed 3 million nautical miles flown on sustainable aviation fuel blends. In addition, the Gulfstream G800, Gulfstream G700, Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G400 flew to this week’s NBAA-BACE 2025 in Las Vegas using SAF blends. Those aircraft and a mock-up of the newly announced Gulfstream G300 will...

Islands of opportunity: helicopter charters in Indonesia

Civil helicopter chartering is growing across the APAC region, and Indonesia is no exception. Saladin Siregar, Key Account Management for Passenger Air Chartering, APAC at global charter experts Chapman Freeborn, provides in-depth insights on helicopter charters in Indonesia, explaining why they are a good fit for the country and which sectors are driving growth. A diverse and growing civil hel...

ACI Jet & CMS complete inflight cabin management system STC applicable to Challenger 604, 605, and 650 aircraft

ACI Jet completed the first article installation for Cabin Management Solutions’ inflight entertainment and cabin management system on a Challenger 605. The milestone marks the first time ACI Jet has partnered directly with an OEM in engineering and certification of a Supplemental Type Certificate, securing a share of licensing rights to the STC in the process. The STC-approved insta...

Starlink high-speed internet now available on Cessna Citation Longitude

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Longitude, following the Federal Aviation Administration issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide more reliable...

Bombardier set to impress at NBAA-BACE 2025 with Global and Challenger jets on display

Bombardier will participate in the NBAA-BACE 2025, taking place October 14–16 at Henderson Executive Airport in Las Vegas. Bombardier will showcase three of its most iconic aircraft on static display – the Global 7500, Global 6500, and Challenger 3500 – and will also highlight its top-ranked, comprehensive service offering on site. Éric Martel,...

Key trends, difficulties, amazing discoveries, and market insights with General Aviation Service for FBO Summer 2025 in Spain

Five extremely busy months, and even though the schedule should be a little more “manageable” now , it's still challenging to find the right moment to have a long enough conversation with Luis Hurtado Barrutia, Sales Director at General Aviation Service. However, I think it's fascinating to examine the summer season "in the heat of the moment," rather than a year late...

Inspirato and Aero Partner to enhance luxury travel experience

Inspirato announced new partnership bringing together two brands committed to transforming the way people experience travel. The collaboration combines Inspirato’s curated portfolio of luxury homes, hotels, and experiences with Aero’s expansive semi-private flight options to in-demand destinations, including Maui, New York, Aspen, Napa, and Los Cabos. Together, the brands are...

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi unveils plans for UAE’s first hospital-based vertiport, in partnership with Archer Aviation

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Archer Aviation announced plans to establish the first hospital-based vertiport in the United Arab Emirates, providing direct eVTOL aircraft access to one of the region’s most prominent hospital facilities. The goal is to enable passengers to travel from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to nearby locations in just minutes, dramatically reducing travel...

Yingling Aviation completes first winglet installation on Falcon 900

Yingling Aviation has completed its first winglet installation as Yingling on a Falcon 900, delivering a precise structural modification performed by its experienced sheetmetal team. The project included reinforcing ribs and a 12-foot strap install along each wing. Every rivet had to be flawless, with no room for error. According to the onsite Aviation Partners trainer, Harley Howell, this was the...

Bombardier kicks off large-scale customer service expansion in the U.S. with new service centre in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Bombardier announced the planned opening of a new service centre at Fort Wayne International Airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the company’s new maintenance facility in the Midwestern United States, this new service centre kicks off Bombardier’s previously announced multi-phase, large-scale U.S. expansion initiative. Complementing the company’s heavy maintenance facilities throu...

Desert Jet Maintenance launches DJM Service Plus Rewards: new loyalty program giving back to aircraft maintenance clients

Desert Jet Maintenance launches the DJM Service Plus Rewards Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to thank clients for their continued trust in Desert Jet's aircraft maintenance services. The program allows clients to earn 1 point for every $10 spent on labor and redeem points for exclusive rewards, ranging from gift cards and luxury items to unforgettable experiences, such as...

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From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

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