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Satcom Direct first in business aviation to be Jet ConneX ready

Satcom Direct is the first business aviation communication provider to provision and validate its services over Inmarsat’s new Ka-band network. Expected to be available by the end of 2015, Jet ConneX will provide customers the fastest satellite data rates in business aviation, enhanced by Satc...

Meridian adds 605 to fleet

Meridian has added a second Bombardier Challenger 605 to its growing fleet of private business jets. This large cabin aircraft began service in 2012, seats up to nine passengers and is available for charter. “We are very excited about adding a second Challenger 605 to ou...

XOJET Releases 2015 Mid-Year Update

XOJET, Inc., a leader in private jet charter services, announced today that it has surpassed projections in the first half of 2015, delivering 51 percent increase in EBITDA and 20 percent increase in retail charter business.  In addition, the company added 100 new Preferred Access clients, as well as continued to grow its portfolio of enterprise clients, representing Fortune 500 companie...

Dassault to display Falcon 7X at CIBAS

Dassault will display a Falcon 7X at the upcoming China International Business Aviation Show show in Beijing. Held at the Civil Aviation Authority of China’s flight inspection unit at Beijing Capital Airport, 2015 will be the forth year that the show has been running that CIBAS has been held. ccording to Asian Sky Group’s 2014 Greater China year end report, there were 26 Falcon 7...

Constant Aviation completes milestone 96-month inspection

Constant Aviation has completed their 30th 96-month inspection on the Embraer Legacy 600. “The 96-month inspection is one of the two most in-depth inspections on the Legacy 600. It averages approximately 3,300 man-hours and requires specialised tooling, equipment and knowledge of the airframe to complete successfully.” Jim Rady, Embraer program manager said: “The 96-mon...

Feel yourself a Jet Hunter.

Every year the number of applications and the "original" products for flight bookingin business aviation is growing. In fact it is logical - the Internet becomes a real helper in all areas of the business, making it easier and more mobile. But the project, which we were able to meet recently, "stands out" from this category standard. However, details of the Jet H...

Business growth for the Kimbrell Group

Kimbrell Group headquartered in Miami, Florida, is experiencing charter sales growth both domestically and internationally. The Group is adding to its aircraft management division with its long term partner, My Corporate Jet Inc and Kimbrell Group will now have another aircraft under its air charter operator marketing fleet. Representing the second private jet under aircraft operator marketi...

XTI Aircraft Company Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign

A group of business aviation visionaries today invited the world to help shape and own the future of flight. Starting today, aviation enthusiasts and crowdfunders nationwide are actively participating in the launch of XTI Aircraft Company's (XTI) equity crowdfunding campaign, the first fundraising effort of its kind in aviation history — to develop the TriFan 600 — a six-seat fi...

Aviation training offered online

Corporate Flight Training has launched an E-Learning Portal and is now offering a number of aviation training courses online. The E-learning program portal compliments the current range of training programs offered. “We use an E-learning program to back up the classroom delivery of our food safety program; however, the addition of the portal ensures that we are able to...

SF50 deliveries sought by year’s end

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) for the Cirrus Aircraft Vision SF50, indicating the agency will conduct formal tests on the aircraft’s type design, airworthiness, performance and handling properties. Cirrus hopes to to achieve Type Certification for the Vision SF50 by the end of 2015 and begin customer deliveries...

Vertis adds Global jet to South African fleet

Vertis Aviation in has added a Bombardier Global business jet to its Johannesburg charter fleet. This is the fifteenth aircraft added to the Vertis worldwide portfolio. The aircraft is the fourth aircraft in the African based fleet and is registered on the Fortune Air (PTY) Ltd AOC. The front of the cabin incorporates seating for 10 in a combination of club seating, whilst the aft provides t...

The Mileage Club -- The Easiest Way To Earn Miles

he Mileage Club, a leader in the frequent flyer brokerage industry, today unveiled its new and improved website "themileageclub.com" aimed at frequent flyers. The frequent flyers, seasoned or novices, can now buy miles on their favorite Airlines globally from themileageclub.com. How to Rack Up Frequent Flyer Miles Easily The Mileage Club The new site will offer trem...

Top 50 Business Aviation Airports Worldwide in July 2015

Business & Commercial Aviation Teterboro Airport in Teterboro, N.J., was the most popular business aviation airport in July 2015, according to an analysis of acukwik.com flight planning traffic. Paris Le Bourget Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Opa-Locka Executive Airport in South Florida and Los Angeles International Airport&nb...

Reducing the sector’s carbon footprint

Air BP, BP’s aviation division, has grown rapidly over the past few years.  Now, the focus is on renewable energy and reducing carbon footprints for customers. Air BP General Manager Miguel Moreno spoke about current projects and goals for the future. At Air BP, we’ve been asking ourselves one question that forms our decision-making: how can airports and ope...

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Jetex & Berlin Neuhardenberg Airport joint venture to develop World First Pure Green FBO

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UTG PA sums up 2021 and announces plans for the future

Last year marked the appearance of a new player in the Russian business aviation market. In April 2021, UTG PA, a part of UTG Group, became the new operator of the Domodedovo Business Aviation Center....

Cirrus Aircraft reveals the 2022 G6 SR series

Cirrus Aircraft revealed the 2022 G6 SR Series featuring a refined aircraft design with reduced drag for increased fuel efficiency, Cirrus IQ™ mobile app updates and the free...

Eve & Falko partnership to develop global operator network with a potential order for 200 eVTOLs

Eve and Falko Regional Aircraft announced today a Letter of Intent which contemplates a potential order for 200 of Eve’s electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft and a commercial par...

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Bristow Group to provide search and rescue helicopter services to Netherlands Coastguard

Bristow Group announced that the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) has awarded Bristow their prestigious contract to provide search and rescue helicopter capacity to the Netherlands Coas...

Jet Aviation received IS-BAH Stage II safety registration certificates for The Netherlands

Jet Aviation has received IS-BAH Stage II Safety Registration for its Amsterdam and Rotterdam FBOs in The Netherlands. The company currently operates 27 IS-BAH-registered FBOs around the world. I...

30 years of crucial coverages for the aviation community - Avsurance

Avsurance - Avfuel Corporation in-house aviation insurance subsidiary—celebrated a banner 30th anniversary with its best year to date providing crucial coverages for the aviation commu...

Garmin Smart Glide now available for the G3X Touch flight display and G5 electronic flight instrument

Garmin Smart Glide technology, a revolutionary safety tool that helps pilots in loss of engine power emergencies by automating tasks to reduce pilot workload, is now available as a free1 sof...

Jetex & Berlin Neuhardenberg Airport joint venture to develop World First Pure Green FBO

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Right Rudder Aviation announced as new Pipistrel Aircraft U.S. distributor

Pipistrel is focused on continuous improvement. Constantly innovating throughout all aspects of our operations and shaping the future of aviation by developing and delivering cutting ed...

AutoFlight starts in Europe, targeting Prosperity I airtaxi certification by 2025

The continuity of global expansion of AutoFlight is marked with the establishment of its first location in Europe: a team led by former Airbus manager Mark R. Henning is now ramping up at Au...