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Fly The Whale launches new daily nonstop service between St. Croix and San Juan

Coulson Aviation USA acquires Citation 550 fleet from Canadian Government, expanding global leadership in aerial supervision

Coulson Aviation USA has acquired five Citation 550 aircraft from the Canadian Government, expanding its fleet of jet-powered Lead Plane and Air Attack platforms and reinforcing its role as the world’s largest aerial firefighting company. The FAR Part 25-certified aircraft will be upgraded wit...

Desert Jet Maintenance urges early service to avoid industry-wide peak season delays

As the busy flying season approaches, Desert Jet Maintenance, based at the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Thermal, CA, is offering practical advice to charter operators, flight departments, and aircraft owners to prepare their aircraft now to avoid schedule disruptions later. During pea...

Archer completes 55 mile flight—longest yet for piloted Midnight aircraft

Archer Aviation Midnight aircraft successfully completed its longest piloted flight to date, flying approximately 55 miles in 31 minutes at speeds exceeding 126 mph. The flight took place at Archer’s flight test facility in Salinas, California, in front of United Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer, Mike Leskinen, who led United Airlines’ early investment in Archer. Test...

Beacon Air Group expands Western presence with New Wyoming FBO

Long-time developer and airport advocate Beacon Air Group opened of its newest FBO at Yellowstone Regional Airport (KCOD) in Cody, Wyoming, marking the second location for the premier aviation service provider. The FBO began welcoming travelers this summer out of an existing facility that was formerly occupied by a corporate flight department and an FBO. Beacon Air Group renov...

Signature Aviation celebrates modernized private terminal in Winston-Salem

Signature Aviation celebrated the opening of a renovated facility at Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) in Winston-Salem, N.C. The state-of-the-art facility was dedicated with a grand opening event this week, showcasing Signature’s elevated experience for guests and celebration of the area’s proud aviation heritage. The updated Signature INT is located within the new terminal at Smith R...

Pets on board: the calm, clear way to cross borders together

As more families refuse to consign their animals to a cargo hold, one corner of private aviation keeps growing: pet flights where dogs, cats- even birds - ride in the cabin, beside their people. The appeal is simple: fewer unknowns, less stress, and a journey planned around the animal’s needs rather than airport congestion. That’s the promise behind Charter-A’s pet-friendly fligh...

First FAA STC approval for Gogo Galileo HDX given to Trimec for fuselage mount installation on Gulfstream G200 aircraft

Gogo announced that the first FAA supplemental type certification for a fuselage-mount installation of the Gogo Galileo HDX antenna has been approved. The STC has been awarded to Trimec Aviation, an FAA-certified MRO and avionics solutions provider, following installation on a Gulfstream G200 aircraft. Gogo worked closely with Trimec Aviation to obtain the STC approval, which is now avai...

TAG Aviation Engineering soars to new heights

TAG Aviation Engineering announces additional Gulfstream capabilities with the G700 being added to the Part 145 approval. TAG Aviation Engineering extends the G700 support across both Hong Kong and Macau maintenance bases, this reinforces the company’s readiness and dedication of delivering comprehensive maintenance services on next-generation aircraft. TAE already has G700 factory-t...

Business aviation enters a new phase: elevated activity and stabilizing prices define mid-2025 market

JETNET released its Mid-2025 Market Snapshot: business jet inventory, pricing and activity. Business aviation market is transitioning from the post-pandemic boom to a more balanced and sustainable growth phase, according to the newly released report from JETNET. The report presents a detailed analysis of flight activity, inventory trends, pricing dynamics, and buyer behavior for the firs...

Engine Assurance Program adds General Electric CF34-3B engine and APU to its hourly engine maintenance program

Owners and operators of the more than 300 Challenger 604s manufactured by Bombardier now have access to EAP’s hourly engine maintenance program. The business jet is popular for its 4,000-mile range, spacious interior and powerful engines. Those engines are the most recent addition to EAP’s ever-expanding offering. Sean Lynch, EAP managing director commented: “The robust...

Expanded access to exclusive Embraer aircraft listings - AircraftExchange partners with Embraer Jet Operators Association

AircraftExchange formed a strategic partnership with the Embraer Jet Operators Association to provide its members with direct access to AircraftExchange's exclusive listings of preowned Embraer business jets for sale. AircraftExchange is the official online marketplace of the International Aircraft Dealers Association. As part of the partnership, EJOA’s digital platforms now in...

Luxaviation and IdunnH2 join forces - sustainable skies on the horizon

Luxaviation Group has entered a strategic MOU with Icelandic e-fuel innovator IdunnH2 for the long-term supply of synthetic eSAF. This collaboration marks an additional step forward in Luxaviation’s commitment to decarbonizing business aviation, building on the company’s ambitious sustainability roadmap. The agreement foresees the delivery of up to 10,000 metric tonnes o...

Bombardier to launch major U.S. services expansion initiative across multiple states

Bombardier launches a major expansion initiative within its services and support network in the United States. This multi-phase, multi-site expansion initiative aims to meet the increasing demand for OEM-backed convenience and care from the company’s growing customer base. Expansion projects are expected to roll out over the coming years, and will be focused on both regions where Bombardier...

Test Arena Operations kick off in Norway with first flight of all-electric ALIA aircraft

Bristow Norway flew BETA Technologies' all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft at Stavanger Airport, marking the first operations of Norway's Test Arena for Zero & Low Emission Aviation. The flights, which are being conducted in cooperation with Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway, mark a step toward integrating and scaling Advanced Air Mobility in ...

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Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

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AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

AeronautX, part of the AX Aero Group, has announced the launch of a new business aviation pilot training centre in Amsterdam, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. Created by business a...

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

Bombardier will return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a showcase that highlights the company's flagship aircraft, award-winning customer support network and di...

NetJets expands exclusive-use terminal network across the United States

NetJets is elevating its premium ground experience with the introduction of new exclusive-use private terminals at Dallas Love Field (DAL), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Colorado&r...