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FAI reports steady 2024 revenues and advances fleet renewal

FAI Aviation Group announced consolidated group revenues of €130M in 2024. This matches the group’s revenues achieved in 2023. FAI continues its fleet renewal programme and has added a second Learjet 60 XR to its 16-strong fleet of Bombardier aircraft. The aircraft (D-CFAQ)...

PHI Aviation begins offshore flights for Shell with Airbus H160

PHI Aviation began commercial operations off the Louisiana Coast on 6 March, 2025 for international energy company Shell plc with one H160, capping off a successful route-proving partnership.The helicopter is the first from the worldwide H160 fleet to conduct offshore commercial transportation missi...

10 years of innovation and excellence at Textron Aviation interiors manufacturing facility

Textron recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its Interiors Manufacturing Facility, representing company’s dedication to designing and creating a customer’s ideal aircraft environment with unmatched quality and craftsmanship. During the past decade, the highly skilled team at IMF has played a pivotal role in crafting unique and custom interiors for Cessna and Beechcraft a...

Aerovolt and 3 Legs Aviation Services partner to launch electric aircraft charging at Isle of Man Airport

Aerovolt UK and 3 Legs Aviation Services announced a strategic partnership to introduce electric aircraft charging solutions at Isle of Man Airport (Ronaldsway Airport). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in advancing sustainable aviation infrastructure for the Island. Aerovolt plans to install a fixed 44kW AS6968 charging point at Ronaldsway Airport to support aircraft charging...

Blueberry Aviation secured USD 113.65 million in helicopter asset acquisitions for 2024

Blueberry Aviation announced a landmark yearly achievement, having secured assets acquisitions totalling USD 113.65 million in 2024 alone. This impressive performance reaffirms the company’s leadership in the helicopter trading sector and reflects sustained global demand for its comprehensive fleet offerings and tailored customer solutions. These assets are expected to meet the sustained nee...

Gogo confirms PMA for Gogo Galileo HDX, triggering STC generation for more than thirty aircraft

Gogo has received Parts Manufacturer Approval from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. To secure confirmation, Gogo worked with Delta Engineering, which, as a member of the FAA Organization Designation Authorization program, administered the approval. With the PMA confirmed Gogo is moving to full-scale production and sales of the HDX, enabling the global Gogo dealer...

Bell and Omni Helicopters International Group sign agreement for operational evaluation of Bell 525 in Guyana Basin

Bell Textron and Omni Helicopters International Group announced a joint offshore operational evaluation program for the Bell 525 helicopter, to be conducted over several months at Omni’s high-tempo operation in Georgetown, Guyana, pending type certification. Following type certification, Bell will operate the Bell 525 helicopter in collaboration with Omni to undertake a program of offsh...

Rotortrade unveils global helicopter market report 2024-2025

Rotortrade has released its Global Helicopter Market Report 2024-2025, offering an in-depth analysis of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global rotorcraft sector. This year’s report highlights a growing supply-demand imbalance, geopolitical influences, sustainability imperatives, and shifting regional market dynamics. Philippe Lubrano, CEO of Rotortrade...

GE Aerospace grants ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East Authorised Service Centre Status for Passport Engines

GE Aerospace has officially certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East as an authorised service centre for line maintenance on GE Passport engines, which power the Global 7500 aircraft. This makes ExecuJet MRO Services the sole ASC for this engine type in both North Africa and the Middle East.ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has long maintained a strong relationship with GE and is already a...

OPUL Jets expands footprint with integration of Wallcourt Aviation

OPUL Jets announced the acquisition of Wallcourt Aviation. This strategic move unites two of the UK’s private aviation firms under the OPUL Jets brand, enhancing its global presence while preserving Wallcourt Aviation’s distinguished legacy of excellence in private jet charter. A key priority of this acquisition is ensuring continuity. Wallcourt Aviation’s existing management, op...

Jet Aviation Singapore joins Airbus Corporate Jets Service Center Network

Jet Aviation Singapore facility has received accreditation to perform authorized maintenance, refurbishment, and warranty work as a member of the Airbus Corporate Jets Service Center Network. Singapore is the third Jet Aviation maintenance site to join the Service Center Network, and the only member in Asia-Pacific. The agreement enables the company to perform authorized maintenance-related a...

Bombardier Global 7500 BizJet achieves category-leading 100th speed record

Bombardier Global 7500 business jet has achieved the ultimate performance milestone: setting a category-leading 100 speed records. The business jet set the mark on a mission departing from Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility ACI Jet in San Luis Obispo and landing at the London Biggin Hill Airport on Feb. 28 in nine hours and 17 minutes, averaging an impressive speed of al...

Gama Aviation sees increasing business aviation traffic through Sharjah International Airport

Gama Aviation highlights its commitment to providing best-in-class business aviation services by showcasing its new FBO facility at Sharjah International Airport during the inaugural BAAFEx 2025. Set to open in 2025, Gama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO presents a strategic alternative for business aviation operators particularly with Dubai International Airport reducing slot avai...

Avfuel funds the future of flight with 26th annual scholarship class

In proud support of the future of flight, Avfuel Corporation is excited to announce the 26th scholarship class, distributing $4,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and two Avfuel Pilot-in-Training Scholarship recipients were selected from the 2024 applicant pool: Holly Cron, Britney Howard and Kenny Melis....

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