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Oriens Aviation marks 10 years of operations

Oriens Aviation is celebrating 10 years of operations this month. Recently settled into its expanded hangar facilities at its London Biggin Hill Airport HQ, the company is looking forward to imminently welcoming an additional PC-12 on to its Air Operator’s Certificate, which will pri...

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa completes its first gearbox replacement on Challenger 604

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed its first engine accessory gearbox replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604. ExecuJet MRO Services’ engine shop, a GE authorized service centre, installed overhauled AGBs and completed the work on-wing, thus reducing the aircraft&rsq...


Yingling Aviation completes first Starlink installation on a Bombardier Global

Yingling Aviation has successfully completed its first installation of Starlink on a Bombardier Global, marking a significant milestone in next-generation inflight connectivity. The installation provides seamless, high-speed, low-latency internet access, delivering an unmatched inflight experience for business aviation. The aircraft’s operator, recognizing the increasing demand for reliable,...

Exclusive travel services for business class to New Zealand

Traveling to New Zealand requires careful planning, especially when selecting the right airline and flight route. Business travelers and luxury seekers prioritize comfort, reliability, and efficiency. Flyer Club provides exclusive services to ensure a seamless travel experience. Benefits of flying Business Class to New Zealand Business class travelers benefit from spacious seating, high-qual...

Falcon Luxe unveils its private jet fleet expansion plans

UAE-based private jet operator Falcon Luxe is set to receive as many as 40 aircraft by end of 2026. This will increase the fleet size to more more than 50 private jets in operation. Today, Falcon Luxe operates a diversified modern private jet fleet comprising 12 aircraft. The investment and expansion of the Falcon Luxe fleet has been critical in meeting demand. In the second quarter of 2025, a...

Honeywell high-speed cabin connectivity system selected by Dassault for Falcon fleet

Honeywell agreed with Dassault Aviation to install and JetWave X as a line-fit and retrofit solution for Dassault Falcon business jets. Honeywell’s JetWave X system will enable Dassault’s Falcon jets to operate with uninterrupted coverage globally – delivering the sort of high-speed connectivity typically found in homes and offices. This new offering supports...

Vista presents flagship Global 7500 at BAAFEx

Vista announced its participation in the inaugural Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo 2025 at Singapore Changi Exhibition Centre. Vista will showcase the flagship Global 7500 and share its expertise in two thought-provoking panel discussions. BAAFEx provides a platform for the industry to spotlight the dynamic business growth across Asia Pacific – a key market for Vista’s...

Embraer Phenom 300 series named world’s best-selling, most delivered, light jet for 13th consecutive year

Embraer Phenom 300 series is once again the world's best-selling, most delivered light jet for the 13th consecutive year, according to data released by GAMA. The data also confirmed the light jet as the most delivered twin-engine jet for the fifth year in a row. To achieve this distinction, the company delivered 65 Phenom 300 series aircraft throughout 2024, ending the year with the indus...

Gama Aviation Sharjah FBO breaks passenger records in 2024

Gama Aviation announced record passenger numbers for 2024, 10 years since opening its FBO in Sharjah. And, as this achievement reinforces Gama Aviation’s strong growth in the sector, such milestone highlights the increasing demand for premium private aviation services and aligns with the brand’s continued investment in its FBO network. With a focus on further expanding its FBO...

Gogo|Satcom Direct renews three-year preferred supplier agreement with Luxaviation Group for global connectivity solutions

Gogo|Satcom Direct signed a second three-year preferred supplier agreement with Luxaviation Group, continuing the close relationship first forged between the business aviation operator and Satcom Direct in 2021. New deal provides even greater flexibility and resilience for Luxaviation, as it includes access to Gogo Galileo phased array antennas and its North American Air-to-Ground c...

KlasJet prepares fleet for seasonal shifts in ACMI operations

KlasJet transfers its fleet between the summer and winter seasons to capture ACMI operations peak demand in different regions, it is essential to prepare the aircraft and conduct a technical review. With a strong foundation and extensive experience in the exclusive private flight sector, the company is dedicated to delivering aircraft to clients in top condition, ensuring the h...

Expanding capabilities in Australia - Textron Aviation to open new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport

Textron Aviation expands of its footprint in Australia with the construction of a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to maximize support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the region. The new facility will add more space for servicing aircraft, aiding in faster scheduling with minimal down time to keep customers flying. Construction is s...

Jet OUT soars into South Florida with new base at Fort Lauderdale Airport

Jet OUT announced the opening of its newest base at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This expansion marks the company's first move outside the Midwest, bringing its innovative local-national fleet model to the vibrant South Florida market. The Fort Lauderdale-based fleet serves customers in South Florida with zero repositioning costs.  Jet OUT started operations in Fort...

Final G650 completes production

The final Gulfstream G650 has officially completed production. This aircraft will move to the next phase of the completions process at Gulfstream’s Appleton, Wisconsin, facility before making its official delivery to a customer later this year. The legendary aircraft family continues to play an active role in Gulfstream’s flight and sustainability testing initiatives. Featuring Ro...

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Platoon Aviation to build Europe's largest Cessna Citation Longitude fleet

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...