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Air Charter Expo achieves third consecutive year of record‑breaking attendance

Global trade body The Air Charter Association (The ACA) celebrated another record‑setting edition of Air Charter Expo (ACE’26) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, delivered in partnership with Business Air News and London Biggin Hill Airport. ACE has firmly established itself as the premier one...

ExecuJet MRO Services to showcase MRO capabilities at AAD 2026

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, will be exhibiting at the Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) Expo 2026 at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria (16-20 September). The company will host customers and industry stakeholders at Chalet 14, creati...

Vista House makes exclusive Asia debut amid Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix excitement

Vista is set to debut its signature hospitality concept, Vista House, in Singapore, elevating one of Asia’s most anticipated sporting weekends with a refined, members‑only experience. Conceived as an intimate private clubhouse, Vista House will offer VistaJet and XO Members a serene destination to unwind, connect, and enjoy the race weekend in an atmosphere of comfort and unmistakable elegan...

Hawker fleet gains next‑generation Starlink connectivity through Textron Aviation’s customer support infrastructure

Textron Aviation announced that Starlink’s high‑speed internet solution is now available for Hawker 700, 800 and 900 series aircraft, following the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate. The STC incorporates the Starlink Aviation Performance Kit, leveraging Starlink’s advanced constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites...

Aruba and San Marino Civil Aviation Authorities execute new regulatory oversight agreement

The Department of Civil Aviation Aruba (DCAA) and the San Marino Civil Aviation Authority (SMCAA) have signed a new regulatory oversight agreement that enables San Marino‑registered aircraft to conduct commercial operations under Aruba‑issued Air Operator Certificates (AOCs). The accord establishes a unified compliance and supervision framework, strengthening cross‑jurisdictional operational flexi...

Jet Agent: Why operating history should influence every international aircraft acquisition

Aircraft from emerging markets can represent excellent acquisition opportunities but understanding where and how an aircraft operates should shape the pre-purchase inspection and wider due diligence process. By Anatoly Parkhomchuk, Founder and Managing Director at Jet Agent The market for pre-owned business aircraft has become increasingly international. A buyer based in the United States mi...

30 years, 800 guests and £20,000 raised – Luxaviation UK celebrates at the Aviation Polo Cup 2026

Aviation took the spotlight at Hurtwood Park Polo Club on Saturday, 5 September, where more than 800 guests gathered with Luxaviation UK and Castle Air for the 2026 edition of the Aviation Polo Cup. Marking its 30th anniversary in style, Luxaviation UK secured a celebratory tournament victory against Castle Air — a fitting highlight for a milestone year. The event united the aviation comm...

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East completes full cabin refurbishment on Embraer Legacy 650 aircraft

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East completed a full cabin interior refurbishment and exterior livery repaint on an Embraer Legacy 650, marking a notable milestone for the region’s business aviation capabilities. The project underscores how Dubai’s aerospace ecosystem has matured: operators can now access complete cabin refurbishment and aircraft painting locally, eliminating the need to...

Archer launches ‘No Roads’ flight tour in Northern California cities

Archer Aviation announced the launch of its ‘No Roads’ flight tour, expanding its city-to-city flight test program across the United States. In close coordination with the FAA, Archer’s flight tour will begin with a series of city-to-city flights in Northern California. The first flight will head to Hollister, with additional flights planned in Monterey, San Martin, San Jose, Oak...

Sino Jet expands its fleet with Gulfstream G700

Sino Jet added another brand-new Gulfstream G700 ultra-long-range flagship business jet to its fleet, marking a further expansion of the company's fleet and an enhancement of its operational capabilities. The addition also reflects the continued trust of business aviation clients in Sino Jet's international management system. Sino Jet currently has a fleet of nearly 50 aircraft, with large...

FAI Technik named authorised SpaceX Starlink dealer, strengthening its connectivity offering

FAI Technik GmbH, Germany’s premier business‑jet MRO and a wholly owned subsidiary of the FAI Aviation Group Holding, has secured authorised dealer and installer status for SpaceX’s Starlink high‑speed satellite internet solution for aviation. This immediate approval positions FAI Technik to deliver a powerful new connectivity upgrade to operators, with all installations performed at i...

Universal Aviation begins operations at Dammam’s new general aviation terminal

Universal Aviation has officially begun operations at the new General Aviation Terminal (GAT)/FBO and dedicated hangar at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam (OEDF). Universal Aviation is the appointed manager and operator of the new GAT/FBO and is providing full-service ground handling through the facility. Developed in close partnership with MATARAT Holding and Dammam Airports Company (DAC...

US Senator Steve Daines and CPIFA vice president Geng Shuang visit EHang and take a flight on EH216-S

EHang CEO Huazhi Hu welcomed U.S. Senator Steve Daines and his delegation to its Guangzhou headquarters on August 29, 2026. The delegation included Geng Shuang, Vice President of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs; Pauline Kao, U.S. Consul General in Guangzhou; as well as senior officials from the Guangdong Provincial Foreign Affairs Office, the Guangzhou Municipal Foreign Aff...

Amalfi Jets leads industry innovation with Keeta wallet integration for secure cryptocurrency transactions

Amalfi Jets is elevating the future of private aviation with a bold new partnership with Keeta, the high‑performance Layer‑1 blockchain redefining digital transactions. Through this collaboration, Amalfi Jets becomes the first private aviation company to integrate Keeta Wallet, unlocking seamless, secure, and globally accessible cryptocurrency payments for its flyers. As digital assets surge in...

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

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