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Flexjet broke ground on new custom-designed private terminal in Scottsdale, Arizona

CARIBAVIA breaks the traditional conference mold and on purpose

In two weeks we'll be coming together at CARIBAVIA, an aviation event unlike any other. I've had the pleasure of participating twice, and each time the findings were genuinely fascinating, enlightening, and helpful. CARIBAVIA 2025 Summit & Retreat will be held June 10-12 on the French Ca...

To strengthen regional insight Rotortrade releases dedicated LATAM helicopter market report

Rotortrade has released its Latin America Helicopter Market Report 2024-25, offering a detailed view of the region’s evolving helicopter landscape. As part of its 2025 initiative to deliver targeted market intelligence, Rotortrade is releasing a series of regional helicopter market r...

First Bombardier Global 8000 production aircraft completed flawless inaugural flight

The first production Global 8000 aircraft has successfully completed its inaugural flight. The milestone was completed on May 16 from Bombardier’s state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ont., and the aircraft executed a series of tests, part of the production flight test procedures during the flight. The exquisite jet landed under the expert command of pilot...

Lufthansa Technik marks 2,000 »nice« installations and expands Gogo collaboration

As a pioneering cabin management and in-flight entertainment solution, Lufthansa Technik’s Networked Integrated Cabin Equipment (»nice«) system has been transforming the passenger experience in VIP and business jets for decades. With the recent delivery of its 2,000th shipset, »nice« once again underlines its leading position in the market. To make »nice&la...

ExecuJet Belgium completes its first heavy check on Falcon 7X

ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed a ‘C-check’ on a Falcon 7X, its first heavy maintenance check on this aircraft type.The work was carried out at the MRO company’s heavy maintenance centre at Belgium’s Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport, coincidentally the same airport where the customer bases the aircraft...

Gogo signs Falcon as first charter fleet customer for multiple Gogo Galileo HDX installations

Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is the first charter fleet operator to commit to multiple installations of its Gogo Galileo HDX system. The mixed fleet operator has confirmed an initial purchase of five terminals for its Bombardier Global 5000 and Global Express aircraft as part of a strategic program to redefine the passengers’ onboard experience. Based in Dubai,...

Textron Aviation announced fleet order for up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets from Aerolineas Ejecutivas

Textron Aviation entered into a purchase agreement with Aerolineas Ejecutivas (ALE), for up to 12 Cessna Citation business jets. ALE will operate the aircraft — a mix of Cessna Citation Latitude, Citation CJ3 Gen2 and Citation CJ3 Gen3 business jets — in its fractional ownership division, MexJet. ALE expects to take delivery of four aircraft, including two Citation...

Signature Aviation announces global expansion of BRAVO Program for small and medium-sized private aviation operators

Signature Aviation is expanding BRAVO by Signature to include benefits across its global network of bases. BRAVO by Signature was introduced in August 2024 and built to elevate the experience and meet the evolving needs for small and medium-sized operators. The expansion of this free membership program will offer increased access for guests to Signature’s industry leading footprint of p...

Gulfstream delivers 50th G700

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the 50th customer delivery of the Gulfstream G700. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Savannah completions center. Since entering service in April 2024, the G700 operates globally, and the fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream commented: “Demand for the G700 continues to grow, and this airc...

Prince Aviation bizjet MRO becomes first in Europe to implement snap-on's "Automated Tool Control Level 5" system

Prince Aviation has become the first business jet company in Europe to implement the "Automated Tool Control Level 5" system by "Snap-on" for managing aircraft maintenance tools. This significant investment follows Prince Aviation's recent hangar expansion and continues the company's commitment to partnerships with industry leaders like Garmin, Pratt & Whi...

HansJet launches PC-12 membership programme in Southern Europe; no upfront investment required

HansJet, headquartered in Malta, announced the launch of a fully flexible membership/fractional programme centred on the popular Pilatus PC-12. After four years of successfully serving the On Demand Charter Market and pioneering the European single engine turbine market with more than 5,000 flight hours delivered, HansJet has carefully crafte...

CAE welcomes first customer to its new CAE Vienna training centre

CAE has opened CAE Vienna, its first business aviation training centre in Central Europe and welcomed its first customer in April. The company also announced that a Gulfstream G550 full-flight simulator is already in operation, and a new Pilatus PC-24 FFS will be deployed at the 8,000 square foot training facility in the second half of 2026. CAE Vienna will feature up to nine full-f...

Jet Aviation completes full renovation of Rotterdam FBO

Jet Aviation completed a full renovation of its FBO in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The project included an extensive remodel and redesign of all customer and crew areas and the adoption of additional sustainable practices. FBO has been remodeled to align with Jet Aviation’s brand standards and optimize space to ensure an effortless and efficient customer experience at all times. Bu...

Castle & Cooke Aviation elevates sustainability at Van Nuys Airport with SAF access and clean energy infrastructure

Castle & Cooke Aviation highlights its growing sustainability portfolio at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as it joins forces with Avfuel Corporation at EBACE 2025. With a focus on operational elegance and environmental responsibility, the FBO is positioned as a go-to destination for sustainable aviation fuel and clean energy advancements in Southern California. Castle & Cooke Aviation VN...

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

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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...