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Gulfstream Aerospace opened customer support service center in Mesa

Gulfstream Aerospace officialy opened its newest Customer Support service center at Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. To mark the occasion, state and local dignitaries, community partners, and Gulfstream leaders and employees gathered for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to formally welcome cus...

WYVERN welcomes Signature Aviation at PTY as a new Wingman FBO

Signature Aviation private aviation terminal at PTY (Panama City, Panama) has earned the prestigious WYVERN Wingman FBO designation following a successful audit recently conducted by WYVERN. This certification sets a safety benchmark, enabling air charter operators to select FBOs that meet rigo...


Expanding global presence of Cavorite X7 eVTOLs - Horizon Aircraft signs LoI with Discovery Air Chile

Horizon Aircraft has signed  a Letter of Intent with Discovery Air Chile, a leading Chilean helicopter operator to lease five Cavorite X7 eVTOLs with a projected delivery timeline of 2028. The addition of this unique eVTOL aircraft will transform services in Chile by dramatically reducing transfer times for passengers, patients, and time sensitive goods while cutting costs for operators....

AI-powered aviation: Bitlux leverages in-house tech to streamline training, onboarding, and scalability plans

Bitlux has set a new standard by using its in-house AI technology to enhance the company’s training and onboarding processes. Under the direction of Kyle Patel, its President and CEO, the company has created the ‘Bitlux Assistant’, an AI-centric ecosystem that streamlines operations and enhances management productivity while optimizing different departments within the company....

Tamarack Aerospace marks milestone with 200th active winglet installation

Tamarack Aerospace Group recently celebrated the completion of its 200th Active Winglet installation at its Transformation Center in Sandpoint, Idaho. This milestone highlights years of innovation, growth, and collaboration, underscoring the company’s impact on both the CitationJet fleet and the broader aviation industry. The journey to 200 installations began with a single bold idea...

EASA certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East to maintain Global 7500s

EASA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East’s facility at Dubai’s Al-Maktoum International Airport to perform line and base maintenance on Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft. This certification comes in response to growing customer demand and reflects ExecuJet’s commitment to meeting the needs of a rapidly expanding fleet in the region. Nick Weber, Regional VP...

Jet.AI launches "Ava" agentic AI model for private jet booking

Jet.AI announced the launch of its cutting-edge agentic AI model, “Ava,” who books private jets. Customers can now conveniently book private jets by calling or texting, where the AI provides real-time aircraft availability, transparent pricing, and expert guidance to help users select the perfect jet for their journey. For those who prefer texting, Ava enables full conversational exper...

Gulfstream delivers two additional G700 aircraft to Qatar Executive

Gulfstream Aerospace delivered two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the growing Qatar Executive fleet. The two new aircraft, both delivered using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel, increase the total number of G700 aircraft in the Qatar Executive fleet to six with an additional four scheduled.  Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream commented: “The unprecedented speed wi...

VistaJet crafts the most incredible Lunar New Year family celebrations

Lunar New Year marks a special time to connect with family and loved ones. Honoring cherished traditions while embracing new beginnings, VistaJet invites Members to celebrate the Year of the Snake with three bespoke experiences designed to create unforgettable family moments. A festive family table at 45,000 feet Lunar New Year celebrations wouldn’t be complete without a fest...

Air ambulance services global market opportunities and strategies to 2033

The global air ambulance services market reached a value of nearly $17.92 billion in 2023, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% since 2018. The market is expected to grow from $17.92 billion in 2023 to $23.2 billion in 2028 at a rate of 5.3%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2028 and reach $31.99 billion in 2033. Growth in the historic period re...

Lilium achieves breakthrough in investor search

Lilium announced the signing of an asset purchase agreement with Mobile Uplift Corporation, a company set up by an experienced consortium of investors from Europe and North America. Mobile Uplift Corporation intends to acquire the operating assets of the Subsidiaries Lilium and Lilium eAircraft. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, Lilium expects that the Agr...

Cirrus celebrates 600 Vision Jet deliveries

Cirrus announced the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet. As the world’s first and only single-engine jet to receive FAA certification, the Vision Jet has redefined personal aviation by combining advanced technology, exceptional safety features and outstanding performance in a light, sleek design. The delivery of the 600th Vision Jet marks a significant achievement not only for Cirrus but...

Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

Horizon Aircraft has received an investment from a strategic investor and aerospace supporter, for aggregate proceeds of $8.4 million. The strategic financing will fortify Horizon Aircraft’s balance sheet, provide stability in the operations, governance and regulatory priorities, and fund further development and flight testing of its hybrid eVTOL, the Cavorite X7.  Brandon...

Luxaviation UK renews WYVERN Wingman certification

Luxaviation UK has renewed certification as a WYVERN Wingman Operator, achieved through the Flight Leader Program with quarterly coaching by WYVERN. WYVERN Wingman operators are evaluated by the Wingman Standard criteria, which includes a review of the company’s operational history and safety records, safety management system, internal evaluation program, administrative compos...

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ExecuJet MRO Services Europe completed a major project on a Dassault Falcon 7X that included: installing a Starlink system and antennae, performing an avionics upgrade, an engine change, exterior repa...

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...

Gulfstream G300 and G400 make their European debut in Farnborough

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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...

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

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