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VIP Completions converts Gulfstream G550 from business aircraft to air ambulance

VIP Completions announced their latest project – the conversion of a Gulfstream G550 from business aircraft to medical evacuation air ambulance. Upon completion earlier this summer, this aircraft immediately entered service and began flying life-saving missions. This G550 is ope...

General Aviation Service - recent impressions, trends 2024 and plans for the future

We're getting close to time for reflection on year 2024, identify trends and lessons learned, and acknowledge the shifts in the sector. Work on the future plan while carrying this important information with you. This includes identifying areas that need improvement, deciding changes, and impleme...

Fontainebleau Aviation debuts new Fort Lauderdale FBO

Fontainebleau Aviation, a Skyservice Business Aviation company, in partnership with Fontainebleau Development, announced the opening of its second private jet center in South Florida. Located at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), this FBO sets a new era for private aviation and will serve as Florida's top on-airport gateway for leisure and business trav...

ExecuJet MRO Services becomes authorised service centre for Safran Power Units

Safran Power Units has appointed ExecuJet MRO Services in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai as authorised service centres for the Safran auxiliary power unit used on the Dassault Falcon 6X. President of ExecuJet MRO Services, Graeme Duckworth, says this is the first time ExecuJet MRO Services has become an ASC for Safan Power Units. The impetus for the move was the entry-into-service of Dassau...

FAI named ‘Most innovative Air Ambulance Service’ at the Middle East Aviation Business Awards 2024

FAI rent-a-jet was named as the ‘Most Innovative Air Ambulance Service’ at the Middle East Aviation Business Awards 2024 on 12 December, coinciding with the MEBAA show in Dubai. The award was presented to the group’s Dubai-based Managing Director, Barbara Baumgartner by MEA Business magazine’s Kenneth Mitchen at a Gala Evening attended by senior aviation...

Million Air Albany joins Avfuel network

Avfuel Corporation announced Million Air Albany joined its network of branded FBO locations. Million Air Albany—located at Albany International Airport (KALB)—is the exclusive FBO on the airfield, providing flight operators a key access point to New York state’s capital city and western New England. Brian King, general manager of Million Air Albany commented: “The M...

Sino Jet launches Middle East International Headquarters and strengthens global partnership with Jetex

Sino Jet has unveiled a major strategic initiative - the launch of its Middle East International Headquarters, which also entered into a landmark agreement to deepen its collaboration with Jetex. This strategic initiative not only signifies a major advancement in Sino Jet International's expansion but also marks the beginning of a new era in the global aviation services landscape for both...

Avflight expands to Utah with latest acquisition

Avflight Corporation announced the acquisition of its newest FBO, Avflight Ogden, at Ogden Regional Airport (KOGD). Effective December 9, 2024, Avflight acquired Kemp Jet Services, marking its first location in the state of Utah and 27th facility worldwide. The premier FBO is centrally located in the United States and serves as a gateway to both Utah’s beautiful scenic destinations...

ExecuJet Middle East announced the opening of its ultra-luxury private jet facility at Dubai South

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, ExecuJet Middle East, a partnership between Luxaviation Group and Alpha Middle East Holdings, and a leader in private aviation, announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art private jet termin...

Bombardier celebrated 200th delivery of its Global 7500 aircraft

Bombardier has delivered the 200th Global 7500 business jet to a customer in December. Global 7500 business jet has transformed business aviation with its refined design, unsurpassed performance and outstanding technological advancements. Global 7500 aircraft has also set more speed records than any aircraft in its class having recently flown more than 75 speed record miss...

Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation partner to research ecosystem requirements and services for AAM ground operations

Eve Air Mobility and Signature Aviation signed a MoU to research ecosystem requirements as well as the ground services necessary for safe, efficient and scalable Advanced Air Mobility ground operations. The agreement brings together two seasoned, major players in the global aerospace industry: Eve Air Mobility’s expertise as an eVTOL manufacturer and Signature Aviation&rs...

NYCEDC announces new operator for the Downtown Manhattan Heliport

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced Downtown Skyport as the new operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport following a Franchise and Concession Review Committee public hearing approval. Following a competitive Request for Proposal process, Downtown Skyport will take over management of DMH to continue existing operations and upgrade the City-owned...

IC Leasing orders second Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

IC Leasing, a Dubai-based business aircraft leasing company, has signed an order for a Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, making it the second Falcon 2000LXS ordered by the company. The latest Falcon 2000LXS is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2025. DC Aviation GmbH, IC Leasing’s long-standing strategic partner, will operate the aircraft out of its main base in Stuttgart, Germany. Kh...

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East and Satys Aerospace sign MoU to support aircraft livery and paint services in Dubai

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East, a fully owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has signed a MoU with Satys Aerospace, a leading provider of aircraft painting services, which is set to open a dedicated aircraft paint facility at Dubai South's Al Maktoum International Airport. Under the terms of the MoU, ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has expressed its intention to utilize the ne...

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