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Pentastar Aviation reaffirms industry‑leading safety standards with renewal of its WINGMAN PRO certification

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia completes its first heavy check on Falcon 8X

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a fully owned Dassault Aviation subsidiary, has successfully completed a C‑check on a Falcon 8X—the first heavy maintenance event for this aircraft type in the region, underscoring the rising demand for advanced MRO capabilities across Asia. The Asia‑based Falco...

Sky X officially opens doors to new luxury FBO terminal, redefining full-service aviation for Louisiana's Greater Gulf Region

Sky X officially opened the doors to its stunning new facility, setting a new standard for aviation throughout the Greater Gulf Coast region. Sky X is the region's only FBO offering FAA/DOT-approved maintenance, an AOG Rapid Response Team, an FAA-certified repair station and FAA Part 135 charter...

Embraer Phenom 300EV triple certified, first light jet certified with Garmin Emergency Autoland

Embraer Phenom 300EV is now triple‑certified by ANAC, the FAA and EASA — a milestone that makes it the first light jet equipped and certified with Garmin® Emergency Autoland, setting a new benchmark in safety innovation. Launched in July, the aircraft brings together class‑leading speed and range with next‑generation safety technology and a series of performance and interior refinements...

AEG and Archer to develop vertiport at L.A. LIVE, expanding Archer’s planned LA air taxis network ahead of the LA28 games

AEG and Archer announced a collaboration to develop downtown Los Angeles’ first vertiport—a vertical takeoff and landing site for electric air taxis—at L.A. LIVE, AEG’s four-million-square-foot sports and entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles. The agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, makes Archer the exclusive air taxi partner of L.A. LIVE. L.A...

Jetex Sofia is anticipated to welcome its first guests in Q4 2026

Jetex and SOF Connect have signed an agreement to develop and operate a VIP lounge at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, the main international airport of Bulgaria and the sixth-largest international airport in Central and Eastern Europe. The airport plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, employment and international connectivity across Bulgaria and the wider region. Located in the...

Vicuna Air launches Vicuna Waypoints to expand its pet-focused network beyond air travel

Vicuna Air announced the launch of Vicuna Waypoints, a new service that allows travelers to bring their pets on flights between various European cities and the transatlantic airports served by Vicuna, including its New York–Brussels route. Taking its name from the waypoints used in aviation to guide a flight path, Waypoints extends this concept beyond the airplane, connecting customers&rsquo...

Luxaviation UK renews WYVERN WINGMAN status in continued pursuit of safety excellence

Luxaviation UK renewed its WYVERN WINGMAN Certified Operator status, underscoring its ongoing commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and discipline. This certification is upheld through continued participation in the WYVERN Flight Leader Program, along with structured quarterly coaching sessions that support continuous improvement and reinforce best practices throughout flight o...

FAI strengthens long-range charter fleet with second Global 6000 in a year

FAI rent-a-jet has further strengthened its fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Global 6000 (D-AFAN, MSN 9471). The acquisition was completed just five weeks after the LOI was signed, underlining FAI's reputation for acting quickly and reliably in aircraft acquisitions. The ultra long-range business jet is the second Global 6000 to join the fleet in 2026 and the seventh Bombardier Glo...

SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement with Gold Coast Helitours

SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive's first LOI with an Australian operator regarding the introduction of its aircraft. The parties have reached a basic agreement on the terms for purchasing up to five "SKYDRIVE" eVTOL aircraft which encom...

Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances

Textron Aviation delivered the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, underscoring more than a decade of customer confidence in the company’s largest light jet and setting the stage for the next chapter of the aircraft with the upcoming Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3. The milestone Citation CJ4 Gen2, was delivered to a customer based in the Philippines. This&nb...

Flexjet debuts custom Formula 1® car at the Quail, a motorsports gathering, illustrating the partnership's runway and raceway synergy

Flexjet celebrates both racetrack and runway during Monterey Car Week’s closing weekend August 14-16, 2026, with a custom Flexjet Formula 1® car as the centerpiece. The racecar will be the main attraction in the Flexjet VIP Lounge at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering to highlight the multi-year partnership with Formula 1® as the Official Private Aviation Supplier. In...

Solairus to acquire Clay Lacy’s aircraft management & charter divisions, expanding its scale in private aviation asset management & services

Solairus Aviation announced an agreement to acquire the Aircraft Management and Charter divisions of Clay Lacy Aviation. Solairus currently manages approximately 360 aircraft from more than 100 base locations across North America, while Clay Lacy manages approximately 140 aircraft. Upon completion of the transaction, Solairus will operate the world’s largest managed fleet, comprising mo...

Rotortrade MRO Latrobe obtains AFAC approval for Mexican-registered helicopters

Rotortrade U.S. maintenance facility, Rotortrade MRO Latrobe, has received Mexico's Workshop Certificate Convalidation from the Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC), extending international recognition of its FAA Part 145 capabilities. The approval authorizes Rotortrade MRO Latrobe to perform maintenance, inspections, repairs, modifications, and retrofit work on helicopter...

IADA White Paper of insights from leading aircraft finance experts

For decades, financing a business aircraft was often viewed as a relatively straightforward exercise. A buyer identified an aircraft, selected a lender, negotiated terms and completed the transaction. While the aircraft itself remained the center of attention, financing frequently occupied a secondary role in the acquisition process. Today's market tells a very different story. The modern b...

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