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Flexjet Praetor 600 private jet tour touches down on runways nationwide

Flexjet announced its 2024 national tour to showcase the Praetor 600, an Embraer super-midsize aircraft and key offering in Flexjet's fleet. As the only fractional provider offering both the Praetor 500 and 600 options in its fleet, Flexjet's mid- and super-mid aircraft fleet is fa...

Lilium debuts jet in U.S. at Houston Hobby Airport and signs infrastructure partnership with Galaxy FBO

Lilium is debuting the Lilium Jet, the world's first fully electric jet that can take off and land vertically, to the U.S. market. Lilium Jet is designed and optimized for regional travel with an aerodynamic shape and ducted electric fans that prioritize efficiency and speed during forward flight. With an anticipated initial operating range of roughly 110 miles, the Lilium Jet will be capable...

Flexjet announces further expansion in Europe with new terminal at Farnborough Airport

Flexjet is preparing to open its new private terminal at Farnborough Airport. Scheduled to open in early 2026, the new facility will be separate from Farnborough Airport's main terminal and entirely dedicated to Flexjet passengers, with exclusive Flexjet staff. Unique in Europe, the new facility will offer Flexjet passengers a seamless experience from land to air, designed to replicate the per...

EH216S pilotless eVTOL completed first flight in Brazil

EHang announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil. EHang's first trial flight in Brazil took place in Quadra, located in the São Paulo region, in partnership with its local operator, Gohobby. This achievement holds significant importance for the future development of UAM solutions in Brazil, a country known...

Equal Skies Charter says that future flight has a duty to embrace disability inclusion

The Equal Skies Charter is launching a White Paper at DroneX to emphasise the importance of addressing disability needs from the very beginning as the aviation industry embarks on a new era. With rapid advancements in Beyond Visual Line of Sight and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle technology, the future of aviation holds the potential to deliver transformative experiences for everyone, part...

Flightways Columbus celebrates 15 years of FBO’s dedication to aviation community

Flightways Columbus, located at Georgia’s Columbus Airport (KCSG), celebrated a new milestone: 15 years of dedicated service to the aviation community. The FBO’s 15-year anniversary is an impressive testament to its customer dedication and service to the aviation community. While much has evolved throughout the decade and a half—including upgraded branding and impr...

SGi signs landmark deal with Helitech Asia as launch customer for ten Leonardo AW09 helicopters at Bali Air Show 2024

SGi, a leading helicopter service provider in Indonesia, has signed a landmark deal with Helitech Asia, the exclusive distributor for Leonardo Helicopters in Southeast Asia and Korea, for the purchase of ten Leonardo AW09 helicopters. This milestone positions SGi as the nominated launch customer for Leonardo’s AW09 in Indonesia. The acquisition of these state-of-the-art AW09 helicopters w...

New Garmin G5000 avionics upgrade now available for Cessna Citation XLS aircraft

Textron Aviation customers can now upgrade their Cessna Citation XLS+ and Citation XLS Gen2 aircraft with the Garmin G5000 integrated flight deck following Garmin’s receipt of FAA supplemental type certification for the avionics upgrade. Customers can have the upgrade installed at selected domestic Textron Aviation Service Centers to add significant technological advances and new c...

Anticipation builds for first ever Airtaxi Market Showcase in Dubai

Organizers of the upcoming AIRTAXI World Congress are coming together with official Host Partner Air Chateau and Showcase Partner Unified Aviation to deliver a unique Market Showcase to the final day of the Congress on 10 October. eVTOL companies have until Monday 23 September to confirm their participation and join the line up. Taking place at the Air Chateau Dubai Helipark, VIP&...

Modesto Jet Center adds a second PC-24 jet to managed fleet

Modesto Jet Center has added a Pilatus PC-24 jet to the company's management operations. The light business jet will also be added to the company's Part 135 charter operations. Built for operation landing on shorter fields, the Pilatus PC-24 offers a large cabin with room for six executive seats plus an aft divan that converts into a full-size bed, as well as a completely flat floor....

Gulfstream G700 earns Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba type certificate

The Registry of Aruba has type validated Gulfstream’s flagship G700 aircraft. The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba’s acceptance follows the aircraft's European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval in May, further solidifying its status as a premier choice for global aviation. Gulfstream G700, renowned for its ultra-long-range capabilities, superior...

Global Jet Capital completes securitization, raising $617M

Global Jet Capital announced the closing of its BJETS 2024-2 securitization, raising approximately $617 million. BJETS 2024-2 is Global Jet Capital’s eighth asset-backed security offering, bringing total assets securitized to approximately $5.8 billion and bonds issued to approximately $4.8 billion. The BJETS 2024-2 offering contained three tranches of notes: a $490.4 million...

Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for safety management system in aircraft design and manufacturing

Textron Aviation has received FAA approval of the company’s new Safety Management System implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This approval builds on the company’s previously FAA-accepted and approved SMS program supporting the maintenance and support of iconic Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, and underscores the company&rsq...

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