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Signature Aviation launches BRAVO program for small and medium-sized private aviation operators

Archer delivers first Midnight aircraft to the United States Air Force

Archer Aviation has delivered its first Midnight aircraft to the USAF to evaluate as part of its AFWERX Agility Prime contract valued at up to $142M. The delivery comes after the U.S. Department of Defense accepted Midnight’s military airworthiness assessment, a critical approval that confirms...

Million Air Dallas breaks ground on new international ramp

Million Air Dallas, the leading FBO at Addison Airport (KADS), and Jacob White Construction, an award-winning commercial construction firm out of Houston, broke ground on a new ramp designed to streamline travelers’ U.S. Customs clearance process. Spanning nearly three acres, the ra...

Gulfstream G400 completes first flight

Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment. The G400 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:04 a.m. an...

Avflight network earns sustainability certification

Avflight announced all 22 eligible FBOs in its U.S.-based network are now certified as Green Aviation Business – Tier 1 under NATA’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. This announcement marks the first time Avflight has received this designation and further illustrates the company’s overall commitment to sustainability. Avflight’s U.S.-based net...

400th Cessna Citation Latitude joins Simmons Foods' fleet, reinforcing segment leadership

Textron Aviation has delivered the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet to longtime Citation customer Simmons Foods, a family-owned and operated company since 1949, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Simmons Foods will utilize the new aircraft to enhance the efficiency of its company’s business travel, complementing its existing fleet of three Citation jets that are integral to managing ope...

Vinci Aviation obtains exclusive access to a second Learjet 45

Vinci Aviation have obtained exclusive access to a new aircraft, the Learjet 45. This move highlights the company’s commitment to providing unparalleled luxury and convenience for its esteemed clientele. Learjet 45 is designed to cater to a diverse range of needs, making it ideal for business travel, family vacations, and corporate or luxury requirements. With a seating c...

Volocopter conducts first eVTOL flight at Palace of Versailles

Volocopter conducted world first eVTOL flight test within the premises of the World Heritage Palace of Versailles. This unprecedented flight marks the conclusion of this summer’s multi-day operational validation test campaign at the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l'Ecole and Versailles. Volocopter and its partners aspire to return to Paris later in the year to fly our eVTOL aircraft in...

Archer unveils planned Los Angeles air taxi network ahead of major worldwide sporting events

Archer Aviation plans to launch a Los Angeles air mobility network—seeking to change how Southern California residents and visitors commute, travel and spend their free time. The goal is for passengers to be able to go to a nearby vertiport, or vertical take-off and landing location, and then fly 10-20 minutes in Archer Midnight aircraft to their destination of choice within t...

ACI Jet MRO completes first Global 7500 Starlink installation

ACI Jet announced the successful return to service and completion of its first Bombardier Global 7500 Starlink satellite internet installation. This achievement marks one of the first few installations of Starlink on this flagship aircraft type worldwide. Installations of this magnitude, especially as a first for the company, necessitate a team that excels in collaboration and communicat...

Joby applies for aircraft certification in Australia

Joby Aviation has formally applied for its revolutionary aircraft to be certified for use in Australia. Joby application to Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the validation of an FAA type certification builds on a bi-lateral agreement between the U.S. regulator and CASA, and it lays the groundwork for the introduction of quiet, emissions-free air taxis in Australia....

FlightServ, Aviation Charters first to achieve Top FAA safety certification

FlightServ and its sister company, Aviation Charters, announced they are the first in the greater Philadelphia region to achieve 14 CFR Part 5 SMS Active Conformance status: the industry’s highest certification level of safety management. This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone for the companies, highlighting their commitment to operational safety and excellence across the...

Skyservice achieves AFRA accreditation for aircraft teardown and recycling

Skyservice Business Aviation announced the launch of its industry-leading aircraft teardown business model. Accredited under the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association's Best Maintenance Practices for Disassembly, this new venture offers sustainable solutions, addresses the current aircraft parts shortage crisis, and provides owners with a compelling return on investment for their reti...

Gogo and Duncan Aviation collaborate to expand 5G STC portfolio

Gogo Business Aviation announced a collaboration with Duncan Aviation to pursue a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 aircraft. Gogo 5G will deliver an enhanced inflight connectivity experience in North America to this popular series of midsize aircraft, providing more speed, capacity, live experie...

FAA approves first commercial drone flights Beyond Visual Line of Sight in Dallas-area airspace

For the first time ever in U.S. aviation history, FAA has authorized multiple operators to fly commercial drones without visual observers in the Dallas-area airspace. Starting in August, Zipline International and Wing Aviation will be free to deliver packages to customers in the Dallas-area via drone, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, as the result of technology known as UTM. With this techn...

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