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Eviation announced order by UrbanLink for up to 20 Alice aircraft

Eviation Aircraft announced that UrbanLink Air Mobility has signed a Letter of Intent for 10 Alice commuter aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional 10 planes. UrbanLink is building a fleet of all-electric aircraft, marine craft, and ground vehicles to provide end-to-end zero-emission...

The pursuit of purpose, passion & performance – General Aviation Service 45th anniversary

An idea, a vision, the ability to persist and endure despite challenges and circumstances. Maybe, that's the recipe for magic remedy for a success in business. But above all, these are the ingredients (still not all of them) of a 45-year long flight by General Aviation Service. The day...

Skyportz and Microflite to transform Melbourne with air taxi vertiports

The operator of Melbourne heliport on the Yarra River, Microflite, has called time on its long-term future running helicopters for tourism use cases. In collaboration with Skyportz, they plan to work with the soon to be elected new Lord Mayor and the Victorian government to explore options for new electric air taxi vertiport sites to access Melbourne, starting with the existing helipad on the Yarr...

High demand for the daily packages and sheltering offered by Geneva Airpark

As in 2023, Geneva Airpark's services and infrastructure continue to be highly attractive to business aviation professionals in 2024. Daily packages up sharply Up 33% from January to August 2024 vs 2023 These packages have been offered for a number of years for stops at Geneva Airport lasting a few hours, a day, or longer. By foreseeing the need for adaptability, we are ab...

Skyports and Parkin partner on vertiport and parking infrastructure in Dubai

Parkin Company PJSC has entered into a MoU with Skyports Infrastructure. AAM is a new transportation concept that uses eVTOL aircraft to transport people and cargo quickly and efficiently. This sustainable air transport solution aims to reduce road congestion and improve urban mobility by offering a faster and greener way to travel. Vertiports are a critical ground infrastructure, from w...

US family offices focus more on using their business aircraft for philanthropic causes

A survey commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets of U.S.-based family offices who own or lease business aircraft reveals that 87% are open to using them for charitable and humanitarian purposes. In terms of how they do this, 77% say they support local or national charities by providing them with some access to their aircraft, and 44% say they support the Corporate Angel Network, a U.S...

Gogo to acquire Satcom Direct

Gogo and Satcom Direct announced entry into a definitive agreement under which Gogo will acquire Satcom Direct to create the only in-flight connectivity provider able to satisfy the performance and cost needs of every segment of the global business aviation and military/government mobility markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Satcom Direct will receive $375 million in cash an...

Bell 505: a small but mighty icon gracing the skies of the Southern Hemisphere

As the sun rises over the expansive Outback and the rugged hills of Middle Earth, one may spot the Bell 505 taking to the skies, its rotor blades slicing through the dawn with precision and grace, accompanied by the soft and distinctive whirring that is synonymous of rotorcraft. A symbol of modern innovation in aviation, despite its compact size, the Bell 505 has proven to be a versatile and indis...

More than 100 customer pilots earn type rating for Gulfstream G700

Gulfstream Aerospace announced more than 100 customer pilots have earned type rating for the Gulfstream G700 from the Savannah-based FlightSafety International training center since the aircraft earned FAA type certification on March 29. In addition to the 100 customer pilots who have earned the G700 type rating, 80 Gulfstream corporate pilots and more than 20 FlightSafety International G700...

Business aviation ABC - every way to general aviation is different

I'm curious, and the more people talk about the lack of professionals in the industry, the more I wonder... What's people's story, how did they get here and join the industry. So, I ask the questions. I find that the ability to simply tell the stories, one by one, sharing the facts can do a lot of good. Why is that? The answer is obvious - it's an impulse for future colleagues...

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 far more capable and comfortable than competing fleets offered within the fractional market including...

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...

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EH216-S completes Central Asia’s first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight in the heart of Kazakhstan’s capital

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Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

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