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EBACE 2024 Advanced Air Mobility showcase includes a ‘First’ on Event’ airport display

Sirius Aviation AG and PARQ Development join forces, bringing 10 hydrogen VTOL jets to Bali

Sirius Aviation AG announced a groundbreaking partnership with PARQ Development, providing ten cutting-edge hydrogen-powered VTOL jets along with tailored support services to the picturesque landscapes of Bali, Indonesia. The agreement is estimated to be worth $50 million, reflecting...

Bombardier Global 7500 sets more than 30 speed records, as precedent-setting program operates flawlessly around the world

Bombardier celebrated more impressive speed records on the Global 7500 aircraft, bringing the total to more than 30 and counting. The most recent records, including travelling from Farnborough to Muharraq and Phoenix to Paris, mark the latest accomplishment for the Global 7500 bu...

Garmin unveils complete avionics modernization program for Cessna Citation CJ2

Garmin announced an upcoming FAA Supplemental Type Certification for Cessna Citation CJ2, creating an all-Garmin integrated solution for the popular light jet. As a complete upgrade for the original flight deck, Garmin’s industry-leading avionics solutions will fully replace the legacy systems, modernizing the airplane and reducing pilot workload by bringing new capabilities a...

Avflight expands footprint with 26th FBO in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Avflight Corporation announced the acquisition of its 26th FBO, Avflight Hattiesburg, at Mississippi’s Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB). Effective March 19, Avflight acquired US Aviation FBO Services, including its 4,000-square-foot FBO terminal and 125,000 square feet of hangar space. The FBO terminal is equipped with all the amenities modern travel requires, i...

LS GROUP developed a configurator offering an immersive experience for Airbus Corporate Jets customers

Airbus Corporate Jets is relying on LS GROUP virtual reality expertise to help its customers customise their business jets.Founded in 2007, Airbus Corporate Jets offers a range of business jets featuring the latest technologies. The recently launched ACJ TwoTwenty opens up a whole new market segment, the "Xtra Large Bizjet". Designed by Sylvain Mariat, the cabins feature a...

EHang EH216-S eVTOL successfully completed its debut flight in Latin America

EHang announced debut flight of EH216-S eVTOL aircraft in Latin America demonstrating safe, environmentally friendly and accessible Advanced Air Mobility in the region. EH216-S demonstration flight took place at the impressive Reserva Conchal resort, in Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Framed under a dedicated ceremony to highlight the advantages of AAM, on the sustainab...

Falcon 6X Makes Debut at Macau FBO, Handled by TAG Macau FBO

TAG Macau FBO announced successful arrival of the Falcon 6X at Macau FBO and the opportunity to handle this state-of-the-art aircraft. The Falcon 6X, recently certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, marks a new era in business aviation with its cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance. Rita Tam, General Manager, TA...

Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) expands its luxury charter fleet with new Global 7500

Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) announced latest addition to its Asia-based charter fleet: a brand-new Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft. This state-of-the-art, ultra-long-range jet is now ready to provide unparalleled luxury travel experiences to meet clients. The Global 7500 is the pinnacle of private aviation, offering the ultimate in comfort, speed, and range. It is capable of non-s...

Monterey Fuel Company extends Avfuel partnership

Monterey Fuel Company signed theextension of its partnership with Avfuel Corporation, solidifying Avfuel as the branded fuel supply partner for its two FBOs at Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY)—Del Monte Aviation and Monterey Jet Center—for another decade. This long-term extension underscores the strong, symbiotic relationship of the two companies. Monterey Fuel Company and Avfuel...

SkyDrive signs pre-order with Bravo Air & partner in developing commercial use cases originating from Augusta Regional Airport

SkyDrive and Bravo Air have signed a letter of intent for the purchase of up to 5 SD-05 aircraft. The agreement also includes the formation of a “Partnership” to conduct joint studies in the development of use cases originating from Augusta Regional Airport to scale Advanced Air Mobility within the region including the adaption of SkyDrive’s business model for air taxi...

Lilium and Atlantic Aviation unite to electrify regional air mobility across the U.S.

Lilium has teamed up with Atlantic Aviation to prepare Atlantic’ network of more than 100 FBOs for the Lilium Jet regional upcoming air mobility service launch in the United States. This strategic partnership will work to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and Atlantic's network of aviation assets across North America, enabling Advanced Air Mobility opera...

OPUL Jets – a new private aviation charter brand launches in UK, Isle of Man and UAE

OPUL Jets is a new UK provider of private air charter services, commencing operations with an initial fleet comprising a Bombardier Global Express XRS and two Bombardier Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 business jets. Two G-registered light jets will be hangared at London Biggin Hill Airport, as well as the Isle of Man’s Ronaldsway Airport, to be joined by additional G-registered aircra...

The Paragon Network elevates FBO safety expectations and training in 2024

Paragon Aviation Group continues to prioritize safety as a core value for its FBOs in 2024. Safety is one of the five pillars that Paragon Aviation Group considers mandatory for their FBOs to possess, along with quality, reliability, value, and service. Each FBO and handling location in The Paragon Network must maintain NATA Safety 1st Certified status, IS-BAH Certified status, or uphold an e...

Celebrating 25 years of loyalty and service excellence - Sentient Jet 2024 exclusive benefits guide

Sentient Jet launches its highly anticipated 2024 Exclusive Benefits Guide, providing Jet Card Owners increased opportunities to maximize their membership with Sentient Jet with 12 new partners. Updated benefits guide reaffirms the brand’ unwavering dedication to enhancing the travel experience for Jet Card owners. In its eleventh edition, the new benefits guide builds on the value...

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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

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

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