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Jetex Jakarta: Jetex announces its entry into Indonesia's aviation market

ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium receives EASA and FAA approval for Falcon 6X maintenance

European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration have approved ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium to perform line and heavy maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 6X. In addition, the civil aviation authorities of Bermuda, Aruba and Guernsey have certified Execu...

SkyDrive signs MoU on eVTOL operations in Japan with Japan Biz Aviation

SkyDrive announced the conclusion of a MoU with Japan Biz Aviation Co. SkyDrive currently holds a cumulative total of 427 aircraft orders from partners in Japan and overseas (the order book includes pre-orders for 354 aircraft and basic purchase agreements for 73 aircraft). Outside Ja...

Gulfstream and Rolls-Royce take sustainable aviation to new heights

Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines successfully powered the first flight of the Gulfstream G800 using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The flight was part of Gulfstream Aerospace’s high-altitude flight test campaign, demonstrating the potential for 100% neat SAF to reduce contrail-forming particle emissions at altitudes up to 50,000 feet. The aircraft was paired with a specially modified Gulfstrea...

Electra, UrbanV, and Signature Aviation announce strategic collaboration to unlock new regional mobility ecosystem

Electra and the UrbanV-Signature Aviation infrastructure platform, which combines UrbanV’s end-to-end vertiport development and operations capabilities with Signature Aviation’s global network of private aviation terminals, today announced the signing of a MOU. Together, companies will partner to build the foundation for a new regional...

AircraftExchange, powered by IADA, partners with Citation Jet Pilots

AircraftExchange, powered by IADA-Accredited Dealers, has formed a strategic partnership with the Citation Jet Pilots Association to provide its members with direct access to AircraftExchange’s exclusive listings of preowned business jets for sale. AircraftExchang is the official online marketplace of the International Aircraft Dealers Association. As part of the partnership, CJP's...

The farthest fastest flight in business aviation history - Gulfstream G800

Gulfstream Aerospace announced two major milestones: G800 achieved the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and then completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history. G800 secured the 800th city pair speed record earlier in June with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah. The aircraft traveled 2,973 nautical miles/5,505 kilometers in 5 hours and 52 minute...

PrivatPort expands global FBO network and establishes 24/7 operations control centre in Dubai

PrivatPort announced the next phase of its global expansion, increasing its dedicated FBO network from seven to nine locations and establishing a centralized, 24/7 Operations Control Center in Dubai, UAE. The network expansion includes two additional FBO locations in Mexico, strengthening PrivatPort’s presence across key international business aviation markets. The dedicated facilities...

Gogo announces new STC for Galileo HDX on the Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has received a Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate to install Gogo Galileo HDX on Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft. HDX is an electronically steered antenna that provides a compact, lightweight, low-power, high-performance connectivity solution for Gulfstream large cabin aircraft. Gogo Galileo is powered by Eutelsat’s OneWeb...

Formula 1 and Flexjet announce multi-year global partnership

Flexjet and Formula 1 announce a multi-year partnership, bringing together two leading global brands at the pinnacle of luxury private aviation and motor racing, and naming Flexjet as the Official Private Aviation Supplier of Formula 1. Defined by a commitment to performance, precision and extraordinary experiences, the exclusive partnership officially launches ahead of this weekend’s FORMUL...

High-speed internet now available on PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

Pilatus announced the introduction of Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option for the PC-24, delivering global, high-speed broadband to the world’s first and only Super Versatile Jet. The system is set to enter service, bringing fast, low-latency connectivity to owners wherever they fly. The system is certified by FAA and EASA. New connectivity solution built on the...

Embraer Praetor 500E triple certified - by ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 500E has received triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority ANAC, FAA, and EASA. Introduced in February 2026 alongside the Praetor 600E as the first evolution of the industry-leading Praetor family, the Praetor 500E is now approved for operation in key global markets. This milestone follows the Praetor 600E’s triple certification in April 2026, marking...

Coulson Aviation Canada returns S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker to BC Wildfire Service for 2026 wildfire season

Coulson Aviation Canada has commenced a 101-day contract with the BC Wildfire Service to provide a Sikorsky S-61 Type 1 NVG Helitanker in support of the province’s 2026 wildfire season. The aircraft began operations on May 26 in Kamloops following annual training with BCWS Night Vision Imaging Systems Flight Officers and aviation teams. The S-61 has already responded to its first wildfire of...

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce elevate aircraft health monitoring for Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft

Bombardier and Rolls-Royce introduced an enhanced aircraft health monitoring program for Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 aircraft, combining the innovative data collection capabilities of Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system with Rolls-Royce's new engine vibration and health monitoring unit. Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus aircraft heal...

PeakJet: a new semi-private jet travel experience for Swiss and European markets

Swiss technology company Peak Plus AG is officially launching PeakJet : a digital marketplace that allows travelers to find, book, and pay for semi-private jet flights between Zurich and major European destinations. The platform is now available online at www.peakjet.com, and the first commercial flights will take off from Zurich on August 1, 2026. PeakJet is built on Peak Plus AG’s propriet...

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