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Market strong for certain makes and pedigrees - IADA dealers predict uptick over the next six months

International Aircraft Dealers Association members reported an uptick in private aircraft resale expectations for the next six months, as noted in the organization’s second quarter 2023 market report. There was an upswing in projections for the next six months compared to the preceding qu...

Research by Horizon Aircraft reveals one in four Canadians want to slow down with a rural move

One in four Canadians living in urban areas considers moving to more remote communities with the desire for a slower pace of life cited as the biggest reason, new research shows. The nationwide study by Horizon Aircraft found 25% of urban Canadians would consider moving...

Flexjet updates partnership guide with 40+ iconic brands from across the globe

Flexjet updated its offering of exclusive luxury benefits, products and accommodations to include more than 40 global brands. With its customers’ distinctive taste in mind, Flexjet has curated a list of like-minded brands across the globe covering wineries, bespoke fashion and jewelry, extraordinary boutique hotels and entrée to unique experiences such as Royal Ascot, Snow Polo St. Mo...

EHang and Shenzhen Bao’an District form strategic partnership for urban air mobility operation center

EHang has signed a MOU with the Bao’an District Government of Shenzhen municipality on a comprehensive strategic partnership in urban air mobility for commercial operations of EH216-S AAVs following the completion of the EH216-S type certification. Bao’an District and EHang will jointly develop UAM use cases, systems and routes to build Shenzhen as a national low-altitud...

PRIMUS AERO chooses PAL-V Liberty to enhance operational excellence

PRIMUS AERO is investing in the future of transportation with the purchase of a fleet of PAL-V Liberty vehicles, enhancing their operational excellence and minimizing the downtime of clients' aircraft. PRIMUS AERO aims to utilize the PAL-V Liberty not only for their own operations but also for their aircraft maintenance companies. For PAL-V, this partnership reinforces the use-case o...

San Marino achieved USA FAA Category 1 Rating

The Republic of San Marino has achieved the USA FAA Category 1 Rating, according to a recent FAA announcement. The Category 1 rating recognizes San Marino civil aviation authority as compliant with ICAO standards and allows San Marino air carriers to operate services to the United States. Under a Category 1 rating, properly authorized San Marino AOC Holders “air...

HeliFlite partners The International Yacht Company for transfers

HeliFlite partners IYC Yachts, providing clients with an unparalleled, bespoke travel experience. Npw, clients are offered direct transfer from superyacht to helicopter and vice versa. HeliFlite and IYC have aligned as partners to create a long-term global alliance that represents the highest standards of performance, excellence, and sophistication. HeliFlite and IYC will serve as p...

Up & Away Aviation is acquired by Unifi Aviation

Up & Away Aviation has secured new ownership with Unifi Aviation. Unifi is the USA largest ground aviation services company, part of the Argenbright Group. The deal was signed by Up & Away founder and CEO Stefan Murphy and Unifi CEO Gautam Thakkar at the UK company’s London Oxford Airport UK HQ.The agreement formalises as Up & Away prepares to open its 13th&n...

Jet Aviation expands CAA network with addition of fifth U.S. location in West Palm Beach

Jet Aviation FBO location in West Palm Beach has joined the Corporate Aircraft Association registered FBO network. The company has a further four CAA registered FBOs in the U.S. The CAA offers FAA Part 91 operators access to a range of fuel and service benefits at its worldwide network of partner FBOs. Members will now be able to enjoy these benefits at Jet Aviation West Palm Beach, in additi...

LCI delivers trio of EMS helicopters to Italian Alidaunia

LCI has delivered three Leonardo AW169 helicopters on long-term lease to the Italian operator, Alidaunia. The aircraft were all delivered new from Leonardo and are valued at over US$30 million. They form part of the LCI and SMFL joint venture (JV) fleet, which now totals 57 aircraft valued at approximately US$600 million. The AW169s have entered service with Alidaunia over the past...

ACC Aviation continues its carbon commitment as it remains a certified carbon-neutral aviation business

Announced in October 2022, ACC Aviation multi-point carbon reduction plan combines significant measures to reduce internal operating emissions while offering clients the option to offset their carbon footprint. To help deliver the program, ACC has been working in close partnership with Positive Planet. Founded in 2021, Positive Planet supports and guides over 500 organisations towards th...

Flexjet to add 22 aircraft to its mid- and super midsized private jet fleet by year end

Continuing a five-year trend of growth in this category, Flexjet is on target to add 22 aircraft to its mid- and super midsized fleet by the end of 2023. This year, Flexjet already added Embraer Praetor 600 to its North American fleet after 2 years of successful operations in Europe and 7 years of operating the Praetor 500 and its predecessor, the Legacy 450. Flexjet...

Lilium completes final audit in major step towards achieving EASA Design Organization Approval

Lilium has successfully completed the fourth and final Design Organization Approval audit by EASA. The successful completion of the DOA audit is a key milestone in Lilium progress towards becoming an EASA DOA holder, a requirement for aircraft manufacturers, and demonstrates that Lilium has the necessary organization, procedures, competencies, and resources to design and certify air...

Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna Citation Longitude registered in Mexico

Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna Citation Longitude business jet registered in Mexico to a customer who plans to utilize the aircraft for business travel throughout Mexico and North America. The Longitude received certification from the Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency in 2022. Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president of Global Sales and Flight Operations, commente...

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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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Honda Aircraft Company celebrates type validation of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil at LABACE 2026

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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

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues...