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Jet Aviation completes new hangar in Scottsdale, Arizona

Jet Aviation has completed construction of a new 18,000 square-foot hangar at its FBO in Scottsdale, Arizona. The company continues to invest in infrastructure across their U.S. FBO network. The completion of Jet Aviation’s 18,000 square-foot hangar brings the total hangar capacity to 88,...

Assure SAF Registry, sustainability in business aviation, what is to come - 4AIR EBACE 2023 interview

On the eve of EBACE 2023 4AIR announced the launch of Assure SAF Registry. Key focuses on verifying ownership, sustainability and blending information for each unit of SAF. This digital registry will serve as a SAF data exchange. We did our best to have 4AIR president Kennedy Ricci for a quick inter...


Reconfiguration, modular thinking, sense of details – jet interior vision by Ali Benham Bakhtiar

A lover of art and culture, with a passion for architecture, he is also a visionary who loves a challenge. Ali Behnam-Bakhtiar is an interior architect and event designer. He also designs private jets, combining talent, originality and creativity. We had the opportunity to discuss his vision of the business aviation industry and the future in more detail. Here is the essential of our exc...

Modern way of communication, clear message - Diego Magrini - interview post EBACE 2023

I always say that EBACE is a special opportunity to meet face-to-face with colleagues, customers, partners and friends from the industry; I have to admit that despite the precise and detailed planning, each time life brings a few changes. Diego Magrini, previously CEO and Founder of aviowiki, mover to new project in industry, so I had to find out more in details. For once, we were ready for t...

General Atomics AeroTec Systems & jetlite team up to offer innovative technology for business jet customers

A carefully planned cabin interior lighting is an important factor to enhance passengers’ well-being on board. This is the reason why, General Atomics AeroTec Systems cooperates with jetlite to offer the innovative and (social) jet lag reducing cabin lighting. The collaboration of jetlite scientifically proven cabin lighting technology and General Atomic AeroTec Systems´ expe...

15 years of extensive knowledge of Euro Jet – interview EBACE 2023

Year 2023 is special for Euro Jet – 15th anniversary. Strong global network of aviation professionals on-the-ground and in operations makes them ready to provide you with the peace of mind. Enjoy your flight knowing that this team is working on your flight to make the operation seamless. Obviously, we had to step by, wish happy anniversary and use this opportunity to discuss with&n...

Europe' largest executive air charter operators – Luxaviation UK – interview EBACE 2023

EBACE is the regular opportunity to look back over the past year and forecast market situation. To take a closer look at the results for 2022 and discuss current trends, we decided to reach out to the second largest corporate aircraft operator in the world, whose customers have access to a combined fleet of more than 250 business aircraft worldwide - Luxaviation.   More specifically - Luxavia...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim celebrates 10th anniversary

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim celebrates its 10th anniversary of operations in Dubai. This year is rich on celebrations, as it will be 25th anniversary of DC Aviation and 15th year of operation of DC Aviaion Malta. Over the past decade, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the completion of its purpose-built integrated hangar facility with lou...

Hunt & Palmer highlights the benefits of air charter at RotorTechUK

Hunt & Palmer is looking forward to its debut participation at RotorTechUK 2023 at its new Sywell Aerodrome venue. Jo Etherington is representing the leading aircraft charter brokerage, hosting an outdoor exhibit within the static display.  Visitors interested in business aircraft and helicopter charter are invited to drop by. Hunt & Palmer works with ope...

AutoFlight to showcase next-gen eVTOL at 2023 Paris Air Show

AutoFlight will be a part of 2023 Paris Air Show. It will be an exclusive opportunity for industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts to witness the world’s first public presentation of Prosperity I eVTOL aircraft, including full interior design of the cabin. This innovative aircraft, often referred to as an Airtaxi, offers safe, quiet, and affordable urban air mobility solutions. A...

Making finding an aircraft simple - Textron Aviation – Interview EBACE 2023

The day after newcomer Cessna Citation Ascend was announced, we celebrated the 100th Citation Longitude production units, as well as enjoyed every single aircraft on Textron EBACE 2023 static display. Before the doors opened to visitors, we had a fascinating and very interesting chat with Duncan Van De Velde, RVP Sales of Textron aviation. Here is the essential of our discussion: Q. On Med...

flyExclusive awarded Part 145 certification

FAA has certified flyExclusive as a Repair Station Operator under Part 145 of the FAA’s Code of Federal Regulations. The certification authorizes flyExclusive to perform maintenance, repair, paint, interior, and avionics services on third-party aircraft in addition to its own fleet of 95 jets. These services will be performed out of the company six-hangar MRO facilities, const...

Global advisors at the speed of life – Jetcraft – interview at EBACE 2023

The blend is unique indeed proven experience, trust of clients, international reach, nuanced market intelligence. Last April we announced an exciting news – Jetcraft latest acquisition of North American CFS Jets. So, the opportunity to discuss with Pascal Bachmann, Senior Vice President Sales EMEA was just a perfect fit. Here is the essential of our discussion: Q. We’re on Christmas...

Touchdown to head down - London Biggin Hill runway to relaxation – interview EBACE 2023

I have to admit, this place has always been special to me. The team, the service, especially the attitude and the incredible ability to put you at ease. London Biggin Hill Airport – a designated UK port of entry. So meeting them at EBACE 2023 was quite an excitement and…   There are appointments when, from the very first second, you feel at ease, at home, as if you've known t...

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

EHang flagship EH216-S successfully completed Central Asia’s first pilotless human-carrying flight of an eVTOL aircraft in Astana, Kazakhstan. During the Games of the Future 2026, the...

Honda Aircraft Company associates celebrate 20 years of aviation innovation

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Where performance meets preparedness — General Aviation Service’s approach to high season success

Summer high season in Spain is always a defining period for general aviation sector, and this year is no exception. With the first two months already behind us, preliminary results are offering a clea...

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

Honda Aircraft Company announced first delivery of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to general aviation in South America. The de...

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

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...

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FAI strengthens long-range charter fleet with second Global 6000 in a year

FAI rent-a-jet has further strengthened its fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Global 6000 (D-AFAN, MSN 9471). The acquisition was completed just five weeks after the LOI was signed, underli...

SkyDrive signs Australia’s first eVTOL agreement with Gold Coast Helitours

SkyDrive signed a Letter of Intent with Gold Coast Helitours, a premier helicopter operator based in the Gold Coast, Australia. This milestone agreement represents SkyDrive's first LOI w...

Textron Aviation celebrates 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 delivery as Gen3 era advances

Textron Aviation delivered the 500th delivery of a Cessna Citation CJ4 series business jet, underscoring more than a decade of customer confidence in the company’s largest light jet an...