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Dassault brings EASy IV upgrade to Falcon 2000 series, extending its latest standard to the best-selling family

Dassault will introduce the fourth-generation EASy IV flight deck on newly built Falcon 2000LXS aircraft, while also making the upgrade available as a retrofit across the entire Falcon 2000 EASy fleet. The EASy IV platform delivers enhanced processing power, higher-resolution displays, and a range of advanced capabilities, including 2D and 3D airport moving maps, expanded Jeppesen chart functional...

Celebrating 10 years of the Vision Jet, the aircraft that changed personal aviation

Cirrus Aircraft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Collier Trophy-winning Vision Jet at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking a decade of innovation that has continuously advanced the world’s first single-engine personal jet equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Over the years, the aircraft has evolved into a highly versatile platform serving business aviat...

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Gogo unveils Galileo roadmap to continue enhancing customer investments through the mid 2030s and beyond

Gogo has unveiled its long-term vision for the Galileo connectivity platform at NBAA-BACE 2026, outlining a roadmap designed to enhance and protect customer investments well into the mid-2030s and beyond. The strategy provides aircraft owners and operators with the confidence to invest today, backed by a clear upgrade path that will support growing connectivity demands throughout the operational l...

AMAC Aerospace records strong business growth as new contracts and approvals drive demand across core services

AMAC Aerospace Group continues to experience strong business momentum, marked by new certifications, contract wins and rising demand across its maintenance, completion and aircraft modification activities. The company is reporting growth across several key business areas, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of integrated aviation services. Record Year for Bombardier Global Express He...

First production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 rolls out, marking major step toward entry into service

Textron Aviation has marked a key milestone in the development of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 with the rollout of the program’s first production aircraft. The achievement brings the next-generation light jet a step closer to entry into service while underscoring the manufacturer’s continued investment in the Citation product line. Building on the proven CJ4 platform, the CJ4 Gen3...

“Discover Airlines Shark” takes to the skies as first AeroSHARK-enhanced Airbus begins scheduled operations

A Discover Airlines Airbus A330 has become the first Airbus aircraft worldwide to enter regular commercial service after undergoing a full-scale AeroSHARK retrofit, marking a significant milestone for the drag-reducing technology developed by Lufthansa Technik and Surfantis. Registered as D-AIKP, the long-haul aircraft operated its first scheduled flight to...

Gulfstream expands performance analytics capabilities to enhance aircraft operational efficiency

Gulfstream Aerospace has enhanced the capabilities of its Customer Support Performance Analytics program, further strengthening its ability to transform aircraft data into actionable insights that support proactive maintenance planning and maximize fleet availability. By leveraging advanced analytics, the program helps operators streamline service planning, minimize scheduling disruption...