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Professional stripping and painting of the D328 fleet - Deutsche Aircraft partners with Airplane Painter

Deutsche Aircraft announced strategic partnership with Airplane Painter, which will serve as the supplier for the stripping and repainting of the D328 fleet. Airplane Painter has extensive experience in the aviation industry, with more than 20 years of expertise in aircraft painting. Their dedication to precision, quality and innovation aligns seamlessly with Deutsche Aircraft's commitmen...

Revolutionizing business jet chartering with instant booking technology - GlobeAir & VOO partnership

GlobeAir and VOO announced a partnership to transform the business jet chartering landscape. This collaboration merges GlobeAir's renowned static pricing API with VOO's dynamic booking platform, enabling instant bookings and dramatically enhancing brokers' booking process efficiency. Starting from June 2024, the advanced booking system will be available to all brokers. Bernhard...

Air bp returns to EBACE to demonstrate its customer portal enhancements and share SAF insights

Air bp is pleased to return to EBACE, to connect with its valued GA customers, showcase the latest iterations to its customer portal for business aviation, and share insights on the role of sustainable Aviation Fuel in helping to lower lifecycle carbon emissions for the industry and its customers. Air bp recently unveiled the latest enhancements to its customer portal...

At EBACE 2024, VoltAero & SKY2SHARE will focus on Cassio aircraft innovation, sustainability and safety

VoltAero and SKY2SHARE business-to-business air transport operator are joining forces at EBACE 2024 to highlight their vision for sustainable regional mobility – combining VoltAero’ electric-hybrid Cassio aircraft with SKY2SHARE’s solution for private business flights that will be truly sustainable. VoltAero is welcoming the SKY2SHARE executive team on its exhibit stand...

Sino Jet tops fleet size rankings in Asia-Pacific for the fifth year

Asian Sky Group released its "Asia-Pacific Business Jet Fleet Report YE 2023", revealing that as of 2023, the region boasts a total of 1,154 business jets. Chinese mainland and Hong Kong have seen a three-year decline, with a total reduction of 19 jets in 2023, reducing the total to 326 jets. Remarkably, amidst the general downturn of the Chinese business jet market, Sino Jet has de...

Climate.aero launches Carbon Emissions Reporting Service for general and business aviation

Climate.aero, a pioneering startup from The Netherlands, designed to address the growing concerns regarding the climate impact of general and business aviation. Climate.aero offers a free and comprehensive service for aircraft owners, enabling transparent public reporting of their carbon emissions.In response to increasing public criticism and regulatory scrutiny, Climate.aero has curated a databa...

Dassault presents latest products at EBACE 2024

Dassault Aviation will showcase full line of its business jets at EBACE 2024 which opens in Geneva on May 28. On exhibit will be the new Falcon 6X extra widebody twin, which recently entered operation, and a full-scale mockup of the ultra-long range, ultra-widebody Falcon 10X, now in development. First in-service Falcon 6X on display Eric Trappier, chairman and CEO, Dassault Aviation sa...

The impact of distance and destination on private jet charter costs

Chartering a private jet offers unparalleled convenience, luxury, and flexibility. However, the costs associated with this mode of travel can vary significantly based on several factors, with distance and destination being two of the most influential. This comprehensive guide will explore how these elements impact private jet charter costs, delving into associated factors like fuel expenses, airpo...

PHI to add the AW189 super medium helicopter to its global fleet

Leonardo and PHI Group signed a framework agreement for 12 AW189 Helicopters to serve the global energy market starting in 2025. These are composed of firm orders as well as purchase options and include an extensive support partnership featuring a service center agreement, MRO agreement, and training solutions for the AW139 and AW189 models.  Scott McCarty, CEO of PHI Group commented:...

Heroes and historic military aircraft have their stories shared at Warbirds in Review during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

Warbirds in Review, an unparalleled presentation series during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that brings together historic airplanes with pilots and aircraft owners, returns in 2024 with guests that encompass 80 years of aviation and military history. The 71st edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s fly-in convention is July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. The twice daily s...

FAA issues final airworthiness criteria for Archer Midnight aircraft

FAA issued final airworthiness criteria for Archer Midnight aircraft. This significant regulatory milestone provides the solidified path for Archer to achieve Type Certification for Midnight. Archer is one of two companies in the world to achieve this certification progress with the FAA for an eVTOL aircraft. The finalization of Archer airworthiness criteria unlocks the ability for...

Embraer partners with Avfuel to increase SAF adoption

Embraer announced an agreement with Avfuel to increase its uptake of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB) to one load per week. The duo first entered into a SAF agreement in July 2021 in support of Embraer’s flight operations out of MLB. This agreement saw Avfuel deliver one 8,000-gallon truckload of Neste MY SAF per quarter...

Airbus takes superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further

Airbus UpNext has launched a new technological demonstrator to accelerate the maturation of superconducting technologies for use in electric propulsion systems of a future hydrogen-powered aircraft. Known as Cryoprop, the new demonstrator will integrate and mature a two megawatt-class superconducting electric propulsion system cooled by liquid hydrogen via a helium recirculation loop and developed...

Satcom Direct celebrates first STC for SD Plane Simple Ka-band terminal

Satcom Direct has confirmed approval by Federal Aviation Administration for the first Supplemental Type Certificate for the SD Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal for a Gulfstream G650. Equipping the Gulfstream GVI-type with the advanced technology represents a significant milestone in the SD Plane Simple antenna series rollout. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. collaborated...

ACI Jet, a Bombardier ASF, secures SpaceX’s Starlink authorization

ACI Jet, a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility and renowned FAA Part 145 Repair Station, became an Authorized Starlink Dealer. Starlink, renowned for its unparalleled speed and stability facilitated by its expansive network, now joins ACI Jet roster of connectivity options. With over a decade of expertise in installing and maintaining various connectivity solutions, ACI Jet...

London Oxford Airport introduces sustainable aviation fuel, welcomes new tenants, progresses with R&D technology park

London Oxford Airport is enjoying a significant year.  This month it introduced sustainable aviation fuel through fuel provider World Fuel Services.  New tenant OXCCU, a spin-out from Oxford University, is readying its synthetic aviation fuel facility to open in August, anticipating an anticipated 50% lower capital cost versus other e-fuel production methods.  It...

easyJet opens new AI equipped operations control centre

easyJet has opened a brand new operations Integrated Control Centre in Luton to manage its daily flight programme of around 2000 flights. The new centre has embedded AI into its day to day practices to aid faster and better decision making to help improve the customer experience. For example, tools to help predict standby crew requirements and a crew planning tool which helps to recommend and sele...

FLYINGGROUP adds ninth PC-24 to management program

FLYINGGROUP has signed an agreement to add a ninth PC-24 to its fleet management program. Based at Antwerp International Airport, FLYINGGROUP offers its aircraft management and charter services worldwide. Established in 1995, the company currently operates a fleet of over 50 business jets, including nine PC-24s. New PC-24 with its unique design – elegant gray lines and Swiss edelwe...

Joby partners with Mukamalah Aviation

Joby Aviation has signed a MoU with Mukamalah, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, to introduce Joby aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MoU contemplates the parties working together to engage with key aviation stakeholders, including The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), to expedite Joby entry into the Saudi Arabia market, leading...

Eve Air Mobility & Saudia Technic sign MOA to explore MRO activities and eVTOL reassembly

During third edition of Future Aviation Forum Eve Air Mobility and Saudia Technic signed a MoA to explore the potential demand of MRO activities for eVTOL aircraft in the region. The agreement includes eVTOL MRO training and the evaluation of the infrastructure requirements and processes for the potential reassembly of Eve’s eVTOL in Saudi Arabia.   ...

Honda Aircraft Company to display HondaJet Elite II at EBACE2024

Honda Aircraft Company will display the HondaJet Elite II at EBACE 2024. The latest HondaJet Elite II will be on display throughout the airshow from May 28 to 30, at AD_23. HondaJet Elite II takes performance and comfort in its category to the next level. With an extended range of up to 1,547 nautical miles, the aircraft bolsters its position as the most fuel-efficient jet that flies farther...