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Advanced Flight took delivery of two Designer Series Bell 429 helicopters

LCI to deliver two new AW139 helicopters for lease to Babcock Australasia

LCI is set to deliver two new Leonardo AW139 helicopters on long-term lease to Babcock Australasia in Australia in early 2024. The aircraft, which are valued at over US$40 million, will be deployed by Babcock on mission critical and socially responsible Emergency Medical Services oper...

Aviation careers - Clay Lacy Aviation commits over $500,000 in pilot and mechanic scholarships

Clay Lacy Aviation is commited to the future of aviation by funding scholarships in diverse areas within the industry and geographic regions. The 55-year-old private aviation company has raised its commitment to over $500,000 in scholarships and support to the next generation of aviat...

Beacon expands to helicopters segment with Embraer and Ocean Explorer agreement

Embraer agreed with Brazilian helicopter operator Ocean Explorer for the use of Beacon. Ocean Explorer is the first helicopter operator to use Beacon to help bring contextual communication between its maintenance teams and external partners, simplify flows and improve maintenance operations.  Marco Cesarino, Head of Beacon, commented: “We are excited to onboa...

KinectAir selects Electra to capitalize on growing point-to-point regional flight demand

KinectAir has partnered with Electra.aero to meet the growing demand for convenient, safe, and affordable flight services in the underserved regional travel market. The combination of Electra’s quiet and cost-efficient eSTOL aircraft operated on KinectAir software-defined network unlocks the promise of regional air mobility by lowering the cost of point-to-point air trave...

Jetfly receives tenth PC-24 Super Versatile Jet

Jetfly took delivery of its tenth PC-24, finished in Philippe Starck design. It marks another milestone in a successful partnership of over 20 years between Pilatus and Luxembourg-based fractional ownership specialist.Launched in 1999, Jetfly operates mainly in western Europe. At Jetfly, each customer owns a share in an aircraft, and is thus entitled to use the aircraft whenever he or sh...

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation selected to operate electric air taxi flights at Expo 2025 Osaka

ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation have been selected by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition to operate demonstration flights during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The two companies will work together to develop plans for flight connections between the Expo venue and at least one other location in Osaka.  Companies have been working together for over a year...

Lilium teams with Collins Aerospace to build new Innovative Inceptor System

Lilium has teamed with Collins Aerospace, to design, develop and build the Lilium Jet’s inceptors system. The Lilium Jet inceptors will provide safe and intuitive handling qualities, easy access to functionalities, and an aesthetic, ergonomic design. While integrating all conventional mechanical and electrical flight controls into two sidesticks, the Collins Aerospace system brings a ne...

Australia first SAF helicopter flight with Airbus H130

Airbus, Safran Helicopter Engines and leading Australian Microflite, have jointly operated country’s first helicopter demonstration flights on an Airbus H130 using blended sustainable aviation fuel supplied by Neste. The H130 took off from Moorabbin Airport and will be expected to fly for a total of 60 minutes over the next few days. The aircraft was fuelled with 200 litres of jet...

Dassault Aviation returns to Avalon Airshow

The 6X and 10X will feature a larger cabin-cross section than any other purpose-built business jet and set a new standard in passenger wellbeing and comfort. The 6X is due to enter service in the middle of this year and the 10X, in late 2025. Dassault Aviation is exhibiting its ultra-long-range, large-cabin Falcon 8X and super mid-size Falcon 2000LX at this year's Avalon Australian Intern...

ExecuJet celebrates FBO success and heads for Avalon 2023

ExecuJet is celebrating FBO upgrades in the Asia-Pacific region heading to Avalon 2023. ExecuJet and Luxaviation Group will be attending the event discussing plans and highlighting their latest achievements in the APAC region. Darren McGoldrick, Luxaviation Asia Pacific, Vice President, says: “One topic will be the continuing improvements and expansion of our...

Embraer is back to the Australian International Airshow with a stunning array of aircraft

Embraer Phenom 100EV and the Phenom 300E business jets, along with the E195-E2 ‘TechLion’ commercial aircraft, will be on display at the Australian International Airshow which starts on 28 February 2023. This will be the E195-E2’s maiden appearance at the Australian International Airshow. There are over 11 business jets and over 40 E-Jets operating in the country, mainl...

Luxaviation Group enjoys APAC growth and heads for Avalon 2023

Luxaviation Group is celebrating fleet expansion in the Asia-Pacific region heading to the Avalon 2023 Australian International Airshow. The company will be attending the event discussing plans and highlighting the company’s latest achievements in the APAC region. Patrick Hansen, CEO, Luxaviation Group, said: “After a successful 2022, Luxaviation Group is optim...

World best-selling light jet for 11th consecutive year - Embraer Phenom 300

For the 11th consecutive year, Embraer Phenom 300 series has become the world’s best-selling light jet, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Embraer delivered 59 Phenom 300 series light jets in 2022 to achieve this milestone, and to date, the series has accrued more than 700 deliveries. The Phenom 300 series is in operation in 36 countries and has accumulate...

GAMA releases 2022 aircraft shipment and billing report

General Aviation Manufacturers Associatio released the 2022 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report during its annual State of the Industry Press Conference. Overall, when compared to 2021, all aircraft segments saw increases in shipments and preliminary aircraft deliveries were valued at $26.8 billion, an increase of 6.0%.  Airplane shipments in 2022, when compared to 2...

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EBAA France warns of French aviation’s decline and its impact on regional economies

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AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

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EBAA France warns of French aviation’s decline and its impact on regional economies

EBAA France, the representative body for France’s business aviation ecosystem, brings together aircraft operators, airport activities, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and training providers...

Which aircraft are most commonly used for medical air services?

From Learjets and Challengers to turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12, different aircraft bring different capabilities to a medical flight. Sebastian Demiet, COO of MTI 24/7, explains why aircraft sel...

HondaJet APMG S upgrade package earns EASA validation

HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s valid...

Desert Jet launches ramp expansion development at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

Desert Jet has broken ground on its long-planned ramp expansion at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), advancing a key infrastructure investment designed to accommodate rising business av...

Chapman Freeborn becomes a member of BlackBook Motorsport’s international business network

International air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has joined BlackBook Motorsport, the global business network connecting key stakeholders across Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP and the wider internatio...

AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

AeronautX, part of the AX Aero Group, has announced the launch of a new business aviation pilot training centre in Amsterdam, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. Created by business a...

Following a landmark satellite network milestone, Viasat simplifies JetXP business aviation service plans

Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has enhanced its JetXP business aviation connectivity service with a simplified three-tier plan structure and, for the first time, publis...