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MACE 2022 - post event interview with founding partners - Stanley Bugeja, Jonathan Dalli and Joshua Zammit

MACE 2022 was already the 4th edition of the Malta Aviation Conference & Expo. Gaining altitude was far from being a simple theme of the event, it was a given considering the number of delegates, the quality of the presentations and panel discussions as well as the networking events. Due to the...

Thrilling ‘Top Gun Experience’ to kick off NBAA-BACE day two

The National Business Aviation Association announced that three people directly involved with the making of the blockbuster movie “Top Gun: Maverick” – actress Monica Barbaro, cinematographer Kevin LaRosa II and Blue Angels pilot Frank Weisser – will be part of the day t...

Skyports and Joby partner to develop Living Lab vertiport

Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure are developing a Living Lab passenger terminal that will enable the two companies to test a variety of technologies and procedures that will help define how passengers experience vertical flight in the future.  Eric Allison, Head of Product at Joby, commented: “Our all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft is set to revolu...

Vision Systems showcases premium shading systems and unveils ambiance management solutions

As a world leader in shading systems for VIP and business aviation, Vision Systems North America will present its latest innovations from high-end motorized shades to dimmable windows as well as solutions for privacy and personalization of passenger space. Vision Systems stays one step ahead in improving the passenger experience with its new solutions for ambiance creation and management....

AURA AERO signs LoI for over 130 ERA 19-seater regional transport aircraft

On the occasion of the “Airline Day” organized on 22 September in Paris, French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO signed over 130 LOI (Letters of Intent) with several international airlines, for orders for ERA (Electric Regional Aircraft), its electric 19-seater regional transport aircraft. This event, organized in Paris at the prestigious Aéroclub de France, brought together airline...

Gulfstream Customer Support service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport - expansion adds jobs and resources

Gulfstream Aerospace officially opened its newest Gulfstream Customer Support service center at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. To mark the occasion, federal, state and local dignitaries, community leaders and Gulfstream leadership and employees came together for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting held at the all-new facility.  Gulfstream invested more than $55 million in the 162,000-square-foo...

Zero Petroleum to provide fossil-free synthetic fuel to power Dronamics long-range cargo drone

Zero Petroleum will supply its revolutionary fossil-free fuel to the world’s first licensed drone cargo airline, Dronamics, for testing with a view to commercial use in its long-range cargo drone. The partnership aims to support the creation of Dronamics’ sustainable same-day delivery service for items such as e-commerce goods, perishable food, manufacturing parts and medical supplies....

Meet world first Wisk self-flying, four-seat, all-electric, VTOL Air Taxi

Wisk Aero revealed world first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger eVTOL air taxi. As Wisk’s go-to-market aircraft, Generation 6 represents the first-ever candidate for type certification by the FAA of an autonomous eVTOL. The most advanced air taxi in the world, Generation 6 combines industry-leading autonomous technology and software, human oversigh...

Hradecka Letecka Servisni becomes TBM service center and sales representative for the Czech and Slovak Republics

Daher appoints Hradecka Letecka Servisni s.r.o.as the authorized TBM Service Center and TBM Sales Representative for the Czech and Slovak Republics. This latest expansion of Daher’s worldwide support and sales network was marked with the first demonstration tour of the TBM very fast turboprop aircraft in the Republics, providing the opportunity for the region’s pilots and ope...

Jet Linx celebrates 10th anniversary of the Tutu Project

Jet Linx announced its eighth consecutive year of support as lead corporate sponsor for The Tutu Project, an initiative of The Carey Foundation. In 2022, The Tutu Project celebrates 10 years in operation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds from the initiative provide everything from wigs and lymphedema sleeves to transportation, childcare, and counseling to the families impacted by a breast ca...

More than 85 IADA companies heading to Orlando for 2022 NBAA-BACE

In total, 86 IADA companies will be at NBAA-BACE. That number includes IADA-accredited aircraft dealers, OEM members and IADA-verified products and services members. Thirteen IADA member companies are scheduled to exhibit aircraft for sale at Orlando Executive Airport during the convention. To find IADA members participating in NBAA-BACE go to https://iada.aero/2022-NBAA-BACE-Conference. IADA E...

EHang announces progress in EH216-S Type Certification process

EHang announced the latest updates of its passenger-grade AAV EH216-S Type Certification process. The Project Specific Certification Plan has been officially approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. At present, various specified review subjects have been confirmed, including performance and flight, structural strength, design and configuration, ground control station, airb...

Creating innovative sustainability solutions within the private aviation sector - GlobeAir signs MoU with Lilium

GlobeAir has signed a MoU with Lilium with the intention for GlobeAir to purchase 12 aircraft to operate in Northern Italy and the French Riviera. This MoU represents a significant milestone for GlobeAir as the two companies come together to advance sustainable air mobility. This MoU will kick off a mutually beneficial partnership to develop a long-term strategic collaboration...

ZeroAvia & Textron Aviation - development of hydrogen-electric powertrain for Cessna Grand Caravan

 ZeroAvia entered into a non-exclusive Joint Development Agreement with Textron Aviation supporting ZeroAvia development of hydrogen-electric, zero-emission powertrains for the Cessna Grand Caravan (208B) aircraft. ZeroAvia will obtain a Supplemental Type Certificate to retrofit the Grand Caravan single-engine utility turboprop with the ZA600 zero-emission powertrain,...

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Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

Daher Aircraft will present its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at next week’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), showcasing how their combination of performance, e...

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...

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...

From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

Bombardier will return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a showcase that highlights the company's flagship aircraft, award-winning customer support network and di...

NetJets expands exclusive-use terminal network across the United States

NetJets is elevating its premium ground experience with the introduction of new exclusive-use private terminals at Dallas Love Field (DAL), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Colorado&r...

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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...