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Bombardier Global 8000 received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certification

Bombardier Global 8000 received U.S. FAA certification. The FAA certification marks the latest in a series of achievements over the past year that continue to illustrate the exceptional pedigree of this industry-defining ultra-long-range business aircraft – the fastest and most luxurious...

First Cessna SkyCourier delivered into Mexico, expanding air freight capabilities for FlexCoah

The first Cessna SkyCourier in Mexico was recently delivered to cargo transportation provider FlexCoah for use by the company’s aviation subsidiary, Altair. The aircraft — a freighter variant — will expand the company’s air freight capabilities throughout the countr...


EBAA confirms new dates for EBACE26 alongside most competitive pricing yet, delivering unmatched value

EBAA updated dates for EBACE26, now scheduled to take place from Tuesday 2 June to Thursday 4 June 2026 at Palexpo and Geneva Airport, with the dedicated media day returning on Monday 1 June. The new timing follows a detailed review of the broader events calendar globally, alongside discussions with exhibitors, the EBACE Advisory Council and other key stakeholders. The decision aims to strengthen...

KlasJet expands capacity of Nigeria’s largest carrier Air Peace with Boeing 737 aircraft

KlasJet has signed an agreement with Air Peace, the largest airline in Nigeria. Under the new contract, KlasJet will provide Air Peace with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. This dual-configured aircraft will help the airline provide scheduled passenger and charter services more efficiently. Air Peace currently operates one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the region, including Boeing 737s,...

Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh

Rotortrade announces the development of a new maintenance, sales, and services hub in Riyadh, marking the company’s entry into the Saudi Arabian market and the expansion of its global network into the Kingdom.This development follows the full acquisition of Rotortrade by The Helicopter Company and forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen Rotortrade’s international footprint...

Sweetwater Aviation expands hangar availability ahead of 2025’s peak ski season

As travelers gear up for the upcoming ski season, Sweetwater Aviation—the exclusive FBO at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS)—is excited to announce that premium hangar space is now open for reservations. Perfectly situated for convenient aircraft repositioning when visiting the region’s popular mountain resorts, Sweetwater Aviation offers peace of mind, exceptional s...

Honda Aircraft Company unveils new HondaJet upgrade package

Honda Aircraft Company announced the HondaJet APMG S, a new performance upgrade package for owners and operators of HondaJet Classic and HondaJet Advanced Performance Modification Group aircraft. The APMG S package brings the spirit of continuous improvement to early production HondaJets, providing owners the opportunity to upgrade their aircraft with technical innovations introduced on...

Desert Jet expands to Colorado with two new state-of-the-art hangars at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (KHDN)

Desert Jet expands into Colorado with the management and operation of two brand-new, state-of-the-art hangars at Yampa Valley Regional Airport (KHDN) in Hayden, serving the renowned ski destination of Steamboat Springs and the greater Yampa Valley region. The two 28,800 square-foot heated hangars were developed by Wiens Real Estate Ventures and HDN Hangar Investment Group, which contract...

ExecuJet MRO Services completes first Falcon 8X Starlink retrofit

ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed the first Starlink retrofit on a Falcon 8X, making a significant connectivity upgrade for business jet operators.The milestone installation, performed at ExecuJet’s facility in Belgium, was carried out under a Supplemental Type Certificate developed by Dassault Falcon Jet and benefiting the entire...

GACA grants Jetex a license to provide ground handling services for general aviation at Red Sea International Airport

The General Authority of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with Red Sea International Airport, announced that Jetex has been awarded a license to provide ground handling and business aviation support services at RSI in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The license represents a key milestone in the development of general and business aviation services across the Kingdom, supporting Vision 2030 and the av...

LATAM Brasil and Revo launch unique partnership offering exclusive benefits for loyalty customers

In a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the commercial and urban aviation sectors in South America, LATAM Airlines Brazil and Revo are introducing exclusive benefits for their most loyal customers. Beginning December 10, Black Signature and Black members of LATAM Pass, LATAM Airlines' loyalty program, will earn miles when flying with Revo on the routes connecting Faria...

JETEX invests in Azzera to advance sustainable aviation initiatives

JETEX is the latest strategic investor in Azzera digital carbon-management platform. The new investment positions the technology platform to continue evolving functionality, grow its international footprint, and deliver new client-facing offsetting tools to its users’ customers. The partnership, signed during Dubai Airshow 2025, marks a major step toward accelerating the industry&r...

Enterprise Airlines (CYOO) celebrated opening of improved main runway

Enterprise Airlines, the sole full-service FBO at Ontario’s Oshawa Executive Airport (CYOO) and part of the Enterprise Aviation Group, announces the completion of the airport’s runway project to enhance safety, reduce noise and better support air traffic in the region.The Runway Safety and Noise Improvement project, funded by the City of Oshawa, took just over one month to complete and...

Rotortrade supports Air Mercy Service’s fleet modernization

Rotortrade successfully completed two AW119 helicopter transactions supporting the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service’s ongoing modernization program. AMS, a non-profit organization celebrating nearly 60 years of lifesaving service in the emergency medical services sector, continues to expand and upgrade its capabilities while reinforcing its long-standing partnership w...

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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...

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...

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...