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Jet MS receives ASA-100 certificate

Jet Maintenance Solutions (Jet MS), a global provider of spare parts and components, is delighted to announce having received ASA-100 certificate issued by Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA).  Recently, Jet MS welcomed representative of Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA), who completed t...

Deer Jet launches Extra-value Plans for Charter and Aircraft Management at ABACE 2018

The premier business aviation company Deer Jet has launched four innovative plans for its on-demand charter and aircraft management services. The plans are aimed to allow a broader customer base to experience the advantages of private jet travel and to reward its most loyal clients. The new products...


MENA Aerospace Strikes Major Deal with HAITEC

Partnership with FAA-certified German firm to provide MRO services from the Bahrain hangar.       MENA Aerospace, the wholly Bahrain-owned provider of comprehensive aviation and aerospace services, and partner of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), have announced a significant milestone in the company’s development, and for Bahrain’s aviation sector. Enterin...

Flexjet Launches Corporate Solutions to Complement Flight Department Needs

Corporate Solutions by Flexjet will assist flight departments by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, rationalize fleets and control costs Flexjet’s tailored supplemental lift solutions can complement any corporate fleet and optimize flight department ROI Flexjet LLC, offering travelers access to the industry’s newest fleet of private aircraft flown by crews dedi...

Gulfstream leads industry in cabin connectivity

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that it recently delivered its 100th aircraft featuring the global high-speed Wi-Fi system known as Jet ConneX. “Gulfstream has delivered more aircraft with Jet ConneX than any other original equipment manufacturer,” said Rupert Pearce, chief executive officer of Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications servic...

Deer Jet Unveils Russia Itinerary for World Cup 2018

In the expectation of a surge for private jet charters to Russia during the FIFA World Cup 2018, Deer Jet has unveiled a travel itinerary which includes Russian cultural and historic highlights in addition to premier entrance to key matches. The nine-day tour will take off on 8thJuly, at the peak of the World Cup euphoria, beginning with a series of immersive cultural activities including visit...

Daher introduces Garmin’s latest G3000 features and functionality on the TBM 930 at Sun'N'Fun

Daher announced its introduction of the latest features and functionality on Garmin G3000 all-glass integrated flight deck configuration for TBM 930s – the high-end model in Daher’s very fast turboprop aircraft family. Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of the Daher Airplane Business Unit, unveiled the TBM 930’s upgraded cockpit during a press conference at Lakeland, Flor...

Airbus corporate jet is highlighted at ABACE show

Your world above the world on display Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is highlighting the better travel experience that its aircraft provide, together with their many other benefits, at the ABACE[1] show. Airbus’ ACJ320 Family – represented at the show by an Al Jaber Aviation ACJ318 that is offered for VVIP charter – features the widest and tallest cabin of any business jet, wh...

Jet Aviation to acquire Hawker Pacific

Jet Aviation and Hawker Pacific today announced that Jet Aviation has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Hawker Pacific, a leading provider of integrated aviation solutions across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, for US$250 million. "The acquisition of Hawker Pacific represents a significant step in expanding our footprint, capability and customer offer across Asia Paci...

Aviation Heaven is now free for the whole Business Aviation

Aviation Heaven GmbH, an online network platform for Business Aviation Operators and Maintenance Facilities (MRO´s) announced that their service is now free for to use! Operators can register and add all their managed aircrafts to their account. Also MRO´s can register and add all their supported aircraft types to their profile. Operators will find all MRO´s with the approval for...

Textron Aviation and Mission Aviation Fellowship International announce firm order for five Cessna Caravans, creating exclusively Caravan MAF Papua New Guinea fleet

Textron Aviation Inc. and Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) International are pleased to announce the order of five Cessna Caravan 208 turboprops for its operations in Papua New Guinea (PNG), with the option for purchasing an additional two aircraft. This is the single largest aircraft investment by MAF International in its history. The five aircraft are scheduled to be delivered fr...

RUAG first in Europe to complete 2020 FANS 1/A+ avionics compliance modification on Dassault Falcon

RUAG Aviation has successfully upgraded a Dassault Falcon F2000 to comply with the FANS 1/A+ requirements of the aviation regulatory mandates for 2020. The first modification of this kind completed in Europe, the FANS 1/A+ avionics upgrade was achieved ahead of the compliance deadline. The integration of the avionics upgrade was carried out at RUAG Aviation’s Dassault Falcon service cen...

BAA and Luxaviation join hands again at ABACE 2018

The Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) is taking place in Shanghai on April 17 to 19. Business Aviation Asia Ltd. (BAA) and Luxaviation Group, which announced a new strategic business alliance at ABACE last year, will once again join hands to exhibit at this year’s event. Co-hosted by the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Shanghai Airport Authorit...

Garmin announces G1000 NXi upgrade for Phenom 100/300 business jets

There are two new members in the G1000 NXi upgrade club — the Embraer Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 equipped with the Prodigy Flight Deck. This integrated flight deck upgrade includes significant performance enhancements, plus unique features such as SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, geographical map overlay within the HSI and more. Supplemental Type Certificate for the G1000 NXi integrated...

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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

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

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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...