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Avflight and BETA Technologies expand electrification across Michigan

Avflight, in partnership with BETA Technologies, announced the installation of electric aircraft charging infrastructure at four of its Michigan-based fixed-base operations, creating a foundational intrastate charging corridor for aviation’s future. Charging stations are already online at A...

Major milestone - Embraer deliver 2,000th business jets

Embraer has surpassed 2,000 business jet deliveries, marking a defining moment in the company’s history. The milestone aircraft is a Praetor 500, delivered to an undisclosed corporate flight department during a ceremony at Embraer’s Executive Jets state-of-the-art Global Customer Center...


SkyDrive releases onboard footage of demonstration flights at Expo 2025 in Osaka

SkyDrive announced safe and successful completion of a series of demonstration flights of SkyDrive Model SD-05 conducted at the Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan between July 31 and August 24. The flight loops, of a few minutes in duration, took the SKYDRIVE up and out from the Expo venue’s vertiport and over the ocean in Osaka Bay. We invite members of the press and public to enjoy the o...

Rotortrade delivers AS350 B3+ utility helicopter to MERAVO Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft, Germany

Rotortrade delivered a AS350 B3+ utility helicopter to Meravo Luftreederei Fluggesellschaft, a long-established German operator with deep expertise in the AS350 platform. The transaction exemplifies Rotortrade’s end-to-end capabilities in sourcing, maintenance coordination, and aircraft delivery across borders. The helicopter, originally operated by Air Greenland, spent its entire opera...

Another record-breaking summer in Spain — General Aviation Service about key trends

I think that quite a lot of people, like me, have chosen Spain as their holiday destination. The diversity of the landscapes and activities are just some of the reasons why. I admit that even during my holidays I pay attention to the work of the “business aviation soldiers”—those who really make sure that flights, ground handling, and all other aspects of your trip go off without...

ACI Jet secures EASA certification, expanding capabilities to support European-registered aircraft

ACI Jet has been granted EASA Part 145 maintenance organization approval, officially certified on July 22, 2025. This milestone authorizes ACI Jet to perform maintenance on European-registered aircraft, expanding the company’s ability to serve a broader, global customer base. As the only Bombardier Authorized Service Facility on the West Coast, and an on-site Bombardier parts...

Vista makes history with evidence-based training certification, the first-ever in business aviation

Vista operating partner, VistaJet Limited, is now the first-ever business aviation operator to achieve certification for Baseline Evidence-Based Training— a data-driven and performance-focused methodology recognized as the new global benchmark for flight crew training and safety. VistaJet Limited began implementing EBT in 2018, years ahead of any other business aviation operator, and is...

Gulfstream delivers first G800

Gulfstream Aerospace announced its first customer delivery of the all-new Gulfstream G800, the world’s longest range business aircraft. The G800 entry into service follows its Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency certifications on April 16. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream Appleton, Wisconsin, completions facility. Mark Burns, preside...

Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle now certified for retrofit installations in select Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft

Garmin announced FAA certification of Garmin Autoland and Garmin Autothrottle for select G1000 NXi-equipped King Air 350 aircraft. The full Autothrottle integration with the G1000 NXi integrated flight deck reduces crew workload in the cockpit by managing aircraft speed and power and provides engine protection against potential exceedances. In the event of an emergency where the cre...

Flying with the champions: how VIP charters cater to the unique needs of professional athletes

Professional sports are an incredibly competitive field with no margin for error or the luxury of a bad day. What might seem like the smallest detail to us can be the difference between glory and heartbreak. No wonder that the top athletes and sports teams typically choose to travel to their games by VIP charter planes. The team members of KlasJet, a global private and business charter service air...

NOT A HOTEL becomes first Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin Edition customer in Japan

Japanese non-classical hospitality operator NOT A HOTEL has placed an order for the country’s first ACH130 Aston Martin Edition, becoming Airbus Corporate Helicopters’ latest customer. The ACH130 is the hospitality group’s first-ever aircraft purchase, and will be used to offer unique aerial experiences for its guests seeking an elevated lifestyle immersion through its NOT A...

Acropolis Aviation soars confidently with WYVERN Wingman renewal

Acropolis Aviation renewed its WYVERN Wingman Certification by transitioning to the Flight Leader Program, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing quarterly coaching by WYVERN. This strategic move highlights the value they place on the program’s proactive approach to safety, performance, and accountability. As a result, Acropolis continues to uphold the WYVER...

Phenix Jet Cayman now accepts cryptocurrency payments for private jet travel

Phenix Jet Cayman announced a partnership with Deus X Pay. Clients can now seamlessly pay for private flights using cryptocurrency—making transactions faster, more secure, and hassle-free. This collaboration marks a major step forward in modernizing private jet travel payments—bringing cutting-edge crypto solutions to the skies.  Andrew Svoboda, Chief Executive Office...

Rotortrade launches market analysis for Africa 20242025

Rotortrade announced the release of its Market Analysis for Africa 2024–2025, a comprehensive report offering insights into fleet composition, procurement trends, financing challenges, and long-term opportunities across the continent’s rotary-wing industry. Although Africa’s helicopter market is among the smallest globally in terms of operational fleet size, the report highl...

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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...

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...