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Starlink high-speed internet now available for Cessna Caravan

Viasat to enhance in-flight connectivity for business jets on Hawaii routes

Viasat announced a milestone for its JetXP business aviation in-flight broadband service, following recent test flights that successfully connected the Global Aero Terminal 5510 to a ViaSat-3 satellite for the first time. An initial five-hour flight from San Diego to Hawaii, operated using a Gulfstr...

Bombardier inaugurates the Innovation and Design Centre dedicated to creating the future of business aircraft customer experience

Bombardier inaugurated Innovation and Design Centre, the new cornerstone of the company’s customer-centric strategy. The Innovation and Design Centre’s mission is to keep Bombardier’s aircraft ahead of the curve by delivering continuous innovations and improvements to the...

Yingling Aviation becomes authorized Honeywell dealer for avionics and engines

After years of hands-on experience working on Honeywell-equipped aircraft, Yingling Aviation is now officially a Honeywell Authorized Dealer. This milestone marks a key step in Yingling’s continued expansion and reflects the company's commitment to building strong, strategic partnerships within the aviation industry. As part of this new agreement, Yingling is now approved to sell and ren...

Archer begins test flights in Abu Dhabi

Archer announced successful completion of an initial flight of its Midnight aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone for its planned commercial deployment in the UAE and the expansion of its operations in the Middle East region. Following this milestone, Archer will expand its flight-testing program for Midnight in the region, gathering additional dat...

Gogo Galileo HDX coming to Cessna Citation jets models with expected FAA STC in late 2025

Textron Aviation announced Gogo Galileo HDX will be available for aftermarket installation on Cessna Citation jets after FAA Supplemental Type Certification expected in late 2025. The global LEOsolution allows customers to enjoy one of the best possible in-flight connectivity and aviation experiences, no matter where their journey takes them. By offering Gogo Galileo H...

Bombardier firm order from new customer for 50 Challenger & Global jets including maintenance services partnership

Bombardier announced a significant firm order for 50 of its performance-leading Challenger & Global aircraft, combined with a first-of-a-kind service agreement. Together, the firm aircraft and service agreements are valued at US$1.7 billion with deliveries set to begin in 2027. The first-time Bombardier customer will also hold 70 new aircraft purchase options. If all purcha...

Modern Aviation commences FBO operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Effective July 1, Modern Aviation commenced operations of the CLT Executive Terminal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC. CLT is the 19th FBO location in Modern Aviation’s FBO network. To ensure continuity of service, Modern Aviation offered positions to all existing FBO employees, with the vast majority accepting roles with the organization. Per its long-t...

Joby Dubai flights and beginning of commercial market readiness work

Joby Aviation electric air taxi has successfully completed a series of piloted, vertical-takeoff-and-landing wingborne flights in Dubai, marking the start of its commercial market readiness efforts in the region. These efforts will further develop Joby’s readiness in anticipation of carrying its first passengers in 2026. This is a significant step in Joby’s three-pronged commercia...

New nonstop air service to begin between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour, Abaco

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announced that Aztec Airways will now offer new air service between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour, Abaco. This significant enhancement to air travel to The Bahamas begins this month with Aztec Airways operating daily flights between its private terminal at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Leonard M. Thom...

Eve Air Mobility, Aerosolutions, and Bluenest by Globalvia sign LoI for up to 50 eVTOLs and TechCare Services

Eve Air Mobility signed a LOI with Aerosolutions, which is developing an innovative eVTOL operator called Aeros Electric Airlines, and Bluenest by Globalvia, Globalvia's Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure developer and vertiport operator, for the sale of up to 50 eVTOL aircraft and access to Eve's comprehensive TechCare services—an all-in-one portfolio of services designe...

CARIBAVIA 2025 – connecting paradise, vertiports for Carribbean eVTOL – interview with Damien Richardson

I've enjoyed getting to know Damien Richardson throughout the years. I met him just after Saint Martin, his home island, was ravaged by Hurricane Irma.His ability to see and suggest ideas that combine architecture, elegant des...

Flexjet and Ferretti Group unveil Riva Volare private jet & helicopter interior

Flexjet and Ferretti Group unveil their highly anticipated, design collaboration Riva Volare - a unique cabin design for Flexjet’s aircraft interiors, inspired by the iconic Riva motoryachts. This bespoke design project is a lavish realisation of the official partnership formed in May 2024 between the two luxury leaders, which each share a passion for high performance, excepti...

Jet Aviation Design Studio win at 2025 International Yacht & Aviation Awards

Two of the team’s entries were shortlisted for the Private Jet Design – Concept (Interior/Exterior) category. The Cirrus concept was crowned first place at the awards ceremony held in Monaco in June. You can read more about the award here. Jet Aviation unveiled the first-ever customized VIP completion the business aviation industry had ever seen at the Paris Air Show in 1979. Foll...

Vaunt adds Leviate Air to operator network, expanding access to iconic HondaJet experience

Leviate Air Group has joined its Vaunt platform as an approved third-party operator, adding 13 additional aircraft to the network—including 6 HondaJets. The partnership strengthens Vaunt’s core offering in the light jet category and expands access to one of the most beloved aircraft types among its members. Vaunt was originally built on Volato’s own fleet of HondaJets, which was...

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