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Castle & Cooke Aviation elevates sustainability at Van Nuys Airport with SAF access and clean energy infrastructure

Castle & Cooke Aviation highlights its growing sustainability portfolio at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as it joins forces with Avfuel Corporation at EBACE 2025. With a focus on operational elegance and environmental responsibility, the FBO is positioned as a go-to destination for sustainabl...

OPUL Jets expands European presence with strategic acquisition of Quinta Jets

OPUL Jets announces the acquisition of Quinta Jets, a premier executive jet charter company based in Quinta do Lago, Portugal. As part of this acquisition, Quinta Jets will be fully integrated into OPUL Jets’ operations, further strengthening its presence in Europe and reinforcing its pos...


UAS launches air concierge program for optimal choice, transparency and efficiency

UAS International Trip Support launched the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program – an exclusive offering designed for individuals that wish to enjoy enhanced cost-efficiency, flexibility, and transparency when they fly. Designed to adapt to customers' unique travel needs, the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program empowers members to choose a package that best aligns with their flight frequ...

TITAN Aviation Fuels International continues to simplify fuel uplift by supporting customers navigating the ReFuelEU mandate and SAF uplift operations

TITAN Aviation Fuels International is extending its knowledge and support to business aviation operators seeking to comply with the complex ReFuelEU mandate. With more than fifty years of fuelling expertise behind it, the TITAN team is well positioned to help operators navigate access to higher and lower Sustainable Aviation Fuel blends as well as ensure regulatory compliance. ​...

Affinity Aviation Group marks 10 year anniversary, opens Farnborough office & highlights major milestones

Affinity Aviation Group celebrates a decade of excellence this month.  It is pleased to mark this milestone with the opening of a new dedicated office at Farnborough Airport (inside Hangar One) and the imminent delivery of a Bombardier Global 6500 to a European client, one of four pre-owned transactions currently in progress for Affinity. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Hoy, for...

Falcon makes first European appearance at EBACE 2025

With EBACE 2025 just days away, Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is getting ready to welcome visitors at its booth during Europe’s leading business aviation event. This will be Falcon’s first time exhibiting at a European aviation show, where the company will introduce its full range of aviation services to the European market. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more abo...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program advances through milestones as second test article takes flight

A major program milestone  for Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program with the successful first flight of a second test article — P1. Testing on the P1 aircraft will focus on avionics, human factors and interiors. The Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet is designed to keep pilots a step ahead in the cockpit by offering the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics alon...

Air bp showcases innovation and customer-centric solutions at EBACE 2025

Air bp is excited to announce its participation at EBACE 2025.​ Air bp will be talking up its business aviation services and invites delegates to visit the stand and meet Air bp’s dedicated business aviation account managers. Find out about its latest business aviation offer and discover how Air bp tailors its offer to meet customer needs. This includes the assurance of r...

AERO Business Aviation Show Hub launches strategic expansion for AERO 2026

Following the overwhelming success of the first AERO Business Aviation Show Hub at AERO 2025, the AERO Friedrichshafen team is already fully engaged in planning and preparations for the 2026 edition in Friedrichshafen. For the second edition, the Business Aviation Static Display will be expanded on the airport side as well as along axis of the A-halls of the venue. The Business Aviation Dome...

Private aircraft co-ownership company launches in Scottsdale

Jet OUT expands to Arizona with its third regional base opening at Scottsdale Airport. Operations began in early May, with the facility reaching full capabilities by late summer. Jet OUT Scottsdale team will include 14 locally based employees, including pilots, maintenance professionals, customer service, and sales. The 3,000-square-foot facility will feature a private customer lounge, a...

Gulfstream unveils redesigned London showroom

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the official unveiling of its reimagined London Sales and Design Center. Originally opened in 2013, the nearly 5,500-square-foot/511-square-meter space located in Mayfair gives customers based in or traveling through the city exclusive access to Gulfstream’s London-based sales executives and interior design team. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream comme...

Geneva Airpark records an increase in its activities in 2024

With some increases of around 10%, a confirmed trend for the hangaring of aircraft out of the winter season and a wide variety of aircraft sheltered, Geneva Airpark records  an increase in its activities for 2024 and the winter of 2024/2025. Annual solution for 22 aircraft The resident fleet of aircraft with an annual option hosted by Geneva Airpark includes a wide variety of business j...

Joby flies two aircraft simultaneously in testing milestone

Joby Aviation has successfully flown two of its aircraft simultaneously for the first time, marking another important milestone in the Company’s flight testing program. The two-aircraft flight, completed in Marina, CA, on May 9, is a further demonstration of the maturity of Joby’s test program, and comes just two weeks after the Company announced it had reached another testing landmark...

Viasat JetXP surpasses 400 customers, redefining business aviation connectivity

Viasat JetXP, its next-generation business aviation connectivity service, has been selected by more than 400 customers since becoming commercially available at the end of last year. JetXP builds on Viasat’s market reputation for delivering consistent, reliable and seamless global connectivity, complemented by the white-glove customer service and 24/7 support of its distribution partners...

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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...