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GAMA releases third quarter 2024 aircraft shipment and billing report

General Aviation Manufacturers Association published the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results through the third quarter of 2024 show an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments and in...

Eve announces additional US$35 Million from BNDES Line to support eVTOL development in 2025

Eve Air Mobility announced a US$35 million* fund from Brazil’s National Development Bank, further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development. This second-phase funding follows a US$92.5 million line of credit secured in 2022 for R&D and a recent US$50 million i...

First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight. Testing for this aircraft will validate the cabin design and performance of the industry’s longest-range aircraft, focusing on the complete passenger experience to ensure interior comfort and reliability. This first outfitted G800 took flight on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and flew 1 hour and 41 minutes, reachin...

AutoFlight achieves historic first flight in Japan, advancing global AAM development

AutoFlight has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan. On November 29, company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Okayama Prefecture. The historic eVTOL flight was conducted in collaboration with MASC, a Japanese non-profit organization dedicated to aerospace industry advancement. With full approval from the Japan C...

AERO CAPITAL presents Magellan, software allowing to make informed decisions when buying, selling and managing private aircraft

Designed to provide unprecedented transparency, Magellan allows buyers and sellers of private jets and helicopters to know exactly what the real cost of ownership is. Maintenance, financing, taxes, destinations, flight frequency, passenger counts, and estimated resale value are all included in the analysis, which combines fixed and variable costs. Because it enables a thorough comparison of a...

WYVERN welcome Skyside GmbH as a new registered operator

Skyside GmbH has successfully enrolled as a Registered Operator. The Registered Operator safety data network is an essential component of our Aviation Compliance Enhancement System. Registered Operators can be seen by thousands of users (brokers, corporations, and other air charter operators) who are looking for partnerships to help with their air charter needs.  Say goodbye to...

Gulfstream G500 and G600 program makes 300th delivery

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a signal of continued worldwide demand. Both award-winning aircraft feature the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, with safety-enhancing technology including the industry’s first active control sidesticks and most extensive use of touch-screen technology, along with Phase-of-Flight inte...

Sentient Jet celebrates 25 years of innovation and loyalty

Sentient Jet concludes its 25th anniversary year with the launch of its limited edition 25th Anniversary Jet Card and its enhanced 2024-2025 Referral and Rewards Program. Both initiatives are designed to celebrate loyal Card Owners who have contributed to the growth of the Sentient Jet community of discerning travelers over the past 25 years. From November 1 through December 31, Sentient...

Alliance Aerospace granted EASA Part 145 maintenance approval

Alliance Aerospace has been awarded EASA Part 145 approval from the Irish Aviation Authority.  The accreditation bolsters capabilities at its 3000m2 FBO Hangar facility located at Westlands Apron, Dublin Airport (EIDW), Ireland. The process of approval was completed within six months.  With helpful assistance from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Alliance Aerospace was able...

Jet.AI signs agreement on Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 fleet order from Textron Aviation for fractional program

Jet.AI  announced a fleet purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for the purchase of three Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2 aircraft. With deliveries scheduled for Q2, Q3 and Q4 of 2026, the new aircraft will join the Jet.AI fleet as part of a brand-new CJ4 Gen2 fractional program. Jet.AI offers fractional jet ownership for individuals and businesses seeking flexible and convenient private aviation...

U.S. Air Force again selects Gulfstream for fleet support

Gulfstream Aerospace has been awarded a contractor logistics support services contract from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center for C-20 and C-37 fleets. This contract extends over a seven-year period and provides services to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream commented: "For nearly 60 ye...

Bombardier Global 7500 continues record-setting pace with 75 speed records

Bombardier Global 7500 business jet has soared to new record-setting heights, adding to its already impressive speed record performances with more than 75 records in the books – a truly incredible accomplishment.The new records include Miami to São Paulo, Tokyo to Los Angeles, Tokyo to San Jose, Jeddah to London and Los Angeles to Auckland. These accomplishments build on ear...

FBO meetings 2 - exciting to know this part of aviation - General Aviation Service Madrid

Life can be unpredictable at times. I've heard numerous stories of people who were forced to quit their jobs in aviation because of COVID-19. The upside is that life's unpredictable nature "brings" the real fans back into the business. Perhaps in a slightly different way. Alberto Arévalo Garcia, a future pilot, was another aviation enthusiast I met at General Aviation...

SkyDrive & SAI Flight unveil plans for commercial electric air taxi routes in South Carolina, confirm pre-order of 10 eVTOL aircraft

SkyDrive, SAI Flight and Greenville Downtown Airport, the state's busiest general aviation hub, have signed a MOU to jointly develop innovative business opportunities utilizing the cutting-edge SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft. The collaboration will focus on advancing air-cargo, air-taxi, and emergency service use cases, paving the way for a new era of efficient and versatile intra-community...

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EBAA France warns of French aviation’s decline and its impact on regional economies

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Which aircraft are most commonly used for medical air services?

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

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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...