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Skyservice achieves AFRA accreditation for aircraft teardown and recycling

Skyservice Business Aviation announced the launch of its industry-leading aircraft teardown business model. Accredited under the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association's Best Maintenance Practices for Disassembly, this new venture offers sustainable solutions, addresses the current aircraft p...

Gogo and Duncan Aviation collaborate to expand 5G STC portfolio

Gogo Business Aviation announced a collaboration with Duncan Aviation to pursue a Supplemental Type Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for Gogo 5G on Bombardier Learjet 40/45/70/75 aircraft. Gogo 5G will deliver an enhanced inflight connectivity experience in No...

FAA approves first commercial drone flights Beyond Visual Line of Sight in Dallas-area airspace

For the first time ever in U.S. aviation history, FAA has authorized multiple operators to fly commercial drones without visual observers in the Dallas-area airspace. Starting in August, Zipline International and Wing Aviation will be free to deliver packages to customers in the Dallas-area via drone, Beyond Visual Line of Sight, as the result of technology known as UTM.  With this techn...

Thales chosen as supplier for Lilium eVTOL jet program

This partnership between Thales and Lilium is a pivotal moment in the aviation industry, merging cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise. The planned shipset for Lilium's eVTOL fleet will include an optimal blend of Commercial Off-The-Shelf and bespoke antennas. These antennas include VHF Com + GPS, Wi-Fi/LTE, ELT, GNSS, DME, VOR, LOC, Glideslope, UAT, and Transponder, ensuring...

Guardian Jet launches aircraft brokerage division for light jet and turboprop sales & acquisitions

Guardian Jet has launched a new division dedicated to light jet and turboprop aircraft sales and acquisitions. Led by newly promoted Sales Director Keegan Dwyer and newcomer Andy Moss, new division will cover a range of light jets and turboprops, including the Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Beechcraft King Air and Daher TBM. Guardian Jet new division aims to bring to the ligh...

St. Barth Executive starts regular services with P2012 STOL

St. Barth Executive, the French VIP airline based in the Caribbean, has commenced scheduled operations with the two P2012 STOLs already delivered. A third P2012 is scheduled for September.  The first passenger flight was operated on August 1st from Guadeloupe (SBH/TFFR) to St Barth (SBH/TFFJ) and has been operated under the AIR INTER ILES brand by St Barth Executive. With a standard schedule...

Textron Aviation expands service offerings to include Cessna Citation 560XL series landing gear repair process

Textron Aviation expands its service offerings to include a new standard repair process for Cessna Citation 560XL series aircraft main landing gear (MLG). The new solution, developed in collaboration with the company’ affiliate, Able Aerospace Services, allows for significant MLG repairs without a full replacement – providing an additional timely and cost-effective part optio...

Big Island Jet Center celebrates one million gallons of fuel sold

Big Island Jet Center is excited to announce a major milestone in its operations as it sold its one millionth gallon of fuel this July. The impressive achievement comes within a mere seven months of the FBO’s grand opening and before the completion of its permanent terminal, slated to be finished in Q32025.Hawaii’s newest premier FBO, located at Kailua-Kona’s Ellison Onizuka...

Steady 2nd quarter leads to guarded optimism for rest of year

International Aircraft Dealers Association members reported a balanced market for preowned business aircraft in the second quarter of 2024. Sales are steady and values of late model aircraft remain strong, according to IADA’s Second Quarter 2024 Market Report. Reported activity in the second quarter of 2024 included an impressive 366 closed deals, up 20 percent, compared to the second q...

Bell 505 sees increased success in European corporate segment

Bell Textron signed purchase agreements for five Bell 505s to private operators across Europe. The orders were placed by customers in Spain, Switzerland, Poland, the United Kingdom and Estonia, signalling continued interest in the platform throughout the region. Danny Maldonado, chief commercial officer, Commercial Sales commented: “Globally, the Bell 505 has been a widespread success in...

First batch of EHang EH216-S delivered to Xishan Tourism and completed debut passenger-carrying flights in Taiyuan

EHang has delivered the first batch of 10 units of EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft to Xishan Tourism in the second quarter of this year, and completed debut passenger-carrying flights of EH216-S in Taiyuan, Shanxi on July 28, 2024. During the event, EHang also showcased its VT-30 long-range pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL, the EH216-F for firefighting use, and the EH216-L for lo...

Textron Aviation & Gama Aviation UK a deal for three Beechcraft King Air 360C to provide life-saving air ambulance service in Scotland

Textron Aviation announced an agreement with Gama Aviation UK for the purchase of three cargo door-equipped Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft expected to be delivered in 2025. The deal modernizes Gama Aviation’s fleet and supports the mission of the Scottish Ambulance Service.The SAS equips mainland Scotland and its islands with a national air ambulance service. The only wholl...

New VX4 prototype completes first tethered piloted flight

Vertical Aerospace has seen its latest VX4 prototype perform its first tethered piloted flight as it begins the “wheels up” phase of testing. This VX4 performed a piloted flight while loosely tethered to the ground, during which Vertical measured over 20,000 flight and system parameters to verify thrust, handling qualities and system performance. The tethered piloted flight took p...

AirCARE1, an Air Ambulance provider, receives recognition from FAA for their Accepted Safety Management System Program

AirCARE1 received FAA recognition of an accepted Safety Management System Program earlier this year establishing their formal alignment with international safety standards. While the United States does not yet have a mandated SMS for Part 135 Operators, the FAA recognizes those organizations who have voluntarily made the effort to implement an accepted program. An FAA-accepted Safety Man...

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

EBAA France, the representative body for France’s business aviation ecosystem, brings together aircraft operators, airport activities, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and training providers...

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...

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

EBAA France, the representative body for France’s business aviation ecosystem, brings together aircraft operators, airport activities, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and training providers...

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

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...