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Establishing a clear flight plan for AAM takeoff - GAMA submits comments to FAA powered-lift SFAR NPRM

Sino Jet orders 100 Aerofugia AE200 eVTOLs

Aerofugia signed purchase agreement with Sino Jet for the initial batch of 100 AE200 aircraft. The cooperation between Aerofugia and Sino Jet marks the first innovative alliance between the domestic eVTOL and business aviation, opening the era of eVTOL in business aviation. In the fut...

Royal Group Samra Seaplane elevates Cambodia aviation landscape with launch of Aero Services

Royal Group Samra Seaplane sets out to strengthen the local aviation industry by widening the choice of available products and services through the introduction of its Samra Aero Services. This strategic endeavor is poised to enhance the aviation landscape in Cambodia, offering a curated array...

Private helicopter transport market - Leonardo announced new contracts in Latin America at LABACE 2023

Leonardo confirmed its leading position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during LABACE 2023. Gruppomodena S.A. has been appointed official distributor of Leonardo helicopter types including the AW119Kx, AW109 legacy, AW169 and AW139 for the civil markets in Uruguay and Argentina. The distributor has also signed a contract for two AW...

UrbanV is ready to launch air mobility with AWS

UrbanV has selected Amazon Web Services as its cloud provider, receiving support to build eVTOL vehicle transport networks, which will enable a revolution in sustainable urban transport. UrbanV is working in partnership with AWS Professional Services to develop and operate its own networks of vertiports, which will be used by eVTOLs to transport passengers within city centres....

Air Charter Expo ’23 showcases the best in industry

Air Charter Expo 203 is expecting to see a record number of exhibitors and aircraft on static display. The leading air charter industry event, taking place on Tuesday 12 September at London Biggin Hill Airport, will be the biggest yet with more than 70 exhibitors already confirmed, alongside an exciting selection of aircraft. Many of the world’s leading air charter companies have b...

Aerocare delivers the golden touch for AirX with unique Embraer Legacy 600 project

Aerocare has completed a comprehensive refurbishment project on an Embraer Legacy 600 for air charter business, AirX Group. Working closely with interiors specialist, AeroVisto, the project included a luxury internal refit and the painting of a striking golden livery. AirX turned to Aerocare after being commissioned by the aircraft owner to replicate the custom gold livery of their existing B...

Very special flying experience – SkyAlps private jet division

When we got to know Italian SkyAlps better, we discovered a division that offers private jet flights. So, to learn more about the combination of the two activities - commercial and private aviation, we continued our discussion with CEO of SkyAlps Alex Spinato. Q. How comes you are combining two activities commercial and private jet flights? A.S. In fact, business aviation is our histori...

Air bp returns to LABACE announcing the start operations at a new supply hub in São Paulo state

Air bp returns to LABACE, the largest business aviation event in Latin America, held at Congonhas Airport. To coincide with the event, Air bp is pleased to announce that operations will start at a new supply hub located in Paulínia, in the interior of São Paulo. Scheduled to open later in 2023, the new hub will increase logistics flexibility and provide more options fo...

Aviation MRO leader Flying Colours joins Flexjet family of companies

Flying Colours is joining the Flexjet family of companies. This further expands the private jet travel industry most significant maintenance and product support network, with facilities in the United States, Canada and Europe supporting Flexjet’s rapidly growing fleet. Flying Colours, headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, offers not only a full range of MRO services but a...

Embraer brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to LABACE 2023 in São Paulo

Embraer returns to LABACE 2023 from August 8 to 10 in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Phenom 300E, the world’s best-selling light jet for 11 consecutive years, and the Praetor 600, the most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize jet, at the Congonhas Airport. Heading into the Latin American tradeshow, Embraer continues its momentum with...

Gogo introduces AVANCE LX5 for easy L5 upgrade to Gogo 5G connectivity

Gogo Business Aviation introduced AVANCE LX5, a value-priced and easy box swap for AVANCE L5 owners to upgrade to Gogo 5G that eliminates the need to install a second Line Replaceable Unit on their aircraft. Designed in the exact same form factor as the currently available AVANCE L5, LX5 is contained in a single box LRU, ideal for space-constrained customers, and houses the hardware and...

Gulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

The high-performing Gulfstream G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours. The G550 Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System, now known as Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), and was recognized for this achievement and other...

London Southend Jet Centre joins Avfuel branded network

Avfuel welcomed London Southend Jet Centre (EGMC) to its branded network. Offering both luxury and convenience, London Southend Jet Centre is just a 12-minute helicopter ride to the center of London, 36 miles from London’s financial center, Canary Wharf, and provides two-minute aircraft-to-car transfers, letting guests skip the terminal and go straight to their destination. &n...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim completes its first 60-month check on Bombardier Global 6000

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has successfully completed its first 60 months maintenance check on a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft. The aircraft which is owned by a private customer underwent its first heavy maintenance check at DCAF hangar at Al Maktoum International Airport. The maintenance inspection was the largest undertaken by the DCAF team, involving over 2,000 man-hours and adept...

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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...

From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

Bombardier will return to the 2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition with a showcase that highlights the company's flagship aircraft, award-winning customer support network and di...

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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...