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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 aviation activity. The development will expand available ramp space, reinforcing the airport’s operational capabilities and positioning it to support the sustained growth of both the aviation sect...

Garmin hits 1,000 King Air G1000 retrofits following landmark U.S. Army delivery

Marking a significant industry milestone, Garmin has delivered its 1,000th G1000 integrated flight deck retrofit for a King Air aircraft. The program has helped redefine cockpit modernization by replacing legacy avionics with an advanced, fully integrated flight deck, giving the iconic turboprop platform a new lease on life through improved performance, enhanced reliability and a contemp...

MySky Pay streamlines procurement and reduces overspending for corporate flight operations

MySky, the spend and revenue management platform trusted by operators of more than 2,000 business aircraft worldwide, announced the launch of MySky Pay at NBAA-BACE 2026, introducing a purpose-built payment solution for U.S. Part 91 corporate flight departments. Corporate flight departments are often bound by enterprise procurement policies that require extensive vendor onboarding proces...

NetJets expands exclusive-use terminal network across the United States

NetJets is elevating its premium ground experience with the introduction of new exclusive-use private terminals at Dallas Love Field (DAL), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Colorado’s Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL). In West Palm Beach, the company is also relocating to a larger, purpose-built facility at Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), reflecting growing de...

FlyJets launches JetGPT™, introducing AI-powered innovation to the charter and flight-sharing market

FlyJets, the charter aviation marketplace and flight-sharing exchange, has officially launched JetGPT™, its AI-powered automated flight-finding agent, coinciding with a growing portfolio of flight-sharing opportunities for the fall and winter travel seasons. Powered by a large language model (LLM), JetGPT™ delivers real-time access to aircraft availability, pricing, and operator-sou...

Ocean Aviation, backed by Kennedy Lewis, breaks ground on landmark flagship campus at Miami Executive Airport

Ocean Aviation, supported by Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (“Kennedy Lewis”), has officially broken ground on a transformative new private aviation campus at Miami Executive Airport (KTMB). Backed by a $67 million investment, the flagship development will feature up to 400,000 square feet of communal and private hangar space, a premium passenger terminal, and an on-site fuel farm...

Tecnam unveils the FAR Part 23-certified P2008JC NG in the United States, redefining efficiency in next-generation pilot training

Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG to the United States market, bringing flight schools a certified, next-generation training aircraft designed to dramatically reduce operating costs while maximizing fleet utilization and training efficiency. As U.S. academies face increasing pressure to modernize aging fleets, improve profitability, and meet evolving training standards, the P2008JC NG delivers...

Cessna Skyhawk Veris VR flight training device set for NBAA-BACE debut in Las Vegas

TRU Simulation + Training Inc. will showcase its Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device (FTD) for the Cessna Skyhawk at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking the simulator's first appearance at the industry's premier business aviation event in Las Vegas. The debut follows strong market momentum generated at NBAA-BACE 2025, where TRU Simulation secured its inaugural order for five Cessna Skyha...

Tecnam expands U.S. presence with Finnoff as exclusive Western Region distributor for the P2012

Tecnam has announced a landmark strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of its P2012 aircraft family across the United States. Under the agreement, Finnoff has been appointed the exclusive distributor for the Tecnam P2012 series throughout the Western United States, including the highly acclaimed P2012 VIP. At the same time, selected Blackhawk Performance Centers will serve as Autho...

Textron Aviation helps shape tomorrow’s workforce through Kansas’ first aviation youth apprenticeship initiative

As the first aviation company in Kansas to introduce state-registered youth apprenticeships through the Kansas Office of Apprenticeships, Textron Aviation is taking a leading role in workforce development. The initiative provides high school students from age 16 with paid, real-world learning opportunities that foster industry knowledge, practical skills, and early career readiness, helping cultiv...

ATP Flight School hosts Alumni Career Expo featuring 20 airline and industry partners

On October 1, ATP Flight School will welcome nearly 500 aspiring airline pilots to its Arlington, Texas training center for an exclusive career expo featuring 20 airline and industry partners. Attendees will have the chance to network with pilot recruiters and airline representatives from major carriers such as American, Delta, Frontier, United, SkyWest and more. Strong demand for airline pilot...

Half a thousand strong: Textron Aviation rolls out 500th Cessna Citation Latitude

Textron Aviation has reached a significant production milestone with the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude from its Wichita, Kansas, facility. The achievement reflects the enduring popularity of the industry's best-selling midsize business jet and recognizes the employees whose craftsmanship and dedication continue to drive the program's success around the globe.  Combi...