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Essential news for 20 Oct 2026

Celebrating 10 years of the Vision Jet, the aircraft that changed personal aviation

Cirrus Aircraft is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Collier Trophy-winning Vision Jet at NBAA-BACE 2026, marking a decade of innovation that has continuously advanced the world’s first single-engine personal jet equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). Over the years, the aircraft has evolved into a highly versatile platform serving business aviat...

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Gulfstream expands performance analytics capabilities to enhance aircraft operational efficiency

Gulfstream Aerospace has enhanced the capabilities of its Customer Support Performance Analytics program, further strengthening its ability to transform aircraft data into actionable insights that support proactive maintenance planning and maximize fleet availability. By leveraging advanced analytics, the program helps operators streamline service planning, minimize scheduling disruption...