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Helipower takes delivery of first Airbus H125 at RotorTech 2026

Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace partner to revolutionize long-range drone logistics in Sweden

Savback Helicopters and Dufour Aerospace announce a commercial partnership aimed at establishing a premier long-range drone logistics network across Sweden. This agreement builds upon the long-standing relations between the two companies, marking a significant evolution in their collaborat...

Jetex expands its global reach with a landmark terminal in Istanbul

Jetex and İGA Istanbul Airport have inaugurated the Jetex İGA Terminal. The landmark terminal is designed to welcome international commercial airline passengers and private jet travelers, merging the global expertise of Jetex with İGA's operational strength and the warmth of Türki...

Fleet launch customer NetJets takes delivery of first 3 Cessna Citation Ascend midsize business jets

First three Cessna Citation Ascend business jets were delivered to fleet launch customer NetJets, which is the first private fleet operator to take delivery and begin operations with the Cessna Citation Ascend. Setting new standards in performance, comfort and operational efficiency for the midsize business jet market, the Citation Ascend builds on the longstanding relationship between Textron Avi...

Rotortrade delivers First H145D3 in Taiwan to Apex Aviation

Rotortrade delivery an Airbus H145D3 helicopter to Apex Aviation, a Taiwan-based operator. This delivery marks the introduction of the first H145D3 in Taiwan and supports the country’s rapidly expanding offshore wind sector. The aircraft underwent pre-delivery inspection, maintenance, and retrofit works at Rotortrade’s MRO facility in Tallard, France. Following completion, the helicopt...

Next‑generation Praetor 600E earns triple certification from ANAC, FAA, and EASA

Embraer Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority, the FAA and EASA .The certification follows the unveiling of the new aircraft, alongside the Praetor 500E, in February 2026, when both were introduced as the first evolution of the industry-leading Praetor family. This milestone confirms the Praetor 600E’s readiness for global operations,...

Streamlining business aviation workflows – post AERO 2026 interview with STACK.aero Cat Buchanan

At AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 STACK.aero announced new integration with Leon Software, creating a unified workflow for charter operators and helping them generate revenue growth. Four very busy days full of meetings with clients, colleagues, and curious visitors. I had the opportunity to discuss the event and more with Cat Buchanan, Director of Business Development at STACK.aero.  T.O....

Clay Lacy Aviation announces no special event fees at all FBOs nationwide during World Cup 2026

Clay Lacy Aviation will not charge special event fees at any of its FBO locations throughout the United States during the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off June 11. The company’s decision underscores its commitment to transparency, exceptional service and unwavering hospitality as the world’s largest sporting event comes to North America. Doug Wilson, Chief Business Officer for C...

Luxaviation UK introduces Gulfstream G550 to fleet

Luxaviation UK is expanding its charter fleet with the addition of a Luxembourg‑registered Gulfstream G550. Available for charter, the aircraft will be based between the South of France and Istanbul, and operated by Luxaviation UK, servicing key routes across Europe and the Middle East. With the ability to fly non-stop between destinations such as London – Los Angeles or Paris – T...

Vinci Aviation unveils its new livery - a distinctive design for a rapidly evolving market

Vinci Aviation unveils the new corporate livery of its Learjet 45, registered C-FHCW. This announcement comes at a time of strong demand growth, as companies and decision-makers rethink how they travel.​ Designed in collaboration with Lila Design, the new livery takes a refined yet bold approach.The design plays with perspective and light, offering a different reading of the aircraf...

Joby brings electric air taxis to New York City in week-long flight campaign

Joby Aviation announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Framed against the most iconic skyline in the world, the campaign offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet a...

SkyDrive and West Nippon Expressway Company sign partnership agreement on advanced air mobility

SkyDrive signed new partnership agreement with West Nippon Expressway Company. Under the agreement, both parties will investigate the commercial feasibility of advanced air mobility eVTOL services based in expressway parking and service areas. SkyDrive successfully showcased demonstration flights of the SkyDrive SD-05 both at the Expo 2025 Osaka and at a second vertiport within...

Jetfly Group launched global rebranding

Jetfly Group launched its global rebranding, effective 1st May 2026, covering all entities within the Group. This evolution reflects the Group’s continued expansion across European and international business aviation markets and introduces a clearer, more cohesive identity.  It supports Jetfly’s long-term development strategy, improves the visibility of its service offering, and r...

Embraer adds Execaire Aviation to its Authorized Service Center Network to support executive jets customers in Canada

Embraer added Execaire Aviation to its Authorized Service Center Network to support executive jet customers in Canada. Execaire Aviation will provide line maintenance for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 series, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 series, and Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft in its base in Toronto. This becomes the third Embraer Authorized Service Center in Canada. Michael Fedele, President, E...

It touches your lives in ways you don't realize – Viasat’s debut at AERO Friedrichshafen. Interview with Jim MacDougall, Head of Product Management, Business Aviation at Viasat

When it comes to connectivity in business aviation, what are the first words that come to mind? Speed, stability, performance? There are people who don't have a technical background, for whom the numbers are less understandable or less meaningful. How can we measure their level of satisfaction and their needs for connectivity services? To make a long story short—I had the pleasure of dis...

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Elevating Nevis: Premier Mark Brantley on aviation, tourism and economic transformation

Few infrastructure projects have the potential to reshape an island's future quite like the ongoing transformation of Nevis Airport. To gain deeper insight into this ambitious development and the...

Dassault brings EASy IV upgrade to Falcon 2000 series, extending its latest standard to the best-selling family

Dassault will introduce the fourth-generation EASy IV flight deck on newly built Falcon 2000LXS aircraft, while also making the upgrade available as a retrofit across the entire Falcon 2000 EASy fleet...

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&r...

Elevating private aviation experience - PAC Kitchen and Provo Air Center

In business aviation, exceptional service is defined by attention to detail, and few amenities reflect that more clearly than premium catering. At the intersection of hospitality and private aviation,...

Daher highlights expanding business aviation role of TBM and Kodiak at NBAA-BACE 2026

Daher Aircraft will present its TBM and Kodiak aircraft families at next week’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), showcasing how their combination of performance, e...

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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Catering to the route: Planning meals around flight time and destination

Private jet catering requires an understanding of the journey as much as the passengers' preferences. SkyDine Jet Catering explores how flight duration, departure schedules, airport location, and...

Bombardier marks 40 years of Smart Services programs at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas

Bombardier marked the 40th anniversary of its industry-leading Smart Services cost-per-flight-hour programs, which today support more than 1,500 enrolled aircraft and account for over 11 mil...

Elevating Nevis: Premier Mark Brantley on aviation, tourism and economic transformation

Few infrastructure projects have the potential to reshape an island's future quite like the ongoing transformation of Nevis Airport. To gain deeper insight into this ambitious development and the...

BPE Air reports nearly US$90 million in 2025 revenue as Aldrew Crowe advances integrated aviation platform

BPE Air, the aviation company founded and wholly owned by entrepreneur Aldrew Crowe, reported approximately US$90 million in revenue in 2025, marking a major milestone in the growth of its integrated...

AMAC Aerospace records strong business growth as new contracts and approvals drive demand across core services

AMAC Aerospace Group continues to experience strong business momentum, marked by new certifications, contract wins and rising demand across its maintenance, completion and aircraft modification activi...

First production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 rolls out, marking major step toward entry into service

Textron Aviation has marked a key milestone in the development of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 with the rollout of the program’s first production aircraft. The achievement brings the next-g...

Gogo unveils Galileo roadmap to continue enhancing customer investments through the mid 2030s and beyond

Gogo has unveiled its long-term vision for the Galileo connectivity platform at NBAA-BACE 2026, outlining a roadmap designed to enhance and protect customer investments well into the mid-2030s and bey...