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Rotortrade supports Air Mercy Service’s fleet modernization

Rotortrade successfully completed two AW119 helicopter transactions supporting the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service’s ongoing modernization program. AMS, a non-profit organization celebrating nearly 60 years of lifesaving service in the emergency medical services sector...

EASA certifies ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia for Falcon 7X heavy maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has further expanded its maintenance capabilities with the additional regulatory approvals from EASA and FAA. EASA has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to perform line and base maintenance che...

Archer completed first phase of transactions to acquire control of Hawthorne Airport

Archer Aviation completed the first phase of its Hawthorne Airport transactions that includes the acquisition of the master lease from the City of Hawthorne and the associated subleases, giving it control of the real estate that makes up the airport. In early November, Archer signed a series of definitive agreements to acquire control of this one-of-a-kind Los Angeles aviation asset. Arche...

Chartright Air Group launches world's first Bombardier Global 8000 into service

World first Bombardier Global 8000 business jet has officially entered into service under the operational custody of Chartright Air Group, marking a defining milestone for Canadian aviation. The aircraft -- designed and manufactured in Canada -- has been delivered to Canada's leader in private jet management, underscoring the country's leadership in world-class business jet manufactur...

Vertical Aerospace signs Héli Air Monaco to open up French Riviera routes

Vertical Aerospace and Héli Air Monaco announced a Memorandum of Understanding for the pre-order of Vertical’s Valo aircraft, opening a new chapter for sustainable air mobility along the Côte d’Azur. Valo - unveiled in London and offering a premium cabin experience - is targeting concurrent regulatory certification with the European Union and UK aviation regulators in...

First Australian Airbus H160 order secured by Linfox

Airbus has secured first order for its H160 helicopter in Australia, with Australia’s privately-owned logistics and supply chain enterprise, Linfox, placing the purchase. The new aircraft, which will be used for passenger transportation missions across Australia, marks Linfox’s first purchase with Airbus.The order follows a four-week demonstration tour in Australia, during which the H1...

London Biggin Hill Airport unveils major runway enhancement

London Biggin Hill Airport completed a milestone runway resurfacing project. The work, achieved with the support of an eight-figure funding package from HSBC UK, marks a key phase in the airport’s ongoing investment to enhance operational resilience and deliver smoother, more predictable arrivals for business aviation customers. Following a summer of work, London Biggin Hill’s runway n...

Bombardier celebrates entry-into-service of Global 8000 aircraft

Bombardier celebrated entry-into-service of its Global 8000 business aircraft during a special event held at its state-of-the-art Aircraft Assembly Centre in Mississauga, Ontario in the presence of employees, government officials, suppliers, media and special guests. Patrick Dovigi, buyer of the first Global 8000 aircraft, accepted the keys to his brand-new private jet, while C...

GACA signs MoU with Archer to accelerate air taxi deployment

The General Authority of Civil Aviation announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Archer Aviation to accelerate the deployment of eVTOL aircraft across the Kingdom. The agreement forms part of GACA’s ongoing efforts to advance the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem in line with the AAM Roadmap and the objectives of the Aviation program under the National Transport and...

Million Air and Avfuel bring sustainable aviation fuel to Austin

Million Air Austin (KAUS) and Avfuel Corporation came together to boost sustainable aviation operations at Austin Bergstrom International Airport with the addition of sustainable aviation fuel. The SAF—which went into service on November 20, 2025—provides a meaningful solution for operators seeking to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from flight operations. This marks the...

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport announces a VVIP terminal and private hangars

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport announced the development of a new VVIP terminal and private jet hangar, enhancing the Emirate’s appeal as a global entertainment and tourism hub. The project, in collaboration with Falcon Executive Aviation, is a key pillar of Ras Al Khaimah’s aviation and tourism growth strategy. The airport, located just 15 minutes from premier beach resorts, wil...

New super-midsize Gulfstream G300 takes flight

Gulfstream G300 has made its first flight, demonstrating significant program maturity and officially launching its rigorous flight test program. Introduced on Sept. 30 in Savannah as the latest addition to Gulfstream’s visionary fleet, the G300 represents a new standard in its segment and is poised to redefine the super-midsize category. The first G300 took off from Ben Gurion International...

Bombardier advances services expansion as construction of landmark Abu Dhabi facility accelerates

Bombardier announced significant progress on its new state-of-the-art service centre at the Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI). Construction has advanced, with the structural framework of the main building and hangar now rising. On track to open in the second half of 2026, this flagship facility represents a major milestone in Bombardier’s strategy to expand its global customer service and su...

Archer reveals plans for Miami air taxi network featuring partnerships with Related Ross and Magic City Innovation District

Archer Aviation revealed its plans for a Miami metropolitan area based air taxi network designed to transform how residents and visitors move across one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach via 10 - 20 minute electric flights, bypassing ground-based tr...

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

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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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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...

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...

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...

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...