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From flightdeck to back office, how digitalisation can reshape operations
Owning less, flying smart: industry perspectives on fractional ownership
The initiative uses the Epic E1000.
FlyEpic fractional scheme will serve California
February 15, 2026
FlyEpic's fractional ownership model allows customers to purchase a share of an Epic E1000, an advanced, industry-leading, carbon-fibre, turboprop aircraft designed and manufactured in Bend, Oregon.
GACA and AirX's deal could prove a key partnership in opening up flights in the area.
AirX gears up for Saudi Arabia missions
February 15, 2026
With Vision 2030 driving unprecedented growth in tourism, investment and international engagement, AirX sees a clear opportunity to support the Kingdom's private aviation sector with long-range aircraft capability.

Bombardier products have served Vista exceptionally well.
Vista secures deliveries for a decade on CL3500
February 15, 2026
The order comes off the back of another year of consecutive double-digit growth on the group's multi-year subscription based Program product. In 2025 the Program member base grew by 12 per cent.
“HansJet members will not pay a single pound of this APD increase,” says Eric Weisskopf, managing director at HansJet.
HansJet confirms PC-12 fleet ducks UK APD surcharge
February 15, 2026
Regulatory thresholds leave the company’s Pilatus PC-12 fleet outside both 2026 and 2027 tax increases, protecting members from higher per-passenger charges.
Emergency Autoland enables the HondaJet Elite II to autonomously select an airport, fly an approach and land to a full stop if the pilot is incapacitated.
Elite II becomes first VLJ with Emergency Autoland tick
February 9, 2026
FAA certification enables Honda Aircraft Company to install autonomous landing technology on Elite II jets, with global approvals now in progress.
The G3 Vision Jet delivers more than 30 refinements across the cabin, flight deck and exterior.
Cirrus introduces G3 Vision Jet with seating and systems upgrades
February 9, 2026
The G3 includes a redesigned interior, upgraded lighting, third-row seating and datalink for ATC messaging through the updated Perspective Touch+ flight deck.
First officer Philipp Kepplinger and Claudia Osobsky from in flight service.
Sparfell welcomes Praetor 600 and engages Spirit of Douglas
February 9, 2026
Typical missions for the Innsbruck‑based Praetor 600 will include medium and long‑range charters within Europe, as well as flights between Europe and the Middle East or North Africa.
Marc Sellouk says the aircraft operates ideally in the 300 to 400 nm range.
Vision Jet strikes the right balance for Flyte
February 9, 2026
The aircraft is optimised for regional missions in the 3-400 nm range, where time savings, airport access and operating efficiency matter most. These include the Northeast and Florida corridors and secondary city pairs.
A Kuala Lumpur-based Luxaviation Falcon 7X.
Luxaviation devotes resources to Asia Pacific fleet
February 8, 2026
Luxaviation anticipates the delivery of three new long-range aircraft in the Asia Pacific region in the first half of the year, further enhancing its capabilities for private and group charters, long-range operations and cargo.
Latitude 33 charter director Jesse Cunningham.
Latitude 33 welcomes first charter Gulfstream amongst the Challengers
February 7, 2026
The aircraft open the door to expanded global charter operations for Latitude 33, supporting travellers who require intercontinental capability, elevated comfort and dependable performance.
The contract was signed at Wings India 2026.
Heritage H130 will fly heli-pilgrimage missions
February 7, 2026
Known for its performance, economic efficiency, reliability and comfort, the H130 is a single-engine helicopter that is widely used for sightseeing, charter and passenger transport missions. Heritage will use it extensively.
FBO services MD Tom Murphy.
Gama opens vital ‘gateway’ to regional traffic at Sharjah
February 7, 2026
Gama's ambition was clear: to create a business aviation centre that operates effectively, feels intuitive to crews and passengers, and offers a compelling alternative for business aviation movements in the region.
The Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 together accounted for 25 of the 53 executive jets delivered in Q4
Embraer grows deliveries and hits record backlog
February 2, 2026
The company delivered 244 aircraft over the year, with executive aviation reaching a new record of 155 aircraft in 2025.
All hands on deck at Sarasota.
Pilatus brings production facility closer to US customers
February 2, 2026
A flagship facility will be Pilatus' fifth location in the US and will set new standards for quality, expertise and technology in the southeastern region. Many state organisations have made the build possible.
The G700 FFS, engineered and manufactured by FSI, supports training for Gulfstream GVIII type rated pilots under FAA approval.
FlightSafety G700 FFS given go ahead by FAA
January 29, 2026
The addition of the G700 simulator follows recent enhancement of the Singapore Learning Center, including the construction of a new simulator bay, classroom and briefing room additions, and refreshed customer spaces.
Piaggio Aerospace and Nakanihon Air teams gather to mark the aircraft’s arrival in Japan.
Nakanihon becomes first to fly Piaggio P180 in Japan
January 29, 2026
Nakanihon Air is the first P180 Avanti operator in Japan, reflecting its commitment to fleet modernisation and service expansion. Nakanihon Air operates a fleet of 57 helicopters and seven fixed-wing aircraft.
The Pilatus PC-12 enables operations into airports that are often inaccessible to conventional business jets.
Versatile Skyside PC-12 is ideally suited to short hops
January 29, 2026
In close cooperation with fellow Vienna-based Pilart Air, Skyside is opening a new chapter by expanding into Single-Engine Turbine Instrument Meteorological Conditions (SET-IMC) operations.
The elegant Bombardier Global 8000.
EASA is the latest to give green light to Global 8000
January 27, 2026
The Global 8000 has the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production at 2,691ft while cruising at 41,000ft. This reduced cabin altitude minimises the physiological stress associated with high-altitude travel.
Electra’s EL9 ultra short hybrid-electric aircraft is capable of carrying nine passengers with baggage or 3,000lb of cargo for 330nm.
Bristow secures the first EL9 aircraft from Electra
January 25, 2026
The PDP agreement includes option rights for Bristow to add another 45 aircraft at the same fixed terms. Bristow plans to deploy the EL9 across turnkey mobility solutions including corporate customers and airlines.
The aircraft has never previously flown for charter and has had only two corporate owners.
Global 6000 joins FAI’s expanding long-range charter fleet
January 25, 2026
The German operator’s 17th business jet joins its charter offering from February, having previously flown for VistaJet and a corporate owner.
The Phenom 300 is capable of reaching Mach 0.80, making in the fastest single pilot jet in production.
Nicholas Air adds five as measured fleet growth continues
January 25, 2026
The additions comprise three Phenom 300E and two Citation Latitude jets, reflecting sustained demand across short and mid-range operations.
AirSprint has extended its reach with an Embraer Praetor 500.
Transcontinental Praetor 500 joins AirSprint fleet
January 25, 2026
The Praetor's range, speed and avionics allow access to more destinations and enable long-distance travel with exceptional comfort and efficiency, making it a strategic and valuable addition to AirSprint’s fleet.
The move has been made for long-term value creation.
flyExclusive adds to Challenger roster with brace of CL350s
January 17, 2026
As flyExclusive advances its 2026 fleet plan, the company remains focused on aligning aircraft additions with demand trends, improving utilisation and strengthening unit economics across its service offerings.
The TBM 980 is the sixth aircraft launched by Daher in the TBM 900 series since it acquired the TBM product line in 2014.
TBM 980 is expected to be a Daher game-changer
January 17, 2026
The TBM 980 is equipped with Garmin’s GWX 8000 all-digital radar, which has excellent range and performance with precision target imaging, while StormOptix technology automatically adjusts radar settings.
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