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Vista will descend on the fast-paced Asia Pacific hub.
Vista sets up shop at key location Singapore in time for F1
September 12, 2026
Singapore remains one of Vista's critical regional hubs, having recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year growth in flight hours and a 58 per cent year-on-year rise in flight traffic in the first half of 2026.
A Jet Out CJ4 Gen2.
Jet Out pivots into partnership with Milwaukee Bucks
September 12, 2026
The Bucks and Jet Out will team up to create unique experiences for Bucks fans and premium members, highlighted by a private event for select members at Jet Out's hangar at Waukesha County airport.
Anthony Marinello, president of Tropic Air Charters, and Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 special mission platforms sales and business development manager.
Tropic Air’s Traveller arrives in Florida
September 12, 2026
The Fort Lauderdale-based operator has taken delivery of its first Tecnam Traveller, the initial aircraft in a two-unit order signed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
The operator is accustomed to the type.
Second CJ4 enters the mix with Machjet International
September 12, 2026
Machjet International managing director Simon McDermott says the decision to add a second CJ4 had been driven by demand and the performance of the company's existing aircraft.
Cirrus Vision Jets are operated by subsidiary Ponderosa Air.
Flyte's approval opens up island destinations
September 12, 2026
Potential routes include service from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Naples and other Florida markets to destinations such as Nassau, Bimini, Marsh Harbour, Eleuthera and additional Caribbean destinations.
The Global 8000 is Bombardier's newest ultra-long-range business jet.
Comlux adds second Global 8000 to roster
September 6, 2026
The aircraft and its engines have been enrolled in a manufacturer maintenance programme, giving the owner predictable costs and direct factory support.
Embraer and Cessna types are AirSprint favourites.
AirSprint fractional fleet now numbers 45
September 6, 2026
Today, the company operates Canada's largest fractional fleet, offering a range of business aircraft designed to support everything from short regional trips to transcontinental travel.
Dassault’s participation always attracts long queues.
Air Charter Expo expects greater footfall than ever
September 6, 2026
The ACA is running conference sessions on a range of topics including the news that ACE will be staging a show-within-a-show at AERO Friedrichshafen in 2027 as ACE Regional.
Curtis Edenfield, co-founder and CEO of Thrive, and chief operating officer Rickey Oswald at the delivery of the company's first fractional Challenger 3500.
Thrive launches fractional ownership with Arulean Air
September 5, 2026
Investment from Honda Aircraft Company’s Arulean Air will fund aircraft acquisitions for the programme, launching with HondaJet HA-420 and Challenger 3500 aircraft.
The LR70.
Learjet 70 and Challenger 605 join ACASS Montreal fleet
September 5, 2026
The two Bombardier aircraft will expand regional and longer-range charter options and are expected to become available in September.
Fedor Rosocha, Phenom 300 co-pilot.
Sparfell adds light and long-range options
September 5, 2026
Based in Dubai and available for charter, the Falcon 7X also strengthens Sparfell’s ability to serve clients from one of the world’s most dynamic centres for private wealth, business and international travel.
The aircraft will be based at Subang airport.
Voluxis adds Citation Mustang to Asian fleet
September 5, 2026
The Mustang has a range of up to three hours, meaning that it is perfect for short hops around Southeast Asia, such as to Singapore, Jakarta, Phuket, Penang or Langkawi.
The CL604 is expected to be deployed on South Pacific itineraries such as French Polynesia, Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji.
Global Jet International’s Challenger 604 is complementary
September 1, 2026
The Challenger adds redundancy and availability in the heavy-jet, wide-cabin segment, reducing the risk of capacity shortfalls. Its Melbourne base places the jet at the heart of Victoria’s corporate and events calendar.
The first fully UK-built Islander since repatriation of production begins ground testing ahead of a first flight and delivery to FIGAS.
UK-built Islander begins ground testing ahead of first flight
August 31, 2026
The Falkland Islands Government is modernising its local commuting, air ambulance, freight and environmental monitoring roles. The first of four Islanders has entered ground testing ahead of its maiden flight.
Electra‘s nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short unlocks new opportunities for regional mobility via Direct Aviation.
Electra sparks interest in Gulf of Finland transits
August 31, 2026
Can USTOL aircraft create faster, quieter and more direct connections between Helsinki and Tallinn, where 7.5 million people travel each year? Electra is setting out to prove they can.
SyberJet CEO Trevor Milton and pilot Gordy Bryan in front of the record-setting SJ30-2 following the transcontinental flight.
SyberJet breaks light jet transcontinental east-to-west speed record
August 31, 2026
Shattering the 13-year-old record by 48 per cent, it’s an unofficial record pending certification. The flight decisively breaks the existing record of 339.4mph set by the Embraer Phenom 300.
Range has increased to 2,055 nautical miles, opening nonstop routes such as Aspen to New York.
Phenom 300EV certified as first light jet with autoland
August 31, 2026
The light jet has received approval from Brazil's ANAC, the US FAA and Europe's EASA, clearing it for worldwide commercial delivery.
Rapid deployment of engineers and components will also limit flight disruption.
2Excel provides King Air 200 for easyJet AOG cover
August 31, 2026
A Beechcraft King Air 200 will be kept on standby 365 days a year to move engineering personnel and components across easyJet’s network.
Ponderosa Air, Flyte's Part 135 subsidiary, will operate the Vision Jet flights under the agreement.
Flyte and FullPAC agree deal for political campaign travel
August 22, 2026
Statewide candidates in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia are being targeted first under the travel arrangement.
Beijing International hosts the first SAF compliance service.
Sino Jet places SAF at the top of the priority list
August 22, 2026
For international business jets, which operate with greater flexibility and under more specialised circumstances, a dedicated and standardised compliance service system had yet to be established. In steps Sino Jet.
The aircraft has now been delivered to Queensland.
Horizon Airways signs for regional specialist P2012 STOL
August 22, 2026
The rapidly growing footprint of the P2012 series highlights the platform’s versatility, reliability and perfect suitability for the vast and demanding conditions of the Australian continent.
The aircraft can seat up to 11 occupants.
Textron chalks up 500 CJ4 deliveries ahead of Gen3
August 22, 2026
The milestone reflects the CJ4’s position as a trusted jet for customers needing a balance of performance, efficiency and mission flexibility. The aircraft is valued by owner-operators and fleet customers globally.
The PC-12 is a cost-effective regional option.
Planet 9 adds Starlink-equipped PC-12 to fleet
August 21, 2026
The PC-12 enhances Planet 9's floating fleet operations, complementing its high-capacity transcontinental and intercontinental offerings with an option to introduce new and existing clients to the local market.
The aircraft catches the sunset light.
Final Challenger 3500 of ‘hat trick’ lands with AB Jets
August 21, 2026
The aircraft will receive Starlink high-speed inflight wi-fi, reflecting a connectivity standard that an increasing number of private aviation passengers now expect. AB Jets provides complimentary onboard connectivity.
The BirdieJet team is proud to have added the Learjet.
2-REG AOC holder BirdieJet launches with a Learjet
August 21, 2026
Primary missions will include air ambulance and medical transfer flights (including inter-hospital transfers and organ transport), VIP and corporate charter, and specialised support for remote or time-sensitive operations.
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