Apex rebrands as Reata Jet and launches on-demand charter
October 29, 2024
Newly-rebranded Reata Jet now offers charter business through a partnership with ATS. With its base at Austin Executive airport, it serves as a convenient hub for travellers from the Austin region and beyond.
Wheels Up commits to connectivity boost for fleet transition
October 23, 2024
With support from Bank of America and Delta, and from the sale of 13 Citation Xs, Wheels Up is transitioning to a younger fleet of Phenom and Challenger aircraft. All will be fitted with Gogo Galileo HDX satellite-based wi-fi.
Cessna Citation Ascend gains latest G5000 avionics suite
October 23, 2024
As the Cessna Citation Ascend continues to progress through certification programme, Textron has incorporated the latest update of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite into the cockpit.
Helijet puts flight deals online with Airble
October 22, 2024
Helijet is to offer online charter deals on its Cessna Citation X through the Airble website or mobile app to North American destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Toronto, New York, Miami, Hawaii and the Caribbean.
Samples signs deal for first CJ4 Gen 3
October 22, 2024
As a pilot and business owner, Ryan Samples is excited to be the launch customer for the Citation CJ4 Gen3. The longtime Citation enthusiast appreciates the responsive handling, advanced avionics and quality of the jet.
Manufacturing begins on world’s fastest business jet
October 22, 2024
Bombardier manufacturing sites in Québec, Texas and Mexico have begun to manufacture key components for the first Global 8000 production aircraft, which will be the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde.
Honeywell forecast suggests stable growth for next decade
October 22, 2024
The global outlook projects 8,500 new business jet deliveries valued at $280bn over the next decade. Demand for new aircraft is normalising above pre-pandemic figures, and utilisation is projected to increase.
Textron takes the wraps off third generation Citations
October 21, 2024
Textron Aviation is unveiling the CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 at this year's NBAA-BACE. They can be seen on the static display at Henderson Executive airport.
Jet Aviation expands US managed fleet and charter offering
October 21, 2024
Jet Aviation has welcomed 39 new aircraft and owners into its managed fleet this year, and has added 16 mid-size to ultra-long-range aircraft to its Part 135 air carrier certificate.
Garmin unveils G3000 Prime integrated flight deck
October 17, 2024
G3000 Prime is the most connected, customisable, automated and safety-enhancing Garmin flight deck yet. It has already received FAA TSO certification, and initial aircraft delivering with it will be announced by OEMs.
The ACA launches US roundtable discussions
October 12, 2024
A lack of a clear industry standard for US brokers was one of the main concerns arising from The Air Charter Association’s inaugural US roundtable event in Denver.
Second generation Citation XLS joins Jet Linx
October 12, 2024
Jet Linx is very pleased to have added a brand-new Citation CLS to its managed fleet of aircraft. The jet is decked out with the very latest technology and provides customers with plenty of room and baggage space.
ACJ survey marks philanthropy as growth area of business jet use
October 7, 2024
US family offices are focusing more on using business aircraft for philanthropic causes according to a survey commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets, its ACJ TwoTwenty among them.
AirSprint adds CJ3+ and places as top growing business
October 7, 2024
AirSprint has added its 37th aircraft and 16th Citation CJ3+, so it has plenty of capacity to offer to its clients. Canada's Top Growing Companies has also recognised the firm as a robust performer in the charter segment.
TBM 700 will complement MPI's light fleet
October 7, 2024
With the addition of a TBM 700, MPI Jet's fleet now includes two TBMs, two PC-12NGs, a CJ2+ and a Bravo. The company has also added two experienced pilots and has been working on its systems including a new SMS.
Urbanlink expands all-electric fleet
October 3, 2024
UrbanLink Air Mobility has just placed orders for up to 20 Eviation eVTOL aircraft, and for 27 Regent seagliders for coastal operations around south Florida and Puerto Rico.