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King Air 90s: A top choice when versatility and reliability are key
As part of the integration, all key personnel and operational structures remain unchanged.
OPUL Jets acquires Wallcourt, expanding luxury jet charter services
March 7, 2025
The acquisition ensures continuity for Wallcourt Aviation’s clients while broadening OPUL Jets’ fleet and service offerings.
Innovation has always been difficult
March 7, 2025
There are many electric VTOLs mooted, in testing, and even heading for certification. I'm sure they will bring considerable diversity to future fleets - but I can't help thinking that the Lilium Jet would be a sad loss.
Carrying out MAF missions is a true team effort, and the Caravan has proved itself to be a reliable runner.
Caravan admirer MAF marks 80 years in the medical business
March 7, 2025
MAF is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator, with a gargantuan fleet of 117 aircraft. In recent years it made the decision to fly a uniform fleet, selecting the Caravan as the aircraft of choice for demanding missions.
Fahad Mohammad Mir Hashem Khoory, CEO of AeroGulf Service, with Keisuke Yasukochi, global intelligence officer at SkyDrive.
AeroGulf signs for up to 50 Japanese eVTOLs
March 6, 2025
SkyDrive and AeroGulf Services will work together to explore flight routes and practical use cases for commercial eVTOL operations, with a focus on providing sightseeing services and tourism flights at Jumeirah.
The aircraft previously set the record for the longest flight in business aviation, covering 8,225 nautical miles.
Global 7500 reaches milestone with 100 speed records
March 3, 2025
Bombardier’s ultra-long-range jet set its latest mark with a nine-hour transatlantic flight from California to London, averaging nearly 1,000 kilometres per hour.
The Global 6000’s cabin includes a lounge, dining area and private office or bedroom.
Flyinggroup Middle East adds Global 6000 for charter
March 3, 2025
The 13-passenger aircraft will serve high-end clients from Dubai starting from March 2025, offering luxury and long-range capability.
Vista is especially familiar with Bombardier types.
Special events unit at Vista to hone in on the high end
March 3, 2025
From navigating intricate airspace logistics to managing ground operations, Vista delivers a level of service that keeps clients moving without interruption. Every flight is executed with the highest standards of care.
The CL3500 is a segment leader.
Challenger 3500 lands at JM Family Enterprises
March 3, 2025
The Challenger 3500 aircraft delivers low direct operating costs, leading performance, unparalleled versatility and a premium cabin. All of these were factors in its selection by automotive firm JM Family Enterprises.
Deepesh Gupta is full of optimism for the coming months.
Auric PC-12 brings robust flexibility to tourism routes
March 3, 2025
Auric Air Services predominantly flies Dash 8 aircraft and Cessna Caravans for tourism in Tanzania. Sales director Deepesh Gupta is pleased to see activity returning to healthy levels all over the country.
The initiative aligns with Fly Red Sea’s parent company Red Sea Global’s commitment to sustainability.
Fly Red Sea commits to exclusive use of SAF
February 27, 2025
The seaplane operator will fuel its entire fleet with SAF and LCAF, reducing emissions across transfer and charter services.
Chris Moore, CEO of Gogo.
Gogo unveils refreshed brand identity after SD acquisition
February 24, 2025
After acquiring Satcom Direct, Gogo has launched a new brand identity that merges the best of both companies.
The fleet expansion will allow the offering of non-stop flights of up to 12,000km.
Falcon Luxe poised for major fleet expansion
February 24, 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, a number of new aircraft will join the fleet, including the Global Express 6500 in an ultra-premium configuration. The aircraft will allow the offering of non-stop flights of up to 12,000km.
A TJS Citation XLS.
Gama takes on Tyrolean and gains European AOC
February 24, 2025
TJS brings a diverse fleet of aircraft to Gama Aviation’s portfolio, including CitationJet 1+, CitationJet 2s, Citation XLS, Challenger 605, Falcon 7X, Legacy 600 and Global Express aircraft, all EASA-approved.
The flights are designed to be responsible and environmentally friendly.
Jet Systems confirms order for two VoloCity eVTOLs
February 24, 2025
The services are set to begin in Paris, where European and French authorities have an established and approved network of eVTOL flight routes and infrastructure. Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services will fly two VoloCitys.
HHS director Wangchuk Shamshu, Airbus head of South Asia Sunny Guglani and HHS director Harsh Vardhan Sharma with an Airbus representative.
Himalayan Heli finalises order for H125 duo
February 24, 2025
The H125 is the only helicopter to have landed on the top of Mount Everest. Himalayan Heli Services has plumped for two, which will be deployed for commercial air transport and aerial work missions in northern India.
Imtiyaz Manzary, general manager for generation aviation at GACA.
Saudi Arabia opens domestic aviation to international charter
February 18, 2025
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia is opening its domestic private aviation to international charter flight operators.
Laitat says that if you grow too quickly, you can end up disappointing valued customers.
Challenger 605 is a strong addition to JetHouse’s burgeoning AOC
February 18, 2025
Hervé Laitat is a well-known figure in European business aviation, as the former principal at Abelag. With JetHouse he established his own AOC, a year ago with a Falcon 7X: A Challenger 605 is next.
The Praetor 600 is a smart machine.
Praetor 600 takes AirSprint fleet to 40
February 17, 2025
By offsetting carbon emissions for 100 per cent of its flights, prioritising fuel-efficient aircraft and embracing innovative technologies, AirSprint says it sets the benchmark for sustainable practices in Canadian aviation.
Piper Aircraft saw nearly 20 per cent growth over 2023.
M700 Fury debut helps Piper achieve record deliveries
February 16, 2025
The company saw nearly 20 per cent growth over 2023, with strong domestic and international deliveries supporting its expanding global footprint.
Helijet International president and CEO Danny Sitnam, co-founder and CEO of the Maple Hope Foundation Svitlana Kominko and Unite With Ukraine director Andrew Potichnyj.
Helijet lends a helping hand to Ukraine with S-76A air ambulance
February 16, 2025
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Helijet has been providing relief assistance by facilitating the staging of medical supply shipments. A helicopter is going to be a big help.
NeXus includes a Smart Throttle.
Dassault makes key hires as seminar series looms
February 16, 2025
There's plenty going on at Dassault. The company has made three key appointments and is looking forward to a productive series of seminars kicking off in April. It is also showcasing NeXus, its innovative cabin technology.
UCAC is marketing the CJ3 for charter.
United brings charter CJ3 to Evansville
February 16, 2025
With its new charter operation (plus brokering services), United Companies Air Center facilitates private aviation flights for up to eight passengers in a CJ3, providing comfort, convenience and safety for each journey.
Attendees had the chance to engage with thought leaders on subjects such as communication, emotional intelligence and strategic decision-making.
NBAA Leadership Conference inspires professionals in Florida
February 10, 2025
Attendees gained leadership insights, connected with industry peers and engaged with thought leaders on the future of business aviation.
Part of the BM Ambulance Group, SkyCare Repatriation has over a decade of experience in medical repatriations and already operates a fleet of 60 ground ambulances.
SkyCare to offer repatriations out of Biggin Hill
February 10, 2025
For the last decade, SkyCare has carried out road ambulance missions all over the UK. In a move expected to boost safety, reliability and speed, the organisation has plumped for a Pilatus PC-12NGX for aeromedical work.
Embraer president and CEO Michael Amalfitano and Flexjet CEO Michael Silvestro.
Flexjet puts pen to paper for giant Embraer order
February 9, 2025
Flexjet has a history of being the first fleet customer for three Embraer products; the Legacy Executive in 2003, the Phenom 300 in 2010, the Legacy 450 in 2016 and the Praetor 500/Praetor 600 in 2019.
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