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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 repr...

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 Laude...

Pilatus has officially opened its subsidiary, Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica SA, near Seville

Pilatus has officially opened its subsidiary, Pilatus Aircraft Ibérica SA, near Seville. The new production facility will expand capacity to meet the sustained high demand for the successful PC-12 and PC-24.Production ramp-up at Pilatus’ Seville facility has been underway since early 2025. Structural assemblies for the PC-24 and wiring harnesses for the PC-12 are already produced in S...

OK3 AIR set to debut new hangar and major infrastructure upgrades

OK3 AIR, the exclusive FBO at Heber Valley Airport (KHCR), announces its new state-of-the-art hangar, to be completed by the end of the year, and a series of significant infrastructure enhancements designed to support the airport’s long-term growth. The hangar will offer 31,500 square feet of modern, flexible space—large enough to accommodate an ultra long range business jet. With...

AERO Asia 2025 concludes, celebrating new era of general aviation in China

Four-day fair featured 387 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions, signifying a 44% increase in scale and 29% rise in internationality. 174 static and dynamic aircraft were displayed both indoors and outdoors across an exhibition area of around 60,000 sqm. With 837 aircraft of various models sold, a figure some 250% higher than AERO Asia’s debut edition in 2023, the total transaction value...

Rotortrade delivers two Airbus H145 D3 to SAF Hélicoptères

Rotortrade announced the sale and delivery of two Airbus H145 D3 helicopters (MSN 21150 – 2023 / MSN 21210 – 2024) to SAF Hélicoptères, one of France’s leading helicopter operators. The transaction began in February 2025 and was finalized in July 2025, with both aircraft delivered the same month and entering operational service in August 2025. The two helicopters wi...

EBACE 2026: a new aircraft display layout and location

European Business Aviation Association announced a reimagined static display for EBACE26, set in a new dedicated location at Geneva Airport and designed to deliver the most secure, flexible and customer-focussed aircraft showcase in the event’s history. The reconfigured 40,000 sqm display area includes both airside and landside access, enabling tighter control...

Bell secures six new corporate aircraft orders in Europe

During European Rotors 2025 Bell Textron secured six aircraft orders for a mix of Bell 505s, Bell 407GXis, and Bell 429s in the corporate segment, bringing its year-to-date corporate sales in Europe to seventeen aircraft. The orders were placed by customers in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland, underscoring the growing demand for Bell’s aerial solutions acr...

Jet Luxe grows managed fleet in key U.S. and LATAM markets

Jet Luxe expanded its commercially managed fleet with new aircraft now positioned across Florida and major Latin American hubs. The additional capacity strengthens the company’s ability to support brokers, operators, and corporate travelers across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and surrounding international markets. Executive Vice President Samuel Madrid commented: “Jet L...

Bell 505 achieves over 700 flight hours with blended sustainable aviation fuel

During European Rotors 2025 Bell Textron announced that Bell 505 has surpassed 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel, a key milestone that showcases Bell’s commitment to SAF usage and builds on its sustainability practices in its flight operations. Robin Wendling, Managing Director of Europe, Bell commented: “Bell is proud to celebrate this next ste...

Rotortrade delivers second helicopter to Heli Support

Rotortrade announced the sale of a second helicopter to Heli Support, one of New Zealand’s leading MRO providers and an Airbus completion centre. This new transaction underscores the strong trust and long-term partnership between the two companies, reinforcing Rotortrade’s role as a dependable global source for high-quality pre-owned helicopters. The aircraft involved is an Airbus H...

SBAE 2025 market trends and industry overview - General Aviation Service shares details

Third edition of the Spanish Business Aviation Event on November 5–6 brought together country’s leading figures in business aviation. Round tables, open debates, the participation of high-level representatives from the Spanish government, strengthening public-private dialogue. Sector’s agenda was quite clear: sustainability, ReFuelEU regulation, operating licenses, service c...

Falcon Executive Aviation announces Dubai’s first fully private terminal built for helicopters, private jets, and next-generation eVTOL mobility

Falcon Executive Aviation announced the development of a new fully private multi-modal FBO terminal in Dubai designed from the ground up to become the city’s primary hub for helicopter services and future eVTOL operations.This project establishes Falcon as the UAE’s first operator to fully integrate private jet, helicopter, and eVTOL services within a single private aviation gateway un...

RoyalJet selects CFM LEAP-1A engines to power its upcoming fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft

RoyalJet, Abu Dhabi-based global premium private jet operator, has announced the selection of CFM LEAP-1A engines as the power source for its new fleet of ACJ320neo aircraft currently on order with Airbus. CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp in commercial aviation history, with 4,000 aircraft in just nine years. In February this year, RoyalJet placed firm orders of three A...

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