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Pilatus hands over the first PC-12 PRO

Progressive, Proven, Professional: the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment ACE, based on the Garmin G3000 Prime, is at the heart of the new PC-12 PRO. Following on from the launch of the new model in spring 2025, the very first customer, Dion Weisler, recently took delivery of his brand-new aircraf...

Weston Aviation achieves ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) for ISCC EU

Weston Aviation achieved ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) for ISCC EU.  By achieving ISCC EU compliance, Weston Aviation is ensuring full traceability of sustainable aviation fuel throughout the supply chain and are now in a position to issue Proof of Com...


Metrojet expands operations with Cayman Islands AOC approval

Metrojet Limited has been granted an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands, marking the establishment of its operational branch, Metrojet SEZC, in the region and a significant milestone in the Company’s strategic expansion. The Cayman Islands AOC authorises Metrojet SEZC to conduct commercial air transport operations and confirms that the...

Jetvia introduces Elite Jet Card with transparent terms and guaranteed availability

Jetvia unveiled its Elite Jet Card, a private aviation membership offering an effective hourly rate as low as $5,714/hour. The program features no repositioning fees, no fuel surcharges, no annual dues, short lead-time availability, and extended rate stability. Frustrated by hidden fees and rigid programs, Jetvia set out to build something better — a membership that combines premium ser...

Cessna Citation Latitude achieves FAA certification for new, advanced features for Garmin G5000 avionics

Cessna Citation Latitude achieved Federal Aviation Administration certification for new features of the Garmin G5000 avionics suite. These features include Synthetic Vision Guidance System for improved approach capabilities down to 150 feet, GDL 60 Datalink for connectivity and a new taxiway routing feature. With more than 240 flight test hours and numerous certification tests complete,...

MySky technology enables Thrive Aviation to double fleet in 18 months

Thrive Aviation has doubled its managed fleet from 13 to 30 aircraft in just 18 months through adoption of MySky financial automation platform.By centralising financial processes, Thrive has shortened its monthly close by five business days, reduced data entry errors by 20% and cut receipt review time in half. Vendor and fuel procurement savings now exceed $200,000 across the managed fle...

RISE and Skylegs join forces

RISE, the company behind the fleet and operations optimizer OPTIRISE, and Skylegs, a leading Flight Management System used by operators worldwide, are proud to announce their new integration designed to streamline scheduling and drive smarter planning across the aviation industry. With this integration, operators using Skylegs can now seamlessly feed their fleet, crew and operational data dir...

Pegasus Elite Aviation first in the world to introduce NanoJet CDa system for cabin air purification

With global attention on passenger health and safety, Pegasus Elite Aviation has become the world's first to equip its entire fleet with the NanoJet Clean & Disinfect air system invented by a UK-based Innova NanoJet Technologies Limited. This breakthrough technology ensures every flight delivers medical-grade cabin air purification. The NanoJet twin-fluid atomization plat...

Gogo announces EASA STC for Gogo Galileo HDX antenna for Bombardier Global aircraft, granted to QCM Design

Switzerland-based QCM Design received EASA approval for a Gogo Galileo HDX Antenna Supplemental Type Certificate. The QCM Design-developed STC supports retrofit installation for Bombardier Global 5000 and Global 6000 series aircraft.The STC, which was developed in collaboration with Germany’s ACC Columbia Jet Service, covers the Global Express, Global Express XRS, Global 5000, Global 60...

Textron Aviation broadens aftermarket connectivity solutions for Cessna Citation Latitude by offering Starlink high-speed internet

Textron Aviation announced an additional high-speed internet connectivity solution for the Cessna Citation Latitude following the Federal Aviation Administration’s  issuance of AeroMech’s Supplemental Type Certificate for Starlink high-speed internet connectivity. AeroMech’s STC utilizes Starlink’s constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide more reliab...

Flexjet unveils its first Gulfstream G700, redefining luxury in private jet travel

Flexjet marked the formal introduction of the industry-defining Gulfstream G700 to its fleet, expanding one of the world’s largest and most refined collections of large-cabin aircraft. The largest and fastest Gulfstream ever produced, Flexjet fleet of G700s delivers to the fractional jet ownership marketplace an offering unparalleled in its boldness, luxury and performance.  Cur...

Gogo Galileo HDX STC approved for Dassault Falcon 2000 family

Gogo Galileo HDX terminal has received Federal Aviation Administration supplemental type certification approvals for the Dassault Falcon 2000 aircraft family. Dassault Falcon Jet in Little Rock, AR., worked closely with Gogo to obtain the STC modification, which is now available for installation from Dassault Falcon Jet and its Authorized Service Center network.  This is the firs...

AirX completes €115m Nordic bond raise, backed by global institutional investors

AirX announced the successful completion of a €115m bond on Nordic documentation, managed by Arctic Securities. The landmark transaction cements AirX’s status as an institutional-grade platform and provides capital to support its next phase of fleet expansion. The bond issue was significantly oversubscribed and signals strong investor confidence in AirX’s unique, cash-generative b...

Elevate Jet introduces Challenger 650 charter to the Korea market in partnership with PJS Korea

Elevate Jet has expanded its international charter operations with the introduction of the Bombardier Challenger 650 to the South Korea market, supported by PJS Korea. PJS Korea has been appointed as Elevate Jet’s brand ambassador and in-market agent, dedicated to serving individuals and corporate clients seeking premium access to Elevate’s fleet. With deep regional expertise and...

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Business Aviation at AERO 2027 will be even bigger, organiser pledges

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Bombardier delivers first Global 8000 in Africa to Nigeria-based BUA Group

Bombardier delivered the first Global 8000 aircraft in Africa to BUA Group, a Nigerian-based multinational company with interests across cement, food, oil and gas, energy, infrastr...

AfBAA launches first phase of groundbreaking research to improve understanding of business aviation in Africa

African Business Aviation Association announced the launch of a landmark research project that aims to advance the understanding, perception, and knowledge of the sector across the African continent.&...

Prince Aviation hosts CMIG annual summit in Belgrade

Prince Aviation hosted the annual summit of the Citation Mustang Interest Group (CMIG) at its facility at Belgrade airport from 4 to 6 June 2026. The event brought together Citation Mustang owners and...

Gogo announces new STC approved to install Gogo Galileo connectivity on Dassault Falcon 7X/8X

Gogo Galileo high performance connectivity system can now be installed on the Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X. Dassault Falcon Jet MRO has received Supplemental Type Certificates from both the Federal Aviat...

Metrojet welcomes Asia’s first Bombardier Global 8000 to its managed fleet

Metrojet Limited announced the arrival of Asia’s first Bombardier Global 8000 aircraft into its managed fleet, a landmark achievement that reflects the Company’s continued growth...