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Gulfstream delivers 50th G700

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the 50th customer delivery of the Gulfstream G700. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Savannah completions center. Since entering service in April 2024, the G700 operates globally, and the fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours.  Mark...

Prince Aviation bizjet MRO becomes first in Europe to implement snap-on's "Automated Tool Control Level 5" system

Prince Aviation has become the first business jet company in Europe to implement the "Automated Tool Control Level 5" system by "Snap-on" for managing aircraft maintenance tools. This significant investment follows Prince Aviation's recent hangar expansion and conti...


HansJet launches PC-12 membership programme in Southern Europe; no upfront investment required

HansJet, headquartered in Malta, announced the launch of a fully flexible membership/fractional programme centred on the popular Pilatus PC-12. After four years of successfully serving the On Demand Charter Market and pioneering the European single engine turbine market with more than 5,000 flight hours delivered,  HansJet has carefully crafte...

CAE welcomes first customer to its new CAE Vienna training centre

CAE has opened CAE Vienna, its first business aviation training centre in Central Europe and welcomed its first customer in April. The company also announced that a Gulfstream G550 full-flight simulator is already in operation, and a new Pilatus PC-24 FFS will be deployed at the 8,000 square foot training facility in the second half of 2026. CAE Vienna will feature up to nine full-f...

Jet Aviation completes full renovation of Rotterdam FBO

Jet Aviation completed a full renovation of its FBO in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The project included an extensive remodel and redesign of all customer and crew areas and the adoption of additional sustainable practices. FBO has been remodeled to align with Jet Aviation’s brand standards and optimize space to ensure an effortless and efficient customer experience at all times. Bu...

Castle & Cooke Aviation elevates sustainability at Van Nuys Airport with SAF access and clean energy infrastructure

Castle & Cooke Aviation highlights its growing sustainability portfolio at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as it joins forces with Avfuel Corporation at EBACE 2025. With a focus on operational elegance and environmental responsibility, the FBO is positioned as a go-to destination for sustainable aviation fuel and clean energy advancements in Southern California. Castle & Cooke Aviation VN...

OPUL Jets expands European presence with strategic acquisition of Quinta Jets

OPUL Jets announces the acquisition of Quinta Jets, a premier executive jet charter company based in Quinta do Lago, Portugal. As part of this acquisition, Quinta Jets will be fully integrated into OPUL Jets’ operations, further strengthening its presence in Europe and reinforcing its position as a premier provider of elite private aviation services. Quinta do Lago, a world-renowned gol...

UAS launches air concierge program for optimal choice, transparency and efficiency

UAS International Trip Support launched the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program – an exclusive offering designed for individuals that wish to enjoy enhanced cost-efficiency, flexibility, and transparency when they fly. Designed to adapt to customers' unique travel needs, the UAS Charter Air Concierge Program empowers members to choose a package that best aligns with their flight frequ...

TITAN Aviation Fuels International continues to simplify fuel uplift by supporting customers navigating the ReFuelEU mandate and SAF uplift operations

TITAN Aviation Fuels International is extending its knowledge and support to business aviation operators seeking to comply with the complex ReFuelEU mandate. With more than fifty years of fuelling expertise behind it, the TITAN team is well positioned to help operators navigate access to higher and lower Sustainable Aviation Fuel blends as well as ensure regulatory compliance. ​...

Affinity Aviation Group marks 10 year anniversary, opens Farnborough office & highlights major milestones

Affinity Aviation Group celebrates a decade of excellence this month.  It is pleased to mark this milestone with the opening of a new dedicated office at Farnborough Airport (inside Hangar One) and the imminent delivery of a Bombardier Global 6500 to a European client, one of four pre-owned transactions currently in progress for Affinity. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Hoy, for...

Falcon makes first European appearance at EBACE 2025

With EBACE 2025 just days away, Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is getting ready to welcome visitors at its booth during Europe’s leading business aviation event. This will be Falcon’s first time exhibiting at a European aviation show, where the company will introduce its full range of aviation services to the European market. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more abo...

Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program advances through milestones as second test article takes flight

A major program milestone  for Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 flight test program with the successful first flight of a second test article — P1. Testing on the P1 aircraft will focus on avionics, human factors and interiors. The Citation CJ4 Gen3 business jet is designed to keep pilots a step ahead in the cockpit by offering the next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics alon...

Air bp showcases innovation and customer-centric solutions at EBACE 2025

Air bp is excited to announce its participation at EBACE 2025.​ Air bp will be talking up its business aviation services and invites delegates to visit the stand and meet Air bp’s dedicated business aviation account managers. Find out about its latest business aviation offer and discover how Air bp tailors its offer to meet customer needs. This includes the assurance of r...

AERO Business Aviation Show Hub launches strategic expansion for AERO 2026

Following the overwhelming success of the first AERO Business Aviation Show Hub at AERO 2025, the AERO Friedrichshafen team is already fully engaged in planning and preparations for the 2026 edition in Friedrichshafen. For the second edition, the Business Aviation Static Display will be expanded on the airport side as well as along axis of the A-halls of the venue. The Business Aviation Dome...

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Signature Aviation, BETA Technologies, Republic Airways, and Brickyard Connection complete regional electric flight demonstrations across Florida

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First Airbus ACH160 delivered in New Zealand following CAA certification

Auckland-based charter operator Advanced Flight took delivery of the country’s first Airbus ACH160 helicopter today, following the aircraft's recent grant of NZ Type certification by New Zea...

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

AERO 2027 aims to build on the great success of AERO 2026 with an enhanced programme for business aviation, organisers Fairnamic confirmed today.   For the second year running, AERO was...

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...