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Blueberry Aviation secured USD 113.65 million in helicopter asset acquisitions for 2024

Blueberry Aviation announced a landmark yearly achievement, having secured assets acquisitions totalling USD 113.65 million in 2024 alone. This impressive performance reaffirms the company’s leadership in the helicopter trading sector and reflects sustained global demand for its comprehensive...

Gogo confirms PMA for Gogo Galileo HDX, triggering STC generation for more than thirty aircraft

Gogo has received Parts Manufacturer Approval from the FAA for its Gogo Galileo HDX antenna. To secure confirmation, Gogo worked with Delta Engineering, which, as a member of the FAA Organization Designation Authorization program, administered the approval. With the PMA confirme...

Bell and Omni Helicopters International Group sign agreement for operational evaluation of Bell 525 in Guyana Basin

Bell Textron and Omni Helicopters International Group announced a joint offshore operational evaluation program for the Bell 525 helicopter, to be conducted over several months at Omni’s high-tempo operation in Georgetown, Guyana, pending type certification. Following type certification, Bell will operate the Bell 525 helicopter in collaboration with Omni to undertake a program of offsh...

Rotortrade unveils global helicopter market report 2024-2025

Rotortrade has released its Global Helicopter Market Report 2024-2025, offering an in-depth analysis of industry trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the global rotorcraft sector. This year’s report highlights a growing supply-demand imbalance, geopolitical influences, sustainability imperatives, and shifting regional market dynamics. Philippe Lubrano, CEO of Rotortrade...

GE Aerospace grants ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East Authorised Service Centre Status for Passport Engines

GE Aerospace has officially certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East as an authorised service centre for line maintenance on GE Passport engines, which power the Global 7500 aircraft. This makes ExecuJet MRO Services the sole ASC for this engine type in both North Africa and the Middle East.ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has long maintained a strong relationship with GE and is already a...

OPUL Jets expands footprint with integration of Wallcourt Aviation

OPUL Jets announced the acquisition of Wallcourt Aviation. This strategic move unites two of the UK’s private aviation firms under the OPUL Jets brand, enhancing its global presence while preserving Wallcourt Aviation’s distinguished legacy of excellence in private jet charter. A key priority of this acquisition is ensuring continuity. Wallcourt Aviation’s existing management, op...

Jet Aviation Singapore joins Airbus Corporate Jets Service Center Network

Jet Aviation Singapore facility has received accreditation to perform authorized maintenance, refurbishment, and warranty work as a member of the Airbus Corporate Jets Service Center Network. Singapore is the third Jet Aviation maintenance site to join the Service Center Network, and the only member in Asia-Pacific. The agreement enables the company to perform authorized maintenance-related a...

Bombardier Global 7500 BizJet achieves category-leading 100th speed record

Bombardier Global 7500 business jet has achieved the ultimate performance milestone: setting a category-leading 100 speed records. The business jet set the mark on a mission departing from Bombardier’s Authorized Service Facility ACI Jet in San Luis Obispo and landing at the London Biggin Hill Airport on Feb. 28 in nine hours and 17 minutes, averaging an impressive speed of al...

Gama Aviation sees increasing business aviation traffic through Sharjah International Airport

Gama Aviation highlights its commitment to providing best-in-class business aviation services by showcasing its new FBO facility at Sharjah International Airport during the inaugural BAAFEx 2025. Set to open in 2025, Gama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO presents a strategic alternative for business aviation operators particularly with Dubai International Airport reducing slot avai...

Avfuel funds the future of flight with 26th annual scholarship class

In proud support of the future of flight, Avfuel Corporation is excited to announce the 26th scholarship class, distributing $4,500 in funds to individuals pursuing careers and advancements in aviation. In total, one AVTRIP scholarship recipient and two Avfuel Pilot-in-Training Scholarship recipients were selected from the 2024 applicant pool: Holly Cron, Britney Howard and Kenny Melis....

Embraer adds Fly Across MRO to its Authorized Service Network in Mexico

Embraer is adding Fly Across MRO to its Authorized Service Center Network for Executive Jets. The Mexican company will provide base maintenance for the Phenom and Praetor series at the Toluca International Airport. The agreement also includes Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 jets. Fly Across MRO will offer both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including AOGs and drop-ins. The au...

First formal agreement to use Norway as an international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation signed

Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority entered a collaboration to establish Norway as an international test arena for zero- and low-emission aviation. On March 4, 2025, the first formal agreement for demonstration flights was signed at Bergen Airport, Flesland, with American aircraft manufacturer BETA Technologies and Bristow Norway AS, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc. Demonstration&nbs...

Dassault Aviation appoints ExecuJet Haite as an Authorized Service Centre in Beijing

Dassault Aviation has expanded ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China’s status as an Authorized Service Center for Falcon aircraft, to include their new purpose-built MRO facility at Beijing Daxing International Airport for AOG and Line Maintenance services. It means Dassault Aviation now has an ASC for Beijing, the largest market in China for business aviation. Being an ASC...

Rotortrade announces a record-breaking performance in 2024

Rotortrade announced a record-breaking performance in 2024, with a 20% year-over-year increase in transactions, marking the highest volume and value of sales in the company's history. This growth was driven by strong performance across key market segments, with Utility, VIP and Offshore configured aircraft being in high demand with RT customers globally. The Offshore sector, in particular...

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