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Abu Dhabi and Archer announce agreement with cross-industry stakeholders to launch first commercial electric air taxi flights

UAS Charter expands into aircraft sales & management as it welcomes a Bombardier Global Express

UAS International Trip Support announced the inclusion of a Bombardier Global Express to its newly revamped international air charter fleet, as well as the addition of aircraft sales and management solutions to its charter offering. The company, which in 2017 managed the worldwide charter...

Skyservice partners with Starlink by SpaceX to offer new in-flight connectivity solutions

Skyservice Business Aviation announced its status as an Authorized Starlink Dealer. This collaboration extends the availability of Starlink's fast and reliable, in-flight connectivity to more business aircraft owners and operators. Benjamin Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sky...

SUBARU Bell 412EPX earns EASA certification

SUBARU Bell 412EPX has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency certification and can begin flight operations throughout the European Union. Bell secured multiple orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX platform in Europe, including one aircraft to Sarajevo Canton Ministry of Interior and two aircraft to the Republic of Croatia’s Ministry of Interior. The aircraft will be used for...

Joby receives FAA approval for Part 141 flight academy

Joby Aviation has received a Part 141 certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for its flight academy as well as FAA acceptance for its air operations voluntary Safety Management System as established under Part 5. The FAA Part 141 certificate enables the Joby Aviation Academy to deliver streamlined pilot training, enabling the Company to efficiently and economically develop...

Advanced Air Mobility sector universally seen as attractive market for investment

AAM market is growing rapidly, as is the regulatory framework for the sector, and as a result of this, all of the fund managers interviewed agree that the AAM sector is becoming an increasingly more attractive market to invest in. The finding comes from new global research from New Horizon Aircraft, doing business as Horizon Aircraft, the advanced aerospace engineering company...

GAMA releases third quarter 2024 aircraft shipment and billing report

General Aviation Manufacturers Association published the Third Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results through the third quarter of 2024 show an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments and increased shipments of piston airplanes, business jets and turbine helicopters, with turboprops and pi...

Eve announces additional US$35 Million from BNDES Line to support eVTOL development in 2025

Eve Air Mobility announced a US$35 million* fund from Brazil’s National Development Bank, further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development. This second-phase funding follows a US$92.5 million line of credit secured in 2022 for R&D and a recent US$50 million investment from Citibank, both dedicated to supporting Eve's eVTOL development program. This...

First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

Gulfstream G800 dedicated to testing the cabin interior has taken its first flight. Testing for this aircraft will validate the cabin design and performance of the industry’s longest-range aircraft, focusing on the complete passenger experience to ensure interior comfort and reliability. This first outfitted G800 took flight on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and flew 1 hour and 41 minutes, reachin...

AutoFlight achieves historic first flight in Japan, advancing global AAM development

AutoFlight has marked a significant milestone with its first successful flight in Japan. On November 29, company’s two-ton eVTOL aircraft completed its inaugural demonstration flight in Okayama Prefecture. The historic eVTOL flight was conducted in collaboration with MASC, a Japanese non-profit organization dedicated to aerospace industry advancement. With full approval from the Japan C...

AERO CAPITAL presents Magellan, software allowing to make informed decisions when buying, selling and managing private aircraft

Designed to provide unprecedented transparency, Magellan allows buyers and sellers of private jets and helicopters to know exactly what the real cost of ownership is. Maintenance, financing, taxes, destinations, flight frequency, passenger counts, and estimated resale value are all included in the analysis, which combines fixed and variable costs. Because it enables a thorough comparison of a...

WYVERN welcome Skyside GmbH as a new registered operator

Skyside GmbH has successfully enrolled as a Registered Operator. The Registered Operator safety data network is an essential component of our Aviation Compliance Enhancement System. Registered Operators can be seen by thousands of users (brokers, corporations, and other air charter operators) who are looking for partnerships to help with their air charter needs. Say goodbye to...

Gulfstream G500 and G600 program makes 300th delivery

Gulfstream Aerospace announced the 300th customer delivery in the Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a signal of continued worldwide demand. Both award-winning aircraft feature the Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck, with safety-enhancing technology including the industry’s first active control sidesticks and most extensive use of touch-screen technology, along with Phase-of-Flight inte...

Sentient Jet celebrates 25 years of innovation and loyalty

Sentient Jet concludes its 25th anniversary year with the launch of its limited edition 25th Anniversary Jet Card and its enhanced 2024-2025 Referral and Rewards Program. Both initiatives are designed to celebrate loyal Card Owners who have contributed to the growth of the Sentient Jet community of discerning travelers over the past 25 years. From November 1 through December 31, Sentient...

Alliance Aerospace granted EASA Part 145 maintenance approval

Alliance Aerospace has been awarded EASA Part 145 approval from the Irish Aviation Authority. The accreditation bolsters capabilities at its 3000m2 FBO Hangar facility located at Westlands Apron, Dublin Airport (EIDW), Ireland. The process of approval was completed within six months. With helpful assistance from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Alliance Aerospace was able...

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