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CAE first to showcase immersive pilot training solution built for Apple Vision Pro

CAE has become the first to develop an immersive pilot training app for Apple Vision Pro. CAE’s Apple Vision Pro app, currently showcased at NBAA-BACE 2024 could be a game-changer for pilot training. By using spatial computing to bring true-to-life precision to flight deck interactions, t...

Business Aviation ABC - inspiration to join the industry - General Aviation Service team testimonials

We believe that the testimonies of people who are content and happy working in business aviation may be one of the best ways to encourage young people to pursue careers in the field. Their perspective, their experience. Therefore, we invited that the General Aviation Service, an exceptional team, as...


Introducing Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3

On the eve of NBAA-BACE 2024 Textron Aviation announced the future of its Cessna Citation lineup with the next generation of light jets — the Cessna Citation M2 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and CJ4 Gen3. In addition to  Garmin Emergency Autoland technology to be used in all three new aircraft, the Citation CJ4 Gen3 features new, next-generation Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics for...

Million Air Dallas International Services ramp set to open this November

Million Air Dallas is excited to announce the opening of its new ramp—Million Air Dallas International Services—on November 15, 2024.Designed to streamline international arrival and clearance processes, the ramp connects to U.S. Customs for easy access to ground services.  The FBO will celebrate the grand opening of Million Air Dallas International Services with festivities and gi...

FAI Technik achieves Nigeria Approved Maintenance Organisation status

FAI Technik GmbH has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. This approval means that FAI can now undertake a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul tasks on Nigerian registered business aviation aircraft worldwide.The scope of this latest approval covers all of FAI Technik’s supported aircraft, including, the Bombard...

Jet Aviation expands US managed fleet and charter offering

Jet Aviation has added 39 aircraft to its managed fleet in the US since the beginning of the year. 16 aircraft have also been added to the company’s Part 135 Air Carrier Certification. The 16 aircraft added to Jet Aviation’s P135 certificate include a range of mid-size to ultra-long-range aircraft, from Praetor 600 and Hawker 900XP, to Gulfstream 500 and 600. Jet Aviation cur...

Bombardier showcases industry leadership at NBAA-BACE 2024

Bombardier will take part in NBAA-BACE 2024 with a diversified presence at the show, highlighting its long-standing leadership in innovation, safety, sustainability. Setting the highest standard in business aviation, Bombardier will demonstrate its commitment to continuously push the industry forward.   Éric Martel, President and CEO, Bombardier commented: “The entire Bom...

Honeywell forecasts shows increased demand for new business jets, stable growth for next decade

Honeywell published its 33rd annual Global Business Aviation Outlook, which provides unique insights into current industry trends as well as longer-cycle developments and is informed by extensive surveys of business aviation operators across the globe. Based on survey results, Honeywell forecasts up to 8,500 new business jets worth $280 billion will be delivered over the next d...

Textron Aviation unveils exclusive EvoX upgrades for Cessna Citation & Beechcraft King Air customers

Textron Aviation launched “EvoX,” specialized aftermarket upgrade packages designed for Cessna Citation and Beechcraft King Air customers who are seeking the latest aircraft upgrades and modifications to maximize the value of their aircraft. EvoX allows customers to bundle state-of-the-art avionics, cutting-edge connectivity solutions, exclusive luxurious interior refurbishments and sl...

Aviation Partners joins 4AIR sustainability solutions program in carbon footprint assessment

Aviation Partners’ designed Winglets have provided a sustainable option to the industry for decades, saving users billions of gallons of jet fuel. The innovative company is now teaming up with aviation sustainability solutions leader 4AIR to offer an emissions footprint assessment to its clients.cThe agreement brings together Aviation Partners, a pioneer in sustainability that has helped avo...

Sustainable materials for Pilatus PC-24 cabin interior

Pilatus is committed to sustainability – as demonstrated by the use of environmentally friendly materials in the cabin interior of the PC-24, including natural oils instead of synthetic varnishes. PC-24 also offers passengers the highest level of comfort: a bright, spacious cabin, a flat floor, first-class workmanship and a wide choice of materials. At the 2024 NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas...

Skyservice breaks ground in Napa for new gateway to Wine Country and the San Francisco Bay Area

Skyservice Business Aviation broke ground yesterday on a 60,000-square-foot FBO and hangar complex at the Napa County Airport.The 15-acre land parcel will include a luxury FBO facility, roof-top restaurant available for casual dining, events and parties, office space, a 40,000-square-foot hangar and nine-acre ramp. The hangar is designed with 28-foot-high doors that can accommodate the l...

9 aircraft additions to the TAG Aviation global fleet

TAG Aviation announced the expansion of its global fleet with the addition of nine exceptional aircraft. The additional aircraft to the fleet include a Dassault Falcon 6X, a Bombardier Challenger 650 and a Gulfstream G500 in Europe and a Bombardier Global 6000, a Gulfstream G550 and four Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft in Asia. The Falcon 6X and three of the Global 7500 aircraft are brand new a...

Sun Air Jets joins Avfuel Network to serve Southern California sustainably

Avfuel Corporation welcomes award-winning Sun Air Jets to its network of branded FBO locations. The premier FBO at Southern California’s Camarillo Airport (KCMA), Sun Air Jets provides a seamless experience for travelers with a full-service lineup of offerings, including five-star concierge, 24/7 operations, state-of-the-art facilities, courtesy transportation and on-demand charter serv...

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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...