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flyExclusive announced $25 million strategic investment from ETG FE

flyExclusive announced the execution of a two-year revolving credit facility for up to $25.8 million with ETG FE LLC, an investment vehicle managed by EnTrust Global. As part of its strategic initiatives to accelerate operational excellence, grow the business, and execute its strategic pla...

Clay Lacy Aviation and Overair partner to introduce Advanced Air Mobility to Southern California

Overair announced new strategic collaboration with Clay Lacy Aviation to establish emission-free, ultra-quiet electric aviation operations throughout the Southern California region. Companies will develop together a concept of operations for Overair Butterfly eVTOL aircraft, which begins t...


Electra order book surpasses 2,000 aircraft with commitments from JetSetGo, LYGG, and Charm

Electra reached pre-order sales of over 2,000 eSTOL aircraft with a market value exceeding $8 billion. Order milestone was passed on January 19th at Wings India 2024, when Electra signed a LOI with JetSetGo, in addition to recent LOI with LYGG in Finland and Charm in New York City. Electra order book underscores strong interest from...

Joby and Atlantic Aviation collaborating to electrify infrastructure in New York and Southern California

Joby Aviation is collaborating with Atlantic Aviation to electrify existing aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California, paving the way for the launch of Joby air taxi service. The collaboration between Joby and Atlantic will focus on activating key Atlantic sites to support quiet, emissions-free air taxis, including the installation of Joby Global Electric...

ExecuJet introduces first fully electric ground handling equipment at Paris Le Bourget FBO

Luxaviation Group announced that ExecuJet France has received fully electric ground handling equipment at their FBO in Paris Le Bourget Airport, making it the first ExecuJet FBO with fully electric owned GHE in Europe. The milestone comes as a move in Luxaviation Group’s target to achieve a 100% of GHE electrification in their FBOs by 2030. At Paris FBO, the list of GHE t...

Trimec Aviation receives STC for Falcon 2000/EX Universal Avionics InSight Display upgrade

Trimec Aviation has received its Supplemental Type Certificate for the Falcon 2000 and 2000EX with Universal Avionics InSight Flight Display System, replacing the Pro Line 4. It includes Universal SBAS-Flight Management Systems, and UniLink Communications Management system, supporting RNP 0.3 instrument approaches, and CPDLC, digital clearances, FANS 1/A+, A...

Atlantic Aviation & Archer to pursue development of electric aircraft infrastructure across LA, Northern California, South Florida, and NYC regions

Archer and Atlantic Aviation signed an MOU focused on establishing sites for electric aircraft operations in the LA and New York City metropolitan areas, along with Northern California and South Florida. Companies plan to electrify several of Atlantic Aviation’existing aviation assets to support future electric aircraft operations, including Archer Midnight air taxi,...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australia prepared to service Falcon 6X

The Falcon 6X entered into service with ExecuJet MRO Services ready to support it. ExecuJet MRO Services Australia engineers have completed maintenance training, approved by EASA. The training encompasses a six-week programme, that includes four weeks theoretical training and two weeks of hands-on practical training on the 6X assembly line, enabling engineers to be equipped and...

Horizon Aircraft signs LoI with JetSetGo for purchase $250M of Cavorite X7 aircraft

Horizon Aircraft has entered into LOI with JetSetGo. This LOI allows JetSetGo to purchase 50 Cavorite X7 Aircraft at a purchase price up to $5M USD per aircraft for a total aggregate consideration of $250M USD, with an option to purchase an additional 50 aircraft for a total possible consideration of $500M USD. Horizon hopes to successfully complete testing and certification of...

Fly Legal Day highlights the dangers of illegal charter

The Air Charter Association is raising awareness of the dangers of illegal charter flights and calling on the industry to report suspicious charters, ahead of Fly Legal Day, which takes place on Sunday 21 January 2024. Fly Legal Day marks the fifth anniversary of the accident where Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala and his pilot, David Ibbotson, tragically lost their lives in an illegal...

Jet Luxe significantly expands fleet in Mexico

Jet Luxe announced significant expansion of its fleet in Mexico with the addition of multiple Hawker 800 aircraft. This strategic move not only reinforces Jet Luxe commitment to providing unparalleled luxury travel experiences but also aims to enhance its services in the Latin American and North American regions. The new Hawkers, renowned for their reliability, efficiency, and luxur...

Jet Aviation to provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel during World Economic Forum 2024

Jet Aviation has secured a supply of sustainable aviation fuel for visitors during the World Economic Forum 2024. This is the second time Jet Aviation has provided on-site SAF in Zurich for visitors to WEF in partnership with Zurich Airport. SAF has the potential to reduce aviation’s greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% over its lifecycle. It is a fully compliant, drop-in Jet A/A-...

Avfuel Corporation adds two Spokane FBOs to its branded network

Avfuel Corporation announced the addition of Aero Center Spokane (KGEG) and Aero Center Felts Field (KSFF)—both in Spokane, Washington—to its branded network of FBOs. The partnership comes as Aero Center Spokane, located at Spokane International Airport, opened its doors this fall, welcoming private aviators to a new premier service option in the Pacific Northwest.  T...

ACI Jet renews IS-BAO Stage 3 global safety standard

ACI Jet successfully completed an IS-BAO Stage 3 renewal audit of its flight operations. IS-BAO Stage 3 is the highest safety standard registration level and verifies that safety management activities are fully integrated into the operator’s business and that a positive safety culture is being sustained. ACI Jet operates 18 business jets and has been registered as an...

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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...

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

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Prince Aviation hosts CMIG annual summit in Belgrade

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

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

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