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Strong start to New Year for VIP Completions

VIP Completions provides updates on its current operations and an outlook for 2024. The industry consensus seems to be that growth in 2024 will be modest, somewhere around 2%. JETNET predicts approximately 775 business aircraft deliveries this year. With the industry back to...

IADA adds new Accredited Dealers

The Board of Directors of the International Aircraft Dealers Association voted to add three new preowned aircraft dealers, all accredited by the organization. The new dealer members are Jetsetter Business Jets, Jones Aviation Group and Oshman Aviation. IADA Executive Director Wayne Starlin...

Beacon Air Group newest FBO, locally-inspired gateway to Billings Montana is now open at Billings Logan International Airport

Beacon Air Group welcomes travelers to its brand-new private terminal and full-service FBO at Montana’s Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL). FBO 24/7-capable operations began with the completion of its 9,000-square-foot luxury terminal—complete with 1,800 square feet of leasable office space—and 36,000 square feet of hangar space able to accommodate aircraft up...

Joby and Clay Lacy partner to bring first electric air taxi charger to Southern California

Joby Aviation signed a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install Southern California’ first electric air taxi charger at John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, CA. The installation of electrical infrastructure to support Joby’ Global Electric Aviation Charging System comes as part of Clay Lacy planned $100 million redevelopment of its FBO&nbs...

Nearly 40% of private jet flights now fueled by crypto payments - JETFINDER at the charge

JetFinder has recently set a remarkable milestone by recording the largest cryptocurrency transaction in its history, an impressive sum of approximately 750K USDT for a single flight booking. This significant achievement underscores JetFinder's position in the private aviation market and the growing acceptance and use of digital currencies in the luxury travel sector. Bitcoin ETF...

Elliott Aviation successfully delivers first Garmin Autoland upgrade in King Air B200

Elliott Aviation successfuly completed and delivered of its first Garmin Autoland upgrade in a King Air B200. This milestone marks a significant achievement for both Elliott Aviation and opens the next chapter in the evolution of Garmin’s G1000 NXI Platform for King Airs. Garmin Autoland system represents the pinnacle of safety and innovation in general aviation. It is de...

ARGUS International Honors Naples Aviation

Naples Aviation is the first FBO in North America to receive the ARGUS International Base Operations Audit Certification. The Base Operations Audit and rating program encourages and assists companies in reducing ground incidents and damage to aircraft and company assets. This audit program identifies and promotes FBOs that meet rigorous international industry best practices and...

Jet Linx expands private aviation footprint with new base in Salt Lake City

Jet Linx announced its 22ndlocation at Salt Lake City International Airport. With established Base locations in Denver and Scottsdale, the new Salt Lake City Base strengthens company's presence in the Mountain West region and provides localized private jet services to Aircraft Owners and Jet Card Members throughout Utah. The establishment of Jet Linx Salt Lak...

Thrive Aviation adds fifth factory delivered new Cessna Citation Longitude to the fleet

Thrive Aviation welcomed latest addition to its fleet with the arrival of their fifth Longitude aircraft. Thrive's fleet under management is now above 20 airplanes. The Citation Longitude super-mid aircraft is giving non-stop range throughout North, Central and most of South America. By introducing a fifth Longitude to its fleet, Thrive is not only broadening its opera...

Signature Aviation closes on acquisition of Meridian

Signature Aviation has acquired Meridian, an award-winning private aviation company with bases in Teterboro, NJ (TEB) and Hayward, CA (HWD).The transaction was completed on January 1, 2024, and Meridian TEB and HWD bases joined Signature’s global network of more than 200 locations in 27 countries across five continents. Over the coming months, both teams will be working on a s...

Jet Luxe entered Morocco as gateway to African market expansion

Jet Luxe expands its footprint into the African market opening of a new office in Morocco. In addition to the expansion into Morocco, Jet Luxe introduces its latest addition to the fleet, the new Legacy 600. This state-of-the-art aircraft further enhances Jet Luxe's commitment to providing an unparalleled travel experience. With a focus on sophistication and exclusivity, the Legacy 600 se...

flyExclusive and EG Acquisition Corporation announced closing of business combination

flyExclusive and EG Acquisition Corp. announced the completion of their previously announced business combination. Upon the completion of the business combination, the combined company has been renamed flyExclusive, Inc. Beginning on December 28, 2023, the Company’s common stock are expected to begin trading on the NYSE American under the new ticker symbol “FLYX”. The b...

Hillsboro Aviation became authorized Airbus Helicopters service center

Hillsboro Aviation has been designated as an authorized Airbus Helicopters Service Center. In 2016, Hillsboro was appointed Airbus Helicopter’s first-ever North American commercial sales agent in the aircraft manufacturer’s 47-year history. With its new service center appointment, Hillsboro Aviation is positioned to provide a comprehensive suite of services to customers, filling a...

AirSprint celebrated acceptance of its 36th aircraft & 500th fractional owner

AirSprint accepted its 15th Embraer aircraft. This addition elevates company' commitment to delivering first-class private aviation experiences. With this latest delivery, AirSprint now operates a fleet of 36 aircraft, serving an exclusive community of over 500 fractional owners in Canada. Embraer Praetor 500 is a remarkable transcontinental aircraft that can quickly a...

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