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Dassault Falcon 6X Design has been freezed

Dassault has freezed Dassault and begun manufacturing major parts as the program tracks to assembly of the first aircraft by early 2020. Dassault Aviation has completed the Critical Design Review for its new Falcon 6X, freezing the detailed design of the new ultra widebody twin...

MY TAG APP for Charter Clients is officially launched

Congratulation TAG Aviation!  MY TAG APP for Charter Clients is officially launched! MY TAG app is specifically designed to enhance every flight booking experience for charter clients. From initial request through to confirming departure and online payment, its versatile platform helps...


New Boeing Business Jet Services Bundle with Metrojet

Congratulations! New Boeing Business Jet Services Bundle is launched!  BBJ services signed the first multiyear agreement for this service with Hong Kong-based business jet operator Metrojet. The new services bundle provides essential digital aviation tools for BBJ flight and maintenance crews which includes 24/7 technical support, onboard performance tools and maintenance planning...

Type Certification hat-trick for Embraer Praetor 600

Congratulation to Embraer! Amazing Type Certificate Hat-trick! ​ “Now certified by the key aviation safety agencies of the world, the Praetor 600 has proven to be the most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize business jet to enter the market, paving the way to begin deliveries now in the second quarter,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Em...

Time to book your PC-24 Super Versatile Jet - Order Book Reopens Now

Sometimes it is more than important to use the window of opportunity. This might be exactly the case. If you were thinking to become the owner of Pilatus PC-24, pay attention -  Order Book Reopens Now ! Pilatus has already handed over 30 PC-24s since the first customer delivery in February 2018. The PC-24 fleet leader, serial number 101 belonging to PlaneSense, has already flown over...

First Ever Non-stop Mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles

Recently, Bombardier announced details regarding an amazing mission - First Ever Non-stop flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles. Type of aircrraft? It's obvious - TheGlobal 7500. Today, it is the world’s largest and longest range business jet. The aircraft flew non-stop from London City Airport (LCY) to Van Nuys, CA, very popular business aviation...

Welcome Textron Aviation at EBACE 2019

Are you ready to see the latest of business aviation industry? To find out about latest innovations, latest achievement, idustry changing initiatives? So let us to give you sone informationa regarding Textron Aviation participation at EBACE 2019! “Textron Aviation will arrive at this year’s EBACE as the leading general aviation manufacturing company with more deliveries in 2018 a...

First Embraer Praetor 600 Transatlantic Crossing, Powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Business aviation professionals are looking forward to see and to know better Embraer Praetor 600 at EBACE 2019. let's have a look at the journey this aircraft made to get to Geneva.The journey began on May 8 at São Paulo International Airport in Brazil and arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a six-passenger equivalent payload of 1,200 lb (544 kg). This was the aircra...

Viability of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuels by Global Business Aviation Coalition

Climate change, alternative jet fuel, CO2 emission... There is a lot of discussions of what and how to d in order to get better for the safety of our planet. The most important thing is to really do! TAG Farnborough Airport became the place, where the global coalition of business aviation organizations behind the sustainable alternative jet fuel initiative joined forces to take the next im...

The Safest and World's Best-Selling Single Turboprop is Pilatus PC-12

Leader of Its Class, The Safest and World's Best-Selling... All this is regarding Single Turboprop Pilatus PC-12! Extremely high demand, 80 PC-12 NGs sold in 2018.As a result, the PC-12 again claims the title of world’s best-selling single-engine turboprop in its category. One of the reasons behind this success is surely the fact that the PC-12 is one of the safest turboprops ever...

Establishment of New Line Maintenance Station in Dubai - agreement signed between Bombardier and JETEX

An important agreement to be celebrated at EBACE in Geneva! The agreement with JETEX for the establishment of a new Line Maintenance Station in Dubai, further is signed between Bombardier and JETEX, complementing the tip-to-tail maintenance services provided by Bombardier’s Service and Support Network in the Middle East and around the globe. The new Line Maintenance...

Latest updates from TAG Farnborough Airport

Fuelling the Future: TAG Farnborough Airport hosts Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel Initiative  Underlining the airport’s commitment to responsible and sustainable development, TAG Farnborough Airport is hosting “Fuelling the Future”, a Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel initiative event taking place on 18th May 2019. TAG Farnborough Airport became the first business...

UEFA finals are giving monthly private jet enquires rise 12% to Air Partner

Two important Football dates are approaching, so the question is to find the best way to fly to the match to Baku, Azerbaijan and Madrid, Spain. Air Partner is scoring well with football fans as it steps up to fly them to Baku for the Europa League final on 29 May and Madrid for the Champions League final on 1 June.  After last week’s breathtaking semi...

Congratulations - 1,000th Trainee graduated from Falcon Practical Training Course

In your opinion, 1000 trainee graduated, is it a lot, not yet, a little bit? For a practical training course?How do you think aviation industry professionals are learning?This is quite a milestone for The Dassault Training Academy, as the 1,000th trainee graduated from its Falcon Practical Training course, underscoring the growing popularity of this advanced, hands-on educational to...

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Atlantic Flight Academy’s Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC achieves qualification in Türkiye with zero findings

Atlantic Flight Academy has secured qualification approval from the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation for its newly installed Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator, following an evaluati...

DC Aviation Malta enhances premium fleet with third Global 7500 aircraft

DC Aviation Malta has strengthened its ultra-long-range business aviation offering with the arrival of a third Bombardier Global 7500. Operated under the company’s Maltese AOC, the new addition...

Riga Airport seeks strategic investors for new aircraft maintenance centre

RIX Riga Airport has launched a tender process to attract investors for the development of new aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, advancing its ambitions to become a major avia...

Boeing and Icelease sign deal for up to three 767-300 converted freighters

Boeing and Icelease have signed an agreement for one 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with options for up to two additional aircraft, as the Icelandic lessor continues to expand its dedicated...

Greece orders up to six Embraer KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft

The Hellenic Ministry of National Defense has signed an agreement for the acquisition of three Embraer KC-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft, with options for three additional units. The deal was c...

Rolls-Royce launches transformational jet engine technology programme to drive economic growth and advanced manufacturing

The UK Government and Rolls-Royce have unveiled plans for a joint £2.5 billion, 10-year research and technology programme aimed at advancing next-generation gas turbine technologies fo...

New IADA-ASA partnership enhances aircraft appraisal education across the industry

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) have formed a new educational partnership aimed at expanding professional develop...

From fryer to flyer: converting used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel

Sustainable Aviation Fuel often begins its journey in an unexpected place: the restaurant deep fryer. Through a long-term partnership, Phillips 66 and Restaurant Technologies, Inc....

Emirates expands Premium Economy to Durban with deployment of A350

Emirates will introduce its Airbus A350 on the daily EK775/776 service between Dubai and Durban from 1 March 2027, extending its Premium Economy offering to all three of its South African destina...

De Havilland Canada expands Canadair 515 production following strategic agreement

De Havilland Canada has announced a landmark agreement with the Government of Canada and Export Development Canada (EDC) that will enable the manufacturer to significantly expand p...

Boeing predicts air cargo boom will push global freighter fleet beyond 4,000 aircraft by 2045

Boeing forecasts that global air cargo traffic will double over the next two decades, driving the worldwide freighter fleet beyond 4,000 aircraft by 2045, according to its 2026 World Air Car...

Unifi Aviation brings professional aircraft cleaning and detailing services to Jersey

Unifi Aviation, part of Unifi LLC, has strengthened its presence in Europe with the launch of Unifi Aviation Jersey, bringing premium aircraft detailing and cleaning services to business aviation...

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik extend strategic tailored parts agreement

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik have extended their long-standing Tailored Parts Package agreement, reinforcing a partnership aimed at enhancing parts availability, simplifying supply...

Airbus Corporate Jets research reveals growing government demand for business aviation

  According to Airbus Corporate Jets’ latest industry insight, based on feedback from 280 business aviation financiers and brokers globally, governments and public sector organisations a...

Joby brings future air mobility to Florida with eVTOL air taxi demonstration

Joby Aviation has launched a week-long series of piloted electric air taxi demonstration flights across Florida, with its eVTOL aircraft operating in Tampa, Orlando, and along the Space Coast. Th...

MEBAA Show 2026 highlights growing demand for inflight connectivity as business aviation priorities evolve

As demand for seamless onboard connectivity continues to grow, aircraft owners and operators are placing increasing emphasis on selecting connectivity solutions that align with their operational needs...

Daher highlights growing role of Kodiak and TBM Aircraft in wildfire response operations

From the forests of Canada and the Pacific Northwest to the fire-prone landscapes of Florida, Daher Aircraft’s Kodiak and TBM platforms are playing an increasingly critical role in wildfire resp...

Qantas Group strengthens regional network with strategic turboprop fleet investment

  Qantas has announced a major investment in its De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop fleet, reinforcing its long-term commitment to maintaining reliable air links across regional Australia. As part...

Jet Excellence upgrades Citation X fleet with Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity

Jet Excellence, a leading U.S. charter operator, will retrofit its entire fleet of Cessna Citation X aircraft with the advanced Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution. To support the fleet-w...

Embraer and Austrian Airlines strengthen E-Jets fleet support with new component pool agreement

Embraer and Austrian Airlines have signed a Component Pool Program agreement to support the carrier’s fleet of 13 E195 aircraft. Under the agreement, Austrian Airlines will gain access to Embrae...

Boston MedFlight expands critical care air transport fleet with order for three Airbus H145 helicopters

Boston MedFlight, the internationally recognized nonprofit provider of critical care transport services, has signed an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for three new H145 helicopt...

Archer and ITA Airways drive forward vision for sustainable air taxi travel in Italy

Archer Aviation Inc. and ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier and a member of the Lufthansa Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to advance the deployment of an all-e...