Saudi Arabia: Reaching for the skyopinion Alasdair Whyte 15 Dec 25 0It is often said that 25% of the world’s tower cranes are in Dubai. Like 67% of impressive statistics, this has always been false. But… Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Economic growth ramps up private aviation flights in Saudi Arabia, says Airbusnews Fayaz Hussain 9 Dec 25 0Saudi Arabia saw a strong 20.9% increase in business aircraft departures during the first 10 months of 2025 driven by strong economic growth, according to… Read more
Businesses to increase jet use, says Airbus studynews Rob Hodgetts 13 Oct 25 0Two out of three US companies which own or lease corporate jets will upgrade in the next five years because of President Trump’s 100% bonus… Read more
Airbus research finds corporate aviation playing increasing role in Asian businessnews Yves Le Marquand 29 Sep 25 0Corporate aviation is playing an “increasingly strategic” role for Asian based businesses, according to a study commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ). The ACJ Asia… Read more
NBAA-BACE: Private jets ‘vital business tool’ for US senior execsnews Mike Stones 24 Oct 24 0Private jets are “a vital business tool” for 95% of senior executives at large US corporations who use the aircraft, reveals a new study commissioned by… Read more
NBAA-BACE: Business aviation finance market ‘to fuel growth’news Mike Stones 22 Oct 24 0The business aviation finance market is set to strengthen over the next two years as owners upgrade their jets and new buyers invest for the… Read more
Charity begins … in North American skiesopinion Mike Stones 6 Oct 24 0So, you’ve just bought your new business jet (cheaper models are available), what next? Many years of safe, secure and luxurious private and business travel… Read more
Business aircraft ‘used more for humanitarian causes’news Mike Stones 3 Oct 24 0Business aircraft are increasingly being used for charitable and humanitarian purposes, according to a survey of US family offices commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ).… Read more
Gulfstream G400 shines and NBA scores own fleetopinion Fayaz Hussain 17 Sep 24 0A century ago, maiden flights of aircraft were very different affairs. The aircraft would be pushed out of the hangar while the pilot downed a… Read more
NBA getting 13 VIP Airbus A321neo aircraft for team transportnews Alasdair Whyte 13 Sep 24 2The US National Basketball Association (NBA) is working on leasing 13 customised VIP Airbus A321neo aircraft to transport teams between games in future seasons. SMBC… Read more
Comlux delivers the second ACJ TwoTwenty cabinnews Mike Stones 21 Feb 24 0Comlux has delivered its second ACJ TwoTwenty cabin from its completion centre in Indianapolis; eight months after finishing the first project. The delivery is part… Read more
ACJ study: Majority expect business aviation finance access increasenews Yves Le Marquand 17 Oct 23 0A new study commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has found that 82% of US-based business aviation financiers and brokers expect access to financing to… Read more
Stanton & Partners hires Benoit Defforge as CEOnews Mike Stones 18 Sep 23 0Private jet brokerage Stanton & Partners Aviation has appointed Benoit Defforge to the role of CEO. The Dubai-headquartered company also recruited Michael Nelson as chief… Read more
Chadi Saade appointed acting president, Airbus Corporate Jetsnews Mike Stones 24 Aug 23 0Chadi Saade has been appointed acting president, Airbus Corporate Jets. Saade took over the role several months ago, after the departure of former president Benoit… Read more
Comlux delivers first ACJTwoTwenty business jetnews Terry Spruce 2 May 23 0Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2 May 2023 – Comlux has delivered the world’s first ACJ TwoTwenty with a brand new cabin certified by the… Read more
The hunger for big jets sharpens (again)opinion Mike Stones 17 Apr 23 0The hunger for big jets seems to be sharpening again. It’s an appetite whetted by demand for longer flights, still faltering airline schedules and the… Read more
Going green: staying in the blackopinion Mike Stones 20 Feb 23 0It was a simple question. Is business aviation under attack? asked Athar Hussain Khan, from European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) during the first session of… Read more
Sustainable aviation fuel to boost private jet purchases: ACJ Surveynews CJI Expert 30 Nov 22 0Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will prompt more large US corporations to buy private jets, reveals new research commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets… Read more
NBAA launches Legacy Societynews CJI Expert 13 Oct 22 0The NBAA has launched its new membership the Legacy Society to mark its 75th anniversary. Read more
US dominates global heavy jet market: ACJnews CJI Expert 10 Oct 22 0More than half (59.4%) of the world’s heavy private jets belong to the US fleet, reveals new research from Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ). According to… Read more
