VanAllen to acquire Essex Aviation as pair join forcesnews Yves Le Marquand 12 Oct 25 0Business aviation consulting firm VanAllen is set to acquire aircraft transactions and strategic consulting specialist Essex Aviation. Described as a “force multiplier” by Jeff Agur,… Read more
Floating Fleet AI to debut scheduling software at NBAA-BACEnews Yves Le Marquand 7 Oct 25 0AI-powered scheduling software developer for business aviation Floating Fleet AI is set to unveil its “breakthrough” platform at NBAA-BACE 2025 in Las Vegas. With patents… Read more
FAA issues first STC for Gogo’s Galileo FDX terminalnews Yves Le Marquand 6 Oct 25 0The FAA has issued the first supplemental type certificate (STC) for Gogo’s Galileo FDX terminal, generated by Aloft AeroArchitects. The certificate covers Boeing 737NG-based Boeing… Read more
Leviate Air Group completes Vault Aviation acquisitionnews Yves Le Marquand 2 Oct 25 0Texas-based Leviate Air Group has acquired the business operations of sports and entertainment charter brokerage Vault Aviation. The acquisition brings Vault’s roster of sports professionals,… Read more
G300 launch marks ‘a Gulfstream for every mission’news Rob Hodgetts 1 Oct 25 0Aviation is a “mature” market with buyers seeking precisely the aircraft for their desired missions which is why Gulfstream has introduced the new G300, says company president… Read more
Flexjet places firm order for 300 Otto Aerospace aircraftnews Yves Le Marquand 30 Sep 25 0Flexjet has placed a firm order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets with additional options from Otto Aerospace. The order marks Otto’s first fleet customer… Read more
NBAA welcomes zero tariff deal with EU for aerospace productsnews Yves Le Marquand 25 Sep 25 0The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) said it “applauds” the publication of guidance on the recent trade agreement between the US and EU. The White… Read more
FAA working ‘aggressively’ to shut down illegal charter operations as problem persistsnews Yves Le Marquand 16 Sep 25 0The FAA says it “works aggressively” to identify and shut down “rogue operators” who operate illegal charters. It also says it helps passengers ensure the… Read more
5X5 Aviation Insurance launches direct-to-consumer coveragenews Yves Le Marquand 9 Sep 25 05X5 Aviation Insurance has launched direct-to-customer coverage to aircraft owners and pilots. The company has five US states — Arizona, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia… Read more
Gulfstream installs 100th Starlink connectivity systemnews Yves Le Marquand 3 Sep 25 0Gulfstream completed its 100th Starlink high-speed internet installation on a G650ER at the firm’s Fort Worth Alliance Service Center in Texas. The milestone comes less… Read more
ACI Jet receives EASA part 145 maintenance approvalnews Yves Le Marquand 28 Aug 25 0ACI Jet has been granted European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 maintenance organisation approval. Officially certified on July 22nd, 2025, the approval authorises… Read more
Greenpoint completes sixth BBJ 787 interiornews Yves Le Marquand 11 Aug 25 0Business jet interior completion firm Greenpoint Technologies has delivered its sixth V-VIP BBJ 787 interior completion. Completed for an undisclosed client, the delivery makes Greenpoint… Read more
Bombardier launching major US service expansionnews Yves Le Marquand 7 Aug 25 0Bombardier is set to launch a phased expansion across multiple sites within its US services and support network to meet increased demand for OEM-backed maintenance.… Read more
Go Rentals makes CFO and COO appointmentsnews Yves Le Marquand 7 Aug 25 0Go Rentals has made two key appointments with the arrival of Shawn O’Brien as chief operating officer and Martin Elliott as chief financial officer. O’Brien… Read more
George J. Priester makes three additions to leadership teamnews Yves Le Marquand 6 Aug 25 0George J. Priester Aviation has added three new members to its leadership team with a focus on maintenance operations and customer services. Eric Bewersdorf (pictured… Read more
Rolland Vincent report urges US policymakers to oppose new tariffsnews Yves Le Marquand 31 Jul 25 0Rolland Vincent Associates (RVA) has released a new research report calling on US policymakers to oppose new tariffs and reaffirm “multilateral commitments”. The report entitled Back… Read more
Dassault chief supportive of EU and US trade dealnews Yves Le Marquand 30 Jul 25 0Dassault Aviation CEO Éric Trappier expressed his support for the agreement reached between the European Union and the United States on the issue of customs… Read more
‘Optimism’ emerging according to IADA Q2 market reportnews Yves Le Marquand 28 Jul 25 0International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) dealers reported 136 new acquisition agreements in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, on par with Q2 2024, as market… Read more
Go Rentals certified under NATA safety programmenews Yves Le Marquand 24 Jul 25 0Go Rentals has been certified under the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Safety 1st programme. The NATA certification, widely recognised in the business aviation industry,… Read more
Hartzell’s Part 35 electric engine propeller for Beta Technologies type certified by FAAnews Yves Le Marquand 22 Jul 25 0Hartzell Propeller has received the first FAA Part 35 type certification for a propeller built specifically for an electric engine. Designed and tested alongside Beta… Read more
