Why business aviation ‘offers a lifeline for humanity’news CJI Expert 16 Sep 24 0Since the earliest days of aviation, flight has been essential in connecting people, connecting communities and facilitating commerce, writes Bob Gibbs, vice president, Special Mission… Read more
Inaugural West Star Aviation Academy class graduatesnews Yves Le Marquand 11 Sep 24 0The first class of 23 students at West Star Aviation Academy (WSAA), launched in January by West Star Aviation in partnership with Southwestern Illinois College,… Read more
US seizes private aircraft used by Nicolás Maduronews Yves Le Marquand 3 Sep 24 0A Dassault Falcon 900EX used by sanctioned Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro Moros has been seized in the Dominican Republic. Originally purchased for the $13m through… Read more
Megan Barnes joins JetSet Media as COOnews Yves Le Marquand 17 Jul 24 0JetSet Media has appointed Megan Barnes as its new chief operating officer (COO). In her new role Barnes will be focused on driving growth across… Read more
Icarus Jet boosts regional charter offering with RVR Aviation partnershipnews Yves Le Marquand 21 Jun 24 0Icarus Jet has formed a strategic charter brokerage partnership with ARGUS Platinum-rated RVR Aviation, gaining access to four Embraer ERJ135 aircraft. The agreement enhances the… Read more
FAA to improve safety of public charter flightsnews Yves Le Marquand 17 Jun 24 0The FAA has announced plans to take two actions to address “rapidly” growing public charter flights, such as those offered by JSX and Aero. The agency says… Read more
Signature Aviation makes LAX FBO 100% sustainable with blended SAFnews Fayaz Hussain 14 May 24 0World’s largest operator of private jet terminals Signature Aviation announced that it has replaced all their jet fuel with a 30% blend of eco-friendly sustainable… Read more
‘Lowering the entry barrier’: SkyShare makes changes to fractional ownershipnews Yves Le Marquand 8 May 24 0SkyShare has unveiled a new financing programme for its fractional aircraft ownership plans aimed at lowering the entry barrier for small to medium-sized businesses. The… Read more
NetJets revealed as customer for 12 Challenger 3500s, with options for 232 aircraftnews Yves Le Marquand 2 May 24 0NetJets has been revealed as the previously confidential buyer of 12 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft. The transaction, valued at $326.4m, was announced back in December last year,… Read more
Bitlux: One in three flights booked using cryptocurrencynews Yves Le Marquand 23 Apr 24 0At least one third of Bitlux’s flights flown to date have been paid for using cryptocurrency, according to founder and president Kyle Patel. With almost… Read more
Mayo Aviation partners with Stevens Aerospacenews Yves Le Marquand 6 Mar 24 0Mayo Aviation has entered a strategic alliance with Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems to expand its aircraft maintenance capabilities. The move will see Stevens acquire… Read more
Air Charter Service: ‘Elections and China to shape charter market’news Mike Stones 6 Mar 24 0Worldwide elections and the resurgence of private jet flights in China are two key factors, among others, likely to shape the private charter industry this… Read more
Ghenus Air orders 10 aircraft from Lyte Aviationnews Yves Le Marquand 29 Feb 24 0LYTE Aviation has received a pre-order for 10 aircraft from Ghenus Air for use in their US and Korean markets. With a delivery time of… Read more
MRO Insider looks to Asia with new teamnews Yves Le Marquand 24 Jan 24 0MRO Insider has introduced a team of 15 technicians and a dedicated group leader (DGL) based in Asia. The DGL plays a “pivotal” role for MRO… Read more
Atlantic Aviation agrees infrastructure deals with Joby and Archernews Yves Le Marquand 17 Jan 24 0Atlantic Aviation has announced deals with eVTOL race competitors Joby and Archer to explore development of electric aircraft infrastructure in multiple US regions. Atlantic and… Read more
Gulfstream completes trans-Atlantic flight on 100% SAFnews Oscar Henderson 20 Nov 23 0Gulfstream completed first trans-Atlantic flight fuelled by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on November 19th. The G600 aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney PW815GA engines,… Read more
Mexico regains highest FAA safety ratingnews Yves Le Marquand 18 Sep 23 0The FAA has returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to the highest level after more than two years of collaborative work. With a return to Category… Read more
Flexjet to add 22 aircraft to fleet by 2024news CJI Expert 21 Jun 23 0Flexjet will add at least 22 mid- and super-midsized aircraft to its fleet by the end of this year, the operator has reported. If the… Read more
AE Industrial Partners acquires Yingling Aviationnews CJI Expert 6 Jun 23 0US-based private equity firm AE Industrial Partners (AEI) has acquired a majority stake in Yingling Aviation for an undisclosed fee. Yingling Aviation’s chairman and CEO,… Read more
Gogo Business Aviation expands 5G coverage to Canadanews CJI Expert 24 Apr 23 0Gogo Business Aviation has announced the expansion of its Gogo 5G network into Canada, aimed at providing additional coverage to business aviation operators in North America. The… Read more
