NEWS
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September 19, 2023
Embraer and FlightSafety announce new Praetor full-flight simulator in Europe and open new location in the United StatesEmbraer and FlightSafety International today announced the opening of a new Praetor full-flight simulator in Orlando, Florida.
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September 15, 2023
Zooom Airlines revives AOC to commence commercial passenger operations in IndiaThis new Airline will try to redefine Indian Aviation with speed, safety, and service excellence
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September 1, 2023
Vumlunmang Vualnam takes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Civil AviationVumlunmang Vualnam assumed the charge of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Government of India, today vice Rajiv Bansal consequent upon his superannuation on August 31, 2023.
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August 30, 2023
Bombardier Introduces Advanced Avionics Upgrade for In-Service Global Aircraft Equipped with the Bombardier Vision Flight DeckBombardier today introduced its new Advanced Avionics Upgrade (AAU) for the Bombardier Vision flight deck, a new avionics software and hardware enhancement that boasts the latest technology to enhance situational awareness and offer advanced visualization features.
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August 4, 2023
Embraer brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to LABACE 2023 in São PauloEmbraer returns to the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) 2023 from August 8 to 10 in São Paulo.
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August 3, 2023
Embraer deliveries increase 47 per cent in 2Q23 totaling 17 Commercial and 30 Executive JetsEmbraer delivered a total of 47 jets in the second quarter of 2023, of which 17 were commercial aircraft and 30 were executive jets (19 light jets and 11 midsize jets).
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July 26, 2023
Airshare Continues Growth, Plans to Double Fractional Challenger Fleet with New Agreement Featuring Bombardier's Challenger 3500 AircraftBombardier today announced that Kansas City-based private aviation company Airshare has committed to ordering up to 20 additional Challenger 3500 aircraft.
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July 25, 2023
Spirit Air India Sign LoI to Acquire Six New BN2T-4S Britten-Norman Islander AircraftIndia-based domestic commuter airline Spirit Air has signed a Letter of Intent for the purchase of 6 factory new BN2T-4S turboprop Islander aircraft from UK aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman.
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July 25, 2023
Boeing Forecasts Demand for 2.3 Million New Commercial Pilots, Technicians and Cabin Crew in Next 20 YearsThe 2023 Pilot and Technician Outlook forecasts China, Eurasia and North America representing more than half of demand for aviation staffing through 2042
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July 24, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Announces Over 400 PT6 E-Series™ Engine Family Deliveries, Surpassing 100,000 Flying HoursPratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that it has delivered over 400 PT6 E-Series™ engines, with the fleet now having flown more than 100,000 hours worldwide.
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July 21, 2023
ModAir Aviation announces induction of another Diamond DA42 aircraftThis aircraft would be leased to an upcoming Flight Training Organisation (FTO) preparing to commence operations in Madhya Pradesh
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July 14, 2023
Pratt & Whitney appoints Ajay Surti as Head of its India Customer Training CentrePratt & Whitney, an RTX business, announced the appointment of Ajay Surti as the head of its India Customer Training Centre (ICTC) in Hyderabad.
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July 13, 2023
UAE-based pilot training institute's Romanian acquisition expands Indian Student's prospectsAviation pioneer Jaideep Mirchandani, Founder and Group Chairman of SkyOne FZE and Aerosiva Holding Limited, has expanded the scope of pilot training facilities beyond the UAE - much to the delight of Indian aviation aspirants.
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July 12, 2023
Aero MRO India A&D 2023 to Showcase India's Rise in Civil and Military AviationIt gives me pleasure to announce that the MRO Association of India is holding its annual event Aero MRO India A&D in New Delhi, November 21-22, 2023. The Theme of this year is "Preparing for the New Horizon."
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July 5, 2023
MEHAIR confirms order for 50 PHA-ZE 100 aircraftMumbai based Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd (MEHAIR) the pioneers of seaplane services in India since 2011 has signed an order for fifty, electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft PHA-ZE 100 with Switzerland based Jekta.
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July 3, 2023
Bombardier Continues to Bolster Its Supply Chain by Completing the Acquisition of Latécoère's Electrical Wiring Interconnection System Business in Querétaro, MexicoBombardier today announced that it has completed the transaction to acquire Latécoère's assets and activities of its Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) business in Querétaro, Mexico.
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July 3, 2023
CAPA India named official Knowledge Partner for Air Expo India 2023CAPA India has been named today the official Knowledge Partner for the upcoming Air Expo India next December in New Delhi.
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June 29, 2023
The First PC-12 NGX Is Flying in Japan Now!The first PC-12 NGX has been handed over to OpenSky Inc., the Japanese “Private Jet Membership” company. From now on, the single-engine turboprop with its unique Asian-style design will carry passengers to destinations all over Japan.
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May 25, 2023
Bird ExecuJet Airport Services named as sole General Aviation Facility (GAF) for Air Expo India 2023Bird ExecuJet Airport Services Private Limited was named the sole General Aviation Facility for aircraft operating during the upcoming Air Expo India in December 2023 at New Delhi International Airport.
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May 22, 2023
CAE announces Vienna, Austria as the location for its new business aviation training centre in Central EuropeCAE today announced at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE 2023) that it is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2024.
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May 22, 2023
Bombardier's Certified Pre-Owned Aircraft Program Continues to Flourish, Showcases Pristine Challenger 605 Aircraft at EBACE 2023Bombardier today presented for the first time its turn-key Certified Pre-Owned aircraft program (CPO) by showcasing a pristine Challenger 605 aircraft...
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May 22, 2023
Bombardier Achieves Important Milestones on EcoJet Research Project, Continues Industry-Defining Work Toward Sustainable AviationBombardier presented the progress made on its EcoJet research project, a research platform that aims to develop technologies with the goal of reducing aircraft...
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May 22, 2023
Bombardier Challenger 3500 Business Jet Makes European Debut at EBACE 2023Bombardier will debut the award-winning Challenger 3500 business jet to the European market, as all gather at the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.
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May 22, 2023
VIP customers order up to four Boeing Business JetsBoeing announced today orders for up to four premium, ultra-long-range Boeing Business Jets (BBJ). The orders to undisclosed VIP customers include two BBJ 787-8s, one BBJ 737-7 jet and an option to purchase a BBJ 777-9.
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May 22, 2023
Pratt & Whitney Canada Launches PW545D Engine to Power New Cessna Citation AscendPratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, today announced that its new PW545D engine will power the Cessna Citation Ascend, the latest addition to Textron Aviation's business jet family.
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May 18, 2023
Embraer showcases Phenom 300E, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 at EBACE 2023 in GenevaEmbraer returns to the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2023) taking place from May 23-25, 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland.
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May 17, 2023
European clients heading west to optimize multiple capabilities from Flying Colours Corp.Flying Colours Corp., the North American maintenance, repair, overhaul, and completions business, is attracting increased interest from European business aircraft owners and operators seeking a single source of capabilities...
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May 12, 2023
Pilatus Hands Over the 2,000th PC-12 to PlaneSense®Today's handover of the 2,000th PC-12 by Pilatus to PlaneSense®, its longstanding US customer, was marked by a large ceremony at the company's headquarters in Stans, Switzerland and attended by over 2,000 employees.
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May 11, 2023
M Jets Indamer's appointed as official FBO-MRO services provider for Air Expo India 2023M Jets Indamer's appointed as official FBO-MRO services provider for Air Expo India 2023.
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May 8, 2023
Textron Aviation brings peace-of-mind technology to the Beechcraft Denali cockpitWith customer input at the forefront of its product investments, Textron Aviation announced it is bringing the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system to its new clean-sheet design Beechcraft Denali single-engine turboprop.
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May 5, 2023
Bombardier Launches Iridium Certus Connectivity Service as Baseline Feature on Challenger 3500 AircraftBombardier today announced that all Challenger 3500 aircraft will now be equipped with Iridium Certus connectivity as a baseline feature, providing clients with a highly reliable internet service.
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May 2, 2023
Bombardier Leads Industry-Wide Sustainability Efforts with Landmark Environmental Product Declarations for Global 5500 and Global 6500 AircraftBombardier today announced that it has completed a thorough analysis of the Global 5500 and Global 6500 in order to publish Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two of its large aircraft.
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May 1, 2023
Pilatus PC-12 Fleet Surpasses Ten Million Flight HoursThe global fleet of more than 1,900 Pilatus PC-12s cruises past the ten million flight hours milestone since delivery of the first model. Pilatus leadership sees even greater future sales opportunities for the "World's Greatest Single".
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April 20, 2023
Platoon Avaition Receives Their Sixth PC-24Once again Pilatus and Platoon Aviation can celebrate this year the handover of two more PC-24 aircraft. With the handover of Super Versatile Jet, serial number 306, the German charter operator has grown its fleet to six PC-24s within just three years.
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April 19, 2023
Bombardier Achieves Regulatory Approvals for Installation of Smart Link Plus System on In-Service Challenger and Global AircraftBombardier today announced major advancements in its comprehensive *Smart Link Plus connected aircraft system with several key regulatory approvals.
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March 2, 2023
Pilatus Reports One of Its Best Years EverThe 2022 financial year was a very successful one for Pilatus. The company benefitted from high demand, despite the unpredictable period. With sales of 1.3 billion Swiss francs, operating income of 226 million Swiss francs and orders worth 1.6 billion Swiss francs, Pilatus achieved a very positive set of results.
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February 28, 2023
Jetfly Receives Tenth PC-24 Super Versatile JetJetfly has now taken delivery of its tenth PC-24, finished in an eye-catching Philippe Starck design. It marks another milestone in a successful partnership of over 20 years between Pilatus and the world's largest PC-24 operator, the Luxembourg-based fractional ownership specialist.
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February 22, 2023
Embraer's Phenom 300 becomes world's best-selling light jet for 11th consecutive yearFor the 11th consecutive year, Embraer's Phenom 300 series has become the world’s best-selling light jet, according to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
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February 6, 2023
Bombardier CEO Éric Martel Evolves Leadership Team Structure as Part of Forward-Looking Growth Strategy, Building on Company MomentumBombardier today announced a leadership team evolution that will focus on carrying forward the company's positive momentum toward executing long-term growth and optimization strategies in the key areas of defense, services...
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February 2, 2023
JetHQ Opens North Texas Office, Serving Growing Market DemandThe North Texas private aircraft marketplace is home to young buyers with diverse backgrounds and mission requirements.
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February 2, 2023
Global Jet Capital Surpasses $3.5B in Aircraft Financing OriginationsGlobal Jet Capital is recognised worldwide for its singular focus on financing business aircraft
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January 19, 2023
Embraer's Phenom 300MED Receives FAA and EASA CertificationThe Phenom 300MED, has received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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January 18, 2023
Europe, Middle East and Africa Aircraft Market Returning to BalanceSellers have had the upper hand in global aircraft transactions the past two years. Inventory shortages and high demand for ownership in the aircraft market have created unprecedented price increases throughout the world, particularly affecting buyers outside of the United States and the Americas.
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December 21, 2022
Statement from Éric Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer, BombardierToday's geopolitical landscape is complex, and countries around the world are developing technologies to defend their borders and sovereignty in the face of emerging threats.
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December 20, 2022
JetHQ Expands Southeast Asia Sales TeamJetHQ serves aircraft buyers and sellers around the globe through a network of experienced aviation professionals.
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December 8, 2022
Successful debut of TUPAN HS-VSTOL droneThe absolute highlight of Tupan Aircraft's stand during the MEBAA 2022 air show in Dubai, was the visit of his highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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December 6, 2022
Pilatus Delivers First PC-12 NGX to Tradewind AviationTradewind Aviation accepted delivery of their first PC-12 NGX during a ceremonial handover at the Pilatus US subsidiary in Broomfield, Colorado. The delivery marks the first of twenty PC-12 NGXs to be delivered to Tradewind's headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut, over the next five years.
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December 6, 2022
Bombardier Breaks Ground on Abu Dhabi Service Centre, Expands Aftermarket Footprint in United Arab Emirates (UAE)Bombardier today announced the official groundbreaking of its new service centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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December 5, 2022
Lufthansa Technik awarded contract for VIP cabin completion of an ACJ320neoLufthansa Technik AG recently received an order from an unnamed private customer for the VIP interior of a brand-new Airbus ACJ320neo.
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November 24, 2022
Fly Elegantly with CIALIndia's first Charter Gateway, CIAL's Business Jet Terminal to be launched on December 10
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October 31, 2022
Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi re-elected to chair the IBAC for the second time in a rowThe Middle East & North Africa's leading business aviation advocate, MEBAA Chairman – Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, was re-elected to Chair the Governing Board of the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) for the second time in a row for a period of three years (2023 - 2025).
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October 13, 2022
High Demand for the PC-12 NGX and PC-24Exhibiting both the PC-12 NGX and the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet at the world's premier business aviation show, the National Business Aviation Association & Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Pilatus confirms very high demand for both aircraft.
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October 5, 2022
Introducing Dassault Aviation Business Services—A New Name for One of Business Aviation's Most Respected MRO BrandsAs of today, TAG Maintenance Services, one of the industry's major Maintenance Repair and Overhaul providers, will be rebranded Dassault Aviation Business Services (DABS).
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September 29, 2022
Bombardier Introduces Innovator, Investor and F1 Team Owner Toto Wolff as Worldwide Brand AmbassadorBombardier today introduced Toto Wolff as its worldwide brand ambassador. For many years, Toto has turned to Bombardier jets to quickly, efficiently and smoothly travel between business and motorsport engagements around the world.
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September 27, 2022
Bombardier Expands Worldwide Footprint with Grand Opening of New Service Centre in AustraliaBombardier today announced the grand opening of its new Melbourne Service Centre at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne, Australia.
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September 23, 2022
Pilatus Acquires American Sales and Service Centre Skytech Inc.Founded in 1976, Skytech Inc. is a specialist service provider and aircraft vendor with two locations in the US states of Maryland and South Carolina.
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September 20, 2022
Bombardier Celebrates Entry-into-service of Challenger 3500 Launch Customer AircraftBombardier announced today that its new award-winning Challenger 3500 business jet, destined for the program's launch customer, Les Goldberg, Chairman and CEO of Entertainment Technology Partners, has entered into service.
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September 19, 2022
Bombardier's New Challenger 3500 Business Jet Wins Another Prestigious Design AwardBombardier is proud to announce that its newest business jet, the Challenger 3500 aircraft, has been honored as the “Grand Winner” in the Industrial Design...
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September 19, 2022
Bombardier Announces the Winners of its 2021 Diamond Supplier ProgramBombardier has awarded 18 of its suppliers with the prestigious Diamond certification, recognizing them for their excellence in operational performance standards for 2021, as well as for their commitment to continuous improvement.
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September 14, 2022
Pratt & Whitney Canada's PW812GA Engine Receives Type Certification from Transport Canada in Critical Milestone for the Gulfstream G400 ProgramPratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced today that its PW800 engine program has reached a key milestone with the Type Certification of its PW812GA engine by Transport Canada Civil Aviation.
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September 13, 2022
Tamarack Completes the First Upgrade of the All-New Cessna Citation M2 GEN2Tamarack Aerospace Group in Idaho have announced the first upgrade of the latest Textron Aviation Citation M2 GEN2.
