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The Air Charter Association has highlighted concerns that some “club membership” offerings are masking illegal flight activity as the market faces rising costs.

ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency 

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency.

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Grant represents one of the largest in Europe to date

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European Spotlight with Aero Friedrichshafen 2026

Caution Prevails as Business Aviation Sees Slow Growth, Increasing Obstacles in Europe

A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel

ACA Warns Rising Costs Could Spur Illegal Charter

Air Charter Association is concerned some for-hire flights are circumventing rules

Tech Innovators Want To Set Bizav Operators Free

European charter brokers and operators tap automation to achieve greater efficiency

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Tecnam’s P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch

EU Rules Risk Energy-intensive SAF Production Strategies

H2Fly Chases Hydrogen Propulsion Power Density Boost

Biggin Hill Airport’s Instrument Approach Trial Extended

France’s Dragon Firefighters Get New Airbus H145D3 Helicopters

Germany Commits €350 Million to eSAF Project

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