2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Why AMAC’s Expertise Is More Sought After Than Ever - AMAC Aerospace

Curt Epstein

Through a deal with fuel management company 360 Jet Fuel, Jetex is now offering its customers the ability to purchase SAF through book-and-claim.

Jetex Offers Global SAF Book-and-claim

Kerry Lynch

FlyExclusive is opting to install an Avance L3 or L5 upgrade on 40 more aircraft in its fleet.

FlyExclusive Selects Gogo Avance Upgrade on 40 Aircraft

Matt Thurber

The purchase of Inmarsat by Viasat completes an acquisition plan that was announced in November 2021.

Satcom Giants Joined after Viasat Closes Inmarsat Buy

A report by renewable fuels producer SKYNRG states that to meet worldwide demand for SAF, 400 refineries will be needed by 2050.

Report: U.S. SAF Industry Will Require $400 Billion Investment by 2050

The HondaJet 2600 "Concept" could become Honda Aircraft's next program, and a launch decision may be made soon.

HondaJet 2600 May Be Nearing Launch Decision

Kevin O'Leary

Research shows that fewer charter hours for management aircraft can produce more positive results for the owners.

Choosing the Right Management Approach: Not as Simple as It May Appear

Charles Alcock

Piasecki Aircraft has acquired the former Sikorsky helicopter factory in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and will use it to develop VTOL aircraft.

Piasecki Develops Hydrogen Helicopter at Sikorsky Factory

Scandinavian airline SAS plans to be one of the launch operators for Heart Aerospace's Swedish-made ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner.

SAS Taking Bookings for First Electric Flight in 2028

Peter Shaw-Smith

Vertis sees recent visits by VVIPs as evidence of Africa's increasingly important status.

Charter Broker Vertis Says Africa Is Now 'On the Map'

Mark Huber

Hill Helicopters will unveil its first completed HX50 helicopter to the public in December.

Hill Helicopters Order Book Tops 800

Jennifer Meszaros

The first China Eastern Airlines C919 narrowbody airliner entered service on May 28 with a flight from Shanghai to Beijing. 

Comac’s C919 Airliner Enters Revenue Service

Avionics and aircraft manufacturers and operators are being asked to provide test analysis and reports to the FAA as the agency ponders more 5G actions.

FAA Seeks More Info on 5G Radio Altimeter Interference

James Wynbrandt

Monaco-based brokerage Opus Aero showcased a VIP ACJ319neo, completed by Jet Aviation, for sale at EBACE last week.

VIP ACJ319neo Listed for Sale

Business jet MRO and completions firm AMAC Aerospace has opened a Riyadh, Saudi Arabia office to meet rising demand in the Middle East.

AMAC Aerospace Plants Flag in Saudi Arabia

Neelam Mathews

The Indian government plans to build hundreds of helipads along highways that could be used by helicopters, drones, and new eVTOL aircraft.

India Expands Emergency Medical Flight Network 

Chad Trautvetter

TAG Aviation Europe has added four aircraft in the UK and Switzerland, and partnered with Leon Software to update its operational software.

TAG Aviation Adds Aircraft, Partners with Leon Software

SmartSky obtained a supplemental type certificate for its Lite air-to-ground connectivity system that was installed on a Learjet 60.

SmartSky Secures STC Approval for Lite ATG System

Volato is working to accommodate aircraft, pilots, and customers from shuttered fractional HondaJet provider Jet It.

Volato Offers Lifeline to Jet It HondaJet Owners, Pilots

Daher has committed to the use of sustainable aviation fuel for all flight operations at its Tarbes, France headquarters.

Daher Takes the Plunge to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Canadian aircraft charter provider Chartright Air Group has opened its second FBO in the province of Ontario.

Chartright Air Group Adds Second FBO in Canada

David Hughes

The FAA plans to allow business and general aviation aircraft to resume using enroute CPDLC by August 31.

En Route CPDLC to Reopen for  New Business Jets 

David Donald

Knowing where the SAF comes from and what its sustainability attributes are is an increasingly important requirement for operators.

4Air: Tackling SAF Assurance and Contrails

Gregory Polek

Japanese light-engine maker Kawasaki Motors is making an undisclosed investment in the French start-up that is developing the Cassio family of aircraft.

VoltAero Wins Kawasaki Funding for Hybrid-electric Aircraft

QTA has engineered a cure to corrosion problems with HTF7000 thrust-reverser doors at considerably reduced cost compared with replacing entire units.

QTA Cures HTF7000 Thrust Reverser Door Corrosion

Leonardo and its UK/Ireland dealership continue to achieve good sales in UK and Ireland, with the AW109 family leading the way.

Sloane Ups Leonardo AW109 Orders

Founded in 2018, the Sky Valet affiliate FBO network has now grown to 37 locations with the latest addition of five locations in France.

Sky Valet Adds Five French FBOs to Affiliate Network

Hanneke Weitering

Vista customers now have access to unlimited data in aircraft equipped with Collins' LuxStream connectivity service.

Vista Passengers Get Unlimited Data With LuxStream 

Bestfly's fleet now numbers 27 aircraft.

Angola’s Bestfly Executes New European Move

Aviation fuel provider Avfuel provided sustainable aviation fuel for EBACE-bound aircraft.

Avfuel Helps EBACE-bound Aircraft Lower Emissions

Operators and brokers will be able to present clearer options for their clients and conduct all aspects of transactions in one place online, Avinode said.

Avinode Set to Simplify Online Charter Booking Process

Among the first-time exhibitors at EBACE 2023 is General Aviation Services, which provides ground support and permit arrangement in Africa.

African Specialist Lands in Geneva

Dassault Aviation celebrates 60 years of Falcons at EBACE 2023 with the 6X, 8X, and 2000LX on static display, and 10X mockup in Palexpo exhibition hall 

The 6X Leads Dassault’s Flock of Falcons at EBACE

Inmarsat's new geostationary I-8 satellites, scheduled to launch in 2026, will be built using Swissto12’s HummingSat small satellite platform.

Swissto12 To Build Inmarsat’s NextGen GEO Smallsats

Aviation market intelligence specialist Jetnet has a range of products and tools that assist aviation professionals meet challenges with detailed data.

Jetnet Highlights Training and Research Products

Universal Weather and Aviation has added 19 locations to its U.S. Customs and Border Protection reimbursable services program.

Universal Adds CBP Reimbursable Services Locations

NATA is planning more events focused on different aspects of aviation businesses, including the return of the Air Charter Summit.

NATA Brings Back Air Charter Summit

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Challenger 300/350 pilots should review the airplane's quick reference handbook in light of a recent upset accident in the business jet.

AINsight: Fatal In-flight Upset Poses Important Lessons

Rather than develop new hydrogen-powered propulsion systems, the aviation industry should focus on using hydrogen to produce SAF, panelists contend.

Sustainability Leads See Hydrogen as SAF Future

An EBACE panel discussion partly focused on the fall-out from Tuesday's protests against business aviation and France's new ban on domestic flights.

Prepping for Business Aviation's New Normal: Protests

GAMA's first-quarter 2023 report shows business jet and pressurized turboprop deliveries slightly lower than in the same period last year.

GAMA: 1Q Bizjet Deliveries on Par with 2022

Blade Urban Air Mobility will operate the helistop in Jersey City's Newport neighborhood.

Blade To Operate New Jersey Helistop

A Weststar AW139 became the first SAF-fueled helicopter to fly in Malaysia .

Weststar Signs for Five More Leonardos 

Tradewind Aviation has expanded its Pilatus PC-12 fleet to 24 and has more on order.

Tradewind Takes More Pilatus PC-12s

On the final day of the EBACE show in Geneva, Airbus Helicopters announced a blockbuster, 43 ship sale to an Italian operator.

Airbus Helicopters Lands Major Order at EBACE

Norwich Airport has inked a deal with Air bp that will make it one of growing number of airports in the UK to provide continuous supplies of SAF.

UK's Norwich Airport Adds SAF Supply

The House gave final clearance to a bill requiring the FAA to establish a task force to recommend improvements to the notam system

Congress Sends Notam Improvement Act to White House

The company plans to operate Dassault Falcon aircraft in China and other parts of Asia, and will also offer aircraft management services.

Silkwings Lands Funding for Fractional Ownership Venture

Lufthansa Technik Unveils at EBACE a Middle Eastern-flavored VIP cabin concept for the forthcoming BBJ 777-9 

LHT’s New BBJ 777 VIP Cabin Design Aims for Middle East

North Dakota based aero-medical outfitters Spectrum Aeromed and Fargo Jet Center show off their latest advances at EBACE.

Air Ambulance Outfitters Show Their Stuff

Satcom Direct's Plane Simple tail-mounted antenna system for business jets is on display at EBACE 2023.

SD Showcasing Plane Simple Antenna at EBACE

Fokker Services Group unveils new widebody hangar at EBACE, as the Dutch firm prepares for anticipated surge in completion services.

Fokker Unveils New Widebody Hangar for Completions

Thanks to the acquisitions of two companies JSSI is now able to offer a maintenance tracking services.

JSSI Sees Record Growth and Expands Services

The latest JetNet iQ forecast sees deliveries of nearly 9,000 new jets and half as many turboprops over the next 10 years.

JetNet iQ Forecast Sees 13,000 New Aircraft by 2032

EBACE visitors can try the four-seat eVTOL cabin to see the comfort and design features for the electric aircraft that will have a range of 155 miles.

Lilium Jet Cabin Mockup Shows the Future of eVTOL Flight

A new collaboration between designer, paintshop and decal producer provides a streamlined channel for eye-catching livery design and application.

One-Stop Shop for Imaginative Aircraft Liveries

Since Honeywell launched its new UAS/UAM division in 2020, it has won more than $7 billion in contract awards from advanced air mobility OEMs.

Honeywell Tech Is Driving the UAM Revolution

Training giant CAE continues to build its capacity for instructing aircrew and maintainers for a variety of business aircraft, including the latest models.

CAE Continues Global Training Center Expansion

Bombardier debuted its Challenger 3500 this week at EBACE.

Bombardier's Challenger 3500 Lands at EBACE

ACH’s latest product, the ACH160, is leading the way for sales efforts, which have achieved significant success with other models from the range.

Airbus Corporate Helicopters Posts Record Annual Sales

Increasing numbers of European operators seeking one-stop MRO services are bringing their aircraft to North America, Canada’s Flying Colours said at EBACE

Flying Colours Seeing Bounce in MRO Demand from Europe

Having taken a dip during the pandemic, business aviation is rebounding in its aftermath, with increased demand from corporate customers.

Return of Corporate Buyers Driving Preowned Bizjet Demand

While SAF availability represents the exception rather than the rule at European airports, that will change due to mandates and increased production.

SAF Availablity Slowly Rises in Europe

Rolls-Royce's authorized service center network has added companies in Germany and Switzerland.

Rolls-Royce Expands European Service Network

The recently-launched European Pride in Aviation Network is making its debut at EBACE 2023.

EPAN Brings Pride to EBACE

Greenpoint Technologies unveils scale model of 777X showcasing its Zen VIP cabin concept, incorporating biophilic elements and natural materials

Greenpoint Goes Zen with VIP 777X Cabin Concept Model

The business aviation industry is turning to artificial intelligence to optimize operations and improve efficiency. 

AI Making Business Aviation More Efficient

Gordon Gilbert

A proposed expansion at Hanscom Field in Massachusetts has drawn opposition focused on perceived environmental concerns.

Hanscom Hangar Expansion Flies Into Opposition

Jet Aviation and Donecle will use AI and advanced image analysis algorithms to enable fast and accurate aircraft inspections.

Donacle Drones To Aid Jet Aviation’s Aircraft Inspections

Gogo Business Aviation is expanding its low-earth-orbit satcoms offering with a high-performance antenna for larger business aircraft.

Gogo Introduces Large Aircraft LEO Broadband Antenna

Customers can simultaneously book paint and MRO services with Aerocare on the business aircraft types that Inflite supports.

Aerocare, Inflite Partner on Paint, MRO Services

MySky is introducing a procurement tool for charter providers, the latest addition to its suite of revenue management software.

MySky Debuts Charter Procurement Software

MySky debuts procurement tool for charter providers, the latest in its suite of spend and revenue management software solutions.

New Charter Procurement Software Tool from MySky Bows

ExecuJet has enhanced its FBO footprint in Germany through an agreement with Kurz Aviation Services.                           

Strategic Partnership Boosts ExecuJet's Germany FBO Network

Milan's Linate airport is the only major gateway on the continent to see an increase in traffic in the first third of the year.

Milano Prime Sees Strong Start to 2023

At EBACE, Web Manuals is offering a discounted maintenance tracking package to help MROs comply with coming regulatory changes.

Web Manuals Intros Package for MRO Reg Changes

The German large-aircraft MRO and modification company has designed a cabin interior for the ACJ TwoTwenty to meet the needs of government customers.

Lufthansa Technik Unveils Special Mission ACJ TwoTwenty 

With factors such as geopolticial conflict, economic fluctuations, and the environment weighing on users, WingX sees softening bizav demand in Europe.

WingX Sees Factors Dampening Business Aviation in Europe

With certification of the Falcon 6X at hand, chief test pilot Philippe Duchateau explains what goes into the flight test program.

Taking the Falcon 6X to the Limit: A Test Pilot’s Perspective

The FAA and the NPS have developed air tour management plans for four more national parks.

Air Tour Management Plans in Works for Four National Parks

Having achieved success in other markets such as Australia, EAP is hoping to expand its business into Europe.

EAP Looks To Europe for Further Expansion

In a year since its launch, Titan Aviation Fuels' international division is looking ahead to further growth.

One Year in, Titan Fuels International Sees Growth

Honeywell's Aspire 350 terminals will have access to Iridium's high-speed satellite communications network. 

Honeywell Aspire 350 Notches Certification Milestone

 Prague-based Euro Jet offers a range of ground support services across a growing network of bases in Europe, Asia and, latterly, Latin America.

Euro Jet Celebrates 15 Years of Operation

Swiss charter firm BHS displays Citation Latitude and Leonardo helicopter, and highlights full-service management capabilities in its EBACE debut.

BHS displays Charter Fleet Aircraft in EBACE Debut

With delivery of the 100th Longitude, Textron Aviation's flagship business jet is building momentum. 

Cessna Citation Longitude Fleet Growing as 100th Rolled Out

Bombardier will be the launch customer for Collins Aerospace's Iridium Certus 700 IRT NX satellite communication system. 

Collins Unveils Iridium Certus 700 Satcom System

Bizav giant Jet Aviation, and events and media company Corporate Jet Investor, are the latest companies to join the non-profit trade association.

IBAC Welcomes Two New Industry Partners

The inflight connectivity provider is adding more satellites to support the availability of faster guaranteed bandwidth in business aircraft cabins.

Inmarsat Boosts Jet ConneX Speeds and Service Plans

Along with increased access to its Digital Assessment Kit, MedAire has expanded its London assistance center and added features to the MedAire360 safety.

Europeans Get Access to MedAire's Digital Assessment Kit

Kate Sarsfield

Piaggio Aerospace debuts a variant of the Avanti Evo for the business aviation market at EBACE 2023.

Piaggio Debuts Evo Corporate Shuttle as Sale Process Restarts

Jetex has established SAF provisions in Finland and is working to set up supplies in Dubai in time for COP 28 later this year.

Jetex’s ‘Milestone Year’ Sees Revenues Soar 50%

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