Content Archive: October 2025

Charter & Fractional

Vista Sees Business Boom in Asia-Pacific

Program memberships increased by 26% in first half
Vista flight in Asia
Safety

After Melissa Pummeled Jamaica, Aviation Aid Readies

Airports on the ravaged island remain closed in the storm's wake
satellite photo of Hurricane Melissa
FBOs

Jet Aviation Celebrates 30 Years of Growth in Singapore

Company expands services and improves sustainability at Asia hub
A business jet on the ramp at Jet Aviation Singapore
FBOs

Alliance Opens FBO at Saudi Arabia’s AlUla Airport

Facility includes 30,677-sq-ft hangar and private terminal
Alliance Aviation FBO at AlUla Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Wins Pilatus PC-24 Contract for French Navy

MRO is purchasing, leasing, and providing ongoing support for three PC-24s
Pilatus PC-24 (Photo: Jet Aviation)
FBOs

Gama Readies New Sharjah FBO for Early 2026 Debut

The $65 million facilty is set to raise the FBO bar high—way high
Gama's Sharjah hangar under construction
Accidents

Cessna 208 Crash in Kenya Kills All 11 Onboard

Kenya’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Department deployed investigators to the crash site
Engines

CFM Partners Address Blade Out Risks For Open Fan Engines

RISE engine's RPMs will be less than half of conventional turbofans
CFM RISE engine
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation First with EMS STC for Airbus H160

Delivery of the first modified helicopter is due in early 2026
Airbus Helicopters H160
Accidents

WindBorne Weather Balloon Payload Impacts United 737

Flight crew were not seriously injured after windshield cracked at FL360
WindBorne weather balloon