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Engines

P&WC Opens Morocco Engine Parts Manufacturing Facility

RTX business expects to create 200 new jobs by 2030
Pratt & Whitney Canada's Morocco facility
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Preowned Jet Values Rise In Face of Transaction Declines

Inventory fell to 6.6% of fleet versus 8.2% historical average
Bombardier Global 6000
Aircraft

WingX: Bizjet Operations Flourishing Despite Fuel Swings

WingX said business jet ops shrug off the price jumps
Jet leaving FBOsin Dubai
FBOs

Jetex Opens New Terminal in Turkey’s Istanbul Airport

It’s the company’s fortieth location worldwide
Ribbon cutting at Jetex's new terminal in istanbul
Aircraft

Global 8000 Set for South American Debut at Catarina Show

Aircraft replaced Global 7500 in Bombardier's line-up
Bombardier Global 8000
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Savback Helicopters, Dufour Partner on Drone Delivery

Service will use Dufour’s Aero-200 tiltwing aircraft
Aero-200 drone flying over lake
Regulations and Government

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

A multi-part report on the state of business aviation in Europe
bizjet in Europe
Charter & Fractional

Magellan Jets Launches FIFA World Cup Jet Card Package

Package includes six cities during the tournament, taking place June 13 to 27
The private aviation company unveiled a $500,000 jet card covering six tournament host cities with flights aboard a Challenger 300.
Regulations and Government

CBAA Pushes for Improved Policies To Support Bizav

Recommendations cover tax, regulatory, and user fee policies
Bombardier planned center in Montreal
FBOs

Hangar-building Spree Underway at Tampa Exec Airport

Projects will increase aircraft storage by 42,000 sq ft
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Yingling in Final Steps for Hawker Gogo Avance STC

Upgrade will enable a variety of connectivity options for classic jets
Gogo Avance LX5 airborne connectivity system
Training and Workforce

Duncan Loans Jet Engine to High School Aviation Program

The engine will be used as a training aid in the school’s aviation program
Donated engine on stand in hangar
Safety

BASS 2026 Highlights Business Aviation Safety Culture

71st summit held in partnership with NBAA and NATA
David Belastock, captain at Bechtel
Fuel

Safety Guidance May Prompt Shift in Fuel Tankering Rules

EASA and Eurocontrol are considering measures to save aircraft fuel
Air bp business jet refuelling
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Showcases Passenger-carrying Version of Its SkyCourier Aircraft

With access to unimproved runways, the SkyCourier could connect more remote locations.
Two Cessna SkyCouriers in flight: one passenger-carrying and one freight
Maintenance and Modifications

Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Australian Mx Facility

Center supports 1,400-plus aircraft across Asia-Pacific
Textron's new Melbourne, Australia Essendon Fields facility, photographed at sunset from the airport ramp
Charter & Fractional

China’s Sino Jet Boosts Charter Fleet with ULR G700

Globe-girdling model joins a fleet of more than 40 aircraft
Sino Jet Gulfstream G700
Operations

NBAA Offers World Cup Tournament Traffic Guidance

The world’s largest sporting event will take place in 16 North American cities
business aircraft on ramp
Charter & Fractional

StackAero Adds Jetcard Usage Tool to Charter Platform

Feature tracks how many hours block charter or fractional ownership clients have used
StackAero
Training and Workforce

Special Breed of Pilots Make Bizav Work in Europe and Beyond

Pilots ensure that business aviation remains viable and rewarding for its clients
Luxaviation pilot Sabine von der Linden
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Viasat Set to Launch Satcom Inflight Quality Metrics

Network speed alone deemed insufficient metric as connectivity expectations evolve
Passengers using Satcom Direct
Charter & Fractional

LunaJets Reports 28% Revenue Growth in First Quarter

Record $200M in revenues for 2025, up 20% from 2024
Rotorcraft

MD Helicopters Receives STC for Engine Upgrade Kit

Upgrade swaps C20B engine for more powerful C30
Upgrade swaps C20B engine for more powerful C30
Rotorcraft

Wisk Makes First Flight With Second Gen 6 eVTOL Prototype

Full-scale, autonomous aircraft pair will work towards transition milestone
Wisk Gen 6 eVTOL flying in California
Charter & Fractional

AirSprint Rolls Out Owners App with Flight Sharing

Owners can share flights and buy or sell hours
Embraer Praetor 500, Arrival at MET – Montréal Metropolitan Airport (CYHU)
Sustainability and Environment

GKN-backed Start-up Focuses on Cryogenic Power Distribution

A joint venture with the University of Nottingham is a product of the H2Gear program
GKN Global Technology Center
Operations

Argus: Bizav Flying Up in April despite Mideast Turmoil

Usual March-April dropoff proved true for North America
Cessna Citation CJ2+ takes off from Geneva Airport in Switzerland
Aircraft

NetJets Adds Its First Citation Ascends to Fleet

Fleet launch customer NetJets is initially taking delivery of three
Textron Aviation Cessna Citation Ascend
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aerospace Rolls Out Web-based Parts Platform

System offers real-time stock and pricing information
A preview of the parts portal shown on a laptop screen
Accidents

Aviation Coalition Aims To Rein in Slackline Hazards

Striking objects at low altitude is one of the greatest risks to helicopter operations
Slackline across Superior Canyon