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Aero Friedrichshafen Show Teams with AIN for Bizav Boost

April 2025 trade show in Germany will feature an enlarged area for the business aviation sector
Tobias Bretzel (left), show director of Aero Friedrichshafen, and AIN Media Group president Ruben Kempeneer agreed on a partnership for the April 2025 event.
Airlines

Air New Zealand Orders Beta Alia CX300 Demonstrator Aircraft

It will use the aircraft for 'familiarization exercises' in 2025
Beta Technologies founder and CEO Kyle Clark, Air New Zealand chief sustainability officer Kiri Hannifin, and Air New Zealand chief operational integrity and safety officer David Morgan pose in front of an Alia CX300 electric aircraft painted with airline livery.
FBOs

Signature Teams With Eve to Assess eVTOL Ground Support

Several FBO groups are now collaborating with eVTOL aircraft developers
Signature Eve Air Mobility partnership
FBOs

AviaVIP Expands into the Middle East and North Africa

AviaVIP continues to establish new FBOs across Europe
Cabin Interior and Electronics

OneWeb Low-earth-orbit Satcom Set To Launch on January 1

Service provider Gogo has 27 STC packages under development for business aircraft
OneWeb at MEBAA
Safety

FAA and EASA Recommit To Collaborate on Aviation Safety

Declaration of Intent signed a month ahead of the new U.S. administration taking office
EASA and FAA Declaration of Intent
Charter & Fractional

Leon and UAS Seek to Streamline Trip Management

Partners announce joint software integration initiative
Aircraft

Royal Jet Expanding Fleet with ACJ320neo Purchase

UAE-based charter operator has previously had an all-Boeing fleet
Royal Jet MEBAA2024
Airports

Low-cost Carrier Migration Could Ease Bizav Access in Dubai

Local company ASM is discussing new aircraft management opportunities
ASM's CEO Vito Gomes
Regulations and Government

UAE Regulators Streamline Bizav Regulatory Framework

Efforts to make the UAE more welcoming are being done in concert with aircraft operators
UAE Regulators Streamline Bizav Regulatory Framework
Engines

Serbia's Green Power Certifying Small Turboprop Engine

Low-cost turboprop engine could be suitable replacement for pistons
Green Power Turbine Systems TPE200 turboprop engine
Charter & Fractional

Victor Launches Arabic Charter Flight Booking App

Customers have the option of paying extra for sustainable aviation fuel
Victor Arabic charter booking app
Aircraft

New Singapore Bizav Show Tapping Growing Marketplace

BAAFEx will alternate with the biennial Singapore Airshow
Singapore's Changi Exhibition Centre
Safety

IBAC Adds Luxaviation to its Industry Partner Program

Business aviation services group is 19th company to join program
Luxaviation Germany Citation M2 D-IBLU
FBOs

Jetex and Joby Install Electric Aircraft Chargers at FBOs

Equipment will support eVTOL air taxi operations, starting at UAE airports
Joby and Jetex electric recharging agreement
Safety

Qatar Executive Selects MedAire360 for Charter Fleet 

Company's Gulfstream G700 jet is latest to be equipped
MedAire360 inflight medical resource
Avionics

GPS Spoofing Still a Problem for Aircraft Operators

Main security threat areas include Middle East conflict zones
GPSJam map of interference
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Joins IBAC Industry Partner Program

It is the 19th organization to join
IBAC
Environment

Pakistan's First SAF Plant Gets Funding Boost

The large-scale plant is expected to come online in 2026
IFC and SAFCO officials at signing ceremony for Pakistan facility funding
Aircraft

Prices Ebb in Preowned Bizjet Market as Inventory Grows

Business jet asking prices were down by 6.16% YOY in November
Challenger 3500 on runway
Engines

EcoPulse Partners Report on Hybrid-electric Flight Tests

Technology demonstrator based on TBM aircraft logged 100 flight hours
EcoPulse hybrid-electric technology demonstrator
Aircraft

AIN Announces New Events and Content for Busy 2025

Two more air shows on the schedule, plus a new awards ceremony for FBOs
AIN Media Group FBO Awards Dinner
Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus Adds Jet Aviation Dubai As PC-24 Service Center

The Dubai International Airport facility already supports the PC-12
Jet Aviation Dubai PC-24 authorized service center
Charter & Fractional

Saudi Annual Permits Offered for Private Aircraft Owners

Some fear new approach could mask gray charter activity
Charter & Fractional

Charter Broker MD Aviation Officially Launches at MEBAA

Founders based in Jordan and Egypt offer consultancy and support to growing industry
Manal Obeid (left) and Dima Elayyan, co-founders of MD Aviation
Charter & Fractional

IC Leasing Places Order for Second Falcon 2000LXS

Jet will be operated by Germany-based DC Aviation
Falcon 2000LXS
Maintenance and Modifications

Gama Aviation Adds Maltese AOC and Mobile Service Team

New EASA AOC gives easier access to the European Union
Gama Aviation Mobile Service Team
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MySky and EJS Help Aircraft Operators with Procurement

Essential Jet Solutions is a portfolio management specialist
MySky Procure platform
Maintenance and Modifications

UAE Approves Aero-Dienst as Maintenance Organization

CAR 145 certificate issue helps German MRO expand support for Gulf region operators
Aero-Dienst receives UAE CAR 145 maintenance approval
Aircraft

Dassault's Falcons Fly in Middle East Market

Long range and a large cabin are Middle East prerequisites
Dassault Falcon 8X at MEBAA 2024