BBGA names Inflite The Jet Centre’s Ben Newman recipient of its ‘Excellence in Aviation Next Generation’ Award

Dec 13, 2024

The British Business General Aviation Association (BBGA) has announced Ben Newman, Group Business Development Manager at Stansted Airport-based Inflite, The Jet Centre, as recipient of its 2024 Excellence in Aviation – Next Generation award. This category recognises...

IBAC welcomes Luxaviation as new industry partner

Dec 13, 2024

Luxaviation Group, headquartered in Luxembourg, has joined the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) Industry Partner Program. As the 19th organization and the fourth company from Europe to join the Industry Partner Program, Luxaviation will play a key role...

Gama Aviation adds Maltese AOC

Dec 13, 2024

Gama Aviation’s Aircraft Management and Charter (”AM&C”) strategic business unit has added a Maltese AOC to its portfolio of operating certificates. The Maltese AOC is the first EASA AOC to be added by the company post Brexit, as the Aircraft Management line of...

EcoPulse paves the way for more sustainable aviation

Dec 13, 2024

EcoPulse, the distributed hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft demonstrator developed jointly by Daher, Safran and Airbus – has concluded its flight test campaign, delivering crucial insights to meet the decarbonization goals for air transport by 2050. This...

Comlux opens brand new Maintenance and Service Center in Dubai

Dec 13, 2024

On December 10th, Comlux marked the official opening of its state-of-the-art service and maintenance center at Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The facility spans across 20,000 square meters and will provide light maintenance, hangarage, AOG services,...

Jet Aviation Dubai Appointed Authorized Satellite Service Center for Pilatus PC-24

Dec 13, 2024

Jet Aviation’s MRO facility at Dubai DXB has been appointed an authorized warranty and Crystal care service provider for the Pilatus PC-24 super- versatile Jet. The facility has been a Pilatus PC-12 Service Center since 2022. The agreement enables Jet Aviation to...

AMAC Aerospace partners with Airbus ACJ to extend its Service Centre Network

Dec 13, 2024

At MEBAA2024 In Dubai, AMAC Aerospace entered into a firm relationship with Airbus ACJ for their Service Center Network for AMAC’s Basel Headquarters in Switzerland. The company’s expertise in maintenance related activities and its sought-after completion services are...

Shirazi on Bonus depreciation

Dec 3, 2024

SmartJets President is optimistic about Reversal of Bonus Depreciation Phase-Out in Second Trump Administration. Bonus depreciation is a US tax incentive that allows businesses to deduct a percentage of the cost of an aircraft in the year it is purchased. 100% bonus...

Eve Air Mobility gets an additional $US 35 Million from BNDES Line to support eVTOL Development in 2025

Dec 3, 2024

Brazil’s National Development Bank (BNDES) is adding a US$35 million fund to Eve Air Mobility further solidifying its financial position for continued eVTOL development. This second-phase funding follows a US$92.5 million line of credit secured in 2022 for R&D and...

First outfitted Gulfstream G800 takes flight

Dec 3, 2024

The first outfitted G800 took flight on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and flew 1 hour and 41 minutes, reaching an altitude of 46,000 feet/14,021 meters and a top speed of Mach 0.91. The aircraft joins the two other test aircraft in the mature certification program. “The G800...