NetJets takes purchase rights for 20 AERion as2 supersonic jets

Mar 8, 2021

Boeing co-backed supersonic jet maker Aerion said on March 3rd Berkshire Hathaway’s private aircraft firm, NetJets, has obtained purchase rights for 20 of its AS2 business jets. The AS2 will be powered by engineered synthetic fuel and can reach supersonic speeds of up...

Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series turboprop customers benefit from innovative King Air Ground Cooling aftermarket upgrade

Mar 8, 2021

Textron Aviation announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the new Beechcraft King Air Ground Cooling aftermarket upgrade for Beechcraft King Air 200 and 300 series turboprops. With King Air Ground Cooling...

Air Charter Scotland expands London presence

Mar 3, 2021

Air Charter Scotland is adding a Cessna Citation M525 (G-KSOH) on to its UK AOC, positioned out of London Biggin Hill Airport. The six-passenger light jet is under the management of Jet Agent, the Biggin-based aircraft sales, management and acquisitions specialist. ...

Neste acquires a new refinery plant in Rotterdam

Mar 3, 2021

On March 1st 2021, Neste’s acquisition transaction of Bunge Loders Croklaan’s refinery plant in Rotterdam was completed. Located next to Neste’s existing biorefinery, it consists of a pretreatment facility, tank farm, jetties and has a pipeline connection to Neste’s...

Luxaviation Group holds high hopes for delivering Brexit solutions

Feb 25, 2021

Luxaviation Group is optimistic industry-wide solutions will be found to business aviation’s post-Brexit challenges. George Galanopoulos, Luxaviation Group’s head of charter sales, Europe, and CEO of Luxaviation UK, says: “We all want to help UK-based owners keep...

GAMA Announces 2020 Year-End Aircraft Billing and Shipment Numbers

Feb 25, 2021

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) presented the 2020 year-end general aviation aircraft billings and shipments report, during its annual State of the Industry press conference. Aircraft deliveries reached a value of $22.8 billion, a decrease...

Air bp implements carbon emissions reducing technology

Feb 24, 2021

Fuel supplier Air bp announces that all its fuel hydrant dispenser vehicles in Portugal now have start-stop technology. This is the first country in Air bp’s operated network to achieve the milestone and forms one element of the business’s carbon management plan. ...

Planet Nine (Planet 9) expands with two more charter aircraft

Feb 19, 2021

Planet Nine continues to demonstrate that business aviation is leading the recovery with the introduction this month of two more ultra-long range business jets on to its Part 135 AOC. One of the two, a new Bombardier Global Express (N926PN) is a floating fleet...

Jetcraft starts 2021 strong with landmark Praetor 600 sale

Feb 17, 2021

Jetcraft is celebrating the completion of the world’s first transaction of a pre-owned Embraer Praetor 600. The sale of the super-midsize jet completes a landmark triple crown for Jetcraft, after the company facilitated transactions for the first pre-owned Gulfstream...

GULFSTREAM ENHANCES ITS AIRCRAFT REDESIGN PROGRAM

Feb 10, 2021

Gulfstream Aerospace announced it has enhanced its aircraft redesign program to offer multiple options intended to suit a wide range of owner needs and timelines. In as little as 30 business days, any Gulfstream aircraft can be redesigned with the assistance of a...