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ACE 2026 - September 8th

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The Global 8000 is Bombardier's newest ultra-long-range business jet.
Comlux adds second Global 8000 to roster
September 6, 2026
The aircraft and its engines have been enrolled in a manufacturer maintenance programme, giving the owner predictable costs and direct factory support.
Embraer and Cessna types are AirSprint favourites.
AirSprint fractional fleet now numbers 45
September 6, 2026
Today, the company operates Canada's largest fractional fleet, offering a range of business aircraft designed to support everything from short regional trips to transcontinental travel.
Dassault's participation always attracts long queues.
Air Charter Expo expects greater footfall than ever
September 6, 2026
The ACA is running conference sessions on a range of topics including the news that ACE will be staging a show-within-a-show at AERO Friedrichshafen in 2027 as ACE Regional.
Curtis Edenfield, co-founder and chief executive officer of Thrive, and Rickey Oswald, chief operating officer, at the delivery of the company's first fractional Challenger 3500.
Thrive launches fractional ownership with Arulean Air
September 5, 2026
Investment from Honda Aircraft Company’s Arulean Air will fund aircraft acquisitions for the programme, launching with HondaJet HA-420 and Challenger 3500 aircraft.
The LR70.
Learjet 70 and Challenger 605 join ACASS Montreal fleet
September 5, 2026
The two Bombardier aircraft will expand regional and longer-range charter options and are expected to become available in September.
Fedor Rosocha, Phenom 300 co-pilot.
Sparfell adds light and long range options
September 5, 2026
Based in Dubai and available for charter, the Falcon 7X also strengthens Sparfell's ability to serve clients from one of the world's most dynamic centres for private wealth, business and international travel.
The aircraft will be based at Subang Airport.
Voluxis adds Citation Mustang to Asian fleet
September 5, 2026
The Mustang has a range of up to three hours, meaning that it is perfect for short hops around Southeast Asia, such as to Singapore, Jakarta, Phuket, Penang or Langkawi.
The CL604 is expected to be deployed on South Pacific itineraries such as French Polynesia, Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji.
Global Jet International’s Challenger 604 is complementary
September 1, 2026
The Challenger adds redundancy and availability in the heavy-jet, wide-cabin segment, reducing the risk of capacity shortfalls. Its Melbourne base places the jet at the heart of Victoria’s corporate and events calendar.
The first fully UK-built Islander since repatriation of production begins ground testing ahead of a first flight and delivery to FIGAS.
UK-built Islander begins ground testing ahead of first flight
August 31, 2026
The Falkland Islands Government is modernising its local commuting, air ambulance, freight and environmental monitoring roles. The first of four Islanders has entered ground testing ahead of its maiden flight.
Electra‘s nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short unlocks new opportunities for regional mobility via Direct Aviation.
Electra sparks interest in Gulf of Finland transits
August 31, 2026
Can USTOL aircraft create faster, quieter and more direct connections between Helsinki and Tallinn, where 7.5 million people travel each year? Electra is setting out to prove they can.
SyberJet CEO Trevor Milton and pilot Gordy Bryan in front of the record-setting SJ30-2 following the transcontinental flight.
SyberJet breaks light jet transcontinental east-to-west speed record
August 31, 2026
Shattering the 13-year-old record by 48 per cent, it’s an unofficial record pending certification. The flight decisively breaks the existing record of 339.4mph set by the Embraer Phenom 300.
Range has increased to 2,055 nautical miles, opening nonstop routes such as Aspen to New York.
Phenom 300EV certified as first light jet with autoland
August 31, 2026
The light jet has received approval from Brazil's ANAC, the US FAA and Europe's EASA, clearing it for worldwide commercial delivery.
Rapid deployment of engineers and components will also limit flight disruption.
2Excel provides King Air 200 for easyJet AOG cover
August 31, 2026
A Beechcraft King Air 200 will be kept on standby 365 days a year to move engineering personnel and components across easyJet’s network.
Ponderosa Air, Flyte's Part 135 subsidiary, will operate the Vision Jet flights under the agreement.
Flyte and FullPAC agree deal for political campaign travel
August 22, 2026
Statewide candidates in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and Georgia are being targeted first under the travel arrangement.
Beijing International hosts the first SAF compliance service.
Sino Jet places SAF at the top of the priority list
August 22, 2026
For international business jets, which operate with greater flexibility and under more specialised circumstances, a dedicated and standardised compliance service system had yet to be established. In steps Sino Jet.
The aircraft has now been delivered to Queensland.
Horizon Airways signs for regional specialist P2012 STOL
August 22, 2026
The rapidly growing footprint of the P2012 series highlights the platform’s versatility, reliability and perfect suitability for the vast and demanding conditions of the Australian continent.
The aircraft can seat up to 11 occupants.
Textron chalks up 500 CJ4 deliveries ahead of Gen3
August 22, 2026
The milestone reflects the CJ4’s position as a trusted jet for customers needing a balance of performance, efficiency and mission flexibility. The aircraft is valued by owner-operators and fleet customers globally.
The PC-12 is a cost-effective regional option.
Planet 9 adds Starlink-equipped PC-12 to fleet
August 21, 2026
The PC-12 enhances Planet 9's floating fleet operations, complementing its high-capacity transcontinental and intercontinental offerings with an option to introduce new and existing clients to the local market.
The aircraft catches the sunset light.
Final Challenger 3500 of ‘hat trick’ lands with AB Jets
August 21, 2026
The aircraft will receive Starlink high-speed inflight wi-fi, reflecting a connectivity standard that an increasing number of private aviation passengers now expect. AB Jets provides complimentary onboard connectivity.
The BirdieJet team is proud to have added the Learjet.
2-REG AOC holder BirdieJet launches with a Learjet
August 21, 2026
Primary missions will include air ambulance and medical transfer flights (including inter-hospital transfers and organ transport), VIP and corporate charter, and specialised support for remote or time-sensitive operations.
The striking aircraft has a range of 6,000 nm.
FAI continues Bombardier trend with Global 6000 arrival
August 19, 2026
With a range of more than 6,000nm, the Global 6000 is well suited to intercontinental missions, connecting key business centres such as London and Dubai, Frankfurt and Singapore or Geneva and New York.
Haute has created customised nibbles for guests.
Haute adds a further Falcon in the form of a 2000LXS
August 19, 2026
The latest addition follows the arrival of another aircraft, a Falcon 6X, earlier this month, making the past few weeks a particularly significant period of growth for the Swiss aviation company.
Thirty-three AW139s will be upgraded.
Omni puts faith in Honeywell RDR-7000 across fleet
August 17, 2026
The RDR-7000 gives pilots earlier, clearer warning of hazardous weather, including turbulence, hail, lightning and wind shear, by scanning the atmosphere and building a real-time picture of conditions along the flight path.
Raymond Schwab, founder and captain of Horizon Sun Charters, and Eric Lithun, founder & CEO of Noemi.
HSC identifies Philippines as ideal seaplane region
August 17, 2026
The model has already been proven in other markets. In the Maldives, seaplanes have become an integral part of the tourism infrastructure, connecting international arrivals directly with island resorts.
AW139s can be easily accommodated.
Hoverfly’s Casoria hangar is set to boost business
August 17, 2026
The Casoria base is more than a logistics expansion; it marks a further step in Hoverfly’s industrial and organisational growth. The site is set to be progressively brought within the company’s certifications.
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