EASA is the latest to give green light to Global 8000
January 27, 2026
The Global 8000 has the lowest cabin altitude in business aviation production at 2,691 ft while cruising at 41,000 ft. This reduced cabin altitude minimises the physiological stress associated with high altitude travel.
Bristow secures the first EL9 aircraft from Electra
January 25, 2026
The PDP agreement includes option rights for Bristow to add another 45 aircraft at the same fixed terms. Bristow plans to deploy the EL9 across turnkey mobility solutions including corporate customers and airlines.
Global 6000 joins FAI’s expanding long-range charter fleet
January 25, 2026
The German operator’s 17th business jet joins its charter offering from February, having previously flown for VistaJet and a corporate owner.
Nicholas Air adds five as measured fleet growth continues
January 25, 2026
The additions comprise three Phenom 300E and two Citation Latitude jets, reflecting sustained demand across short and mid-range operations.
Transcontinental Praetor 500 joins AirSprint fleet
January 25, 2026
The Praetor's range, speed and avionics allow access to more destinations and enable long-distance travel with exceptional comfort and efficiency, making it a strategic and valuable addition to AirSprint’s fleet.
flyExclusive adds to Challenger roster with brace of CL350s
January 17, 2026
As flyExclusive advances its 2026 fleet plan, the company remains focused on aligning aircraft additions with demand trends, improving utilisation and strengthening unit economics across its service offerings.
TBM 980 is expected to be a Daher game-changer
January 17, 2026
The TBM 980 is equipped with Garmin’s GWX 8000 all-digital radar, which has excellent range and performance with precision target imaging, while StormOptix technology automatically adjusts radar settings.
Cessna M2 Gen2 with autothrottle is primed to fly
January 17, 2026
Autothrottle technology allows pilots to focus on a variety of operation-critical activities in the cockpit, giving them smoother transitions and greater control throughout the entire flight operation.
Wildcat adopts Alpine utility basket for Bell 412
January 17, 2026
Wildcat Helicopters has become the launch operator for Alpine Aerotech’s Bell 412 utility basket, citing proven durability, enhanced safety and increased capacity as key benefits for demanding heli-ski operations.
Talon Air gains independence under existing leadership
January 17, 2026
CEO James Chitty and COO Nicholas Piazza have led the acquisition alongside aviation-focused investors, aiming for continued growth and broker partnerships.
Challenger 604 adds scale to Global Jet International
January 17, 2026
The Challenger will likely engage in leisure travel such as South Pacific itineraries, including French Polynesia, Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji. It will perform corporate and executive transport, such as high-end business travel.
Gayo sets out its stall for future charter growth
January 17, 2026
A joint venture has been formed with Danish operator JoinJet, with the ambition to increase the availability of charter jets in the Nordic region.
Global Jet hails arrival of award-winning first ACJ319neo
January 17, 2026
With 73 aircraft currently under management, Global Jet continues to grow in a structured and disciplined manner. In 2025, it registered 20 aircraft, for new clients joining Global Jet and for existing clients upgrading.
Air Vitosha gears up for June AOC from Malta
January 17, 2026
In terms of fleet strategy, Air Vitosha maintains strong partnerships with Dassault Aviation, which will form the foundation of its long-term fleet, complemented by others from Bombardier.
Steep approaches expand the footprint for G500 and G600
January 17, 2026
European steep-approach approval allows more Gulfstream G500 and G600 to operate at airports with short runways and challenging approaches, expanding route options. The FAA long since ticked that box.
Flexjet gains Saudi authorisation for domestic on-demand
January 17, 2026
Approval allows the US-based operator to conduct private jet flights within the Kingdom following completion of GACA’s full regulatory process.