Affinity Aviation launches as Evans family business sheds Universal name
October 19, 2026
Universal Aviation, the FBO and ground-handling network, relaunched as Affinity Aviation at NBAA-BACE, with a phased transition across 75-plus locations throughout 2027.
Textron shows CJ3 Gen2 alongside Longitude, Latitude and Ascend
October 19, 2026
Textron Aviation will show a production Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 at NBAA-BACE for the first time, three years after unveiling a mockup at the same venue and nine months after first delivery.
Challenger 605 is reborn as evacuation trainer in Melbourne
October 17, 2026
UAE manufacturer Spatial Composite Solutions has integrated a training door and new electrical and visual systems into a Challenger 605 for CrewSafety Australia.
Microflite's fleet drive reaches Melaleuca with Tecnam STOL order
October 16, 2026
Par Avion, now part of Microflite Group, has ordered two Tecnam P2012 STOLs to replace ageing types on its Melaleuca wilderness routes, bringing the Australian P2012 fleet to seven aircraft.
STA Jets takes on Colorado's longest-established charter operator
October 16, 2026
STA Jets has agreed to acquire International Jet, the 47-year-old Part 135 charter and management operator that holds the longest tenancy at Centennial, adding a Rocky Mountain base and 17 aircraft to its 46-strong fleet.
NetJets breaks ground on four US terminals ahead of Aspen closure
October 16, 2026
NetJets is adding exclusive-use terminals at Dallas Love Field, Washington Dulles and Rifle, Colorado, and upgrading its West Palm Beach facility, with the Rifle build timed to absorb traffic diverted by ASE's closure from April 2027.
Platoon claims hat-trick as ACA excellence awards return to London
October 16, 2026
The Air Charter Association's annual excellence awards returned to London on 8 October, with Platoon Aviation taking executive operator of the year for the third time and Saxon Air reclaiming the helicopter title.
Gainjet Ireland adds second medevac 800XP at Shannon
October 16, 2026
The Hawker 800XP is well suited to air ambulance operations, combining range, performance and cabin capability with a dedicated medical configuration capable of supporting patients and medical professionals.
Czech operator Air Bohemia expands into light jets with Phenom 300
October 16, 2026
Air Bohemia has inducted a Phenom 300 as part of a broader rebranding and fleet expansion, adding its first non-Cessna jet to a fleet of 11 aircraft based mainly at Prague.
Newest Falcon 6X joins Global Jet charter roster
October 16, 2026
Global Jet has cleared a Falcon 6X delivered new from Dassault in July for charter after a period under private management, giving the operator two examples of the type.
CommuteAir ERJ145XR can match customer need
October 11, 2026
In September, CommuteAir announced that the DOT had granted it broad international operating authority. The authority allows CommuteAir to operate international charter flights under the US’s Open Skies agreements.
Phenom 300 addition takes WMA charter fleet to five
October 11, 2026
The light jet joins two Citation Excels and two Challenger 604s on Waltzing Matilda Aviation’s Part 135 certificate.
IADA dealer transactions rise 21% in first half
October 11, 2026
Dealer transactions have risen 21% year on year to 746 in the first half of 2026, with younger, well-equipped aircraft in short supply across key cabin classes.
NBAA tax and risk conference precedes NBAA-BACE
October 11, 2026
Attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, CFOs and flight operations professionals will meet at Encore Las Vegas on 18-19 October, ahead of NBAA-BACE.
FlightSafety gains FAA approval for G600/G700 simulator
October 11, 2026
Located at FlightSafety International’s Learning Center in Long Beach, California, the full-flight simulator supports training for Gulfstream GVII and GVIII type-rated pilots.
Jet Rescue reflects on a remarkable 30 years aloft
October 11, 2026
Jet Rescue is getting busier every day. Demand across the air ambulance industry keeps growing, driven by an ageing population and rising international mobility. The team expects to maintain this pace all year.