Gulfstream's G280 recently completed its longest ever flight by flying 3,922 nm non-stop from Chicago to Tours Val de Loire airport in France.

Embraer has launched an evolution of its Phenom 100 business jet, the Phenom 100 EV, which features an upgraded avionics suite and modified engines.

Textron Aviation has unveiled its new single engine turboprop as the Cessna Denali, one year after announcing the concept. Named after the tallest mountain peak in North America, its first flight is slated for 2018 and letters of intent are being accepted.

Italian FBO network Sky Services has opened a new location at Siena, which currently welcomes CAT 01 general aviation flights. "It has always been in our interest to start operations in Tuscany and in particular Siena, which geographically doesn't offer great connections," says MD Clemente de Rosa.

London Stansted-based DCA International has now audited FBOs at seven airports according to the IS-BAH handling standard.

The fifth Baltic Business Aviation Forum, organised by the Russian United Business Aviation Association, will take place in Jurmala, Latvia on 5 August 2016.

AMAC Aerospace has returned four aircraft to service after maintenance work and delivered an A320 following a VIP completion. In addition it has signed maintenance contracts on a pair of Boeing 737s.

South Africa's Lanseria Jet Centre has completed its transition to become a Signature Select affiliate and now offers the pilot rewards programme, Signature TailWins.

Textron Aviation has launched its Peace of Mind scheme which provides up to two years or 400 flight hours of cover on King Air and Caravan turboprops.

Following validation of the H160's aeromechanical configuration, Airbus Helicopters is confident that the helicopter's low vibration levels and stability will set new standards of comfort for passengers and crew.