Executive Jets revenues, backlog, and deliveries grew in Q2

Coming off a record performance in the first quarter, Embraer posted record second-quarter revenues as backlog pushed to a new high.

Embraer Racks Up Record Performances in Second Quarter

Two-unit contract represents first Latin American order beyond Brazil 

Colombia has officially selected the Embraer KC-390 multi-mission airlifter; an order for two units marks the first Latin American customer beyond Brazil.

Colombia 13th Nation To Select KC-390 Millennium

IntuVue RDR-7000 radar creates real-time depictions of weather conditions

Brazilian offshore operator Omni Táxi Aéreo selected Honeywell Aerospace’s IntuVue RDR-7000 weather radar for all 33 of the Leonardo AW139s in its fleet.

Omni Táxi To Equip AW139 Fleet with Honeywell Wx Radar

NBAA seeks operator invoices to bolster advocacy efforts

The Bahamas is retroactively charging aircraft operators air navigation fees dating to 2021, prompting an NBAA-led industry advocacy effort.

Bahamas Fee Hikes Hit Operators Retroactively

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2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Kerry Lynch

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Latest certified brokers bring the total number recognized under the IADA program to 233

IADA Recognizes 16 More as Certified Aircraft Brokers

Curt Epstein

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The twinjet was attempting an emergency landing soon after take off

Gulfstream G200 Crash Claims Two in Dominican Republic

Amy Wilder

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ANAC-approved certification also available to other operators

TAM Executive Jets Pioneers Gogo Galileo in Brazil

Matt Thurber

Opens opportunities for sales in Brazil and Europe

ANAC, EASA Validate Citation M2 Gen2 with Autothrottles

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Airports and FBOs look to cash in on the world's largest sporting event

Airports, FBOs Prepping for FIFA World Cup Surge 

Richard Pedicini

Brazilian bizav group is local distributor for Beta Technologies and Honda Aircraft

Líder Aviação Promotes Electric Aircraft and HondaJet

Hanneke Weitering

Hover and low-speed phase complete in Brazil

Eve eVTOL Advances Toward Transition After 59 Flights 

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Charts available for avionics or EFB app

Garmin Adds Mexico, Bahamas To FliteCharts, SafeTaxi 

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Program now includes 31 organizations across five continents

IBAC Adds Six Industry Partners from Four Continents

Charlotte Bailey

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