Content Archive: February 2025

Aircraft

With Tariff Uncertainty, Bombardier Defers 2025 Guidance

Montreal airframer believes impact of tariffs would be felt equally across the U.S. and Canadian border
Bombardier Challeger 3500 business jet
Operations

Argus Sees Weak European Bizav Traffic Growth in 2025

Business aircraft traffic at European airports is set to creep up by just 0.3% this year
Jetex London Biggin Hill Airport
Aircraft

Flexjet Inks $7 Billion Order for Embraer Business Jets

The order is the largest in the history of both companies.
Flexjet Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
Regulations and Government

GACA Opens Saudi Air Charter Market to Foreigners

Changes are set to take effect May 1, 2025
Imtiyaz Manzary portrait
Aircraft

Revenues Rise as Daher Chases Improved Productivity

France-based group is investing in recruitment and training to support growth
Daher production line in Stuart, Florida
FBOs

Freeman Jet Center FBO in Louisiana Undergoes Upgrade

The facility was renewed inside and out
CSR Desk at Freeman Jet Center wth new artwork
Avionics

Universal FMS GPS Rollover Date Coming Due May 31

Failure to upgrade could cause service interruptions
Universal Avionics flight management system for aircraft
Aircraft

Flexjet Inks $7B Order for Embraer Business Jets

Deliveries will start in 2026 and will greatly enlarge Flexjet’s fleet
Flexjet CEO Michael Silvestro and Embraer Executive Jets president and CEO Micheal Amalfitano
Environment

European Aviation Groups Demand Net-zero Policy Progress

Update to Destination 2050 Net Zero report includes new policy demands for European Commission
Frankfurt Airport in Germany
Regulations and Government

Bizav Groups Fear ‘Profound’ Disruptions with Tariffs

GAMA, NBAA said tariffs could have lasting effect
Pratt & Whitney technicians with engine