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JSX began equipping its fleet with Starlink airborne connectivity in early December following FAA approval.

The business aviation connectivity provider has installed a 1,200-panel solar farm at its Florida headquarters.

The long-range, large-cabin business jets join Nomad's charter fleet consisting of a Gulfstream G450, a Bombardier Global 5000, and an Airbus ACJ319.

With pre-owned business aircraft inventories climbing, asking values are slipping, albiet remaining higher than a year ago.

The Rockville, Maryland company has updated its international operations procedure service to comply with new FAA flight planning codes.

ZF Luftfahrttechnik—which was acquired by Airbus Helicopters—has delivered more than 10,000 gearboxes.

Jetcraft has removed 3,596 verified tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions through its partnership with Azzera.

New entrants to private aviation are tightening their budgets and returning to the airlines amid concerns of a recession.

New State Aviation Holdings expects its acquisition of Blackhawk Aerospace to double business.

The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based air charter broker will offer shared charter flights from Republic Airport to Palm Beach International Airport.

The Falcon service center in Melbourne, Florida, marks Dassault’s latest move to bolster its service support in the U.S.

The 2C inspection—completed once every 12 years—includes extensive removal and reinstallation of the entire cabin.

Two contracts with Envoy Air and JSX call for the addition of three heavy maintenance lines at Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services in Macon, Georgia.

Mexico's startup regional airline Aerus has placed an order for two Cessna 408 SkyCourier and four Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprop singles.

The deliveries stem from an order that Volato made for 25 HondaJet Elite IIs earlier this month.

Lufthansa Technik and BASF have developed an aircraft surface skin that reduces friction and improves fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Following EASA approval, the Guernsey-based company can now provide maintenance on EASA-, 2-REG-, and FAA-registered Cirrus SF50 Vision Jets.

Business aircraft MRO Pulse Aviation has signed on to Embraer-X’s Beacon digital maintenance coordination platform.

The STC that West Star Aviation is offering is a replacement to the original Inmarsat satcom system in the Bombardier Global Express.

The new air conditioning system will be built into the structure of the King Air 360 twin turboprop airplane, limiting its effect on cabin space.

Fast Air is constructing a facility at Abbotsford International Airport to accommodate the expanded charter service.

Metro Aviation was an early participant in the FAA's safety management system pilot project.

The Cessna 208B Caravan EX was conducting flight testing for Raisbeck Engineering when it broke apart in-flight and crashed on November 18.

Viasat eyes market of more than 300 of the jet type for its Ka-band in-flight connectivity system.

The expiration of 100 percent bonus depreciation will be one of the drivers of lower sales next year, the International Aircraft Dealers Association said.

MT-Propeller has flight tested an 11-bladed propeller on a Piper PA-31T Cheyenne twin turboprop.

The Air Charter Safety Foundation Industry Audit Standard for Part 135 and Part 91 operators is the leading industry audit for high safety standards.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired Aviation Insurance Australia of Brisbane, Queensland, which was founded in 1993.

Skyservice has received Transport Canada, FAA, and EASA STC approval for installation of Satcom Direct's Plane Simple connectivity hardware.

Eagle Creek Aviation joins Premier Jet Center as a Pilatus PC-12 repair center in KCAC Aviation’s Midwest region.