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Aircraft Operators Face Imminent Jet Fuel Shortages

The war with Iran is having lasting effects on aviation.
Learjet at Aero Friedrichshafen 2026
Aircraft

Bizjet Fleet Ticking Up in Asia with Long-range Demand

1.5% bizjet fleet growth in 2025 was the most in region in years
A Gulfstream G650ER in flight
Aircraft

Major Bizjet OEMs Commit to Catarina Aviation Show

All sectors of private aviation will be on display
Catarina Aviation Show sign
Aircraft

Flying the Cessna Citation Ascend Business Jet

The Ascend is a modernization of the Citation 560XL.
Cessna Citation Ascend landing
Safety

ACSF Calculator Demonstrates Value of Safety Programs

Safety ROI Calculator is a tool to help companies encourage safety investment
Air Charter Safety Foundation Safety Summit workshop
Operations

Multi-location Living Driving Some Bizjet Route Growth

Africa-Asia corridor fastest-growing with 42% increase in 2025
VistaJet Global 8000 in flight above clouds
Operations

European Bizav Already Weak—And Then Came War

With discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates, European governments have left their aviation sector with a sluggish growth rate
European business aircraft
FBOs

Signature Named Special Olympics Airlift FBO Sponsor

Event will take place in June in Minneapolis
Special Olympics Airlift arrival
Aircraft

IADA: Preowned Business Aircraft Market Flourishes in Q1

Both market metrics and industry perception underscore a strong preowned outlook
 generic aircraft
Fuel

Soaring Jet-A Costs Spur SAF Pricing Questions

Amidst price spike, can SAF pull even?
SAF Flasks in lab
Security

Pilots Held in Guinea Freed from Jail, but in Detention

No information is available about when they might be released
CBS News interview with Brad Schlenker
Sustainability and Environment

Bristell B23 Energic Selects Safran EngineUs Electric Motor

Deliveries of all-electric trainer to start by early 2027
B23 Energic taxiing on runway
Operations

Document Management Group Web Manuals Expands in Europe

Sweden-based company now has a new office in Barcelona, Spain
Web Manuals
Accidents

Hop-A-Jet: NTSB Final Report Is ‘Accurate Assessment’

Company wants lessons learned to be shared in bizav community
N823KD Hop-A-Jet Challenger 604
Rotorcraft

São Paulo Airshow Season Kicks Off with HeliXP

Catarina Aviation Show is May 21 to 23, and LABACE takes place August 4 to 6
HeliXP
Safety

AINsight: Circle-to-land Approach Hazards

FAA ASIAS study highlights the risks with these aircraft approaches
NTSB Challenger 605 crash Truckee, California
Accidents

NTSB: Corroded Engine VG Parts Caused Naples CL604 Crash

Engines were sent to the manufacturer for evaluation
Accident
Aircraft

Piaggio Receives Launch Order for Avanti NX

Avanti NX was unveiled in February with upgrades ahead
Piaggio Avanti
Aircraft

Pilatus Breaks Ground on Aircraft Delivery Center

Facility will allow customers to better customize their airplanes
Artist rendering of new Pilatus delivery center
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Expands Canadian Authorized Service Network

Execaire Aviation will provide line maintenance in Toronto
Technician examining engine
Cabin Interior and Electronics

SpaceX Revises Pricing for GA Starlink Access

New service levels provide more data for the same or lower pricing
Cirrus FLEX SR Mount Starlink Mini antenna system
Charter & Fractional

French Charter Group Buys Citations for Frax Program

Two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3s and a CJ3 Gen2 ordered at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Cessna CitationM2 Gen3
Aircraft

GAMA White Paper Maps Funding Path for Euro Clean Tech

White Paper outlines several recommendations for bolstering investment support in aviation companies
Pipistrel Velis Electro
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Names Prince Aviation as Europe Authorized Dealer

Belgrade company will handle sales and installations
Prince Aviation will promote and deliver Gogo connectivity sales, installation, maintenance, and upgrades across Europe under the new agreement.
Avionics

Vaeridion Partners With Garmin for Microliner Test Aircraft

All-electric regional concept to feature G600 TXi avionics
Vaeridion Microliner
Training and Workforce

Swiss Regulator Approves PC-12 Pro Training Device

FlightSafety subsidiary’s latest training device now meets Level 2 standards
Frasca training device
Aircraft

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.
Training and Workforce

Global Aviation Orders Five Elixir+ Training Aircraft

French manufacturer displays new version of two-seat trainer at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Elixir+
Aircraft

Volocopter Launches Ultralight Version Two-Seat eVTOL

German company still aims to certify higher-spec VoloCity model in 2027
VoloXPro eVTOL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aura Aero Unveils Reconfigured ERA Cabin Concept

19-seat electric regional aircraft also available in eight-seat executive layout
8 seater layout ERA