Vista Orders 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500 Jets, 120 Options
Bombardier has announced firm orders from longtime customer Vista and its commonly controlled entities for 40 Challenger 3500 business jets,… Read More »
White House Backtracks on Trump Threat to Decertify Canadian Aircraft
The White House has been forced to scale back President Donald Trump’s threat to “decertify” Canadian-made aircraft after warnings that… Read More »
FAA Issues Temporary Certificates for Grounded SACI Aircraft
The United States Federal Aviation Administration has begun issuing temporary certificates of registration for aircraft previously registered through Southern Aircraft… Read More »
Bristow Secures Early Delivery Slots for Electra EL9 eSTOL Aircraft
Bristow Group has secured early delivery positions for the hybrid-electric EL9 Ultra Short aircraft after finalising an order and pre-delivery… Read More »
FAA Urges Expanded Spatial Disorientation Training for All Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new guidance recommending that all pilots receive comprehensive training focused on spatial disorientation, citing… Read More »
FAA Caught Off Guard by Trump Threat to Decertify Bombardier Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration was reportedly caught off guard after President Donald J. Trump said he would “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft,… Read More »
NTSB Warns Burbank Airport Could Face Risk of Mid-Air Collision
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board has warned that Hollywood Burbank Airport could be the site of the… Read More »
Embraer Executive Jets Backlog Hits Record $7.6bn in 2025
Embraer reported a record backlog of USD7.6 billion in its executive aviation division in the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring… Read More »
Surf Air to Invest $22.4M in Hawaii as AAM Plans Advance
Surf Air Mobility has announced plans to invest USD 22.4 million in its Hawaiian operations in 2026, signaling a renewed… Read More »
Bombardier Global 8000 Receives EASA Type Certification
Bombardier has secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency type certification for its flagship ultra-long-range business jet, the Global 8000, marking… Read More »
US Air Force to Receive Qatari-Donated Boeing 747 VIP Jet by 2026
The United States Air Force expects to take delivery of a VIP-configured Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar to the US… Read More »
Flexjet, Honeywell Settle Engine Dispute and Extend Deal to 2035
Flexjet and Honeywell Aerospace have reached a comprehensive settlement resolving all pending litigation between the two companies, bringing an end… Read More »
SD Aviation to Launch Citation Fractional Programme in France
SD Aviation is preparing to enter the fractional ownership market with the planned launch of a new co-ownership programme branded… Read More »
Paramedic Took Controls After Pilot Medical Emergency on LifeFlight
A flight paramedic with no pilot training was forced to take control of a medical helicopter after the pilot suffered… Read More »
28 Aircraft Destroyed at Khartoum Airport Since Sudan Conflict Began
At least 28 aircraft have been destroyed at Khartoum International Airport since mid-April 2023, highlighting the extensive damage inflicted on… Read More »
Valiair Acquires SACI After FAA Grounds Over 600 Trustee Aircraft
Wyoming-based aircraft trust Valiair has acquired UK-based Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee (SACI), following a regulatory action by the Federal… Read More »
flyExclusive Delays Jet.AI Aviation Business Takeover to April 2026
US private aviation operator flyExclusive has agreed with Jet.AI to further extend the deadline for completing the acquisition of Jet.AI’s… Read More »
Eindhoven Airport Business Jet Ban Takes Effect as Emissions Cut
The long-announced ban on business aircraft at Eindhoven Airport officially took effect on January 1, 2026, marking a significant shift… Read More »
FAA Grounds 800 Aircraft Over Invalid Registrations Linked to Trustee
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded roughly 800 aircraft worldwide after determining that their U.S. registrations are invalid, citing violations… Read More »
South Sudan Orders Removal of Abandoned Aircraft at Juba Airport
South Sudan’s aviation regulator has ordered a sweeping cleanup at Juba International Airport, directing all operators to remove grounded, unserviceable,… Read More »
How Pilot Alcohol Testing Rules Differ Worldwide and Keep Flying Safe
Ensuring that pilots and cabin crew are fit for duty is a cornerstone of global aviation safety. Among the most… Read More »
BOND Acquires National Jets, Signals More Private Aviation Deals
US-based fractional ownership start-up BOND has acquired National Jets, marking the first in a series of planned acquisitions ahead of… Read More »
Jackson Jet Center Expands Network with Twin Falls FBO Acquisition
US-based fixed-base operator Jackson Jet Center has expanded its footprint in the Northwest with the acquisition of Reeder Jet Center,… Read More »
NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Guidance for Hawker Jet Stall Tests
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent safety recommendations covering several Hawker jet variants following two fatal accidents… Read More »
NY Police Helicopter Makes Emergency Maneuver After Laser Strike
A New York State Police helicopter was forced to take evasive action and make an emergency maneuver over Buffalo after… Read More »
Textron Aviation Delivers First Citation CJ3 Gen2 Light Jet
Textron Aviation has delivered the first Citation Jet 3 Gen2, marking a key milestone for the latest evolution of its… Read More »