Banyan Air Service Waives Special Event Fees for FIFA World Cup
Banyan Air Service announced it will waive special event fees at its Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) FBO for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11. The policy follows a similar fee‑free move by Clay Lacy Aviation at its U.S. locations. Banyan highlighted its operational readiness, staffing and infrastructure upgrades to handle the surge in traffic. The airport sits about 25 minutes from Hard Rock Stadium and uniquely provides U.S. customs services for international arrivals.
Austrian Operator Primus Avia Joins Air Charter Association
Austrian charter operator Primus Avia has become a member of the Air Charter Association (ACA), the global trade body for aircraft charter services. The move underscores Primus Avia’s commitment to the ACA’s Code of Professional Practice and aims to strengthen...
BETA Technologies Completes Electric Flight Demonstrations Across Florida
BETA Technologies, together with Signature Aviation, Republic Airways and Brickyard Connection, completed three days of electric flight demonstrations at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, following winter tests in Vermont and New York. Pilots flew the ALIA CX300 on up to nine legs...
Air Charter Scotland Reports 98% Dispatch Reliability on Wick-Aberdeen Route
Air Charter Scotland reported a 98% dispatch reliability rate on its Wick‑Aberdeen‑Wick public service obligation (PSO) route during the first four months of operation with an 18‑seat Jetstream J32. The airline introduced a summer timetable that includes weekday morning departures,...
Jet Aviation Launches Automated Drone Inspections in the US
Jet Aviation, a General Dynamics subsidiary, has launched its automated drone and AI inspection service for US customers, extending a system first used at its Basel headquarters in 2023. Developed with drone specialist Donecle, the solution maps aircraft exteriors and...
NOEMI Aerospace Expands Electric Amphibious Aircraft Into Multi-Mission Platform
NOEMI Aerospace announced that its electric amphibious aircraft will evolve into a multi‑mission platform, targeting cargo, search‑and‑rescue, firefighting, military dual‑use and skydiving roles. The company will leverage shared aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, composite structures and propulsion integration across all derivatives. A broader...
Steiner Aviation Expands Into Embraer 135 and 145 Maintenance
Steiner Aviation International has inaugurated a 12,000 sq ft hangar at Akron‑Canton Regional Airport in Ohio, dedicated to maintaining Embraer 135 and 145 aircraft. The company invested in specialized tooling and hired an experienced Embraer technical team to support heavy, scheduled maintenance and inspections....
IBAC Adds Six Industry Partners Across Five Continents
The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) announced six new Industry Partner Programme members, raising total partners to 31 across five continents. New entrants include New Zealand’s BLAK Aviation, US‑based Clay Lacy Aviation, Turkey’s Gazali Aviation, UK law firm Keystone Law, Mexico’s...
Q&A: Sergey Starkov, CEO, FCG OPS
Sergey Starkov, CEO of FCG OPS, outlined how the Latvian‑origin ground‑handling firm has grown into a global provider operating at more than 50 airports on three continents, driven by strategic acquisitions such as Astra Aviation and its proprietary ATOM platform....
Infinity Aviation Group Acquires Vero Beach FBO
Infinity Aviation Group announced the acquisition of Corporate Air’s Fixed‑Base Operator at Vero Beach Regional Airport, adding a second FBO to its portfolio after the recent Nashua, New Hampshire launch. The Vero Beach site features eight climate‑controlled hangars covering more than 106,500 sq ft and...
Million Air Expands Hangar Capacity at Three US Locations
Freeman Holdings Group, the largest licensee of the Million Air FBO brand, is constructing three new hangars across the United States. A 40,000‑sq‑ft facility at Moses Lake, Washington, will accommodate two B737s or one B757 and includes office space, slated...
How the Sector Is Cracking Down on Illegal Charter
Illegal charter flights, though rare, continue to pose deadly risks, highlighted by the 2019 Emiliano Sala crash. Regulators in the U.S. and Europe are tightening enforcement, with the FAA issuing over $18 million in penalties and the ACA’s reporting tool stopping...
Bombardier Displays Global 8000 at Trade Show for First Time
Bombardier unveiled its flagship Global 8000 at the Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the jet's first public appearance in Latin America. The ultra‑long‑range aircraft boasts a Mach 0.95 cruise speed and an 8,000 nm (14,800 km) range, enabling nonstop flights to destinations...
Magellan Jets Launches World Cup Jet Card
Boston‑based Magellan Jets unveiled the World’s Game Jet Card, a $500,000 private‑jet package for groups attending FIFA World Cup matches in six eastern U.S. and Canadian cities. The card provides round‑trip flights on a Bombardier Challenger 300 for up to eight...
Luxaviation UK Adds Challenger 604 as Fleet Expansion Continues
Luxaviation UK has added a Bombardier Challenger 604 to its charter fleet, marking the fourth aircraft introduced in 2026 and basing it at London Stansted Airport. The jet seats up to 11 passengers, offers a 4,000‑nm (7,408 km) range, a stand‑up cabin,...