Gold Coast FBO Partners with Mondrian Hotel on Passenger Lounge
Platinum Business Aviation Centre has teamed up with Mondrian Gold Coast to launch a hotel‑branded lounge inside its FBO at Gold Coast Airport. The Mondrian Lounge blends the hotel’s design aesthetic with Platinum’s private‑aviation services, offering a premium space for passengers and crew. This marks the first partnership of its kind between a luxury hotel brand and an FBO in Australia or New Zealand. The facility targets private jet owners, charter guests, and international visitors arriving on the Gold Coast.
How Nimbus Is Revolutionizing Aviation Operations
WiseAero unveiled Nimbus, an AI‑powered aviation assistant that consolidates flight‑preparation tasks into a single mobile platform. The solution automates landing‑permit acquisition, coordinates ground services, and provides real‑time aircraft tracking. By centralising these functions, Nimbus promises faster turnarounds and reduced manual...
X-1 Expands Into Aviation Real Estate Through Strategic Acquisitions
X‑1, a leading aviation‑technology firm, has acquired HangarIT and FBO Partners, extending its suite beyond FBO operational software into aviation real‑estate and advisory services. HangarIT will be rebranded as X‑1 Property, offering a unified tool for hangar and facility management, while FBO Partners...
Corporate Angel Network Appoints Solairus CEO to Board
Corporate Angel Network (CAN) has added Dan Drohan, founder and CEO of Solairus, to its board of directors. Drohan, a seasoned airline‑transport‑rated pilot with over 7,000 flight hours, leads Solairus, which manages more than 360 aircraft and supports 2,300 aviation...
Tashkent Introduces Dedicated Business Aviation Gateway
Uzbekistan has officially designated Tashkent‑Humo International Airport as the nation’s exclusive gateway for business aviation, replacing the main Tashkent International Airport for charter operations. Effective 17 February 2026, all business‑jet flight plans must list UZTP as the destination, ensuring flights use the...
Milano Prime Reports 16% Traffic Growth in Early 2026
SEA Prime, operating under the Milano Prime brand at Milan’s Linate and Malpensa airports, reported a 16% year‑on‑year traffic increase in early 2026, with daily peaks above 130 movements. The surge is linked to the Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics and Milan...
UAS Launches Trip Management Platform at SDC 2026
UAS International Trip Support unveiled GTMx, a mobile‑first trip management platform, at the NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference in Cleveland. The solution consolidates trip creation, communication, documentation and tracking into a single interface, replacing scattered email and messaging workflows. GTMx...
Southern Sky Aviation Opens US Customs Facility in Mississippi
Southern Sky Aviation inaugurated a U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility at Trent Lott International Airport in Pascagoula, Mississippi on March 19, turning the airport into an official point of entry for international flights. The 24/7 customs service, part of...
Gama Aviation Agrees to Acquire Charter Broker Hunt & Palmer
Gama Aviation announced it will acquire UK charter broker Hunt & Palmer, with the deal expected to close this week. The purchase adds Hunt & Palmer’s global charter capabilities—including business aviation, music touring, and cargo—to Gama’s aircraft management division, marking...
Air Charter Scotland Secures Continuation of Wick-Aberdeen-Wick PSO Route
Air Charter Scotland has secured additional government funding to keep the Wick‑Aberdeen‑Wick public service obligation (PSO) route operating until 14 August 2026. The carrier launched the lifeline service on 15 January after Eastern Airways withdrew, initially using a Beechcraft King Air 200 and adding...
Stellar Aviation’s Nevada FBOs Join AEG Connect Network
Stellar Aviation’s two Nevada fixed‑base operators—Reno‑Tahoe International Airport and Carson City Airport—have joined AEG Fuels’ Connect network. The Reno facility features a new 36,000 sq ft hangar, a 6,000 sq ft executive terminal, EV charging stations and 5 acres of tarmac capable of handling Boeing 777...
How Sustainable Aviation Fuel Is Reshaping the Industry’s Path to Net Zero, One Gallon at a Time
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is moving from niche to mainstream in business aviation, offering a drop‑in replacement that cuts lifecycle carbon emissions by 75‑80%. At NBAA‑BACE 2025, Avfuel and Bombardier highlighted that a 30:70 SAF‑jet fuel blend delivers significant emissions...
BBGA Launches Future Flight Working Group in 50th Anniversary Year
British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) announced a new Future Flight working group during its 50th‑anniversary conference. The group will focus on urban and regional air mobility, providing member consultation, regulator outreach, and technology integration. Led by BBGA vice‑chair...
BBGA and EBAA to End Dual Membership Agreement
The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) and the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) will terminate their dual‑membership agreement on August 7, 2026, after ten years. The split stems from an inability to align subscription‑fee structures. Members will no longer have...
Airhub Aviation Signs Base Maintenance Agreement with AerCap
Airhub Aviation has secured a base‑maintenance agreement with AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, to service AerCap’s fleet at its Siauliai International Airport facility in Lithuania. The contract covers a full suite of MRO tasks, including avionics upgrades, cabin reconfigurations,...
Capstone Jet Charter Launches Advisory-Led Brokerage Backed by Guardian Jet
Capstone Jet Charter has launched an on‑demand charter brokerage that emphasizes advisory evaluation over a simple aircraft marketplace. Led by veteran Victoria Reina‑Duffy and backed by Guardian Jet, the firm vets operators, maintenance records, and mission suitability before recommending flights....
Signature Aviation Opens New Private Terminal at Glasgow Airport
Signature Aviation inaugurated a 433 sq m private aviation terminal at Glasgow Airport on March 16, featuring an expanded lounge, VIP area, meeting space, showers and a dedicated screening room. The opening ceremony included senior executives from both companies and highlighted charitable donations...
Talon Air Adopts MySky Platform to Support Fleet Growth
Talon Air, a New York‑based charter and management operator, has adopted MySky’s AI‑powered financial automation platform to streamline its accounting and sales functions as it expands its fleet. The company added 12 aircraft in 2025, bringing its managed fleet to...
FlyHouse Acquires JetsMRO to Expand Maintenance Operations
FlyHouse announced the acquisition of JetsMRO, an FAA Part 145 certified maintenance, repair and overhaul provider based in Dallas. The deal adds JetsMRO’s business‑aircraft and AOG support capabilities to FlyHouse’s existing charter and management services. It also gives FlyHouse a strategic...
How North American FBOs Are Preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
North American fixed‑base operators in Vancouver and Monterrey are mobilizing months‑ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to handle an unprecedented surge in business‑aviation traffic. Million Air Vancouver has joined a collaborative work‑group with the Vancouver Airport Authority, deploying a...
StanCraft Jet Center Awarded Military Fueling Contract
StanCraft Jet Center secured a Defense Logistics Agency fueling contract to service U.S. military and Department of Defense aircraft at Coeur d’Alene Airport. The agreement also designates the Idaho‑based FBO as a fuel partner for Pacific Northwest wildfire‑response aircraft, including...
Sales Training Program Launched for Business Aviation Professionals
AvSales Talent and Texarkana College have launched the first credentialed training program for business aviation sales professionals, a six‑week Aviation Professional Sales Certificate beginning March 23. The curriculum covers high‑net‑worth client psychology, consultative sales methods, deal structuring and aviation fundamentals, delivered...
Air Charter Scotland Adds Capacity on Wick-Aberdeen Route
Air Charter Scotland has boosted capacity on the Wick‑Aberdeen Public Service Obligation route by introducing an 18‑seat Jetstream J32, adding ten seats per day from Monday to Friday and Sunday. The turboprop, wet‑leased from Dutch carrier AIS Airlines, replaces the...
Wheely Extends Flight-Tracking Service to Private Aviation
Wheely has added a flight‑tracking feature for private‑jet passengers in London, Paris and Dubai, allowing users to enter a tail number and receive a chauffeur timed to the aircraft’s arrival. The system monitors real‑time position, adjusts for diversions and alternative...
Vantage Aviation Appoints New CFO
Vantage Aviation announced the appointment of Torsten Schneider as its chief financial officer. Schneider joins from APP Jet Center, where he served as CFO of its FBO network, and previously led a finance team of over 25 at a ground‑handling...
NBAA-BACE Headed to New Orleans for 2028
The National Business Aviation Association announced that its flagship NBAA‑BACE convention will take place in New Orleans from October 10‑12, 2028, marking the event’s inaugural visit to the city. The show will be hosted at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and nearby Louis Armstrong...
Business Jet Opens New Hangar Complex at Dallas Love Field
Business Jet has finished a two‑hangar, 70,000 sq ft complex at Dallas Love Field, expanding its campus to more than 475,000 sq ft across 19 hangars and two executive terminals. Both structures are fully leased; the west hangar offers a single‑tenant, custom‑floor, conditioned bay...
Jet Linx Resumes Local Investor Programme to Fuel Expansion
Jet Linx is relaunching its Base Partner Program, revamping the equity‑based model that pairs the private‑jet operator with local investors nationwide. The new structure gives investors a stake in the performance of all Jet Linx locations rather than individual bases,...
Embraer Unveils Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E
Embraer introduced the Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E, the first evolution of its Praetor family, featuring redesigned cabins and advanced passenger‑focused technology. The flagship 600E adds a 42‑inch 4K OLED Smart Window that supports video conferencing and real‑time external views. Both jets...
Vista America Receives FAA Diamond Award of Excellence
Vista America has earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s Diamond Award of Excellence, the highest U.S. distinction for maintenance training. The award required every eligible technician to finish a year‑long curriculum covering advanced aircraft systems, regulations and safety procedures. The company...
Saxon Air Adds Agusta AW139 to Managed Fleet
Saxon Air has expanded its managed fleet with a 2025‑built Agusta AW139, registration G‑MCFC, now available for charter services. The medium‑twin helicopter seats seven in an executive layout and offers increased payload, range, and flexibility for UK and European missions, including...
Milano Linate Prime Opens New Terminal Wing
SEA Prime inaugurated a new wing at the Milano Linate Prime Terminal, adding 2,000 sqm of lounge space and expanded parking. The wing features nine glass‑walled lounges that operators can customize, and incorporates sustainable technologies such as photovoltaic panels and CO₂‑monitoring...
Gulfstream G700 Receives India Certification
Gulfstream Aerospace secured certification from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation for its G700 jet, clearing the way for deliveries within the country. The approval follows earlier certifications of the G600 and G500 models earlier in 2025, underscoring growing market...
Luxaviation UK Adds Third Embraer Praetor 600 to Fleet
Luxaviation UK has taken delivery of a third Embraer Praetor 600, making it the largest UK operator of the midsize jet. Based at Luton, the aircraft offers a 4,000‑nautical‑mile range, speeds of 863 km/h and can operate from runways as short as...
Guardian Jet Establishes Asia-Pacific Sales Leadership
Guardian Jet has named Anantha Krishna as its new sales director for the Asia‑Pacific region, creating dedicated leadership for private aviation consulting and brokerage. The appointment comes as demand for private jet services surges among multinational corporations, family offices, and...
JetEffect Marks 25 Years in Business with 900 Transactions Completed
JetEffect celebrates 25 years, having completed more than 900 aircraft transactions. The U.S.-based broker handles turboprop, light, midsize, super‑midsize and long‑range business jets. Over half its workforce has been with the firm for more than two decades, enabling senior‑level advisory...
Desert Jet Expands Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport Campus
Desert Jet has secured an additional 7.5 acres at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, expanding its Desert Jet Center FBO and maintenance footprint. The lease extension will enable new hangars, more aircraft parking, and upgraded maintenance capabilities, with construction slated to...
Elevate Jet Launches Booking App with AI-Powered Pricing
Elevate Jet unveiled a new private‑jet booking app that delivers instant pricing across six aircraft categories, from light jets to ultra‑long‑range models. The platform is driven by Ruby, a proprietary AI agent that evaluates range, availability, fuel needs, crew limits...
EmptyLegFinder.aero Launches Across the USA and Canada
EmptyLegFinder.aero, a digital marketplace for discounted empty‑leg private jet flights, has launched across the United States and Canada. At launch the platform lists more than 1,400 empty‑leg opportunities, with over 200 new flights added each day from verified charter operators....
Seaplane Asia Group and NexAvian Partner on Southeast Asia Air Mobility
Seaplane Asia Group and Singapore‑based NexAvian signed a memorandum of understanding at the 2026 Singapore Airshow to accelerate advanced air mobility across Southeast Asia. The deal merges Seaplane Asia’s amphibious aviation operations with NexAvian’s emerging technology and regulatory expertise, targeting...
EBACE26 Ticket Sales Open for June Event
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has opened ticket sales for EBACE26, scheduled for 2‑4 June in Geneva. The event will feature a refreshed static display in a new airport location, showcasing turboprops and ultra‑long‑range jets. New amenities include an operators...
West Star Aviation Expands Chattanooga Facility
West Star Aviation announced a major expansion of its Chattanooga Airport campus, increasing total space to roughly 400,000 square feet by February 2027. The project adds a 40,000‑square‑foot Hangar 26 with shop and office areas and a two‑story, 30,000‑square‑foot addition to...
Can Digital Platforms Transform Aviation Sales?
E‑commerce’s rapid expansion is reshaping global trade, yet business aviation has lagged behind. Analysts project the digital aviation market to climb from $37.92 billion in 2022 to $65.11 billion by 2029, driven by AI‑enabled marketplaces that offer predictive analytics and real‑time pricing....
Saxon Air Expands UK Helicopter Fleet to 12 Aircraft
Saxon Air has grown its UK helicopter fleet to twelve aircraft, adding three more by April 2026. The expansion includes models such as the Leonardo AW109S, AW109 Trekker, AW109SP, AW119Kx and Airbus H125, with the latest being an AW109SP. Head...
Velocity FBO Network Acquires BTR Jet Center in Baton Rouge
Velocity FBO Network, backed by private‑equity firm Tallvine Partners, announced the acquisition of BTR Jet Center at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. The deal adds a well‑established South‑central FBO with Jet A and 100LL fueling, lounges, crew cars and concierge services to...
Air Charter Service Appoints Robert Nicholes as Atlanta CEO
Air Charter Service (ACS) has named Robert Nicholes as chief executive of its Atlanta office, marking his return after a brief stint elsewhere in the industry. Nicholes brings more than a decade of internal experience, having started in New York, moved...
Flight Pro International Opens Office at Farnborough Airport
Flight Pro International (FPI) has opened a new office inside Farnborough Airport’s terminal, marking its latest expansion in the United Kingdom. The move follows the addition of Jo Sutherden and Kelly Long to the UK team in January 2026, building...
AirX Receives Approval to Operate in Saudi Arabia
AirX has secured approval from Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation under the Part 129 framework, allowing the Malta‑based private jet operator to expand its charter services within the Kingdom. The company currently operates a fleet of 21 aircraft, including...
Signature Aviation Launches Digital Portal for Customers
Signature Aviation introduced Signature Vision, a digital portal that consolidates reservations, service updates, and pricing for its customers. The platform offers trip management, real‑time notifications, and visibility into location‑based pricing across fuel types. It also integrates enrollment in the BRAVO...
How Community Airports Are Tackling Noise Complaints
Half Moon Bay Airport and San Carlos Airport in San Mateo County have launched a voluntary "Friendly Approach" noise‑abatement program to address growing resident complaints. The initiative combines publicly posted preferred flight paths, two tracking systems that match complaints to...
