The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed a bipartisan House bill that would recognize degrees for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers as professional degrees, expanding access to student loans for individuals pursuing aviation careers and helping to grow the industry’s workforce.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has welcomed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation’s approval of three bipartisan aviation measures that would enhance innovation, improve medication transparency for pilots and air traffic controllers and accelerate the safe deployment of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS).
Read MoreGulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the 400th customer delivery of its award-winning Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 fleet, a milestone that underscores sustained global demand for the aircraft, their innovation and performance leadership. The milestone delivery was a G600 outfitted at Gulfstream’s St. Louis facility for a customer in the Asia-Pacific region.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has announced that jetAVIVA CEO and business aviation trailblazer Emily Deaton will join the association in a new role, as senior vice president for product development and sales. Deaton will lead the creation of new offerings and experiences for NBAA members, forge strategic partnerships across the industry, launch new products and services and accelerate the association’s growth at a transformational time for business aviation.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has expressed its gratitude to Doug Carr, Senior Vice President for Safety, Security, Sustainability, and International Operations, who recently announced his decision to retire at the end of August after 28 years of dedicated service to NBAA and the business aviation community.
Read MoreNOEMI Aerospace has secured 30 million Norwegian Kroner (€3 million) from Innovation Norway to support flight testing of its electric amphibious aircraft. This funding will aid in the development of what could become the world's first certified electric amphibious aircraft for commercial passenger transport. The award represents a significant milestone for NOEMI Aerospace and the advancement of a new global category in zero-emission regional aviation. The funding will support the flight test program for NOEMI’s first aircraft, one of the most critical phases in the development process.
Read MoreThe business aviation community will reunite in Dubai for the 11th edition of the MEBAA Show, opening on December 8 at Dubai World Central. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, MEBAA Show 2026 is highly anticipated as the region emerges strong and open for business. The show builds on the success of MEBAA Show 2024, which welcomed 10,000 attendees from over 100 countries, 145 exhibitors, and 30 aircraft on static display.
Read MoreThe National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Gold Wing Award for Journalism Excellence honors outstanding, accurate and insightful reporting on business aviation topics, and is presented annually to journalists from trade or non-trade media outlets.
Read MoremagniX, the producer of the industry’s leading flight-tested powertrains for electric aircraft, has announced updates to its strategic direction and Board governance. The company plans to broaden its applications beyond aerospace to develop solutions for the electric age. To support this strategy, magniX has also announced new appointments to its Board.
Read MoreAir New England, a leading private air charter operator based at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (KPSM), is proud to announce the addition of the Beechcraft King Air 250 to its fleet. This latest acquisition underscores the company’s commitment to providing efficient, comfortable, and flexible travel solutions for clients across New England and beyond.
Read MoreEmpire Aviation Group, a Dubai-based global provider of integrated private aviation services, has announced the induction of a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet into its managed fleet. This addition strengthens the company’s ultra-long-range aircraft representation within its growing portfolio. Empire Aviation supported the client throughout the onboarding process, including aircraft registration, delivery, and the recruitment and training of dedicated flight crew for both owner and charter operations.
Read MorePrivatPort, the executive aviation brand of Swissport, has announced the next phase of its global expansion, increasing its dedicated Fixed Base Operator (FBO) network from seven to nine locations and establishing a centralized, 24/7 Operations Control Center (OCC) in Dubai, UAE. The network expansion includes two additional FBO locations in Mexico, further strengthening PrivatPort’s presence in key international business aviation markets. These dedicated facilities are supported by executive aviation services at more than 70 locations worldwide
Read MoreGulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced two significant achievements for its next-generation G800 aircraft. The G800 recently secured the Gulfstream fleet’s 800th city pair speed record and completed the farthest fastest flight in business aviation history. The 800th city pair speed record was achieved earlier in June with a flight from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Savannah, Georgia. The aircraft covered 2,973 nautical miles (5,505 kilometers) in 5 hours and 52 minutes, cruising at an average speed of Mach 0.91.
Read MoreTuvoli, building the backbone of private aviation, has announced the launch of the first annual AI Symposium for Business Aviation (AISBA), co-founded with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s O’Maley College of Business. AISBA takes place during September 15–16 at Embry-Riddle’s residential campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, with an opening reception on September 14. Centered on a full-day’s strategic symposium on Tuesday, September 15, the program also includes an optional half-day practical workshop on Wednesday, September 16.
Read MoreJet card membership programs allow you to buy into a setup offering a set number or range of flight hours, typically at specified hourly rates. Introduced near the end of the 20th century, jet cards have become a multibillion-dollar industry for flyers looking for the convenience of private jet travel with less uncertainty than charter and less commitment than fractional ownership. If this sounds intriguing to you, read on.
Read MoreLate July in West Sussex has a quality that is difficult to manufacture and impossible to fake. The South Downs roll southward in long, unhurried sweeps toward the coast, the light sits low and golden on the chalk hills by mid-afternoon, and somewhere above Chichester, if the wind is right, you can smell the sea. This is the particular geography that produces Glorious Goodwood. This five-day racing festival has been drawing the finest thoroughbreds and the most discerning crowd in British sport to the Goodwood Estate since the 3rd Duke of Richmond opened the course to the public in 1802. King Edward VII, who rarely passed up an opportunity to enjoy himself, called it "a garden party with racing tacked on." He was not wrong, but he was being modest
Read MoreAir Charter Guide recently spoke with Click Aviation Network, a Dubai-based global aviation services provider specializing in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency for private jet services, FBO operations, and international trip assistance. With a strong presence in Turkmenistan, Click Aviation Network leverages its strategic location to bridge Europe and Asia, offering tailored solutions for ground handling, fuel arrangements, and flight coordination.
Read MoreAs Senate leaders gathered to explore a series of recent aviation incidents and accidents, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen highlighted the need for strengthened government-industry collaboration in developing effective safety best practices, encouraging new ways of thinking about incident avoidance and preserving America’s aviation leadership.
Read MoreFriedrichshafen – AERO 2027 (April 14–17, 2027) aims to build on the success of AERO 2026 with an enhanced program for business aviation, organizers Fairnamic have confirmed. For the second consecutive year, AERO was Europe’s largest trade show for business aviation. The 2026 edition showcased 50 business jets and turboprops, with over 400 international exhibitors participating from the sector, compared to its 2025 edition. The number of show visitors increased to 37,000.
Read MoreGulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the 100th customer delivery and the 100th city-pair speed record for the Gulfstream G700, highlighting the aircraft's exceptional performance and speed. These achievements underscore Gulfstream’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and the strong demand for the G700.
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