Jet Aviation Launches Initial Operations in Miami-Opa Locka, Florida

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Jet Aviation Launches Initial Operations in Miami-Opa Locka, Florida

Jet Aviation has announced that it has launched initial operations at its FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF). The new facility is Jet Aviation's 12th FBO in the US, joining a global network of some 30 FBOs worldwide. The company announced it had broken ground on the new facility in October 2024, with full completion scheduled for mid-2026. Initial operations launched with a wide range of services for passengers, crew and aircraft, including a terminal, a 540,000 square-foot ramp able to accommodate larger-cabin, ultra-long range business jets, two new taxiway connections into the airport system, fueling with Jet-A, 100LL and sustainable aviation fuel, and drive-on access to the ramp via a private entrance.

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Private Jet Travel in the Middle East

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Private Jet Travel in the Middle East

The first powered flight in the Middle East took place in 1909, when Baron Pierre de Caters of Belgium and Louis Blériot of France flew over Istanbul (now Constantinople) in Turkey. The first airline in the region, Egyptair, debuted in 1932, with Turkish Airlines following in 1933 and Saudi Arabian Airlines in 1945. The region became a transit hub for flights connecting Africa, Asia and Europe, often serving as fuel stops for long journeys spanning continents. When air travel in the Middle East truly began to take off, however, it showed the same type of explosive growth that marked other infrastructure development in the region

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Jet Aviation to Purchase and Provide Sustainment for French Navy Fleet

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Jet Aviation to Purchase and Provide Sustainment for French Navy Fleet

Jet Aviation has been contracted by the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) to purchase three PC-24 aircraft for use by the French Navy. The company will also provide comprehensive sustainment support, including on-site line and base maintenance and continuation of airworthiness management (CAMO) services, to ensure ongoing operational readiness and mission success.

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Jet Aviation Celebrates 30 Years in Singapore

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Jet Aviation Celebrates 30 Years in Singapore

Over the years, the site has grown and developed in service of the changing needs of customers in the region, including extending FBO services to Changi Airport (WSSS) in 2006, opening a new 5,000 square-meter maintenance hangar in 2014, and a third 3,850 square-meter hangar in 2017. In 2023, the FBO launched on-site sustainable aviation fuel in partnership with FlyORO, and in late 2024, achieved IS-BAH Stage 3 accreditation.

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Jet Aviation Celebrates Four Decades of US Aircraft Services Excellence

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Jet Aviation Flight Services (JAFS) began its formation in 1985. By 1988, the company had acquired Executive Air Fleet, expanding its presence in the US market with some 100 aircraft under management. In the years that followed, the team continued establishing this presence and service offering across the region. Today, JAFS serves as the dedicated US hub for aircraft services, including management and charter under the company's Part 91, Part 125 and Part 135 certificates.

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New 2025 NBAA-BACE Career Zone to Redouble Show’s Focus on Connecting Bizav Job-Seekers With Opportunities

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In an age of digital-first recruiting, it’s more important than ever for professionals to have access to in-person connections to explore career opportunities. That’s why this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will feature a new Career Zone with more ways for tomorrow’s industry leaders and top employers to connect. 

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Jet Aviation Redelivers Two Modified Bell 429 Helicopters to Middle East Customer

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Jet Aviation Redelivers Two Modified Bell 429 Helicopters to Middle East Customer

Jet Aviation announced that it has redelivered two Bell 429 helicopters to a customer in the Middle East. The aircraft were the final two in a total fleet of six modified Bell 429s delivered to this customer. The contract was initially signed in 2019, and the first two aircraft were redelivered in 2020. Two more followed in 2024, with the final two redelivered in March 2025.

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Jet Aviation Launches Staffing Marketplace Integration for Avianis

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Jet Aviation Launches Staffing Marketplace Integration for Avianis

Avianis users can now connect to Jet Aviation Staffing Marketplace to create job postings directly from their Avianis profile. As trip details are updated, the system will automatically connect with Staffing Marketplace, allowing candidates to be sourced and details to be viewed simultaneously across both platforms.

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Jet Aviation Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Basel, Switzerland

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Jet Aviation Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Basel, Switzerland

Jet Aviation announces that it has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its site in Basel, Switzerland. Basel is the 12th Jet Aviation facility worldwide to offer on-site SAF. Effective immediately, SAF will be permanently available at Jet Aviation Basel for all flights departing the site, including maintenance and completion redeliveries, and test flights.

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Jet Aviation Dubai Appointed Authorized Satellite Service Center for Pilatus PC-24

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Jet Aviation Dubai Appointed Authorized Satellite Service Center for Pilatus PC-24

Jet Aviation announced that its MRO facility at Dubai DXB has been appointed an authorized warranty and Crystal care service provider for the Pilatus PC-24 super-versatile Jet. The facility has been a Pilatus PC-12 Service Center since 2022.

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Jet Aviation Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Across US FBO Network

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Jet Aviation Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Across US FBO Network

Jet Aviation has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on-site in Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas, Palm Beach, Florida, Bedford, Massachusetts, and Teterboro, New Jersey. This brings the total number of Jet Aviation FBOs in the US currently offering on-site SAF to eight.

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Jet Aviation Expands US Managed Fleet and Charter Offering

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Jet Aviation Expands US Managed Fleet and Charter Offering

Jet Aviation has announced that it has added 39 aircraft to its managed fleet in the US since the beginning of the year. 16 aircraft have also been added to the company’s Part 135 Air Carrier Certification. Jet Aviation currently manages over 300 aircraft globally, and a charter fleet accessing thousands of aircraft, from business liner to mid-size cabin.

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Jet Aviation’s Elie Zelouf Inducted as European Living Legend of Aviation

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Jet Aviation’s Elie Zelouf Inducted as European Living Legend of Aviation

Jet Aviation has announced that Elie Zelouf joins the European Living Legends of Aviation as an inductee, following a 72-year career in the industry. The Living Legends of Aviation recognizes the achievements of individuals who have significantly shaped and supported the aviation industry in their personal and professional lives.

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From Hanscom to Geneva to White Plains - Keep Up, Keep Flying!

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From Hanscom to Geneva to White Plains - Keep Up, Keep Flying!

Thanks to David Richter and the Massachusetts Business Aviation Association for a wonderful MBAA Aviation Day in May! Air Charter Guide's Managing Editor Bettina Gentile and Director, Strategic Accounts for Aviation Week Network Michele Markarian got to catch up with Greg Lison from Infinity Aviation, Jim Iacono and his son, a budding pilot, from Skypointe Aviation Capital and Advisory Services, and our former colleague Brian Lash of Jet Aviation, among others.

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Jet Aviation Signs Agreement with ForeFlight for Flight Planning Software

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Jet Aviation Signs Agreement with ForeFlight for Flight Planning Software

Jet Aviation announced that it has signed an agreement with ForeFlight, a Boeing company, to use their flight planning software. ForeFlight Dispatch will be rolled out across the Jet Aviation global managed fleet. The agreement builds upon Jet Aviation’s current utilization of Boeing’s digital solutions, including Jeppesen charts, NavData and FliteDeck Pro, by introducing ForeFlight Dispatch as the primary flight planning platform for Jet Aviation

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Jet Aviation Expands US Managed Fleet and Charter Offering

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Jet Aviation Expands US Managed Fleet and Charter Offering

Jet Aviation announced that it has added 29 aircraft to its US-managed fleet since the beginning of the year. Of the 29 aircraft that have joined the management fleet since January 2023, 10 have selected Part 135 Air Carrier Certification, meaning they are available for charter. This includes a mix of large and mid-sized aircraft.

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Jet Aviation Opens New Hangar in Bozeman, Montana (KBZN)

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Jet Aviation Opens New Hangar in Bozeman, Montana (KBZN)

Jet Aviation announced that it has completed construction of a new 40,000 square-foot hangar at its FBO in Bozeman, Montana (KBZN), bringing the total hangar capacity to over 300,00 square feet. The new hangar is fully operational and has capacity to accommodate all large cabin business jets.

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Jet Aviation Announces Delivery of Five Customized Bell 407GXi Aircraft to Nautilus Aviation

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Jet Aviation Announces Delivery of Five Customized Bell 407GXi Aircraft to Nautilus Aviation

Jet Aviation announced that it has delivered five customized Bell 407GXi aircraft to Nautilus Aviation, a helicopter service provider based in Northern Australia. The delivery is part of a total order of five aircraft sold and reconfigured by Jet Aviation for charter, utility, and tourism work.

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