Category Archives: Business Aviation

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced a new authorized warranty facility agreement with ExecuJet Aviation Nigeria (EJAN) in Lagos. It will provide warranty and maintenance service and spare parts for Gulfstream G450, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER aircraft in West Africa. The 275,000-square-foot/25,548-square-meter VIP aircraft terminal facility encompasses an international departure/arrival terminal, FBO and maintenanceRead More

This year, surveyed operators reported new jet purchase plans on par with 2019 levels, with fleet addition rates doubling from last year’s reported intentions. Respondents’ feedback in this year’s survey aligns with industry reports of sold-out business jet production lines for the next several years. “The business aviation industry is greatly benefitting from a waveRead More

Bombardier has introduced former race driver turned billionaire investor and CEO Torger “Toto” Wolff as its newest worldwide brand ambassador. Team principal, CEO, and co-owner of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F-1 racing team, Wolff has led the team featuring Lewis Hamilton—the all-time greatest F-1 driver—to become one the most successful sports teams in the world basedRead More

A new report from Global Jet Capital forecasts new and pre-owned private aircraft transactions through 2026 are expected to increase at an average annual rate of 1.5%. The global private jet market is projected to reach $39.84 billion in 2025, up 54% from $25.87 billion in 2021, and the Middle East market – specifically theRead More

Rolls-Royce has delivered the 1,000th BR725 engine to its customer Gulfstream Aerospace. The engine, that was developed and assembled at the company’s business aviation headquarters in Dahlewitz, Germany, has been shipped to Gulfstream in Savannah, Georgia, USA. The BR725 engine exclusively powers Gulfstream’s highly successful ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 and Gulfstream G650ER business aircraft. Since itsRead More

Charter and managed aircraft provider Luxaviation has added six aircraft to its fleet, five of which will be used for charter, the Luxembourg-based company announced yesterday. The five aircraft include a Bombardier Global 5000; two Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2s and a CJ2; and a Beechcraft King Air 260. A Bombardier Challenger 604 was added toRead More

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has unveiled its plans for the future, including its hopes for the Middle East commercial and military markets.  The Middle East has always been a difficult area for regional jet sales. Few airlines use them. One of those that does is Royal Jordanian, which operates four Embraer 175s and 195s. Israel’sRead More

In September 2022, Gama Aviation will become the first and only FBO at Glasgow International Airport to provide on-site VIP security screening. This is a huge benefit to charter operators and clients, who previously have been required to be screened and exit via the commercial terminal for qualifying flights. The investment made by Gama AviationRead More

The Gulfstream G800 has successfully completed its first flight. The G800 departed Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport at 9:00 a.m. and landed two hours later. The aircraft made the flight using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel. “When the first G800 test aircraft rolled out at our announcement last fall, we changed the game once againRead More

Africa has a growing need for modern utility aircraft. And at recent world’s largest general aviation event, the AirVenture show in Oshkosh USA, the latest model has been unveiled. The Kodiak 900 made its world debut at the Wisconsin show with Daher’s introduction of this larger, faster version of the robust and rugged Kodiak 100Read More