Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has delivered an ACJ319neo, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, to a new West European undisclosed private customer from the final assembly line in Hamburg. The aircraft will be managed by Jet Aviation and will be available for charter flights. “This demons...

The FAA recently published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) outlining new certification standards with an aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The standards are part of the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan, with a goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and align wit...

The troubled supersonic aircraft designer announced it was ceasing operations on May 21. Now, former head of marketing and JMComm principal Jeff Miller argues a number of issues have coincided to bring it to its current state. Jeff Miller While it may be too soon to write Aer...

Bombardier’s health and safety practices during the Covid-19 pandemic have been recognised with a Mercure Award. The aircraft manufacturer said its pandemic preparedness planning had allowed it to keep employees and other stakeholders safe while continuing to operate. ...

By Edward Robertson The EU is planning a digital green pass allowing travel for those who have been vaccinated against Covid-19. The pass will also include other information including results of a recent test for the virus or proof of immunity. The plan is due to be in place by March 17 be...

FAIs air ambulance division has been operating at maximum capacity to meet the high number of requests for repatriation and medevac flights. Since March FAI has performed almost 70 flights of covid-19 patients in 47 countries with the single patient isolation and transport system EpiShuttle. ...

Ampaire, a pioneer in electric aviation, has accomplished the longest flight to date for any commercially relevant aircraft employing electric propulsion, in this case a hybrid-electric propulsion system. Ampaire’s Electric EEL, a six-seat Cessna 337 twin-engine aircraft modified with an elect...

Earlier this year DC Aviation introduced a pioneering programme of rapid Covid-19 pre-flight virus testing for all crew and flight support personnel. The measure was introduced to ensure that passengers have the knowledge that they can travel safely with DC Aviation. However, with travel restrictio...

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the Gulfstream G700™ earned a 2020 International Yacht & Aviation Award for the industry flagship’s all-new seat design. The Gulfstream G500™ and Gulfstream G600™ received the same accolade in 2018. “I am proud of the Gulfstream team t...

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced it has extended its contract with World Fuel Services to continue providing the business-jet manufacturer with a steady supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by World Energy. Gulfstream President Mark Burns announced the deal today during the...

Equiom, the global professional services provider, has announced a new EU importation service under its aviation business line following its expansion into the Netherlands.The importation of aircraft into the European Union enables free circulation and is a key requirement for many business jet own...

The Air Charter Association (The ACA) is appointing experienced aviation consultant Glenn Hogben as joint deputy chair, sharing the role with existing deputy chair Julie Black, to help steer the association and its members through the litany of challenges currently faced by the char...

In response for an alternative airport for urgent automotive and “just in time” logistics, Gloucestershire Airport has welcomed its first cargo operator. Global Airlift Solutions operated their PC12NG Cargo aircraft into the airport at the launch of the new service. Visiting cargo aircraft will...

By Vanita Salisbury, nypost.com For her recent birthday celebration, model Sofia Richie flew to Cabo San Lucas on a private jet with her nearest and dearest. “22 feels good,” she captioned a photo of the group in front of the 15-seater. Used to be, if you wanted to join the jet set, you h...

JETNET LLC, purveyor of aircraft fleet and market intelligence, has released its review of the market for business aircraft in the first half of 2020 and amidst the global COVID-19 crisis. To add context to these findings, Paul Cardarelli, JETNET Vice President of Sales, offered these comments. ...