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Operations

European Bizav Already Weak—And Then Came War

With discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates, European governments have left their aviation sector with a sluggish growth rate
European business aircraft
Sustainability and Environment

Bristell B23 Energic Selects Safran EngineUs Electric Motor

Deliveries of all-electric trainer to start by early 2027
B23 Energic taxiing on runway
Operations

Document Management Group Web Manuals Expands in Europe

Sweden-based company now has a new office in Barcelona, Spain
Web Manuals
Aircraft

Piaggio Receives Launch Order for Avanti NX

Avanti NX was unveiled in February with upgrades ahead
Piaggio Avanti
Charter & Fractional

French Charter Group Buys Citations for Frax Program

Two Cessna Citation M2 Gen3s and a CJ3 Gen2 ordered at Aero Friedrichshafen show
Cessna CitationM2 Gen3
Aircraft

GAMA White Paper Maps Funding Path for Euro Clean Tech

White Paper outlines several recommendations for bolstering investment support in aviation companies
Pipistrel Velis Electro
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Names Prince Aviation as Europe Authorized Dealer

Belgrade company will handle sales and installations
Prince Aviation will promote and deliver Gogo connectivity sales, installation, maintenance, and upgrades across Europe under the new agreement.
Avionics

Vaeridion Partners With Garmin for Microliner Test Aircraft

All-electric regional concept to feature G600 TXi avionics
Vaeridion Microliner
Training and Workforce

Swiss Regulator Approves PC-12 Pro Training Device

FlightSafety subsidiary’s latest training device now meets Level 2 standards
Frasca training device
Aircraft

Bristow and Electra Test Ultra Short Aircraft in Norway

Testing to begin mid-2027 at Norwegian airports
Bristow and Electra signed a contract with Norwegian authorities to test the hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft starting mid-2027 at airports in northern Norway.