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Gulfstream Hands over 10th G700 to Qatar Executive

Charter operator has taken 25 Gulfstreams since 2015
Gulfstream delivered the 10th G700 to Qatar Executive, completing an order placed in October 2019 and marking the 25th Gulfstream bizjet the charter operator received.
FBOs

Signature Aviation, Sixt Car Rental Partner in Europe

New service will debut at 31 locations
Luxury autos
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Association Backs Climbing Fast Campaign

Charter industry group is 17th association to commit to the advocacy partnership
The Air Charter Association
Aircraft

Vista Takes Delivery of First Global 8000 Upgrade

Bombardier to upgrade all 18 of Vista’s 7500s to the 8000
Vista Global 80000
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Bose Celebrates 40 Years of ANR Aviation Headsets

Anniversary coincides with that of 1986 Voyager nonstop round-the-world flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rosen Installs Record IFE Display in VVIP Widebody

Celestia cabin management system also installed on aircraft
Rosen completed what it termed the world's larges IFE display in an undisclosed VVIP widebody
Regulations and Government

U.S. House Overwhelmingly Approves Air Safety Alert Act

Bill addresses Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision near Washington National Airport
test
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Astronics Introduces Qi2 Wireless Charging, USB-C Port

Installable in a variety of locations, including seats, galleys, and crew rest areas
Astronics Qi2 wireless charger
Safety

Bizjet Incursion Triggers Air France Rejected Takeoff

Runway lights reportedly alerted pilots before ATC canceled takeoff clearance
The FAA is investigating after a business jet crossed into an Air France 777's path during takeoff at LAX, forcing the crew to reject departure April 8.
Maintenance and Modifications

Columbia Air Tapped for Daher Kodiak Sales and Service

Company adds utility turboprop to its portfolio
Kodiak 100 Series III
Maintenance and Modifications

DUST Identity Targets Counterfeit Aircraft Parts

Diamonds are an MRO’s best friend
DUST Identity diamond dust marker
Maintenance and Modifications

Wildhorse Helicopters Bell 47 Gets Full NVG Treatment

Modification helps company complete UAV delivery flight testing
Wildhorse Helicopters Bell 47 helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications

ScaleWings Taps Crewchief Tracking for Builders/Owners

System eliminates paper logbooks and simplifies monitoring of aircraft requirements
ScaleWings SW-51 airplane
Maintenance and Modifications

Pro Star Aviation Installs Moving Map System on PC-24

System brings a big jet feature to one of the smallest
The Send Oasis Moving Map as installed in a Pilatus PC-24
Aircraft

TBM 980 Makes U.S. Debut, Daher Hiring for Florida Plant

French aircraft manufacturer is all about the U.S. at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo
Daher TBM 980 makes U.S. debut in Lakeland, Florida
Avionics

Garmin Marries Satellite Messaging with D2 Mach 2 Pro

New features added from company’s inReach satcom technology
Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro watch
Charter & Fractional

Florida Charter Broker Becomes Aircraft Operator

Company acquired its first aircraft along with a Part 135 certificate
IsraFly's first aircraft, a Hawker 800 XPi
Aircraft

Luxaviation Supports Beyond Aero’s Hydrogen Business Aircraft Plan

The aircraft management and charter group has not committed to ordering the BYA-1
 Beyond Aero
Charter & Fractional

Fractional Start-up ‘Bond’ Ups Bombardier Order to $5B

Bond is accelerating deliveries, converting options for 24 Global 8000s, and adding orders for four more
Global 8000 (Photo: Bombardier)
Aircraft

EASA Approves Seven-blade Propeller for Piper M700 Fury

FAA certification expected ‘in the near future’
EASA approved a 7-blade MT-Propeller STC for Piper's M700 Fury, offering improved takeoff, climb, and reduced noise, the company announced.
Charter & Fractional

TLC Jet Links with American for Loyalty Benefits

Partnership integrates American Airlines’ loyalty programs with charter use
TLC Jet has partnered with American Airlines for loyalty points and miles
Sustainability and Environment

Aura Aero Secures €50 million in Series B Funding Round

Electric aircraft developer has now raised almost $400 million
Aura Aero aircraft rendering against sky background
Aircraft

Eve Air Mobility Aims for Eve-100 eVTOL Entry into Service in 2027

With the backing of Embraer, Eve has the experience to reach certification.
Eve eVTOL prototype hovering in flight
Aircraft

Elysian Aircraft Modifies Design of EX9 Electric Airliner

Dutch start-up says aircraft could carry up to 100 passnegers
Elysian E9X rendering in flight
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Owners Control the Map with FlightPath3D’s BizAvStudio

Tool simplifies process of making changes, including adding company branding
FlightPath3D BizAvStudio
Airports

Colorado’s Aspen/Pitkin Airport To Close for a Month

The airport will shut down on April 23
Aerial view of Aspen/Pitkin Airport
Safety

Crew Recency Tops Flight Risk List in Nimbl Report

Analysis based on operator submissions during 2025
common risks report 2026 nimbl
Avionics

Sporty’s PJ2 GPS Adds Nav Features to Handheld Radio

Device features standard headset plugs with no adapter required
Sporty's PJ2 GPS
Sustainability and Environment

Airbus Firefighting System Networks Variety of Vehicles

Testing showed promising results for reducing time to deployment
Airbus firefighting system
Aircraft

Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri Orders Cessna Caravan

Indonesian operator to use additional aircraft for charter and logistics services
Two Cessna Caravans in flight against sunset