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Wheels Up announces further layoffs after $83M Q2 net loss

On-demand private aviation operator Wheels Up is conducting further layoffs after reporting an $83 million net loss in the second quarter. The personnel reductions follow the quarterly result and mark another step in the company’s effort to rein in costs and stabilise its finances.

2025-09-10T07:56:47.875255-07:00

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Veteran NASA Astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 8 and 13, Dies at 97

2025-08-08T12:48:11.876361-07:00

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Gulfstream delivers first certificated G800 ultra-long-range business jet

2025-08-27T11:25:23.530829-07:00

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Bain-backed Jamco buys Aerospace Technologies Group to expand cabin‑interiors platform

2025-09-03T03:08:48.449776-07:00

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North Las Vegas runway expansion could leave nearly 300 aircraft owners without lease renewals North Las Vegas Airport's proposal to lengthen a runway to accommodate larger jets for major events threatens non-renewal of ground leases for nearly 300 aircraft owners, raising immediate concerns about based-aircraft counts and the future mix of general aviation and commercial operations at the field.

2025-09-16T12:26:22.317309-07:00

North Las Vegas runway expansion could leave nearly 300 aircraft owners without lease renewals

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EASA clears Falcon 6X for EFVS approaches to 100‑ft decision height in all conditions EASA has approved the Falcon 6X to conduct EFVS instrument approaches to a 100‑foot decision height in all conditions, allowing operators to use the aircraft's enhanced flight‑vision system for lower‑minima landings under formal regulatory authorization.

2025-09-10T08:33:34.108023-07:00

EASA clears Falcon 6X for EFVS approaches to 100‑ft decision height in all conditions

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Bombardier, GE, Cirrus and Embraer executives warn of operational strains and technician shortfalls in business aviation Senior executives from Bombardier, GE, Cirrus Aircraft and Embraer outlined mounting operational pressures and persistent workforce shortfalls in business aviation, citing technician scarcity, maintenance bottlenecks and service-capacity gaps. They called for accelerated training, expanded service networks and closer OEM–supplier coordination to avoid delivery and aftermarket disruption.

2025-09-10T08:19:05.076226-07:00

Bombardier, GE, Cirrus and Embraer executives warn of operational strains and technician shortfalls in business aviation

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Wheels Up announces further layoffs after $83M Q2 net loss On-demand private aviation operator Wheels Up is conducting further layoffs after reporting an $83 million net loss in the second quarter. The personnel reductions follow the quarterly result and mark another step in the company’s effort to rein in costs and stabilise its finances.

2025-09-10T07:56:47.875255-07:00

Wheels Up announces further layoffs after $83M Q2 net loss

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Finland’s Jetflite exits Gulfstream sales and service operations Finland’s Jetflite has ended its Gulfstream sales and service operations, withdrawing from its role as the local dealer and maintenance partner. The move removes a regional point of contact for Gulfstream sales and MRO in Finland, forcing owners to seek alternative support or OEM-directed solutions.

2025-09-10T07:46:20.025345-07:00

Finland’s Jetflite exits Gulfstream sales and service operations

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Textron expands ProAdvantage maintenance plan for Cessna CitationJets, adds customer benefits Textron is expanding its ProAdvantage maintenance plan for Cessna CitationJets, upgrading its top-tier support package with additional customer benefits aimed at reducing ownership costs and improving fleet availability. The move broadens aftermarket coverage for Citation operators and deepens Textron’s services offering for its business-jet line.

2025-09-10T06:13:19.967376-07:00

Textron expands ProAdvantage maintenance plan for Cessna CitationJets, adds customer benefits

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Sierra Nevada takes delivery of second Global 6500 for U.S. Army HADES ISR conversion Sierra Nevada Corporation has taken delivery of a second government‑furnished Bombardier Global 6500 that will be modified into a prototype for the U.S. Army’s HADES (High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System). The white, windowless cabin jet will be missionized by SNC as the Army’s first large‑cabin business‑jet ISR platform.

2025-09-09T09:47:10.035475-07:00

Sierra Nevada takes delivery of second Global 6500 for U.S. Army HADES ISR conversion

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Sarah Mespelt Larranaga, designer of Paris Hilton’s custom pink private jet Sarah Mespelt Larranaga, founder of Sarah Larranaga Aviation Design, is the designer behind Paris Hilton’s custom pink private jet. When refurbishing or creating VIP aircraft she balances aesthetics with aircraft weight, fuel efficiency and integration of cutting‑edge systems to preserve performance and regulatory compliance.

2025-09-05T14:05:36.528325-07:00

Sarah Mespelt Larranaga, designer of Paris Hilton’s custom pink private jet

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