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The Niall Olver-owned venture plans an eight-bay simulator center near Amsterdam Schiphol, initially operating Bombardier Challenger simulators. AeronautX says it aims to challenge what it describes as a duopoly in Europe’s business aviation pilot-training market.
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Ares Jet has secured certification under Brazil’s RBAC 135 rules, according to Business Jet News. The report does not specify the scope of the certification, the aircraft involved or the company’s plans for launching or expanding operations.
The Niall Olver-owned venture plans an eight-bay simulator center near Amsterdam Schiphol, initially operating Bombardier Challenger simulators. AeronautX says it aims to challenge what it describes as a duopoly in Europe’s business aviation pilot-training market.
Duncan Aviation has ordered 40 Gogo Galileo HDX systems, in what Gogo described as its largest single MRO order this year. The business-jet service provider said pre-stocking the equipment will help it meet customer requirements.
Business aviation services provider Mente has rebranded Four Corners Aviation as Mente Aviation, bringing its aircraft advisory, charter and management operations together under a single identity and website. The company has also rolled out an upgrade to its MVP service, though the available reports provide no details on the changes.
AeronautX is opening a business aviation training center near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, backed by an initial investment of about €40 million ($44.7 million). The facility is positioned as an alternative to established pilot-training providers.
Phenix Jet Cayman has added its first Bombardier Global 8000 and expects a second aircraft in the first quarter of 2027. The timing follows plans outlined in mid-2024 for two deliveries in 2026.
Transportes Aéreos Pegaso presents its role in providing air transport for multiple industries in Mexico, emphasizing a modernized fleet and its ability to serve a broad range of operational needs. The available information does not specify fleet size, aircraft types or new business developments.
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FlyJets has introduced JetGPT, an automated AI assistant for its charter aviation marketplace and flight-sharing exchange. The announcement signals a new customer-facing use of AI in charter booking, but the available information does not specify the agent’s capabilities or how it will affect booking and operations.
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