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AfBAA begins multi-phase, data-driven research to map business aviation activity across Africa

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has launched the first phase of a continent-wide research initiative—commissioned with Seefeld Group—to build the first comprehensive, data-driven picture of business aviation in Africa. Initial results are scheduled for presentation at Aviation Africa in Nairobi on September 9–10.

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

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Flexjet acquires London’s The Jet Business; Steve Varsano named president

2026-06-12T01:57:25.582358-07:00

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EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation

2026-06-12T09:56:57.911276-07:00

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Gulfstream marks G700 double milestones with 100th delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

2026-06-10T08:42:16.003199-07:00

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AfBAA begins multi-phase, data-driven research to map business aviation activity across Africa The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has launched the first phase of a continent-wide research initiative—commissioned with Seefeld Group—to build the first comprehensive, data-driven picture of business aviation in Africa. Initial results are scheduled for presentation at Aviation Africa in Nairobi on September 9–10.

2026-06-15T02:07:54.884279-07:00

AfBAA begins multi-phase, data-driven research to map business aviation activity across Africa

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Flexjet’s Irish operating unit approved for U.S. operations Flexjet secured regulatory approval for its Irish unit to conduct U.S. operations, expanding the company’s legal and operational footprint in the market. The move positions Flexjet to scale cross-border business-jet services under an Irish-based structure for U.S. flying.

2026-06-12T11:13:21.674342-07:00

Flexjet’s Irish operating unit approved for U.S. operations

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EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is pressing for reforms to the European Union’s aviation emissions trading scheme (ETS), arguing the current policy framework needs greater flexibility. The push targets how the ETS is applied to business aviation operations under EU climate regulation.

2026-06-12T09:56:57.911276-07:00

EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation

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Flexjet acquires London’s The Jet Business; Steve Varsano named president Flexjet has announced the acquisition of The Jet Business, a London-based aircraft brokerage and advisory firm founded by Steve Varsano. Varsano—known for TikTok-driven aviation marketing—will become president, with the business set to influence Flexjet’s fleet additions and subtractions.

2026-06-12T01:57:25.582358-07:00

Flexjet acquires London’s The Jet Business; Steve Varsano named president

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Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service Gulfstream has opened its first dedicated on-site customer support office in Singapore to strengthen its Asia-Pacific aftermarket and service capabilities. The office is staffed by eight Gulfstream professionals (CTMs, materials/quality, FSR, and RSM) and is co-located with Jet Aviation Singapore.

2026-06-11T09:57:33.361281-07:00

Gulfstream establishes first on-site Singapore customer support office to bolster APAC service

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Nigeria suspends permit after Challenger 601 incident at Asaba—jet landed on a road under construction and departed Nigeria’s aviation regulator has suspended an operating permit following an incident near Asaba airport involving a US-registered Bombardier Challenger 601 executive jet. The aircraft reportedly landed on, then departed from, an unfinished road during its approach, prompting an inquiry and permit action.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.967194-07:00

Nigeria suspends permit after Challenger 601 incident at Asaba—jet landed on a road under construction and departed

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NetJets starts maintenance at new Reading, Pennsylvania hangar under lease NetJets Aviation has launched MRO operations at a leased 30,000-sq-ft hangar in Reading, Pennsylvania, bringing a new sustainment footprint to support its aircraft maintenance needs. The facility adds dedicated hangar capacity for the operator’s business-aviation network.

2026-06-10T11:12:07.462490-07:00

NetJets starts maintenance at new Reading, Pennsylvania hangar under lease

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St Barth Executive plans Terre-de-Haut operations in 4Q26 St Barth Executive says it will launch operations serving Terre-de-Haut in 4Q26 as it extends its short-hop flying model in the Caribbean. The move builds on the carrier’s recently announced Sint Maarten–St Barth premium connection, positioning additional point-to-point capacity for the region.

2026-06-10T09:57:00.643468-07:00

St Barth Executive plans Terre-de-Haut operations in 4Q26

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AfBAA begins multi-phase, data-driven research to map business aviation activity across Africa

Flexjet acquires London’s The Jet Business; Steve Varsano named president

EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation

Gulfstream marks G700 double milestones with 100th delivery and 100th city-pair speed record

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