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Used business jets: low post-COVID inventory sustaining strong demand and pressuring prices

A panel at NBAA’s Northeast Regional said the pre-owned business-jet market remains highly active, with buyers competing for a supply base that is still below pre-COVID inventory levels. Analysts warned that the inventory shortfall could translate into higher used aircraft prices.

2026-05-22T10:41:16.773851-07:00

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Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability

2026-05-22T02:38:38.432855-07:00

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April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year

2026-05-21T12:53:57.756764-07:00

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Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

2026-05-21T10:28:37.462281-07:00

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Used business jets: low post-COVID inventory sustaining strong demand and pressuring prices A panel at NBAA’s Northeast Regional said the pre-owned business-jet market remains highly active, with buyers competing for a supply base that is still below pre-COVID inventory levels. Analysts warned that the inventory shortfall could translate into higher used aircraft prices.

2026-05-22T10:41:16.773851-07:00

Used business jets: low post-COVID inventory sustaining strong demand and pressuring prices

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Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability Prince Aviation plans to exit its Citation Jet activity while using the move to scale its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) offering. The shift signals a reallocation of operational focus from managing a business-jet fleet segment to building aftermarket capacity for third-party aircraft support.

2026-05-22T02:38:38.432855-07:00

Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability

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Latin America FBO market evolves as business aviation infrastructure matures—driving more sophisticated ground-ops models A decade of investment and expanding business-aviation infrastructure across Latin America is pushing fixed-base operators toward more sophisticated operational models. The shift reflects higher customer expectations for end-to-end ground services as the region opens further to corporate and private aviation activity.

2026-05-21T16:25:47.471864-07:00

Latin America FBO market evolves as business aviation infrastructure matures—driving more sophisticated ground-ops models

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April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year OEMs delivered 50 business jets in April 2026, a topline delivery pace signal for the private aviation market heading into the second half. The figure provides a near-term read-through for OEM production cadence and for how quickly new aircraft are reaching operators after recent transaction tightening.

2026-05-21T12:53:57.756764-07:00

April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year

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Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour Vista is reporting 32% annual traffic growth in Greater China for 2025 and using a Hong Kong and Shanghai media tour to showcase its newest aircraft, the Bombardier Global 8000. The campaign signals continued demand momentum in the region alongside Vista’s broader effort to expand aircraft access through XO.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.462281-07:00

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

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Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling Resurgent Aviation Solutions—manufacturer and repair station for Eclipse 500/550 critical components—has moved into liquidation and closing. The company said it plans to destroy all tooling, raising immediate questions about the continuity of support for the impacted components used across the type’s installed base.

2026-05-21T10:28:37.160865-07:00

Resurgent Aviation Solutions liquidates and closes Eclipse 500/550 supplier role, plans to destroy tooling

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Bombardier marks milestone flight for Global 8000 as fastest business jet at Mach 0.95 Bombardier used a milestone flight to underscore the Global 8000’s performance positioning as the fastest business jet in service terms, citing an MMO of Mach 0.95. The company’s celebration signals continued market push for ultra-long-range aircraft that combine speed and cabin experience.

2026-05-21T09:24:52.579102-07:00

Bombardier marks milestone flight for Global 8000 as fastest business jet at Mach 0.95

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ACM Air Charter plans Global 8000 entry in 1Q27 as it targets expansion via light-jet fleet mix ACM Air Charter says it will add the Bombardier Global 8000 in 1Q27, seeking to build capacity through a broader light-jet-heavy charter fleet strategy. The operator’s move underscores how charter providers are adjusting aircraft mix to meet customer demand while smoothing availability around delivery timing.

2026-05-21T04:05:57.262206-07:00

ACM Air Charter plans Global 8000 entry in 1Q27 as it targets expansion via light-jet fleet mix

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Used business jets: low post-COVID inventory sustaining strong demand and pressuring prices

Prince Aviation to exit Citation Jet operation and expand MRO capability

April 2026: OEMs deliver 50 business jets as deliveries stabilize into the mid-year

Vista touts 32% Greater China traffic growth and unveils new Bombardier Global 8000 via Hong Kong–Shanghai media tour

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