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Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny

Punjab government approved new carrier 'Air Punjab' and has come under scrutiny after buying a 2019-built Gulfstream GVII‑G500 ultra-long-range business jet, prompting questions over provincial spending priorities, governance and its implications for competition and market entry.

2026-02-22T21:16:43.733407-08:00

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

Wall Street Journal

What the Wealthy Want in Their Private Jets

2026-02-21T11:25:20.536125-08:00

AINonline

Wheels Up to standardize fleet on Phenom and Challenger jets, complete transition by end-2026

2026-02-19T09:45:34.177513-08:00

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Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny Punjab government approved new carrier 'Air Punjab' and has come under scrutiny after buying a 2019-built Gulfstream GVII‑G500 ultra-long-range business jet, prompting questions over provincial spending priorities, governance and its implications for competition and market entry.

2026-02-22T21:16:43.733407-08:00

Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny

Wall Street Journal

What the Wealthy Want in Their Private Jets Wealthy owners are prioritizing privacy and long-stay comfort, prompting designers to outfit private jets and yachts with apartment‑style interiors—residential finishes, flexible living spaces and home-like amenities—shifting the cabin from transport to bespoke living environment. The trend responds to demand for discretion and extended onboard use.

2026-02-21T11:25:20.536125-08:00

What the Wealthy Want in Their Private Jets

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Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs Transport Canada has granted type certification for Gulfstream’s G500 and G600 business jets, according to a government document, after President Donald Trump publicly criticized the delay and threatened to ground Canada-built aircraft in the U.S. and impose tariffs unless regulators approved the models.

2026-02-20T13:35:44.633286-08:00

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

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Business-jet OEMs deliver 34 aircraft in January 2026 Business-jet OEMs handed over 34 new aircraft in January 2026, a monthly snapshot that requires model-, OEM- and regional-level breakdowns to show whether momentum in bizav deliveries is persisting after 2025. The figure will be compared against 2025 trends and OEM production plans.

2026-02-20T05:46:48.295515-08:00

Business-jet OEMs deliver 34 aircraft in January 2026

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EU to increase private‑jet spending by €5M (≈50% vs 2021), Commission cites geopolitical volatility The European Commission will increase spending on private jets by €5 million — roughly a 50% rise versus 2021 — with officials saying the figure reflects "the broader geopolitical context and increased volatility in international affairs." Change reflects adjustments tied to heightened geopolitical risk.

2026-02-19T11:50:34.199483-08:00

EU to increase private‑jet spending by €5M (≈50% vs 2021), Commission cites geopolitical volatility

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U.S. approves TransNorthern Aviation to operate scheduled flights The U.S. has authorized TransNorthern Aviation to operate scheduled flights, formally allowing the operator to offer regular timetabled commercial services. The approval enables TransNorthern to expand beyond ad-hoc or charter operations, subject to applicable operational and regulatory requirements before service launch.

2026-02-19T10:50:57.293716-08:00

U.S. approves TransNorthern Aviation to operate scheduled flights

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Wheels Up to standardize fleet on Phenom and Challenger jets, complete transition by end-2026 Wheels Up says it has boosted membership while moving to a simplified fleet strategy: by the end of 2026 the operator's fleet will consist entirely of Phenom and Challenger business jets. The plan centralizes operations around two types to complete the transition within the stated timeline.

2026-02-19T09:45:34.177513-08:00

Wheels Up to standardize fleet on Phenom and Challenger jets, complete transition by end-2026

AINonline

FlyHouse partners with TAM Aviação Executiva to launch operations in Brazil FlyHouse has signed a strategic partnership with TAM Aviação Executiva to enter Brazil, integrating Brazilian operators into the FlyHouse platform. The agreement brings local operator capacity onto FlyHouse's marketplace and positions the company to scale private-aviation charter and service offerings across the Brazilian market.

2026-02-19T09:16:11.447010-08:00

FlyHouse partners with TAM Aviação Executiva to launch operations in Brazil

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Punjab approves new carrier 'Air Punjab' as Gulfstream GVII‑G500 purchase sparks scrutiny

Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream G500 and G600 after Trump threatened U.S. grounding and tariffs

What the Wealthy Want in Their Private Jets

Wheels Up to standardize fleet on Phenom and Challenger jets, complete transition by end-2026

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