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Private jet charter ‘club’ owner convicted in DOJ case over $15M customer fraud

A Maryland man running a company that offered private-jet charter flights was convicted by U.S. authorities for defrauding customers out of $15 million, the U.S. Department of Justice said. The case centers on alleged misconduct tied to charter-flight sales through the operator’s private-jet model.

2026-06-04T15:42:59.703065-07:00

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Skyservice wins EASA STC to install Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650

2026-06-04T10:10:56.893497-07:00

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Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure

2026-06-04T10:26:09.038784-07:00

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Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry

2026-06-03T18:27:24.144276-07:00

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Private jet charter ‘club’ owner convicted in DOJ case over $15M customer fraud A Maryland man running a company that offered private-jet charter flights was convicted by U.S. authorities for defrauding customers out of $15 million, the U.S. Department of Justice said. The case centers on alleged misconduct tied to charter-flight sales through the operator’s private-jet model.

2026-06-04T15:42:59.703065-07:00

Private jet charter ‘club’ owner convicted in DOJ case over $15M customer fraud

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Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure A Cirrus Vision Jet experienced an engine failure, prompting the pilot to forego parachute use and instead glide the aircraft to Athens Airport. The successful emergency landing underscores how quickly engine-loss scenarios can demand decisive glide/landing execution in light jets.

2026-06-04T10:26:09.038784-07:00

Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure

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Skyservice wins EASA STC to install Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650 Skyservice Business Aviation received an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval to install Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650 aircraft. The approval expands Skyservice’s role as an install provider for Galileo-enabled business jets in European markets.

2026-06-04T10:10:56.893497-07:00

Skyservice wins EASA STC to install Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650

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Elevate Jet launches “Ruby” AI pricing engine for private jet charter Elevate Jet is rolling out Ruby, an AI-based pricing engine for private jet charter, positioned as being trained on decades of proprietary flight data. The company is using Ruby to standardize and accelerate quote generation in its charter marketplace, leveraging its long-running managed-fleet footprint.

2026-06-04T09:42:28.359879-07:00

Elevate Jet launches “Ruby” AI pricing engine for private jet charter

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Belgium’s FLYINGGROUP targets 20–30-aircraft expansion Belgian aviation services group FLYINGGROUP says it is looking to add 20 to 30 aircraft as part of its expansion plan, signaling a near-term push to grow its commercial and business aviation footprint. The move underscores continued demand for capacity in the broader charter and operator ecosystem.

2026-06-04T04:58:14.413143-07:00

Belgium’s FLYINGGROUP targets 20–30-aircraft expansion

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Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry Textron Aviation has flown the first Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, starting an expanded flight-test phase ahead of FAA certification. The manufacturer reiterated its planned 2027 entry-into-service timeline for the next-generation entry-level business jet.

2026-06-03T18:27:24.144276-07:00

Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry

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ExecuJet expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney ahead of Oct 2026 C-checks ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is investing in its Sydney Airport facility to expand Dassault Falcon maintenance capability, adding specialist tooling, training, and technical resources. The work is designed to prepare the site to support upcoming Falcon 7X heavy maintenance, including C-checks starting October 2026.

2026-06-03T02:43:27.805888-07:00

ExecuJet expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney ahead of Oct 2026 C-checks

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Azorra delivers first ATR 42-600 to JSX under new lease; carrier expands public charter reach toward Los Cabos Aircraft lessor Azorra has delivered the first of two ATR 42-600 turboprops to Dallas-based public charter operator JSX under a new lease agreement. The aircraft is intended to support JSX’s plan to scale its public charter footprint to thousands of additional US airports and to pursue new service such as Los Cabos.

2026-06-03T00:11:35.801482-07:00

Azorra delivers first ATR 42-600 to JSX under new lease; carrier expands public charter reach toward Los Cabos

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Private jet charter ‘club’ owner convicted in DOJ case over $15M customer fraud

Skyservice wins EASA STC to install Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity on Challenger 604/605/650

Cirrus Vision Jet makes gear-up emergency landing at Athens after engine failure

Textron Aviation completes first flight of Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 prototype, targeting FAA certification and 2027 service entry

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