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United Airlines Inks Purchase-and-Leaseback for 10 Boeing 737-9 MAX with DAE Capital

United Airlines has signed a purchase-and-leaseback agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for ten new Boeing 737-9 MAX jets scheduled for delivery between August 2025 and February 2026. The deal supports United’s fleet modernization and sustainability objectives by securing fuel-efficient narrowbodies.

2025-07-28T07:19:00.069910-07:00

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Beechcraft B200 King Air Crashes on Takeoff, Shuts London Southend Airport

2025-07-13T09:17:28.067744-07:00

Corporate Jet Investor

Flexjet secures $800M L Catterton-led equity injection to accelerate fleet expansion

2025-07-21T02:03:25.603353-07:00

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U.S.-Brazil Trade Spat Over 50% Tariffs Forces Embraer to Evaluate Commercial Impact

2025-07-11T09:33:32.666439-07:00

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NetJets Integrates GE’s FlightPulse FOQA Extension for In-Flight Performance Monitoring NetJets has expanded GE Aerospace’s FlightPulse Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) program to give pilots immediate access to performance metrics in the cockpit. The data-driven tool delivers real-time insights on fuel efficiency, flight parameter deviations and operational best practices, bolstering situational awareness and safety.

2025-08-04T10:53:35.313145-07:00

NetJets Integrates GE’s FlightPulse FOQA Extension for In-Flight Performance Monitoring

Wall Street Journal

How Flying on a Private Jet Became the No. 1 Marker of Real Wealth Surging demand for private jet travel has elevated business aviation into its own luxury tier, with charter rates and fleet utilization hitting record highs as operators struggle to keep pace. This trend underscores a growing divide between the top 1% and the ultra-wealthy 0.1%.

2025-08-03T17:53:56.587909-07:00

How Flying on a Private Jet Became the No. 1 Marker of Real Wealth

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Hollywood Burbank Jet Center rebrands FBO at KBUR after 22-year Million Air partnership On July 31, 2025, the privately owned fixed-base operator at Hollywood Burbank Airport rebranded from Million Air Burbank to Hollywood Burbank Jet Center, parting ways with the legacy brand to emphasize its local ownership, community-focused operations under the Lee family's leadership, and new sustainability initiatives.

2025-08-01T10:05:36.893881-07:00

Hollywood Burbank Jet Center rebrands FBO at KBUR after 22-year Million Air partnership

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Jet Aviation Acquires ASTONSKY FBO at Paris-Le Bourget, Bolstering Network to 31 Locations Jet Aviation has acquired ASTONSKY’s fixed‐base operator operations at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in France, including ground handling, hangarage and passenger services. The deal expands its global FBO footprint to 31 locations, reinforcing its premium business aviation presence in Europe’s busiest bizav hub.

2025-08-01T05:36:02.605829-07:00

Jet Aviation Acquires ASTONSKY FBO at Paris-Le Bourget, Bolstering Network to 31 Locations

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Survey: 60% of Operators Postpone Business Jet Orders Amid Tariff Uncertainty; RVA Urges Zero-Tariff Marketplace A recent Rolland Vincent Associates study finds that almost 60% of business jet operators are deferring new aircraft purchases in response to tariff uncertainty. The consultancy’s report advocates establishing a zero-tariff environment to mitigate trade risks, support demand and streamline procurement in the business aviation sector.

2025-07-31T22:40:16.727617-07:00

Survey: 60% of Operators Postpone Business Jet Orders Amid Tariff Uncertainty; RVA Urges Zero-Tariff Marketplace

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EBAA to Alternate EBACE Between Geneva and Rotating European Cities Starting 2026 The European Business Aviation Association has unveiled a new alternating format for its European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition: the show will return to Geneva’s Palexpo with a full static display in May 2026 and then rotate to a different European city in odd years thereafter.

2025-07-31T03:55:48.206982-07:00

EBAA to Alternate EBACE Between Geneva and Rotating European Cities Starting 2026

The Aviationist

France’s Archange SIGINT Falcon 8X Completes Maiden Flight France’s Archange special-mission Falcon 8X, converted under the DGA’s ARCHANGE programme, flew its first sortie on July 25, paving the way to replace the retired Transall C-160G Gabriel SIGINT jets. The platform will restore high-altitude signals-intelligence capability for French forces.

2025-07-28T10:38:39.223488-07:00

France’s Archange SIGINT Falcon 8X Completes Maiden Flight

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Vietnam’s Business Aviation Undersupplied with Just 12 Private Jets for 100 Million Population Vietnam’s business aviation segment trails most markets, with just 12 private jets serving 100 million people. Soaring corporate travel demand, emerging HNWI growth and limited supply create an acute gap. Operators and OEMs are eyeing rapid fleet expansion, though local infrastructure and regulatory frameworks remain hurdles.

2025-07-28T08:07:44.515156-07:00

Vietnam’s Business Aviation Undersupplied with Just 12 Private Jets for 100 Million Population

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