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Bell 505 sets Latin America 2025 orders record, cements Southern Cone leadership

At FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Bell announced the Bell 505 recorded its highest-ever number of orders in Latin America during 2025, becoming the product of choice across the Southern Cone. The single-engine light helicopter’s low operating costs and mission flexibility drove demand from private, tourism and utility operators.

2026-04-08T06:01:54.197075-07:00

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Gogo seeks Indian approval for LEO satcom installs as APAC business-jet operators push for multi‑orbit capability

2026-04-07T14:12:44.744068-07:00

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Business aviation activity rises 6.5% YoY in March as airline disruptions and fuel costs lift demand

2026-04-07T10:31:21.641746-07:00

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Rising Indian wealth spurs business aviation growth as industry pushes New Delhi for regulatory reform

2026-04-07T10:31:21.817804-07:00

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Fly2Sky drops Maltese AOC Fly2Sky has dropped its Maltese Air Operator Certificate (AOC), terminating its authorization to conduct commercial air transport under Malta's registry. The decision removes Fly2Sky's Malta-based operating privileges and requires any Malta-registered aircraft or services previously run under that AOC to find alternative operating arrangements.

2026-04-08T08:11:26.689418-07:00

Fly2Sky drops Maltese AOC

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Bell 505 sets Latin America 2025 orders record, cements Southern Cone leadership At FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Bell announced the Bell 505 recorded its highest-ever number of orders in Latin America during 2025, becoming the product of choice across the Southern Cone. The single-engine light helicopter’s low operating costs and mission flexibility drove demand from private, tourism and utility operators.

2026-04-08T06:01:54.197075-07:00

Bell 505 sets Latin America 2025 orders record, cements Southern Cone leadership

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Gogo seeks Indian approval for LEO satcom installs as APAC business-jet operators push for multi‑orbit capability Gogo has applied for Indian regulatory approval to install LEO-capable satellite communications equipment on business jets, responding to demand from Asia‑Pacific operators for multi‑orbit connectivity. The move aims to clear retrofit and new‑fit pathways to bring low‑Earth‑orbit broadband to regional business aviation fleets.

2026-04-07T14:12:44.744068-07:00

Gogo seeks Indian approval for LEO satcom installs as APAC business-jet operators push for multi‑orbit capability

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Rising Indian wealth spurs business aviation growth as industry pushes New Delhi for regulatory reform Rising Indian wealth is driving a surge in business aviation demand, and industry leaders are pressing New Delhi for regulatory reforms to level the playing field. They say changes are needed to unlock investment in charters, FBOs, MRO capacity and aircraft financing to support market scale.

2026-04-07T10:31:21.817804-07:00

Rising Indian wealth spurs business aviation growth as industry pushes New Delhi for regulatory reform

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Business aviation activity rises 6.5% YoY in March as airline disruptions and fuel costs lift demand Global business aviation activity increased 6.5% year‑on‑year in March — North America +6.6%, Europe +4.9% — according to ARGUS and WINGX. Analysts link the rise to recent airline cancellations, higher jet‑fuel costs and changing travel patterns; ACC warns Europe could see up to a 70% summer peak surge.

2026-04-07T10:31:21.641746-07:00

Business aviation activity rises 6.5% YoY in March as airline disruptions and fuel costs lift demand

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HondaJet runway excursion at Orlando: pilots exceeded crosswind limits, left wing damaged after striking signage A HondaJet veered off the runway at Orlando after pilots exceeded the aircraft's published crosswind limits, striking airport signage and sustaining left‑wing damage. Authorities are investigating the excursion and damage; no further operational or injury details were provided. The operator's response and FAA involvement were not disclosed.

2026-04-07T10:31:21.168668-07:00

HondaJet runway excursion at Orlando: pilots exceeded crosswind limits, left wing damaged after striking signage

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Executive Jet Charter receives UK’s first Gulfstream G800 Executive Jet Charter has taken delivery of the United Kingdom’s first Gulfstream G800, marking the type’s entry into the UK charter market. The aircraft strengthens Executive Jet’s long‑range charter offering and is the first G800 operated by a UK‑based operator.

2026-04-07T06:11:15.454728-07:00

Executive Jet Charter receives UK’s first Gulfstream G800

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Comlux America gains FAA STC for ACJ TwoTwenty cabin; DOA21 authorised to certify A220 VIP mods Comlux America has received a Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate for the ACJ TwoTwenty cabin, allowing its DOA21 subsidiary to certify A220 VIP interior modifications to FAA standards. The approval opens the door to US-registered deliveries and expands Comlux’s North American market access.

2026-04-06T23:46:13.307982-07:00

Comlux America gains FAA STC for ACJ TwoTwenty cabin; DOA21 authorised to certify A220 VIP mods

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Bell 505 sets Latin America 2025 orders record, cements Southern Cone leadership

Gogo seeks Indian approval for LEO satcom installs as APAC business-jet operators push for multi‑orbit capability

Business aviation activity rises 6.5% YoY in March as airline disruptions and fuel costs lift demand

Rising Indian wealth spurs business aviation growth as industry pushes New Delhi for regulatory reform

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