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Argus: Global business aviation ops finish December up 4.2% as fractional 'banner year' boosts activity

An Argus report shows global business aviation flight activity finished December up 4.2% year‑over‑year, capping a strong year for the sector. Argus credits a "banner year" for fractional ownership operators as a meaningful driver of the year‑end increase in operations.

2026-01-19T10:37:38.931841-08:00

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Gama Aviation wins UK Part-145 for Learjet maintenance and opens helicopter paint shop

2026-01-19T09:59:04.645067-08:00

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Beyond Aero completes DNW wind‑tunnel campaign validating BYA‑1 with external gaseous‑hydrogen tanks

2026-01-19T06:48:41.470286-08:00

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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00

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Argus: Global business aviation ops finish December up 4.2% as fractional 'banner year' boosts activity An Argus report shows global business aviation flight activity finished December up 4.2% year‑over‑year, capping a strong year for the sector. Argus credits a "banner year" for fractional ownership operators as a meaningful driver of the year‑end increase in operations.

2026-01-19T10:37:38.931841-08:00

Argus: Global business aviation ops finish December up 4.2% as fractional 'banner year' boosts activity

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Gama Aviation wins UK Part-145 for Learjet maintenance and opens helicopter paint shop Gama Aviation has secured UK CAA Part-145 approval to perform maintenance on Learjet aircraft and opened a new helicopter paint shop, expanding its business-aviation MRO capabilities and broadening services for rotorcraft operators and OEMs, providing UK-based third-party sustainment for corporate operators.

2026-01-19T09:59:04.645067-08:00

Gama Aviation wins UK Part-145 for Learjet maintenance and opens helicopter paint shop

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Beyond Aero completes DNW wind‑tunnel campaign validating BYA‑1 with external gaseous‑hydrogen tanks Beyond Aero completed a five‑week wind‑tunnel campaign at the DNW facility in Marknesse, Netherlands to validate the BYA‑1 hydrogen‑electric business jet’s aerodynamics, stability and control. Tests specifically assessed the aircraft’s unusual configuration that places gaseous hydrogen tanks outside the fuselage.

2026-01-19T06:48:41.470286-08:00

Beyond Aero completes DNW wind‑tunnel campaign validating BYA‑1 with external gaseous‑hydrogen tanks

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JetLoan Capital Reports $250M in 2025 Bizjet and Yacht Transactions as Borrower Demand Strengthens

2026-01-19T06:25:20.309480-08:00

JetLoan Capital Reports $250M

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Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern Unconfirmed reports of mass layoffs at ForeFlight following its sale to private-equity firm Thoma Bravo have circulated online, prompting concern and debate among pilots and the broader aviation community. Pilots are posting screenshots and commentary as industry observers await official confirmation and assess potential impacts on support and development.

2026-01-16T09:13:21.476624-08:00

Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern

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REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027 REGENT Craft has secured a 30‑unit order from private members club 'XXV' for its 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider, with U.S. East Coast deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. The deal is a significant early commercial fleet commitment and defines a near‑term production and delivery window for the platform.

2026-01-16T00:06:25.264036-08:00

REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027

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Talon Air eyes measured growth after Vista Global divestment Talon Air is pursuing measured growth after its divestment by Vista Global, signaling a strategic reset as the operator transitions away from the larger private-aviation group. Management frames the change as an opportunity to stabilise operations and pursue cautious expansion under new ownership arrangements.

2026-01-15T11:58:06.322017-08:00

Talon Air eyes measured growth after Vista Global divestment

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flyExclusive and Jet.AI extend deadline for acquisition of Jet.AI's aviation business to April 30, 2026 flyExclusive (JRE, Kinston) and Jet.AI have agreed to extend the deadline for flyExclusive's acquisition of Jet.AI's aviation business to April 30, 2026. The deferment preserves the transaction framework while the parties complete outstanding conditions and regulatory steps ahead of closing.

2026-01-15T11:26:37.206863-08:00

flyExclusive and Jet.AI extend deadline for acquisition of Jet.AI's aviation business to April 30, 2026

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Argus: Global business aviation ops finish December up 4.2% as fractional 'banner year' boosts activity

Gama Aviation wins UK Part-145 for Learjet maintenance and opens helicopter paint shop

Beyond Aero completes DNW wind‑tunnel campaign validating BYA‑1 with external gaseous‑hydrogen tanks

Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

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