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Davos WEF draws 157 private jets; attendees face emissions criticism as Jet Aviation offers SAF in Zurich

Business aviation surged for the World Economic Forum in Davos: Business Insider tracked 157 private jets arriving near the Swiss Alps, prompting criticism of attendees' carbon footprints. Jet Aviation is offering sustainable aviation fuel out of Zurich to serve the spike in private‑jet traffic.

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flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services

2026-01-20T10:19:04.333793-08:00

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Heavy data use is reshaping in‑flight connectivity on business jets

2026-01-20T09:37:57.167257-08:00

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Bombardier names four senior leaders in restructure; hires ex‑Leonardo DRS strategist to lead M&A

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flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services flyExclusive has begun installing SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity across its Challenger 350 fleet and is expanding its MRO capabilities to perform Starlink fit‑outs and related retrofit work. The move positions the operator to support in‑house fleet upgrades and commercial installation services for business jets.

2026-01-20T10:19:04.333793-08:00

flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services

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Davos WEF draws 157 private jets; attendees face emissions criticism as Jet Aviation offers SAF in Zurich Business aviation surged for the World Economic Forum in Davos: Business Insider tracked 157 private jets arriving near the Swiss Alps, prompting criticism of attendees' carbon footprints. Jet Aviation is offering sustainable aviation fuel out of Zurich to serve the spike in private‑jet traffic.

2026-01-20T10:19:04.221692-08:00

Davos WEF draws 157 private jets; attendees face emissions criticism as Jet Aviation offers SAF in Zurich

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Heavy data use is reshaping in‑flight connectivity on business jets Multiple simultaneous heavy data users aboard business jets have turned in‑flight connectivity from a luxury into an operational necessity, forcing operators and suppliers to rethink bandwidth provisioning, onboard networking and installation strategies to support high‑throughput, always‑on passenger and crew applications.

2026-01-20T09:37:57.167257-08:00

Heavy data use is reshaping in‑flight connectivity on business jets

FlightGlobal

Bombardier names four senior leaders in restructure; hires ex‑Leonardo DRS strategist to lead M&A Bombardier has appointed four senior executives effective immediately as part of a leadership restructure that consolidates aircraft sales, aftermarket services, engineering and defence into new divisions. The company also hired a former Leonardo DRS strategist to lead mergers-and-acquisitions as it pursues defence growth.

2026-01-20T08:56:30.699498-08:00

Bombardier names four senior leaders in restructure; hires ex‑Leonardo DRS strategist to lead M&A

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ExecuJet Belgium gains US FAA approval to service N‑registered business jets ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium has received US Federal Aviation Administration approval to perform line maintenance, AOG support and base maintenance on N‑registered business aircraft. The certification allows the Belgian facility to directly support US‑registered business jets operating in Europe, expanding ExecuJet's MRO reach.

2026-01-20T04:44:13.713801-08:00

ExecuJet Belgium gains US FAA approval to service N‑registered business jets

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ReFuelEU SAF mandates strain business aviation operations and supply chains The EU's ReFuelEU SAF mandates are creating operational headaches and supply constraints for business aviation operators, complicating refuelling logistics and access to qualifying fuel at European airports. Operators and FBOs report strained supply chains and new compliance burdens as SAF obligations are phased in.

2026-01-20T03:19:57.616963-08:00

ReFuelEU SAF mandates strain business aviation operations and supply chains

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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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Davos WEF draws 157 private jets; attendees face emissions criticism as Jet Aviation offers SAF in Zurich

flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services

Heavy data use is reshaping in‑flight connectivity on business jets

Bombardier names four senior leaders in restructure; hires ex‑Leonardo DRS strategist to lead M&A

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