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Hong Kong seizes ACJ318 in cross-border debt dispute

An Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ318 has been seized in Hong Kong amid a cross-border debt dispute, according to Business Jet News. The available report provides no further details on the parties, the amount at issue or the aircraft’s operational status.

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AstonJet Malta inducts Global Express

AstonJet Malta has added a Global Express to its fleet, according to Business Jet News. The available report provides no further details on the aircraft, its configuration or intended operations.

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Nomad Technics completes 7,800-landing Challenger 604 and 120-month Global 5000 inspections

The Basel-based maintenance provider says it has completed a 7,800-landing inspection on a Bombardier Challenger 604 and a 120-month inspection on a Global 5000. The milestones highlight Nomad Technics’ work on two Bombardier business-jet models, though the company provided no further details on the inspections.

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Robert Herjavec denies knowledge of ONEflight’s financial problems and says he plans to sue

The Shark Tank investor was named in a lawsuit involving ONEflight’s jet-card business. Herjavec denies knowing the company was facing financial problems and says he also intends to sue ONEflight. The available reporting does not specify the claims against him or provide details on the company’s financial condition.

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ADS-B-based aircraft fees draw continued opposition as Bedford acknowledges abrupt exemption revocation

Bedford acknowledged that revoking aircraft-fee exemptions appeared abrupt, though the town said the decision was based on years of data. It agreed to continue discussions over exemptions, as using ADS-B data to assess fees remains contentious.

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Bedford agrees to continue discussion of single-pilot Citation operations

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Signature Aviation to simplify FBO pricing and limit special-event fees from 2027

Signature Aviation plans to introduce Signature Access, a simplified pricing model that gives eligible fuel purchasers a first-hour ramp waiver at continental U.S. locations. Hangar accommodation, GPU and lavatory services will remain optional, while special-event fees will be limited to select high-demand events beginning in 2027.

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DTA Aircraft logs 30 reservations for JP1 hybrid-electric multicopter

DTA Aircraft has secured 30 reservations for its two-seat JP1 hybrid-electric multicopter, including four at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. The company plans to begin crewed flight testing at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona, next year, according to DTA Americas co-founder and CEO Théo Parant.