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Ghana Airports shuts McDan Aviation’s Accra FBO citing unpaid fees

Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has closed McDan Aviation (Ghana)’s fixed‑base operation at Accra’s Terminal 1, alleging repeated non‑payment under its concession agreement. The move suspends McDan’s FBO services at Kotoka International Airport and escalates a commercial dispute between the state airport operator and the private FBO operator.

2026-04-06T04:11:22.485491-07:00

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McDan Aviation reopens Ghana FBO after dispute resolution

2026-04-06T04:11:22.069450-07:00

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Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

2026-04-02T14:00:32.237257-07:00

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Pilatus buys German sales & service partner Air Alliance to bring PC-12/PC-24 aftersales in-house

2026-04-01T11:56:21.216236-07:00

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Ghana Airports shuts McDan Aviation’s Accra FBO citing unpaid fees Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has closed McDan Aviation (Ghana)’s fixed‑base operation at Accra’s Terminal 1, alleging repeated non‑payment under its concession agreement. The move suspends McDan’s FBO services at Kotoka International Airport and escalates a commercial dispute between the state airport operator and the private FBO operator.

2026-04-06T04:11:22.485491-07:00

Ghana Airports shuts McDan Aviation’s Accra FBO citing unpaid fees

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McDan Aviation reopens Ghana FBO after dispute resolution McDan Aviation has reopened its Ghana-based fixed‑base operator after resolving a dispute, restoring its place on operator listings such as ch‑aviation. The move returns a local FBO provider to the market and removes uncertainty for business‑aviation access at the affected Ghanaian airport.

2026-04-06T04:11:22.069450-07:00

McDan Aviation reopens Ghana FBO after dispute resolution

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Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk Business aviation fatalities fell 50% in Q1, marking a notable safety improvement across the sector. However, runway excursions continue to drive a disproportionate share of accidents and operational disruptions, keeping regulators and airport operators focused on mitigation and oversight measures.

2026-04-03T10:40:42.034000-07:00

Business aviation fatalities fall 50% in Q1 as runway excursions remain a persistent risk

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Gogo installs first Galileo multi‑orbit satcom in Brazil Gogo has installed its Galileo multi‑orbit satellite communications system in Brazil for the first time, equipping an aircraft to use layered orbital links for onboard broadband. The fit-out marks the platform's entry into the Brazilian market and supports regional access to LEO-capable connectivity.

2026-04-03T10:16:02.168339-07:00

Gogo installs first Galileo multi‑orbit satcom in Brazil

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VIH ExecuJet to launch Dassault Aviation operations in Canada VIH ExecuJet will launch Dassault Aviation operations in Canada, establishing a local presence for the French OEM in the Canadian business‑jet market. The move creates an in‑country channel that will shape how Dassault aircraft are supported and represented across Canada.

2026-04-03T08:58:37.192040-07:00

VIH ExecuJet to launch Dassault Aviation operations in Canada

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US charter broker IsraJets launches in-house carrier IsraFly US charter broker IsraJets has launched IsraFly, a new in-house air operator that will use aircraft the broker recently acquired. The move brings flight operations under the broker's control rather than relying solely on third-party operators, altering its commercial model and control over capacity, crews and service delivery.

2026-04-02T14:32:11.436914-07:00

US charter broker IsraJets launches in-house carrier IsraFly

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Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance Embraer handed over 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, a 47% increase from 30 in the same quarter last year, with the mix including 29 executive jets and 10 commercial aircraft. The OEM said the result supports its unchanged full‑year target of up to 255 deliveries despite a step back from a strong Q4 2025.

2026-04-02T14:00:32.237257-07:00

Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

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Textron's Citation Ascend midsize jet begins European demonstration tour after first transatlantic crossing Textron's Citation Ascend midsize business jet has begun a European demonstration tour after becoming the first of its type to make a transatlantic crossing. The company will use the demonstrator to showcase range, performance and market readiness to potential European customers and partners.

2026-04-02T11:01:36.443777-07:00

Textron's Citation Ascend midsize jet begins European demonstration tour after first transatlantic crossing

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Ghana Airports shuts McDan Aviation’s Accra FBO citing unpaid fees

McDan Aviation reopens Ghana FBO after dispute resolution

Embraer delivers 44 aircraft in Q1 2026, up 47% year‑on‑year and retains up‑to‑255 delivery guidance

Pilatus buys German sales & service partner Air Alliance to bring PC-12/PC-24 aftersales in-house

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