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Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub

Falcon Aerospace, the parent of executive jet charter and aircraft management firm VivaJets (Lagos), has secured a $15 million credit facility to support its growth plans. The financing underpins VivaJets’ plan to open an Abidjan hub, expanding its managed and charter footprint in West Africa.

2026-04-17T07:08:03.164235-07:00

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Galaxy FBO takes over fixed-base operations in West Texas, adds aircraft maintenance muscle via MAC Air Group

2026-04-17T09:57:47.920184-07:00

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Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight

2026-04-16T23:21:58.667610-07:00

Airways Magazine

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats)

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

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Galaxy FBO takes over fixed-base operations in West Texas, adds aircraft maintenance muscle via MAC Air Group Galaxy FBO’s parent company expanded beyond Texas for the first time by taking over fixed-base operations at a regional West Texas airport, alongside announced upgrade plans. Separately, MAC Air Group’s purchase strengthens Galaxy/Black Forest Ventures’ aircraft maintenance capabilities—broadening third-party business aviation support in the region.

2026-04-17T09:57:47.920184-07:00

Galaxy FBO takes over fixed-base operations in West Texas, adds aircraft maintenance muscle via MAC Air Group

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Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub Falcon Aerospace, the parent of executive jet charter and aircraft management firm VivaJets (Lagos), has secured a $15 million credit facility to support its growth plans. The financing underpins VivaJets’ plan to open an Abidjan hub, expanding its managed and charter footprint in West Africa.

2026-04-17T07:08:03.164235-07:00

Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub

Associated Press

Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight A review of the Kobe copter crash highlights how spatial disorientation—known to aviation for decades—can still become lethal, particularly in poor visibility. The cluster underscores the operational and training implications of preventing loss of orientation during flight in fog and similar conditions.

2026-04-16T23:21:58.667610-07:00

Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight

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NATA forum at Embry‑Riddle to explore AI applications in business aviation with Tuvoli The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) held a forum at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, focused on how artificial intelligence can be applied across business aviation. The session included Tuvoli and aims to connect AI use-cases to operational and training stakeholders in the sector.

2026-04-16T11:10:13.647231-07:00

NATA forum at Embry‑Riddle to explore AI applications in business aviation with Tuvoli

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Galaxy FBO expands capacity at two Houston-area airports to ease hangar constraints Galaxy FBO says it is expanding capacity at two area airports as Houston faces a growing hangar shortage. The move is aimed at increasing available ground handling and shelter for aircraft operations, responding to capacity pressure in the region’s fixed-base operator ecosystem.

2026-04-16T11:10:13.346744-07:00

Galaxy FBO expands capacity at two Houston-area airports to ease hangar constraints

Airways Magazine

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats) Jet2 Charter will launch its first all-business configuration on a Boeing 737-800NG, reconfigured from Jet2’s standard 189-seat layout. The product seats 76 business-class passengers and is bookable for departures from October 2026 through May 2027, targeting demand for privacy and an elevated travel experience.

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats)

Flying Magazine

FLYING Finance partners with Sling Aircraft North America to streamline buyer aircraft funding Sling Aircraft North America has announced a partnership with FLYING Finance aimed at providing streamlined funding options for buyers of its modern aircraft lineup. The deal is positioned to simplify financing at the point of purchase for prospective operators evaluating Sling’s fleet offerings.

2026-04-16T07:35:44.024263-07:00

FLYING Finance partners with Sling Aircraft North America to streamline buyer aircraft funding

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Gogo spotlights multi-orbit, multi-band inflight connectivity for business aviation at AIX debut At AIX, Gogo unveiled an expanded satellite communications portfolio built around integrated solutions that combine Low Earth Orbit through geostationary connectivity. The company cited fast, low-latency service delivery via the Eutelsat OneWeb network (using Galileo), alongside geo-antenna offerings developed with Viasat and SES.

2026-04-15T16:35:18.297198-07:00

Gogo spotlights multi-orbit, multi-band inflight connectivity for business aviation at AIX debut

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Nigeria’s VivaJets secures $15m credit facility to launch Abidjan hub

Galaxy FBO takes over fixed-base operations in West Texas, adds aircraft maintenance muscle via MAC Air Group

Kobe helicopter crash reinforces persistent threat of spatial disorientation in low-visibility flight

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats)

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