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KKR-backed Bond revealed as buyer behind Bombardier's $1.7B order for 50 Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s

Bond, a Fort Lauderdale fractional-ownership start-up backed by KKR, has been identified as the buyer in Bombardier's $1.7 billion firm order for 50 Challenger 3500 and Global 6500 jets and a long-term aftermarket service agreement. Options could expand the programme to as many as 120 aircraft.

2025-10-14T15:16:49.913933-07:00

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Gulfstream and Slate Aviation select Honeywell JetWave X for ultra‑high‑speed cabin connectivity; GIV/GV certification underway

2025-10-14T12:14:24.561928-07:00

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Magnifica Air to launch ultra‑premium 'Private Class' with VIP A220s and A321neos in Q3 2027

2025-10-14T08:20:44.689250-07:00

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Bombardier raises Global 8000 top speed to Mach 0.95; poised for 2025 entry after NBAA‑BACE customer reveal

2025-10-13T14:29:07.111463-07:00

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Web Manuals offers NBAA-BACE deals and free tokens for Amelia AI document-management Web Manuals is promoting Amelia, its AI-based document management tool, with show-only deals and free usage tokens for NBAA-BACE attendees. The offer aims to accelerate adoption among business aviation operators by lowering barriers to trial and demonstrating AI-driven maintenance and documentation workflows.

2025-10-14T21:44:59.542561-07:00

Web Manuals offers NBAA-BACE deals and free tokens for Amelia AI document-management

FlightGlobal

AvFab launches King Air mission seats for air‑ambulance and ISR roles AvFab has launched mission-specific seating for Beechcraft King Air aircraft to serve air‑ambulance and ISR operators. The design responds to operator feedback that standard King Air seats are poorly tailored for medevac and surveillance missions, aiming to improve ergonomics, equipment integration and patient handling in operational configurations.

2025-10-14T18:11:12.827785-07:00

AvFab launches King Air mission seats for air‑ambulance and ISR roles

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KKR-backed Bond revealed as buyer behind Bombardier's $1.7B order for 50 Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s Bond, a Fort Lauderdale fractional-ownership start-up backed by KKR, has been identified as the buyer in Bombardier's $1.7 billion firm order for 50 Challenger 3500 and Global 6500 jets and a long-term aftermarket service agreement. Options could expand the programme to as many as 120 aircraft.

2025-10-14T15:16:49.913933-07:00

KKR-backed Bond revealed as buyer behind Bombardier's $1.7B order for 50 Challenger 3500s and Global 6500s

FlightGlobal

Jet Clipper places Argentina's first Cessna Citation Latitude order; delivery due 2026 Textron Aviation has recorded Argentina's first order for the Cessna Citation Latitude, placed by long‑time customer Jet Clipper S.A., a charter operator serving Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. The aircraft is slated for delivery in 2026 and was announced at NBAA‑BACE 2025.

2025-10-14T12:14:25.198884-07:00

Jet Clipper places Argentina's first Cessna Citation Latitude order; delivery due 2026

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Gulfstream and Slate Aviation select Honeywell JetWave X for ultra‑high‑speed cabin connectivity; GIV/GV certification underway Honeywell's JetWave X satellite communications system has been selected by Gulfstream and Florida‑based Slate Aviation to deliver ultra‑high‑speed, home/office‑grade in‑flight internet, with certification work underway for Gulfstream GIV and GV and platform availability planned from next year across multiple OEMs.

2025-10-14T12:14:24.561928-07:00

Gulfstream and Slate Aviation select Honeywell JetWave X for ultra‑high‑speed cabin connectivity; GIV/GV certification underway

FlightGlobal

Otto Aerospace to open Phantom 3500 customer deposits later this decade after maiden flight Otto Aerospace plans to start accepting customer deposits for its in-development Phantom 3500 super-midsize jet later this decade, with the company tying deposit-taking to the aircraft’s maiden flight. The move signals a transition from development toward market launch and will formalize early customer commitments.

2025-10-14T12:14:24.493834-07:00

Otto Aerospace to open Phantom 3500 customer deposits later this decade after maiden flight

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DC Aviation Al‑Futtaim FBO at Dubai World Central joins World Fuel's Air Elite, boosting Middle East footprint World Fuel Services has added DC Aviation Al‑Futtaim’s fixed‑base operation at Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum) to its Air Elite network, strengthening the company’s Middle East coverage and giving business and corporate operators an additional FBO option at DWC for fueling, ground handling and support services.

2025-10-14T10:20:45.933524-07:00

DC Aviation Al‑Futtaim FBO at Dubai World Central joins World Fuel's Air Elite, boosting Middle East footprint

AeroTime

Boeing launches turnkey 747-8 VIP programme offering acquisition, design and support Boeing has launched a turnkey 747-8 VIP programme offering end-to-end acquisition, bespoke interior design and post-delivery support for clients seeking a long-range VVIP widebody. The OEM will manage procurement, completion planning and ongoing services to deliver a fully supported ultra-long-range private airliner.

2025-10-14T09:24:52.807471-07:00

Boeing launches turnkey 747-8 VIP programme offering acquisition, design and support

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