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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

The Cessna Citation M2 Gen2, the market’s best‑selling light‑entry jet and most‑delivered baseline Citation, has entered service after FAA certification in October 2025. The Gen2 integrates Garmin autothrottle, delivering automated throttle control and greater precision for pilots in key flight phases.

2026-01-14T11:51:52.153852-08:00

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Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern

2026-01-16T09:13:21.476624-08:00

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Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output

2026-01-15T04:36:04.509699-08:00

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Daher unveils TBM 980 with full‑touchscreen Garmin G3000 PRIME and cabin upgrades

2026-01-15T08:31:13.495429-08:00

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Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern Unconfirmed reports of mass layoffs at ForeFlight following its sale to private-equity firm Thoma Bravo have circulated online, prompting concern and debate among pilots and the broader aviation community. Pilots are posting screenshots and commentary as industry observers await official confirmation and assess potential impacts on support and development.

2026-01-16T09:13:21.476624-08:00

Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern

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REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027 REGENT Craft has secured a 30‑unit order from private members club 'XXV' for its 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider, with U.S. East Coast deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. The deal is a significant early commercial fleet commitment and defines a near‑term production and delivery window for the platform.

2026-01-16T00:06:25.264036-08:00

REGENT lands 30‑unit order for 12‑seat Viceroy Seaglider from private club 'XXV'; U.S. East Coast deliveries from 2027

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Talon Air eyes measured growth after Vista Global divestment Talon Air is pursuing measured growth after its divestment by Vista Global, signaling a strategic reset as the operator transitions away from the larger private-aviation group. Management frames the change as an opportunity to stabilise operations and pursue cautious expansion under new ownership arrangements.

2026-01-15T11:58:06.322017-08:00

Talon Air eyes measured growth after Vista Global divestment

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flyExclusive and Jet.AI extend deadline for acquisition of Jet.AI's aviation business to April 30, 2026 flyExclusive (JRE, Kinston) and Jet.AI have agreed to extend the deadline for flyExclusive's acquisition of Jet.AI's aviation business to April 30, 2026. The deferment preserves the transaction framework while the parties complete outstanding conditions and regulatory steps ahead of closing.

2026-01-15T11:26:37.206863-08:00

flyExclusive and Jet.AI extend deadline for acquisition of Jet.AI's aviation business to April 30, 2026

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Avi‑Go adds AI search bot, expands platform to challenge charter marketplaces Singapore start‑up Avi‑Go has added an AI‑powered search bot and broadened its platform to position itself as an alternative to established charter marketplaces. The move aims to simplify discovery and booking of private and on‑demand charter flights for operators, brokers and customers.

2026-01-15T10:33:58.718323-08:00

Avi‑Go adds AI search bot, expands platform to challenge charter marketplaces

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Signature Aviation expands Costa Rica footprint via deeper local ground‑handler partnership Signature Aviation expanded its Costa Rica footprint by strengthening a partnership with a local ground handler, broadening FBO services and operational reach in the country. The move enhances support for business and general aviation traffic, adding local handling capacity and service continuity at key Costa Rican airports.

2026-01-15T09:17:14.432507-08:00

Signature Aviation expands Costa Rica footprint via deeper local ground‑handler partnership

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Daher unveils TBM 980 with full‑touchscreen Garmin G3000 PRIME and cabin upgrades Daher unveiled the TBM 980, the sixth iteration of its TBM 900 turboprop family, at a ceremony in Tarbes. The new variant features Garmin’s third‑generation G3000 PRIME full‑touchscreen avionics to reduce pilot workload and adds upgraded cabin features for improved comfort and ergonomics.

2026-01-15T08:31:13.495429-08:00

Daher unveils TBM 980 with full‑touchscreen Garmin G3000 PRIME and cabin upgrades

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Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output Bombardier will build a 126,000 sq ft manufacturing centre at its Dorval, Quebec site, with reported investment estimates between $72 million and $100 million. The facility is intended to raise business‑jet production capacity, expand the Dorval footprint and add skilled jobs ahead of start‑up by end‑2027.

2026-01-15T04:36:04.509699-08:00

Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output

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Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 with Garmin autothrottle enters service after FAA certification

Reports of mass ForeFlight layoffs after Thoma Bravo sale spark pilot concern

Bombardier to add 126,000 sq ft Dorval manufacturing centre in $72–100M expansion to boost business‑jet output

Daher unveils TBM 980 with full‑touchscreen Garmin G3000 PRIME and cabin upgrades

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