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Hi Fly conducts first Airbus A330 landing at Antarctica's Wolf's Fang blue-ice runway

Portuguese wet-lease operator Hi Fly landed an Airbus A330-302 (9H‑HFI) on Wolf’s Fang blue-ice runway in Antarctica on Dec. 1 at 23:59 local time — the first A330 touchdown on the continent. The Cape Town–Wolf’s Fang flight was operated for White Desert Antarctica, extending Hi Fly’s five-year polar programme.

2025-12-03T01:56:17.130470-08:00

Airline Economics

UK raises Air Passenger Duty and extends private‑jet levy; small aircraft to face higher per‑passenger charges from April 2027

2025-11-26T08:19:33.531441-08:00

Aviation Week

Textron to end Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 production after backlog filled, shifts focus to Denali turboprop

2025-11-20T14:52:11.130627-08:00

Inflight Online

ExecuJet MRO South Africa renews FAA approval and certifications from eight African authorities

2025-11-24T07:54:18.943753-08:00

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COMAC offers C909-derived large-cabin business jet with five VIP interiors COMAC is marketing a large-cabin business jet derived from its C909 regional airliner, offering five distinct VIP cabin layouts for VVIP and corporate customers. The derivative leverages the C909 airframe to present a bespoke, wide-cabin alternative to established Western large-cabin business jets.

2025-12-04T09:55:07.985479-08:00

COMAC offers C909-derived large-cabin business jet with five VIP interiors

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Solairus inducts first Gulfstream G800 into U.S. charter fleet Solairus Aviation has inducted the first Gulfstream G800 available for charter in the United States, a 2025-built example, fulfilling plans the operator announced in early November. The move gives U.S. charter customers access to Gulfstream's newest ultra-long-range business jet for on-demand service.

2025-12-03T12:47:39.970300-08:00

Solairus inducts first Gulfstream G800 into U.S. charter fleet

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Data shows China’s business aviation market is still growing after Aero Asia spotlight New data indicate China’s business aviation market continues to grow, a trend made visible at last week’s Aero Asia show in Zhuhai where bizav exhibits and deal activity were a headline attraction. The sector’s prominence at the show underscores rising operator interest and industry momentum.

2025-12-03T10:55:21.855338-08:00

Data shows China’s business aviation market is still growing after Aero Asia spotlight

Corporate Jet Investor

FlightSafety International names Eric Hinson CEO as Barbara Telek retires FlightSafety International appointed Eric Hinson as chief executive officer, effective immediately, in a brief announcement. Hinson will succeed Barbara Telek, the company's former president, who recently announced her retirement. No additional details on transition timing or strategic direction were disclosed.

2025-12-03T06:29:29.477606-08:00

FlightSafety International names Eric Hinson CEO as Barbara Telek retires

Aviation Week

GAMA Q3: Business‑jet Deliveries Top 2019 as GA Billings Near $22.5B; Turboprops and Rotorcraft Slip GAMA's Q3 shipments and billings report shows business‑jet deliveries have finally exceeded 2019 levels, helping lift general aviation billings to about $22.5 billion through the first nine months. Overall business‑aircraft deliveries fell year‑on‑year in Q3, while turboprops and rotorcraft recorded modest declines.

2025-12-03T05:33:16.093271-08:00

GAMA Q3: Business‑jet Deliveries Top 2019 as GA Billings Near $22.5B; Turboprops and Rotorcraft Slip

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Hi Fly conducts first Airbus A330 landing at Antarctica's Wolf's Fang blue-ice runway Portuguese wet-lease operator Hi Fly landed an Airbus A330-302 (9H‑HFI) on Wolf’s Fang blue-ice runway in Antarctica on Dec. 1 at 23:59 local time — the first A330 touchdown on the continent. The Cape Town–Wolf’s Fang flight was operated for White Desert Antarctica, extending Hi Fly’s five-year polar programme.

2025-12-03T01:56:17.130470-08:00

Hi Fly conducts first Airbus A330 landing at Antarctica's Wolf's Fang blue-ice runway

AINonline

Moody’s upgrades Bombardier; ratings now in Ba/BB band with S&P for first time in over a decade Moody’s has upgraded Bombardier, moving the company into the Ba/BB rating category alongside S&P for the first time in more than a decade. The shift repositions the business‑jet manufacturer within the speculative‑grade Ba/BB band and ends a prolonged period of lower assessments.

2025-12-03T00:32:09.462739-08:00

Moody’s upgrades Bombardier; ratings now in Ba/BB band with S&P for first time in over a decade

Via Satellite

Inmarsat Maritime expands NexusWave bonded connectivity with ViaSat‑3 capacity Inmarsat Maritime announced the next phase of its NexusWave bonded connectivity service, integrating capacity from Viasat’s ViaSat‑3 satellite network. The move will “dramatically increase” bonded throughput for maritime customers and extend the service to aviation subscribers, leveraging ViaSat‑3’s high‑capacity Ka‑band footprint.

2025-12-02T13:43:24.736184-08:00

Inmarsat Maritime expands NexusWave bonded connectivity with ViaSat‑3 capacity

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