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Bombardier Lands US$1.7B Order for 50 Challenger and Global Business Jets with Maintenance Pact

Bombardier has secured a firm order for 50 Challenger- and Global-family business jets from an undisclosed first-time customer, valued at US$1.7 billion, with options for 70 more. The deal also includes a maintenance partnership to support the fleet.

2025-06-30T16:52:02.752845-07:00

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Baykar Completes Piaggio Aerospace Purchase, Plans Avanti Evo Relaunch and UAV Production

2025-06-30T16:09:09.387240-07:00

FreightWaves

Fred Smith, FedEx Founder and Air Cargo Pioneer, Dies at 80

2025-06-21T23:59:15.606207-07:00

Reuters

Dassault, Reliance to Build Falcon 2000XLS Bizjets in India – First Roll-Off by 2028

2025-06-18T02:39:16.975433-07:00

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GlobalAir.com

Flexjet and Riva Unveil Riva Volare Yacht-Inspired Business Jet Cabin Flexjet has partnered with Ferretti Group’s Riva to launch Riva Volare, a luxury cabin interior for its business jets inspired by the craftsmanship and styling of Riva motoryachts. The collaboration integrates high-end materials, bespoke finishes and artisanal detailing for an elevated in-flight experience.

2025-07-02T14:35:34.423806-07:00

Flexjet and Riva Unveil Riva Volare Yacht-Inspired Business Jet Cabin

Wall Street Journal

JSX’s Semi-Private Flights Promise Private-Jet Perks at Commercial Rates JSX, the US carrier offering semi-private hops from private terminals, markets private-jet-style amenities—lounge access, expedited boarding and in-flight refreshments—at fares comparable to premium economy. Our columnist flew Los Angeles to San Francisco on JSX to evaluate comfort, efficiency and cost against network carriers.

2025-07-01T18:31:26.945525-07:00

JSX’s Semi-Private Flights Promise Private-Jet Perks at Commercial Rates

GlobalAir.com

FAA Clears Gogo Galileo HDX Retrofit for Cessna Citation Jets Textron Aviation has secured an FAA STC enabling aftermarket installation of Gogo Galileo HDX on Cessna Citation light and midsize business jets. The approval, anticipated by late 2025, opens the door for low-latency, high-speed LEO broadband in-flight connectivity upgrades across the Citation fleet.

2025-07-01T14:15:13.938662-07:00

FAA Clears Gogo Galileo HDX Retrofit for Cessna Citation Jets

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Bombardier Lands US$1.7B Order for 50 Challenger and Global Business Jets with Maintenance Pact Bombardier has secured a firm order for 50 Challenger- and Global-family business jets from an undisclosed first-time customer, valued at US$1.7 billion, with options for 70 more. The deal also includes a maintenance partnership to support the fleet.

2025-06-30T16:52:02.752845-07:00

Bombardier Lands US$1.7B Order for 50 Challenger and Global Business Jets with Maintenance Pact

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Baykar Completes Piaggio Aerospace Purchase, Plans Avanti Evo Relaunch and UAV Production Turkey’s Baykar Technologies has finalized its takeover of Italy’s 140-year-old Piaggio Aerospace, committing to restart production of the P180 Avanti Evo twin-turboprop at Piaggio’s Genoa plant. The deal also establishes Baykar’s Italian facilities as a hub for manufacturing Akinci and TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles.

2025-06-30T16:09:09.387240-07:00

Baykar Completes Piaggio Aerospace Purchase, Plans Avanti Evo Relaunch and UAV Production

AINonline

EBAA delays 2026 EBACE location and dates announcement to late July amid leadership shake-up The European Business Aviation Association has pushed back its announcement on the location and dates for the 2026 EBACE exhibition until late July as managing director Stefan Benz evaluates the show’s strategic direction following recent leadership changes. Originally slated for late June, the decision now reflects the EBAA’s review timeline.

2025-06-30T06:42:33.670121-07:00

EBAA delays 2026 EBACE location and dates announcement to late July amid leadership shake-up

PaxEx.Aero

Gogo Unveils 5G Chipset and C1 LRU for Legacy ATG Swap Gogo has brought its proprietary 5G inflight connectivity chipset out of the labs and declared its C1 line-replaceable unit ready to swap in for legacy ATG hardware across its U.S. and Canada ground network, setting the stage for faster, higher-capacity broadband services on business aircraft.

2025-06-30T05:38:52.597308-07:00

Gogo Unveils 5G Chipset and C1 LRU for Legacy ATG Swap

AeroTime

Venice Airport to Handle 96 Private Jets for Bezos’ Ultra-Luxe Wedding Venice Marco Polo Airport is set to process more than 95 private jet arrivals over a single weekend to accommodate guests for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe wedding, straining runway slots and raising local concerns over congestion and emissions.

2025-06-27T02:42:28.494022-07:00

Venice Airport to Handle 96 Private Jets for Bezos’ Ultra-Luxe Wedding

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