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NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000

NetJets Aviation has filed with the FAA seeking an exemption that would allow Global 7500 and Global 8000 Part 135 operations up to the aircraft’s maximum endurance (about 16–17 hours) using four-pilot crews. The petition is aimed at operating beyond current pilot duty/time limits for ultra-long-range missions.

2026-06-17T11:48:37.458489-07:00

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Gogo Galileo HDX gets FAA STC for Pilatus PC-12 install, enabling global LEO low-latency connectivity via electronically steered

2026-06-17T10:19:04.125079-07:00

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PrivatPort builds executive-aviation capacity: adds Mexico FBO footprint and opens a Dubai operations center

2026-06-17T09:17:29.134369-07:00

New York Times

NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashes on Texas highway after mechanical issue; 1 of 6 killed

2026-06-17T02:09:17.576480-07:00

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Global Jet International expands into light jets, broadening its commercial and business-aviation offering in Australia Australia’s Global Jet International is expanding into light jets, signaling a move to add a new aircraft segment to its commercial aviation/business-aviation portfolio. The development broadens the operator’s service mix and changes the kinds of routes and missions it can support.

2026-06-17T14:41:35.609137-07:00

Global Jet International expands into light jets, broadening its commercial and business-aviation offering in Australia

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NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000 NetJets Aviation has filed with the FAA seeking an exemption that would allow Global 7500 and Global 8000 Part 135 operations up to the aircraft’s maximum endurance (about 16–17 hours) using four-pilot crews. The petition is aimed at operating beyond current pilot duty/time limits for ultra-long-range missions.

2026-06-17T11:48:37.458489-07:00

NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000

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Metrojet places first Global 8000 into Asia service as Germany moves toward a six-aircraft Bundeswehr order Metrojet has taken its first Bombardier Global 8000 into service for its managed fleet in Hong Kong, adding ultra-long-range capacity to its charter/operations portfolio. Separately, a German report says the Bundeswehr is preparing a tender for six Global 8000 aircraft, potentially converted for VIP/“Störflugzeuge” roles.

2026-06-17T10:19:04.710900-07:00

Metrojet places first Global 8000 into Asia service as Germany moves toward a six-aircraft Bundeswehr order

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Gogo Galileo HDX gets FAA STC for Pilatus PC-12 install, enabling global LEO low-latency connectivity via electronically steered Pro Star Aviation has received FAA approval for an STC enabling installation of Gogo’s Galileo HDX low-Earth-orbit satcom on the Pilatus PC-12. The system uses Gogo’s SD Government-developed Galileo HDX electronically steered antenna to deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity globally with minimally invasive installation.

2026-06-17T10:19:04.125079-07:00

Gogo Galileo HDX gets FAA STC for Pilatus PC-12 install, enabling global LEO low-latency connectivity via electronically steered

AINonline

PrivatPort builds executive-aviation capacity: adds Mexico FBO footprint and opens a Dubai operations center PrivatPort, Swissport’s rebranded executive aviation support unit, is expanding its fixed-base operator (FBO) and ground-services footprint, including new operations in Mexico and the opening of a Dubai operations center. The move broadens Swissport’s ability to support corporate and private aviation customers across key regions.

2026-06-17T09:17:29.134369-07:00

PrivatPort builds executive-aviation capacity: adds Mexico FBO footprint and opens a Dubai operations center

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Bombardier Global 8000 enters service in Africa with Nigeria’s BUA Group Bombardier’s first Global 8000 executive jet has entered service in Africa after delivery to Nigeria’s BUA Group. The aircraft’s induction adds the Global 8000 to a growing pool of next-generation ultra-long-range business jets operating from the region.

2026-06-17T03:59:24.476906-07:00

Bombardier Global 8000 enters service in Africa with Nigeria’s BUA Group

New York Times

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NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashes on Texas highway after mechanical issue; 1 of 6 killed A NetJets-operated Cessna 680 Citation Latitude crashed on the Loop 20 highway near Laredo, Texas, on June 16, after the crew reported a mechanical issue and diverted from Austin plans to land at Laredo International Airport. One passenger was killed; five were injured (six aboard).

2026-06-17T02:09:17.576480-07:00

NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashes on Texas highway after mechanical issue; 1 of 6 killed

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Russia’s North-West adds a fifth Bombardier Global 6500 amid sanctions Russia’s North-West operator reportedly added a fifth Bombardier Global 6500 to its fleet, a move framed against ongoing sanctions headwinds. The purchase underscores continued use of Western-built ultra-long-range business jets despite export and operating constraints.

2026-06-17T01:02:55.813808-07:00

Russia’s North-West adds a fifth Bombardier Global 6500 amid sanctions

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NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000

Gogo Galileo HDX gets FAA STC for Pilatus PC-12 install, enabling global LEO low-latency connectivity via electronically steered

PrivatPort builds executive-aviation capacity: adds Mexico FBO footprint and opens a Dubai operations center

NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashes on Texas highway after mechanical issue; 1 of 6 killed

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