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Bell 505 logs more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF in partnership with Safran Helicopter Engines

A single Bell 505 has logged more than 700 flight hours operating on blended sustainable aviation fuel since entering the programme in March 2022, Bell announced at European Rotors 2025. The work, done with Safran Helicopter Engines, validates long‑term SAF use in light helicopters.

2025-11-25T06:13:53.537868-08:00

Inflight Online

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

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

eVTOL Insights

Falcon Executive Aviation unveils Dubai’s first fully private terminal for helicopters, business jets and eVTOLs

2025-11-24T02:43:57.458160-08:00

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

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Underground military bunker at Caracas airport threatens business aviation amid rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions Venezuelan military's construction of an underground bunker at Caracas's main airport raises safety and operational concerns for business aviation operators and overflight planners, escalating risks as diplomatic tensions with the United States intensify. The facility could constrain access, deter private flights and prompt NOTAMs or carrier suspensions.

2025-11-26T07:16:40.845297-08:00

Underground military bunker at Caracas airport threatens business aviation amid rising U.S.–Venezuela tensions

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CAE expands EASA CBTA recurrent training for business aviation as Phase A rollout begins in January CAE will expand delivery of EASA's competency‑based training and assessment (CBTA) for business aviation recurrent courses as Phase A of EASA's recurrent training programme begins rollout in January, positioning CAE to provide approved CBTA recurrent instruction to business‑jet operators and crews.

2025-11-25T13:11:16.397448-08:00

CAE expands EASA CBTA recurrent training for business aviation as Phase A rollout begins in January

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Luxaviation ONE launches dedicated cargo charter division for oversized, heavy freight Luxaviation ONE is launching a dedicated cargo charter division to serve outsized and heavy freight, offering end‑to‑end mission management — from booking large aircraft and securing landing/overflight permissions to loading supervision, cargo inspections and passenger handling for specialised missions.

2025-11-25T09:29:01.525720-08:00

Luxaviation ONE launches dedicated cargo charter division for oversized, heavy freight

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Seattle Aviation Solutions to Part Out Learjet 45 and 60 to Supply Spare Components Seattle Aviation Solutions will part out Learjet 45 and Learjet 60 airframes to harvest components for operators, supplying aftermarket spares for aging business-jet fleets and helping reduce operator downtime in the short term amid continuing parts constraints.

2025-11-25T06:46:37.135999-08:00

Seattle Aviation Solutions to Part Out Learjet 45 and 60 to Supply Spare Components

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Bell 505 logs more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF in partnership with Safran Helicopter Engines A single Bell 505 has logged more than 700 flight hours operating on blended sustainable aviation fuel since entering the programme in March 2022, Bell announced at European Rotors 2025. The work, done with Safran Helicopter Engines, validates long‑term SAF use in light helicopters.

2025-11-25T06:13:53.537868-08:00

Bell 505 logs more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF in partnership with Safran Helicopter Engines

AINonline

Aero Asia spotlights general aviation and China’s low‑altitude economy as Bombardier, Bell and Pratt & Whitney Canada exhibit China’s Aero Asia show is positioning general aviation and the 'low‑altitude economy' as strategic growth areas, with international OEMs — Bombardier, Bell Textron and Pratt & Whitney Canada — among exhibitors showcasing products and services aimed at China’s expanding regional, business and recreational aviation markets.

2025-11-24T08:50:15.365426-08:00

Aero Asia spotlights general aviation and China’s low‑altitude economy as Bombardier, Bell and Pratt & Whitney Canada exhibit

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ExecuJet MRO South Africa renews FAA approval and certifications from eight African authorities ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a Dassault Aviation subsidiary, has renewed its U.S. FAA maintenance approvals and secured recertification from eight African civil aviation authorities, preserving the unit's regulatory footprint across the continent and maintaining its ability to service U.S.‑ and African‑registered aircraft.

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

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

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Chapman Freeborn wins 'Innovation in Regional Service Expansion' at Aviation Innovation Awards 2025 Chapman Freeborn won the "Innovation in Regional Service Expansion" award at the Aviation Innovation Awards 2025 in Dubai, recognized for its client‑focused strategy, operational scale and rapid expansion across IMEA and China. The Business Aviation (Passenger & Cargo) accolade underscores the charter specialist’s growing regional footprint and service capability.

2025-11-24T07:25:33.998954-08:00

Chapman Freeborn wins 'Innovation in Regional Service Expansion' at Aviation Innovation Awards 2025

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