Aircraft Management
FAA Approves Surf Air Mobility's OperatorOS as Authorized Electronic Records System for Part 135 Airlines
Surf Air Mobility said on August 26, 2026 that the FAA approved its OperatorOS software as an authorized electronic records system for the Part 135 certificate covering Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines.
Flyte Builds Regional Private Aviation Service Around Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
Flyte, founded by CEO Marc Sellouk, operates five Cirrus SF50 Vision Jets across the Northeast and Southeast U.S. and plans to expand to 15 aircraft by the end of 2027.
India's Private Aviation Sector Moves Toward Integrated Ecosystem Driven by Wealth Growth and Policy Reform
India's UHNWI population rose 63% from just over 12,000 to 19,877 between 2021 and 2026, fueling private aviation demand as GIFT IFSC lessors leased 203 aircraft by May 2026.
Sky Travel Solutions launches jet card program with Hawker 400XP fleet and light jet focus
Sky Travel Solutions, founded by Kevin Wargo and Pedro Bizzotto, launched the Sky Travel Club jet card program with a Hawker 400XP fleet, starting at $7,650 plus federal excise tax for 25 light-jet hours.
Australia's Air Frontier grounds Baron fleet after Baron 58 crash in Gulf of Carpentaria
Air Frontier grounded all Beechcraft Baron aircraft in its fleet after a Baron 58, registered VH-AKH, crashed on August 25 during a repositioning flight over the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Planet Nine Private Air Earns Third Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Designation
Planet Nine Private Air, LLC announced that a third staff member has earned the Certified Aviation Manager designation, a professional aviation-management credential, the company said.
AsBAA's Balmer: Regional cooperation essential to tackle illegal charter and regulatory complexity in Asian business aviation
AsBAA Chairman Phil Balmer said regulatory fragmentation across Asia's roughly 1,100-jet business aviation fleet is pushing some operators into illegal charter activity.
Bluetail Surpasses 30 Million Digitized Aircraft Records, Marks Sixth Anniversary and Second Inc. 5000 Listing
Bluetail surpassed 30 million digitized aircraft records, marking its sixth anniversary alongside a second consecutive Inc. 5000 listing among America's fastest-growing private companies.
AirSprint Expands Canada's Largest Fractional Fleet to 45 Aircraft
AirSprint Private Aviation expanded its fractional fleet to 45 aircraft with the addition of an Embraer business jet, serving more than 600 Fractional Owners across Canada.
Over 25% of Global Private Jet Flights Operated by Aircraft Aged 21 or More Years, WINGX Data Shows
WINGX data for the first half of 2026 shows aircraft aged 21 years or more flew 498,500 private jet departures, or 25.5% of the global total of about 1.954 million flights.
US Business Jet Market Valued at $65.53 Billion in 2024, Forecast to Reach $110.11 Billion by 2029
MarketsandMarkets valued the US business jet market at $65.53 billion in 2024, projecting growth to $110.11 billion by 2029 at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate.
Ohio approves Flexjet Global HQ expansion in Richmond Heights, projecting 976 new jobs and $62.5M payroll by 2031
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a Flexjet Global Headquarters expansion in Richmond Heights projected to create 976 new jobs and $62.5 million in new annual payroll by December 31, 2031.
Abercrombie & Kent Launches $225,000 Seven-Continent Private Jet Journey Departing January 2028
Abercrombie & Kent will run a 28-day, seven-continent private jet journey on a reconfigured Boeing 757 for 50 passengers at $225,000 per person, departing January 3, 2028.
Italy's Italfly reported to have inducted Citation M2 Gen2
Italian business aviation operator Italfly has added a brand-new Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 to its fleet, expanding its light-jet lineup in Italy.
Amalfi Jets Argues Charter Is Less Restrictive Than Fractional Ownership
Amalfi Jets executive Kolin Jones posted a video arguing charter is less restrictive than fractional ownership, drawing about 15,000 views and 183 reactions on social media.
China launches first SAF compliance service for foreign-registered business jets at Beijing Capital International Airport
Sino Jet, partnering with China National Aviation Fuel, launched China's first Sustainable Aviation Fuel compliance service for foreign-registered business jets at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Reynolds Jet's MRO subsidiary RTS earns FAA Part 145 repair station certificate at Cincinnati Lunken
RTS, the maintenance arm of Reynolds Jet, has received FAA Part 145 repair station approval, letting it service outside operators at Cincinnati Lunken Airport beyond its parent's five-aircraft fleet.
Planet Nine Private Air enters turboprop market with Pilatus PC-12
Planet Nine Private Air, based in Van Nuys, has added a 2015-built Pilatus PC-12 turboprop, registered N35WH, to enter the regional charter segment.
Gogo Serves Fractional Jet Operators, Charter Firms and Corporate Flight Departments Through Independent Dealer Network
Gogo distributes its aviation connectivity equipment through independent dealers who market, resell, and secure FAA supplemental type certificates for customers including NetJets, charter operators, and corporate flight departments.
Flexjet Promotes FXLUXE Machu Picchu Travel Experience for Aircraft Owners
Flexjet promoted a curated Machu Picchu travel experience for its aircraft owners through its FXLUXE Travel Guides program, posted August 24, 2026, on its official Instagram account.
George J. Priester Aviation adds six managed aircraft across three platforms
George J. Priester Aviation added six managed aircraft, including two Challenger 604s, a Global Express XRS, a Global 6000, a G280 and a PC-12, across three platforms, growing its managed fleet to about 100 aircraft.
Aircare International Overhauls Medical Kit Refurbishment Process for Emergency Telemedicine Subscribers
Aircare International has redesigned its medical kit refurbishment process, keeping a stock of ready-to-use refurbished kits in-house to cut shipping and administrative steps for flight departments.
Tuvoli Appoints Chief of Staff, CTO, and Head of Fintech Partnerships Amid 506% Revenue Growth
Tuvoli named Jon Reed Chief of Staff, Roman Cherkasov CTO, and Dushyant Saran Head of Fintech Partnerships on August 24, 2026, after reporting 506% three-year revenue growth.
Vivek Ramaswamy Spent Nearly $700,000 in Campaign Funds on Private Plane Leases for Ohio Governor Race
Vivek Ramaswamy's Ohio gubernatorial campaign spent nearly $700,000 leasing private jets, including about $560,000 paid to V Leasing LLC, a company registered at his own home address.
Afterburner Names Tropic Ocean Airways Founder Rob Ceravolo as CEO
Afterburner named Tropic Ocean Airways founder Rob Ceravolo as CEO effective August 24, 2026, succeeding founder James Murphy on the corporate training firm's 30th anniversary.
Mente Group Promotes Rich Ropp to Senior Managing Director
Mente Group promoted Rich Ropp to the position of Senior Managing Director, elevating him to a senior leadership role within the company.
Jetcraft CEO Says Pre-Owned Jet Market Is Stabilising, Not Slowing, as Deal Count Runs 15% Ahead of Last Year
Jetcraft CEO Chad Anderson said the firm's deal count is running approximately 15% ahead of last year, citing falling days-on-market and tighter supply as evidence of a stabilising, not slowing, pre-owned jet market.
Starlink Aviation Hardware Price Rises to Around $200,000, Up From $145,000, Increasing Costs for Business Jet Operators
Starlink Aviation hardware pricing rose to about $200,000 from approximately $145,000, according to installation specialist Basenor, raising connectivity costs for business jet operators.
Pre-Owned Ultra-Long-Range Jet Market Tightens as Asking Prices Lose Meaning, Jet Match Reports
Jet Match recorded 84 ultra-long-range resale transactions against 114 listed aircraft in the second quarter of 2026, founder Luiz Sandler said, as asking prices become largely meaningless.
Altitude Parts Acquires Fly Alliance's Aircraft Parts Business in $100M Deal
Altitude Parts, led by Kevin Wargo, acquired Fly Alliance's aircraft parts business for approximately $100 million, closing August 17 with an Orlando warehouse of 156 disassembled aircraft and over 42,000 spare parts.
Sky Harbour CEO Tal Keinan on Hangar Shortages, Ground Leases, and the Company's Financial Structure
Sky Harbour CEO Tal Keinan detailed the drivers of the U.S. hangar shortage and the company's ground-lease and bond-financing model, including construction costs cut to about $242 per square foot.
2019 Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair HD with 1,075 Hours Listed for $799,999
A 2019 Cessna T206H Turbo Stationair HD with 1,075 total flight hours and two owners since new is listed for sale at $799,999.
On-Demand Air Travel Evolves From Exclusive Charters to App-Based, Algorithm-Driven Market
On-demand air travel has shifted from exclusive charters to app-based, algorithm-driven booking, cutting empty legs by nearly 40% and enabling discounts of up to 75% on repositioning flights.
Rotorcraft Industry Roundup: Deliveries, Acquisitions, and New Partnerships
Rotorcraft industry updates include continued partnership on the European Rotors show, Bell's 505 helicopter debuting in Asia-Pacific with Japan's Aichi Police, and Enstrom delivering an 480B to Africa's Safomar Aviation.
Airline vs. Corporate Aviation Pilot Careers: Key Differences in Pay, Schedule, and Regulations
US pilots choosing between Part 121 airline careers and Part 135/91 corporate or charter flying face different entry hour requirements, schedules, and 2024 median pay of $226,600 versus $122,670.
South Africa's Amendment 36 Signed Into Law: GA Community Reflects on 18-Month Regulatory Battle
South Africa's Minister of Transport signed Amendment 36 into law, closing an 18-month regulatory process that began with the withdrawal of AIC 18.19 and mobilised the general aviation community.
PAC International: Five Decades of Helicopter Completions and Air Medical Conversions in Southwestern Pennsylvania
PAC International, a Pennsylvania helicopter completions facility acquired by Metro Aviation in 2012, marks five decades of operation as one of only two shops authorized for Metro STC installations.
Business aviation attorney outlines key risks in cross-border aircraft purchase agreements
Aviation attorney Garcia Rosa warns that cross-border aircraft purchase agreements carry their greatest risk between signing and delivery, citing manufacturer backlogs of at least two years and ITAR, EAR and OFAC compliance obligations.
Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty: Extra-Large Business Jet Based on A220-100
Airbus delivered the second ACJ TwoTwenty, an A220-100-based extra-large business jet, on February 20, 2024, following the first delivery to Five Hotels and Resorts on April 28, 2023.
Private Jet Center Appoints Chip Schultz as CEO
Private Jet Center named Chip Schultz, former flyExclusive Senior Vice President of Operations, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Elroy Air Demonstrates Chaparral Autonomous Cargo Aircraft for U.S. Army
Elroy Air demonstrated its Chaparral autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft to the U.S. Army on August 12, 2026, showing self-loading and fully unattended pickup-to-delivery missions.
Duncan Aviation installs and tests Gogo 5G on its own Citation Excel N1KD
Duncan Aviation installed and tested a Gogo 5G air-to-ground connectivity system aboard its Citation Excel N1KD, connecting 16 devices during a Lincoln-to-Houston test flight.
English High Court Denies Freezing Order in Gulfstream G700 Brokerage Commission Dispute, Orders £250,000 Security for Costs
The English High Court ordered broker Freestream Aircraft Limited to post £250,000 in staged security for costs while refusing a freezing injunction in its commission dispute over the May 2025 sale of a Gulfstream G700.
Embraer Plans to Add E145 Aircraft for Internal Employee Shuttle Operations
Embraer plans to add an Embraer E145 regional jet to support internal employee shuttle operations, according to information published on 25 August 2026.
Willis Lease Finance Corporation Closes Acquisition of 12 Aircraft and 13 Engines
Willis Lease Finance Corporation closed a transaction on August 25, 2026, to acquire 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its leasing and asset management portfolio.
Jetcraft President Chad Anderson Publishes Series of Business Aviation Industry Insights
Jetcraft President Chad Anderson published a series of business aviation industry insight articles on the company's blog between 2021 and 2024, covering market trends and pre-owned aircraft data.
Geneva Airpark Reports Growth Across Multiple Years at LSGG
Geneva Airpark at Geneva Airport reported 2024 activity up around 10%, daily packages up 33% and summer turnover up 200% versus prior periods.
European Private Jet Market: Major Operators, Empty-Leg Deals, and Charter Options Across the Continent
Europe's private jet market features operators Flexjet, NetJets, VistaJet and Wheels Up alongside brokers listing empty-leg routes, including a Paris-Barcelona flight on 12 June priced at €3,000 for two passengers.
EASA Shares 2025 SAFA Ramp Inspection Data Highlighting Recurring Crew and Documentation Failures
EASA shared its 2025 SAFA ramp inspection data with OPSGROUP, showing that recurring findings for business aviation crews centered on flight-planning errors and document-control failures, led by the SAFA-GA Top 5 categories.
2026 NBAA Compensation Survey Finds Business Aviation Salaries Rising by Up to Nearly 7%
The 2026 NBAA Compensation Survey, released August 18, 2026 and audited by BDO USA, found business aviation salary increases of nearly 7% in certain personnel categories across 352 member participants and 4,090 flight department employees.
US Airline Captains at Major Carriers Can Earn Up to $580,000; Pilot Shortage Reshapes Pay and Retention
Senior widebody Captains at Delta, United and American can earn $470,000 to $580,000 annually as a pilot shortage strengthens bargaining power and pushes airlines toward seniority-driven pay scales.
Albinati Aeronautics reported to be growing fleet in Switzerland and Malta
Albinati Aeronautics, the Switzerland-based business aviation operator, is expanding its fleet across its Swiss and Maltese operations, with no aircraft types or registrations confirmed yet.
VistaJet Bombardier Global 8000 (9H-VISTA) Flight History: Eight Legs Across Three Continents Over Six Days
VistaJet's Bombardier Global 8000, registered 9H-VISTA and operating as VJT725, flew eight legs across three continents between August 18 and August 23, 2026.
Airbus A340: History, Variants, and Charter Role of the Long-Range Four-Engine Widebody
The Airbus A340, produced from 1991 to 2011 with about 377 aircraft delivered across four variants, now serves mainly government, VIP and charter roles.
Aviation Expert Lenín Pérez Notes Wind, Weight, and Fuel Reserves Affect True Non-Stop Range of Private Jets
Lenín Pérez of Blue Reef Aviation said published aircraft range figures are only reference values, with actual non-stop distance shaped by wind, weight, and fuel reserves.
Boeing BBJ 747-8i: The World's Largest Private Jet Features a Four-Year Interior by Cabinet Alberto Pinto
Boeing's BBJ 747-8i, converted under the Boeing Business Jet program with a 420-square-meter dual-level interior by Cabinet Alberto Pinto, is priced from a minimum of $500 million.
King Air 200 Takeoff Distance: Key Performance Figures and Charter Planning Considerations
The Beechcraft King Air 200 twin-turboprop needs a takeoff distance of roughly 2,479 to 3,300 feet, with ground roll as short as 1,942 feet, enabling access to short regional runways.
Flexjet's First Gulfstream G500 (N200FX) Toured at Boeing Field
Flexjet displayed its first Gulfstream G500, tail number N200FX, at Boeing Field in Seattle, part of a plan to replace its G450 fleet with G500s under the Red Label program.
Canada's Flightexec retires its sole Gulfstream G150
Canadian business aviation operator Flightexec has retired its only Gulfstream G150 aircraft from its fleet, the company's sole example of the type.
OBBBA Makes 100% Bonus Depreciation Permanent for Business Aircraft Acquired After January 19, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law July 4, 2025, permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying business aircraft acquired and placed in service on or after January 20, 2025.