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Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER flies 6,700 miles from Honolulu to Singapore for Lewis Hamilton's F1 Sprint race
Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER, registered N1980K, flew nonstop from Honolulu to Singapore in 12 hours 41 minutes, covering about 6,700 miles, for Lewis Hamilton's Singapore Grand Prix Sprint race.

Liebherr-Aerospace to showcase landing gear, air management and EMA technologies at NBAA-BACE 2026
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS will exhibit landing gear, air management and electromechanical actuation technologies at Booth 3555 during NBAA-BACE 2026, held October 20-22, 2026.

Planet Nine Private Air Receives 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award
Planet Nine Private Air received the 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award, presented by Los Angeles World Airports on September 23, 2026, for noise abatement compliance.

NBAA Announces 2026 Flying Safety Award Recipients Ahead of NBAA-BACE Ceremony on October 20
NBAA announced its 2026 Flying Safety Award recipients, covering the period through December 31, 2025, with the ceremony set for October 20 on the NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage.

NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas: Private Jet Logistics and Itinerary for Show Week
NBAA-BACE 2026 runs October 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall, with about 80 business aircraft on static display at Henderson Executive Airport under an FAA traffic management program from October 15-22.

NASA Administrator Isaacman and Shuttle Veteran Precourt to Speak at 2026 NBAA-BACE
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and four-time space shuttle astronaut Charlie Precourt will speak at an invite-only event ahead of NBAA-BACE 2026, running October 20-22 in Las Vegas.

2026 Pro Pilot PRASE Survey Reveals Top FBO Winners; Monterey Jet Center Earns No. 1 Ranking
Professional Pilot's 2026 PRASE Survey ranked Monterey Jet Center at MRY number one among FBOs, citing MRY's record 659,867 passengers in 2025, a 6% increase over the prior year.

MEBAA Show 2026 set for December in Dubai with exhibitors from over 100 countries
MEBAA Show 2026 will run 8–10 December at the DWC Dubai Airshow Site, hosting exhibitors from over 100 countries and a BizAv Talks programme featuring IBAC Director General Kurt Edwards.

VistaJet and XO Collect Multiple International Awards for Private Aviation Service
VistaJet and XO, brands of Vista Global Holding Limited, received multiple international awards including a Luxury Experience Commendation, an Exemplary Brand Image award in Shanghai, and recognition in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

Oman CAA Signs MRO Agreement with Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia at Muscat International Airport
Oman's Civil Aviation Authority signed an MRO agreement with Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia to establish aircraft maintenance operations at Muscat International Airport, signed on the sidelines of the Civil Aviation Investment Forum.

TRU Simulation + Training to Debut Cessna 172 Skyhawk Veris VR Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE
TRU Simulation + Training will give live demonstrations of its Cessna 172 Skyhawk-configured Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas in October, its trade show debut.

SyberJet Unveils $14M SJ36 Light Jet With 3,000nm Range and Mach 0.88 Speed, FAA Certification Targeted for 2032
SyberJet unveiled the $14 million SJ36 light jet, promising 3,000nm range, Mach 0.88 top speed, and nonstop US transcontinental flight, with FAA certification targeted for 2032.

2027 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Set for 4–6 June, Featuring First-Ever Sprint Weekend
The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix is set for 4-6 June, with the Automobile Club de Monaco confirming the circuit's first-ever sprint weekend alongside F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup races.

Duncan Aviation's Joe Tulowitzki Receives FAA Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award After 51 Years in Aviation
Joe Tulowitzki of Duncan Aviation received the FAA's Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, presented by Darwin Godemann, marking 51 years of aviation maintenance service.

ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 to Address Mandatory Air Traffic Flow Management Requirements
ICAO will dedicate a session at its Air Navigation World 2026 conference to Air Traffic Flow Management, framing it as a mandatory operational requirement for all states, ANSPs and airspace users rather than an optional practice.

Duncan Aviation Marks 70th Anniversary at NBAA-BACE with Community Art Project and Major Facility Investments
Duncan Aviation is marking its 70th anniversary at NBAA-BACE booth 2333 with a community art project and recently completed facility investments, including a $25 million, 32,500-square-foot paint hangar in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Clay Lacy Aviation receives Fly Friendly and inaugural Green Tenant awards at Van Nuys Airport
Clay Lacy Aviation received the Fly Friendly Award and the inaugural Green Tenant Award at Van Nuys Airport, presented 23 September 2026 by Los Angeles World Airports at Van Nuys City Hall.

NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference Set for Oct. 18-19 in Las Vegas
NBAA will hold its Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference on Oct. 18-19 at Encore Las Vegas, just ahead of NBAA-BACE on Oct. 20-22, with nearly 300 attendees already registered.

Embraer Outlines Expansion Plans for Chihuahua Plant at Nearshoring Summit
Embraer's Mexico Plant Director Adolfo Viramontes outlined Chihuahua facility expansion plans at the Automotive & Aerospace Nearshoring Summit, targeting production of 88 aircraft with a goal of 100 annually.

WYVERN to Participate in NBAA-BACE National Safety Forum as Platinum Sponsor
WYVERN will take part as a Platinum Sponsor in the NBAA-BACE National Safety Forum, with COO Andy Day helping guide the program as incoming Chair of the NBAA Safety Committee.

NBAA Names Dan Hubbard Interim COO as President Ed Bolen Undergoes Cancer Treatment
NBAA named Dan Hubbard interim chief operating officer to run day-to-day operations, including the upcoming NBAA-BACE convention, while president and CEO Ed Bolen undergoes cancer treatment.

Sheltair Aviation Founder Jerry Holland and COO Todd Anderson Named for NATA's Top Honors
NATA will present its highest honors to Sheltair Aviation founder Jerry Holland, who died in 2025, and COO Todd Anderson at its November event in Denver.

Joby Aviation Demonstrates Autonomous J208 Aircraft at Oklahoma City Airport During 2026 Electric Skies Tour
Joby Aviation flew its autonomous J208, a modified Cessna Caravan, at Will Rogers World Airport on September 29 during its 2026 Electric Skies coast-to-coast tour.

Bombardier Presents 2025 Diamond Awards to 33 Top Suppliers
Bombardier presented its 2025 Diamond Award to 33 suppliers across Production, Indirect Goods and Services, and Aftermarket, with special honors to Thales Avionics Canada and Plastiques Flexibülb.

BBGA and Universal Aviation Host 2026 Golf Tournament at The Leatherhead Golf Club to Mark Association's 50th Anniversary
BBGA and Universal Aviation held their 2026 Golf Tournament at The Leatherhead Golf Club, drawing 50 players to mark the association's 50th Anniversary.

Paragon Aviation Group Holds 2026 Leadership Conference in Denver, Hosted by jetCenters of Colorado
Paragon Aviation Group held its 2026 Leadership Conference, themed "Mile High Leadership Experience," in Denver from September 22-24, hosted by jetCenters of Colorado.

NBAA Collegiate Connect Program to Offer Students Business Aviation Career Exposure at NBAA-BACE on Oct. 22
NBAA will host its 2026 Collegiate Connect program on Thursday, Oct. 22, the final day of NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas, giving college students free access to career panels, nine networking tours and a recruiter-staffed Career Zone.

Oneglobal's Gary Moran joins illegal charter panel at Corporate Jet Investor Asia 2026 in Singapore
Oneglobal's Gary Moran joined a panel on illegal and grey charter risk at Corporate Jet Investor Asia 2026, held 15-16 September in Singapore before more than 260 industry decision-makers.

Textron Aviation Officially Opens Melbourne Service Center at Essendon Fields Airport
Textron Aviation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in August 2026 for its Melbourne Service Center at Essendon Fields Airport, a facility that has been supporting customers since March 2026.

Charter and Go to Exhibit AI-Powered Aviation Operations Platform at NBAA-BACE 2026, Booth #3517
Charter and Go will exhibit its AI-powered aviation operations platform, including ConnieAI-generated quotes, at NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas, October 19–22, Booth #3517.

Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER flies 6,700 miles from Honolulu to Singapore for Lewis Hamilton's F1 Sprint race
Kim Kardashian's Gulfstream G650ER, registered N1980K, flew nonstop from Honolulu to Singapore in 12 hours 41 minutes, covering about 6,700 miles, for Lewis Hamilton's Singapore Grand Prix Sprint race.

NBAA-BACE Flight Deck to Feature Sessions on Cybersecurity, AI, MRO and AAM at Oct. 20–22 Convention
NBAA-BACE, running Oct. 20-22, 2026, will host Flight Deck sessions on cybersecurity, AI, MRO capacity, AAM and the radio altimeter mandate, plus a Thursday Collegiate Connect career event.

Wilson Air Center Houston Customer Service Manager Earns Second Aviation International News Above & Beyond FBO Award
Mary Kay, Customer Service Manager at Wilson Air Center – Houston, won her second Aviation International News Above & Beyond award in the 2026 FBO Survey.

Liebherr-Aerospace to showcase landing gear, air management and EMA technologies at NBAA-BACE 2026
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS will exhibit landing gear, air management and electromechanical actuation technologies at Booth 3555 during NBAA-BACE 2026, held October 20-22, 2026.

Planet Nine Private Air Receives 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award
Planet Nine Private Air received the 2025 Van Nuys Airport Friendly Flyer Award, presented by Los Angeles World Airports on September 23, 2026, for noise abatement compliance.

Sheltair Aviation Reaches More Than 8,000 Through Girls in Aviation Day 2026
Sheltair Aviation announced on October 8, 2026 that it reached more than 8,000 people across 11 locations during its Girls in Aviation Day events on September 19.

NBAA Announces 2026 Flying Safety Award Recipients Ahead of NBAA-BACE Ceremony on October 20
NBAA announced its 2026 Flying Safety Award recipients, covering the period through December 31, 2025, with the ceremony set for October 20 on the NBAA-BACE Horizon Stage.

NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas: Private Jet Logistics and Itinerary for Show Week
NBAA-BACE 2026 runs October 20-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall, with about 80 business aircraft on static display at Henderson Executive Airport under an FAA traffic management program from October 15-22.

NASA Administrator Isaacman and Shuttle Veteran Precourt to Speak at 2026 NBAA-BACE
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and four-time space shuttle astronaut Charlie Precourt will speak at an invite-only event ahead of NBAA-BACE 2026, running October 20-22 in Las Vegas.

2026 Pro Pilot PRASE Survey Reveals Top FBO Winners; Monterey Jet Center Earns No. 1 Ranking
Professional Pilot's 2026 PRASE Survey ranked Monterey Jet Center at MRY number one among FBOs, citing MRY's record 659,867 passengers in 2025, a 6% increase over the prior year.

NBAA-BACE to Display Electric, Hybrid and Hydrogen Aircraft from Beyond Aero, DTA and REGENT
NBAA-BACE, running October 20-22, will showcase advanced air mobility aircraft from Beyond Aero, DTA Aircraft and REGENT, spanning hydrogen-electric, hybrid-electric eVTOL and electric hydrofoiling designs.

MEBAA Show 2026 set for December in Dubai with exhibitors from over 100 countries
MEBAA Show 2026 will run 8–10 December at the DWC Dubai Airshow Site, hosting exhibitors from over 100 countries and a BizAv Talks programme featuring IBAC Director General Kurt Edwards.

VistaJet and XO Collect Multiple International Awards for Private Aviation Service
VistaJet and XO, brands of Vista Global Holding Limited, received multiple international awards including a Luxury Experience Commendation, an Exemplary Brand Image award in Shanghai, and recognition in Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.

Oman CAA Signs MRO Agreement with Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia at Muscat International Airport
Oman's Civil Aviation Authority signed an MRO agreement with Indonesia's GMF AeroAsia to establish aircraft maintenance operations at Muscat International Airport, signed on the sidelines of the Civil Aviation Investment Forum.

TRU Simulation + Training to Debut Cessna 172 Skyhawk Veris VR Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE
TRU Simulation + Training will give live demonstrations of its Cessna 172 Skyhawk-configured Veris Virtual Reality Flight Training Device at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas in October, its trade show debut.

SyberJet Unveils $14M SJ36 Light Jet With 3,000nm Range and Mach 0.88 Speed, FAA Certification Targeted for 2032
SyberJet unveiled the $14 million SJ36 light jet, promising 3,000nm range, Mach 0.88 top speed, and nonstop US transcontinental flight, with FAA certification targeted for 2032.

2027 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Set for 4–6 June, Featuring First-Ever Sprint Weekend
The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix is set for 4-6 June, with the Automobile Club de Monaco confirming the circuit's first-ever sprint weekend alongside F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup races.

Duncan Aviation's Joe Tulowitzki Receives FAA Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award After 51 Years in Aviation
Joe Tulowitzki of Duncan Aviation received the FAA's Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, presented by Darwin Godemann, marking 51 years of aviation maintenance service.

ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 to Address Mandatory Air Traffic Flow Management Requirements
ICAO will dedicate a session at its Air Navigation World 2026 conference to Air Traffic Flow Management, framing it as a mandatory operational requirement for all states, ANSPs and airspace users rather than an optional practice.

Duncan Aviation Marks 70th Anniversary at NBAA-BACE with Community Art Project and Major Facility Investments
Duncan Aviation is marking its 70th anniversary at NBAA-BACE booth 2333 with a community art project and recently completed facility investments, including a $25 million, 32,500-square-foot paint hangar in Lincoln, Nebraska.

AERO Middle East × Sand & Fun 2027 to Debut at Riyadh's Al Thumamah Airport in December
AERO Middle East × Sand & Fun 2027 will debut at Riyadh's Al Thumamah Airport from 7-11 December 2027, organised by Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Aviation Club.

Clay Lacy Aviation receives Fly Friendly and inaugural Green Tenant awards at Van Nuys Airport
Clay Lacy Aviation received the Fly Friendly Award and the inaugural Green Tenant Award at Van Nuys Airport, presented 23 September 2026 by Los Angeles World Airports at Van Nuys City Hall.

Regent Craft Opens 255,000-Sq-Ft Seaglider Factory in Rhode Island, Secures $19.25M Marine Corps Partnership
Regent Craft opened a 255,000-square-foot Seaglider factory in North Kingstown, Rhode Island on October 1, 2026, alongside a new $5 million Marine Corps Phase IV contract worth $19.25 million total.

NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference Set for Oct. 18-19 in Las Vegas
NBAA will hold its Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference on Oct. 18-19 at Encore Las Vegas, just ahead of NBAA-BACE on Oct. 20-22, with nearly 300 attendees already registered.

Embraer Outlines Expansion Plans for Chihuahua Plant at Nearshoring Summit
Embraer's Mexico Plant Director Adolfo Viramontes outlined Chihuahua facility expansion plans at the Automotive & Aerospace Nearshoring Summit, targeting production of 88 aircraft with a goal of 100 annually.

WYVERN to Participate in NBAA-BACE National Safety Forum as Platinum Sponsor
WYVERN will take part as a Platinum Sponsor in the NBAA-BACE National Safety Forum, with COO Andy Day helping guide the program as incoming Chair of the NBAA Safety Committee.

NBAA Names Dan Hubbard Interim COO as President Ed Bolen Undergoes Cancer Treatment
NBAA named Dan Hubbard interim chief operating officer to run day-to-day operations, including the upcoming NBAA-BACE convention, while president and CEO Ed Bolen undergoes cancer treatment.

Sheltair Aviation Founder Jerry Holland and COO Todd Anderson Named for NATA's Top Honors
NATA will present its highest honors to Sheltair Aviation founder Jerry Holland, who died in 2025, and COO Todd Anderson at its November event in Denver.

Joby Aviation Demonstrates Autonomous J208 Aircraft at Oklahoma City Airport During 2026 Electric Skies Tour
Joby Aviation flew its autonomous J208, a modified Cessna Caravan, at Will Rogers World Airport on September 29 during its 2026 Electric Skies coast-to-coast tour.

Bombardier Presents 2025 Diamond Awards to 33 Top Suppliers
Bombardier presented its 2025 Diamond Award to 33 suppliers across Production, Indirect Goods and Services, and Aftermarket, with special honors to Thales Avionics Canada and Plastiques Flexibülb.