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Bizjet demand thrives in early summer US
Bizjet demand thrives in early summer US

Business jet activity continues to grow YOY, more than 3% gains in H1 2025 in stark contrast to last year´s stagnant market. The growth is influenced by the US market, notably in Texas and Florida, with the charter and fractional operators flourishing. The bizjet market in Europe is slack, with key markets seeing a drop-off compared to last year´s surge in demand around the EURO tournament. There was a relatively large number of movements in the Middle East, noting flights exiting the region from Jordan and Qatar.

Jet Aviation Redelivers Two Modified Bell 429 Helicopters to Middle East Customer
Jet Aviation Redelivers Two Modified Bell 429 Helicopters to Middle East Customer

Jet Aviation announced today that it has redelivered two Bell 429 helicopters to a customer in the Middle East. The aircraft were the final two in a total fleet of six modified Bell 429s delivered to this customer.

Norwegian Air Ambulance to continue fleet modernisation with Airbus H145
Norwegian Air Ambulance to continue fleet modernisation with Airbus H145

The Norwegian Air Ambulance and Airbus have signed a frame contract for up to eight H145 helicopters, including the firm acquisition of two helicopters.

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Biz jet demand slumps in Middle East, still surging in US
Biz jet demand slumps in Middle East, still surging in US

Unsurprisingly business jet activity has slowed in the Middle East as a result of the conflict between Israel and Iran, noting also a spike in bizjet flights from Gulf countries. In Europe, the German market was down more than a quarter from its highs during the Euros in 2024. Business jet demand in the US keeps on growing. The US Open was a showcase for spikes in bizjet attendance at airports closest to blue riband sporting events.

Gulfstream G280 Program Completes 300th Delivery
Gulfstream G280 Program Completes 300th Delivery

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the 300th customer delivery for the Gulfstream G280 fleet. The milestone delivery was completed at Gulfstream’s Dallas-Fort Worth area facility in Texas where the aircraft was outfitted.

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JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft
JEKTA begins flight testing of scaled PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft

JEKTA, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the Passenger Hydro Aircraft - Zero Emissions 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious aircraft, has begun flight trials with a 1:9 scaled prototype of the PHA-ZE 100 amphibious flying boat. Using a distributed electric powerplant to draw energy from onboard batteries, testing will verify the aerodynamic and hydrodynamic configurations of the production aircraft. The remotely controlled model will generate data representative of the full-size aircraft to verify and confirm the results of computational modeling already completed.

Shift in clientele for Luxaviation UK as Millennials turn to business aviation
Shift in clientele for Luxaviation UK as Millennials turn to business aviation

Luxaviation UK is seeing a demographic shift in customer profile, as Millennials now account for 50% of its business jet clientele.

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Week 22 bizjet activity close to record highs
Week 22 bizjet activity close to record highs

Despite growing economic headwinds, which may be affecting aircraft transactions, bizjet flight activity bounced up this week, with May YOY activity keeping pace with the strong Q1 pace for aircraft utilisation, leading operators continuing to fly at record levels.

Archer Midnight program progresses to piloted flight
Archer Midnight program progresses to piloted flight

Archer announced it has begun the next phase of Midnight’s flight test program showcasing piloted flight. This phase builds on years of safe, autonomous flight testing across its various aircraft platforms, which validated its proprietary 12 tilt-6 VTOL configuration. Midnight cruised at speeds up to 125 mph and reached a maximum altitude of over 1,500 feet above ground level during the flight.

GAMA Welcomes Three New Members
GAMA Welcomes Three New Members

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced the additions of Robinson Helicopter Company and DeltaHawk Engines as Members and Whisper Aero as an Associate Member EPIC.  

First Cessna Citation Longitude delivered into Central America
First Cessna Citation Longitude delivered into Central America

Textron Aviation Inc. announced the first delivery of its flagship Cessna Citation Longitude super-midsize business jet into Central America. The long-time Citation customer is based in Costa Rica and plans to use the aircraft for business and personal use.

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Comlux receives fifth Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft for cabin outfitting
Comlux receives fifth Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft for cabin outfitting

Comlux Completion, the completion and maintenance center of the Comlux Group, takes delivery of the fifth Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft that is set to undergo cabin outfitting immediately.

ExecuJet Middle East Elevates Global Travel With Ultra-long-range, High-performance Fleet Expansion
ExecuJet Middle East Elevates Global Travel With Ultra-long-range, High-performance Fleet Expansion

As private aviation adapts to the rise of intercontinental lifestyles, increased mobility among ultra-high-net-worth individuals and a growing demand for next-generation aircraft, ExecuJet Middle East is expanding its managed fleet with a strategic, future-focused approach. This development underscores a broader industry shift toward sustainability, advanced technology and ownership models that offer greater flexibility and personalisation for a globally connected clientele.

GAMA Releases First Quarter 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
GAMA Releases First Quarter 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the First Quarter 2025 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The results for the first three months of 2025 when compared to the same period in 2024 show increased shipments across all sectors and an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments.

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Gulfstream delivers 50th G700
Gulfstream delivers 50th G700

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the 50th customer delivery of the Gulfstream G700. The aircraft was outfitted at Gulfstream’s Savannah completions center. Since entering service in April 2024, the G700 operates globally, and the fleet has accumulated more than 11,700 flight hours.

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