Buisness aviation news
![LunaJets surpassed $100m revenue in a golden age for private aviation](/upload/iblock/33a/opwcz03lgcqkh5t1o113n0qhbzrcxdie/boarding.jpg)
LunaJets, the private jet charter division of Luna Aviation Group, largely exceeds $100M annual revenue in 2021 for the first time in its history. This represents 65% growth of flight volume vs 2020 and 40% vs 2019. The number of flights reached almost 8,000.
![609](/upload/iblock/586/qld5lkhfixj0f3r65sroku2t84iic12i/BizavWeek_609.png)
![Growth in business jet flights shifting towards aircraft owners](/upload/iblock/91d/d621ktwoykla2wl3lkb2ce9dan4v3exo/winter.jpg)
WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.
![Bidding process for the sale of Piaggio Aerospace formally reopens](/upload/iblock/c54/i4euomidrezagd53vdid14oau3oknxp5/Piaggio_Nicastro.jpg)
With a notice published today in a selected number of financial newspapers, and after receiving the relevant authorization from the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, the Extraordinary Commissioner Vincenzo Nicastro officially reopened the bidding process for the sale of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and its subsidiary Piaggio Aviation, the two companies, currently under Extraordinary Administration, operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand.
![jetAVIVA Celebrates Record Sales Year](/upload/iblock/68b/r2gb0w69dfp4b89lhe8499hik77xg0wl/jetAVIVA.jpg)
jetAVIVA, a worldwide leader in turbine aircraft sales and acquisitions, achieves a record-breaking sales year: recording the highest annual revenue in the company’s 15-year history, and reporting over 100 transactions in 2021.
![Pre-owned bizjet market sets new records](/upload/iblock/04b/u3cgrbp7sfs6itay479zwth1dowt52li/parking28.jpg)
The pre-owned business aircraft market smashed numerous market records in Q4 2021 for the quarter, and for the calendar year, reports the Asset Insight AI2 Market Report.
![ALTEA’s perspective on the business aviation market](/upload/iblock/11d/6k04f4156a2nwqrpmyzd00s9d76o6h7l/ALTEA_salon.jpg)
ALTEA knows aircraft inside and out. The organisation is retained by those who want fresh thinking secured by experience in asset management; procurement and sales; financial solutions and design.
![Pilatus Commissions the Largest Solar Power Plant In Canton Nidwalden](/upload/iblock/76c/l1hfvsob4d1tqnx7e4oz3r79psy23wac/Pilatus-Aircraft-Ltd-Solar.jpg)
The latest Pilatus solar plant was connected to the power grid just a few days ago: occupying an area of 190 by 70 metres and equipped with almost 5,000 solar modules, the maximum power output of the new Pilatus photovoltaic plant is sufficient to meet the energy requirements of over 300 single-family homes. This investment marks another big step forward by Pilatus toward climate-neutral aircraft production.
![Global Jet’s latest fleet addition for charter - a brand new 2021 Gulfstream 650ER](/upload/iblock/5f1/illzjxkecuofhsgomwosc67whbpay6o9/Gulfstream-650ER.jpg)
A brand new 2021 Gulfstream 650ER available for charter joined the fleet. This exquisite private jet based in Europe offers the perfect combination of safety, speed, range and comfort.
![Up to 772 pound payload increase certified for Leonardo AW169](/upload/iblock/11e/onjuy94gc1xpar6bi3xcd2hfrdzxm2ta/AW169-certification.jpg)
Leonardo has recently had upgrades to the AW169 certified, providing increased payload in several operational conditions, both Sea Level and Hot & High scenarios. The certified increases are up to 350kg (772 pounds) and dependent on operational situation eg HOGE and CatA operations.
![Jet Aviation Receives IS-BAH Stage II Safety Registration Certificates for The Netherlands](/upload/iblock/aa7/xamdcxfgo99j2va481xry7f6x78jpmfq/Jet-Aviation-Netherlands.jpg)
Jet Aviation is pleased to announce today that it has received International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage II Safety Registration for its Amsterdam and Rotterdam FBOs in The Netherlands. The company currently operates 27 IS-BAH-registered FBOs around the world. It expects to gain further IS-BAH certifications in the coming months.
![GKN Aerospace named supplier of all new Gulfstream G800 and G400 business jets](/upload/iblock/33f/52hb9tu4oj8shpm80gmu9qdqnjnhpluz/G800.jpg)
GKN Aerospace has been selected as a supplier on Gulfstream’s new Gulfstream G800 and Gulfstream G400 business jets. GKN Aerospace is using its world-leading capability in design and manufacture of business jet empennages and aerostructures on the advanced aircraft.
![AMAC Aerospace acquires Gamit Ltd](/upload/iblock/51f/y730j17azgg6bybcn43hvdgknhujcelp/Gamit_Aviation.jpg)
AMAC Aerospace Switzerland has acquired Gamit Ltd, a UK company supplying professional and technical support to local and international Maintenance Repair Organizations, airlines, private and corporate aircraft owners.
![Gulfstream Customer Support marks successful year of expansion and continued investment](/upload/iblock/bc8/an1atrxaibneu86a1879a1l3oqznwi3i/Gulfstream-Customer-Support.jpg)
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today recognized the many accomplishments achieved by Gulfstream Customer Support in 2021, including facility and service expansions, increased investment in customers and continued success in sustainability.
![608](/upload/iblock/fcb/z21mwmrb07dguarqjs2o0ut9fwtqvuug/BizavWeek_608.png)
![Air traffic volumes slowly gaining altitude](/upload/iblock/b3f/4u373371nel3furdl675383b4qzh2bmu/Legacy-650_Air-Hamburg-D-AZUR.jpg)
Air traffic volumes in Germany are showing a slight upward trend in the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, DFS, the German air navigation service provider, logged a total of 1.67 million flights under instrument flight rules - this is more than in the previous year, but only half as many as in 2019.
![Air Partner launches JetCard app for UK customers](/upload/iblock/46a/6jpacpxdczydh155vf1lli77wuzj7muz/jetcard-air-partner.jpg)
Air Partner, the world-leading global aviation services group today announces the launch of its new mobile app for members of the exclusive JetCard programme in the UK.
![2022 off to fast start as bizjets get record New Year demand](/upload/iblock/f1f/kf73bsoz4064jjd2m8nmz4coghvph61k/parking_25.jpg)
WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.
![Augsburg Air Service has been named Authorized Service Center for the Cirrus Vision Jet](/upload/iblock/268/0fnotid5ld6v0jqnioa6g79rws30xia0/Cirrus-jet_engine.jpg)
Augsburg Air Service is now also offering line and base maintenance for the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. The company, which has already been a sought-after service center for Cirrus piston aircraft from all over Europe for two decades, is thus further expanding its position.
![France becomes first H160 law enforcement customer](/upload/iblock/f0b/i1jeuqoepcurqin3iglv7m1xwaye3fcr/H160M.jpg)
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of 10 H160s in a law enforcement configuration for the Gendarmerie Nationale.