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Jet Aviation redelivers two BBJ 737-8s in record ten-month downtime
Jet Aviation redelivers two BBJ 737-8s in record ten-month downtime

Jet Aviation announced that it has redelivered a pair of identical Boeing Business Jets 737-8s to an undisclosed customer. The interiors were completed in less than ten months, the shortest downtime the completion centre has achieved for two simultaneous aircraft.

Gulfstream Announces More than 100 Customer Pilots Earn Type Rating for All-New G700
Gulfstream Announces More than 100 Customer Pilots Earn Type Rating for All-New G700

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced more than 100 customer pilots have earned type rating for the Gulfstream G700 from the Savannah-based FlightSafety International training center since the aircraft earned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification on March 29.

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Charter market hits an Autumn slump
Charter market hits an Autumn slump

Business jet demand is ebbing fast this month, particularly in the small and midsize fleets. In the US, the weakest spot is California. In Europe, the post Olympics hangover is showing up in much lower flight activity, notably in Germany where flight activity is trending down by % this month.

Global Preowned Twin-Engine Helicopter Market Faces Headwinds
Global Preowned Twin-Engine Helicopter Market Faces Headwinds

Aero Asset released its 2024 Half Year Heli Market Trends Twin-Engine edition. Aero Asset leverages proprietary market intelligence to deliver a comprehensive analysis of the market, allowing readers to navigate the shifting dynamics of the preowned twin-engine helicopter market.

Pure Technics: the path to expansion
Pure Technics: the path to expansion

Kazakhstan's corporate and private aviation market is gradually expanding. This comprehensive and harmonious growth is inconceivable without technical maintenance that complies with international standards and rules. One technical maintenance provider, Pure Technics, has massively expanded its technical capabilities and is now announcing three new areas aimed at end-to-end services to maintain the airworthiness of Embraer 135/145 (Embraer Legacy 600/650), Beechcraft King Air 300 series planes, and Leonardo AW139 and Airbus H145 helicopters (EC-145/MBB BK117 — C2 and D2 variants).

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US market sagging as Autumn gets under way
US market sagging as Autumn gets under way

Bizjet flight activity is slowing fast in the US this month. The declines clearly derive from waning demand in the smaller end of the market, particularly older entry level and midsize jets. Business jet activity in California has actually fallen behind 2019 levels. The European market hasn’t seen the same relapse, but still weak in Central Europe, and much closer than the US to 2019 levels.

ExecuJet MRO Services Secures South African Approval for Embraer Legacy Aircraft Maintenance
ExecuJet MRO Services Secures South African Approval for Embraer Legacy Aircraft Maintenance

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has commenced performing heavy maintenance checks on South African-registered Embraer Legacy aircraft following the receipt of regulatory approval.

Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for Safety Management System in aircraft design and manufacturing
Textron Aviation earns FAA approval for Safety Management System in aircraft design and manufacturing

Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that the company has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of the company’s new Safety Management System (SMS) implementation plan to support the design and manufacturing of Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This approval builds on the company’s previously FAA-accepted and approved SMS program supporting the maintenance and support of iconic Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, and underscores the company’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of product quality at every level of operations.

Dubai Helishow 2024 prepares for 22nd October opening
Dubai Helishow 2024 prepares for 22nd October opening

With just one month to go, the highly anticipated Dubai Helishow 2024 is set to open its doors from October 22-24, 2024, at the Spectacular Skydive Dubai, bringing together global leaders in the VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing), UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), and Helicopter industries.

Gulfstream Announces First G400 Sale for Dedicated Charter Operations in Europe
Gulfstream Announces First G400 Sale for Dedicated Charter Operations in Europe

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the first Gulfstream G400 intended for dedicated charter operations has been purchased by German-based DC Aviation Group. The sale was announced during a signing ceremony at Gulfstream’s Customer Support facility in Farnborough, England.

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September slump in bizjet demand, notably in California
September slump in bizjet demand, notably in California

Bizjet demand has wobbled in September, significantly behind September last year, the slowdown mainly in the US, with bizjet cycles in California down 15% YOY. In Europe, both France and Germany saw big drops in demand this month.

GAMA Releases Second Quarter 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
GAMA Releases Second Quarter 2024 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) published the Second Quarter 2024 General Aviation Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report. The general aviation aircraft manufacturing industry’s results for the first six months of 2024, when compared to the same period in 2023, show increased deliveries across the piston airplane, business jet and piston helicopter segments along with an increase in the overall value of aircraft shipments.

European Business Aviation Manifesto puts the sectors’ role for Competitiveness, Innovation, and Net-Zero Technologies front and centre
European Business Aviation Manifesto puts the sectors’ role for Competitiveness, Innovation, and Net-Zero Technologies front and centre

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have published their manifesto for the 2024-2029 European legislative term, highlighting their commitment to driving a sustainable, competitive and safe aviation sector in partnership with the next European Commission and Members of the European Parliament.

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AIRTAXI World Congress unites next generation air mobility in Dubai
AIRTAXI World Congress unites next generation air mobility in Dubai

The fifth annual AIRTAXI World Congress (ATWC) opens in Dubai, UAE, October 7th-10th at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre.

Labor Day bizjet peaks in Florida, but year-to-date trend still down 1%
Labor Day bizjet peaks in Florida, but year-to-date trend still down 1%

The European market is slowing sharply in September compared to the Olympics-boosted August, also now trailing September 2023, especially in the Charter market, and especially in Germany, Italy also faring less well. In the US, the year-on-year Labor Day bizjet activity was slightly adrift, although it spiked in Florida, flights up 12% YOY, 9% gain in Part 135 and 91K flights.

Bell Delivers Customized Bell 505 to All Motors Brazil
Bell Delivers Customized Bell 505 to All Motors Brazil

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the successful delivery of a customized Bell 505 to All Motors Brazil, a Brazilian luxury automotive dealership.

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