Buisness aviation news
Vista Global and Tri State Charter, one of the largest operators of VIP Bombardier CRJ and Challenger 850 aircraft, have announced a partnership agreement aimed at expanding and enhancing per-seat shuttle operations to and from premium leisure destinations in the US.
Phenix Jet Cayman (Hong Kong) achieved remarkable success in 2024 by setting an impressive 32 world speed records on the Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft across major cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Paris, London, and Delhi.
Premier fractional program operators PlaneSense, based in the U.S. for 30 years, and Jetfly, based in Europe for 25 years, are partnering to provide enhanced service to clients. Share owners in each program will be able to use their flight hours to fly on the other program's fleet beginning April 1, 2025. The two companies are highly regarded for providing distinguished private flight programs. Collectively, they operate nearly 100 fractionally owned Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets, offering exceptional expertise and service to clients on both continents.
The bumper arrival of business jets for the inauguration appears to confirm the strong sense in the industry that the change in the US government is good news for the bizjet industry. The turnaround in bizjet activity in the US, which had been flat through most of last year, stands in contrast to the European market, where activity receded 6% in the last week and is trending at 2019 levels.
Sun Air Jets, a premier provider of air charter services and aircraft management, is excited to announce the newest addition to its charter fleet: the 2024 King Air 360ER. This state-of-the-art aircraft sets a new standard for performance in short- to medium-range flights, underscoring the company’s commitment to providing an exceptional travel experience for its valued clients.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has appointed Derek Zimmerman as senior vice president of Enterprise Supply Chain, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Zimmerman will lead the strategic oversight for procurement, inventory management, logistics, warehousing, repair and overhaul, distribution, and spare parts.
Flexjet, a private aviation company, has once again secured its WYVERN Wingman certification after a successful audit of its helicopter division conducted in November 2024.
Global bizjet activity was flat in week 2, dropping back on the pace of growth in Week 1. Notably there was strong bizjet activity out of airports in the Los Angeles metro area due to the Wildfires catastrophe. There has also been strong growth in flights to/from Palm Beach, as Trump and his team prepare to take office.
Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has approved ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, to be an overseas repair station for line and base maintenance on Taiwanese-registered Bombardier aircraft.
During an official state visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Uzbekistan's Transport Minister, Ilhom Mahkamov, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with JETEX founder, Adel Mardini, to establish the country's first and only FBO.
FCG OPS proudly announces the appointment of Balan Varma as its Business Development Manager in India. With a prominent career spanning over three decades in aviation, logistics, and customer relations, Balan brings expertise and a robust network within the Indian market to drive FCG OPS’s expansion in the region.
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, has entered an agreement with Rotorcorp Services, LLC., effective January 1, 2025. Rotorcorp will leverage its deep understanding of Robinson Helicopter operators worldwide to advise and help implement a broad range of new company initiatives designed to enhance part sales and aftermarket services.
US bizjet demand continues to trend upwards, as it has done since the US elections in November. Leisure activity clearly spiked in the holiday season, with US-Caribbean flight hours up 25% YOY. In other markets, European activity has dipped in the last week, but is up over the last few weeks, bizjet activity from the Middle East is on the up, whereas trends in Africa and South America are down as we come into 2025. We would expect the positive business sentiment in the core US market to move global activity several points up in Q1 2025 compared to last year.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East’s facility at Dubai’s Al-Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to perform line and base maintenance on Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft.
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the delivery of two additional Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the growing Qatar Executive fleet. The two new aircraft, both delivered using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), increase the total number of G700 aircraft in the Qatar Executive fleet to six with an additional four scheduled.
Post-Covid demand for business aviation looks strong, notably in the United States where activity is well ahead of 2019. December ended ahead of last year, marking a strong end to the year. Fractional operators have made large gains compared to the last 5 years, contrasting Corporate Flight Department activity. Appetite for business aviation in Europe remains resilient, although small gains compared to pre-pandemic 2019.
