Buisness aviation news
![Daher unveils the Kodiak 900: a legendary utility aircraft now becomes the ultimate getaway vehicle](/upload/iblock/dcf/g0mybbgii3dvyxa09c0njs0o08jb7p97/Kodiak-900-n-TBM--960.jpg)
The Kodiak 900 made its world debut at AirVenture Oshkosh with Daher’s introduction of this larger, faster version of the robust and rugged Kodiak 100 – filling out the company’s airplane product line in joining the TBM 910 and TBM 960 very fast turboprop aircraft.
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![Global Jet’S latest fleet addition for charter - a brand new 2021 Bombardier Global 7500](/upload/iblock/04a/sihwoow7tqp8q3ww7c02dctwor981x33/Bombardier%20Global%207500_Exterior.jpg)
A brand new 2021 Bombardier Global 7500 has joined the fleet of Swiss-headquartered private jet operator Global Jet and is now available for charter.
![Textron Aviation Special Missions Introduces Cessna Citation Longitude Maritime Patrol Aircraft](/upload/iblock/915/qby2jrw7j8e5tpvbgsyha05k7ketgfgl/Cessna-Citation-Longitude-Maritime-Patrol-Aircraft.jpg)
Textron Aviation announced a Maritime Patrol Aircraft variant of its Cessna Citation Longitude Aircraft.
![Charter demand waning in US and Middle East, still record high in Europe](/upload/iblock/3fb/sqypj53h1mkyw6c86bvx1qzt67mycpac/business_5.jpg)
WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.
![Pilatus Opens New US Paint Facility in Colorado](/upload/iblock/a17/lfp1v1z12zurqjauw77nwjag538un2m3/New%20US%20Paint%20Facility%20%281%29.jpg)
In response to the growing demand for the PC-24 and PC-12 NGX, Pilatus has opened a new state-of-the-art paint facility at their US Completions Centre in Broomfield, Colorado. Pilatus’ latest installation exemplifies their commitment to Colorado, to delivering aircraft of the highest quality and to meeting the latest environmental standards.
![Gulfstream G650 family receives european steep approach certification](/upload/iblock/438/7jec1u1rf5k5594kko0araf88qntjqfz/G650ER_.jpg)
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that the Gulfstream G650 and G650ER have been certified for steep approach landing operations by the European Union Aviation Safety Administration (EASA), unlocking the ability for European operators of the ultralong-range aircraft to access even more airports around the world.
![Seventieth Head of State aircraft worldwide connected by Inmarsat and Satcom Direct](/upload/iblock/095/2c0llg8o7hp817ugzha3svp160cnmhj8/B747_Inmarsat.jpg)
In the fast-moving world of politics and diplomacy, 24/7 connectivity is vital. Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, and Satcom Direct, the business aviation and government solutions provider, announced the activation of connectivity for their 70th Head of State aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow today.
![TAG’s charter fleet gets G5500 boost in time for summer](/upload/iblock/c35/jyx0tor3z57j1j374teoqhlkvvff05p3/G5500_TAG.jpg)
TAG Aviation is proud to announce the addition of a new Bombardier Global 5500 to its European charter operation, bringing its managed fleet to 80+ aircraft.
![The ARGUS Monday Minute: July 18, 2022](/upload/iblock/04d/65q231k49ri1oovcceu9dw0gh4canfso/flight_.jpg)
Finishing up the 2nd full week of July, North American business aviation traffic displayed a nearly identical pattern to this time last year with an overall flight count down 6.3% year over year. The continuous post-pandemic surge in flight activity month over month has started to slow down, while overall annual flight counts are still at healthy levels historically.
![IADA: Preowned Bizjet Market Showing Signs of Regaining Equilibrium from Industry Highs2Q Market Report Released](/upload/iblock/f74/5vycdjh8joksbwhwj5x2206vwrvuci8g/Alante-Air-Charter.jpg)
After incurring heated sales volume for two years, the global preowned business aircraft market is beginning to show signs of stabilizing. According to the second quarter 2022 market report from the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA), 598 aircraft sales transaction were recorded by the group during the first half compared to 529 during the same period the prior year, a 13 percent increase.
![Gulfstream G800 makes first international flight](/upload/iblock/e49/ax2hbuuk417bb8qp1o783oihlritcm6a/G800_Farnborough.jpg)
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the all-new ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 made its first international flight just weeks after the aircraft’s first flight. The G800 flew from Savannah to Gulfstream Customer Support’s Farnborough, England, facility in support of Gulfstream’s participation in the Farnborough International Airshow.
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![Life Flight Network Adds Additional Bell 407GXi Aircraft](/upload/iblock/f69/e38aukn9kk6qt1pd1mx83ig6zo540ef4/Bell-407_Life-Flight-Network.jpg)
Bell Textron Inc. announced the signed purchase agreement for four Bell 407GXi aircraft to Life Flight Network. Life Flight Network currently operates a fleet of 53 aircraft and with the addition of these four aircraft, will be the largest air medical operator of the Bell 407GXi in the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West.
![Busiest ever summer in Europe, whilst US demand hits ceiling](/upload/iblock/a26/y0k0821eh2psdk1umkvzrdwzzqlh72is/GlobeAir_private-jet-charter.jpg)
WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.
![Air Charter Service prepares for growth in California following record year](/upload/iblock/c2d/bteksax62i2urkpmw2c6h38ywsws3m6k/ACS-Maddison-Gerhardt.jpg)
Following its record year, the world’s largest aircraft charter broker, Air Charter Service, has announced its plans to expand operations in its two offices in California. Driving this growth is the newly promoted and highly-experienced Maddison Gerhardt, who is now ACS’s Director of Private Jets for the state.
![TAG extends its Flight App to all its aircraft owners](/upload/iblock/737/l8udjxiyimuimn3qq4nxy4ojklva9j2p/TAG-Aviation.jpg)
TAG Aviation has announced the introduction of the TAG Flight App for all its aircraft owners across the world.
![The ARGUS Monday Minute: July 11, 2022](/upload/iblock/f19/l0qkx1i8y4mcnbyd74ppk89fj6nyexfk/Monday-Minute-7-11-2022.jpg)
As expected, the 4th of July holiday weekend heavily influenced overall flight counts for North American business aviation the first week of July 2022. Daily charter flights peaked on Thursday, June 30th at 4490 flights. Cargo flights began to taper off after Tuesday, June 28th, several days before the start of the holiday weekend. Part 91 flights peaked on Thursday, June 30th and remained below average for a full week following the holiday weekend.
![Rega takes over Geneva EMS operation](/upload/iblock/88f/48ppuit303ho4q5mne9bqr9nsu2a2ckt/H145_Rega_5.jpg)
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega is delighted with the agreement that was signed today by the State Council of the Canton of Geneva. This agreement between Canton Geneva, Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and Rega marks the continuation of a decades-long partnership for the benefit of patients and will further improve aeromedical care for the local population.
![Aero Asset releases first single engine preowned Heli Market Trends Report](/upload/iblock/2be/yea04b6bu79nsxr4q627kqlz782gvm38/H125_.jpg)
Aero Asset’s inaugural Heli Market Trends Report for single engine preowned helicopters compares first half of 2022 market performance with the same period of 2021. It reveals that supply of aircraft for sale continued to shrink on slightly lower transaction volume.