Buisness aviation news
![The ARGUS Monday Minute: May 9, 2022](/upload/iblock/89e/j1609m6f0utulqfb3prafcokjp9q7llv/Monday_Minute_5_9_2022.jpg)
Over the course of last week, North American business aviation followed the standard flight activity model increasing mid-week and tapering off into the weekend.
![Cessna Citation XLS Gen2 achieves FAA certification, begins deliveries](/upload/iblock/1d9/5et8aj8qzpff31f83ez0tpu916rmw7w4/Ciation-XLS-Gen2-.jpg)
The latest update to the best-selling midsize business jet family of the 21st century has entered into service.
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![Duncan Aviation delivers flashy Citation 525](/upload/iblock/a0e/v2sbcstf36ndg61mmp1a7eqigckozkil/DuncanAviationAircraftPaint-scaled.jpg)
Duncan Aviation’s Paint and Interior teams in Lincoln, Nebraska, took an outdated Citation 525 and gave it a flashy new paint scheme and matching interior makeover.
![Bombardier Reports First Quarter 2022 Results](/upload/iblock/faf/urs2h8e0o2mmkiirr2vlf0fi8vx0i7y0/Global-6500-Tarmac.jpg)
Revenues of $1.2 billion reflect strong aftermarket performance and 21 aircraft deliveries, well on track towards full year guidance of more than 120 deliveries
![April closes with another double-digit growth in bizjet activity](/upload/iblock/9c4/aztizj9ifaceg8y7syncj1s1wijvvft3/parking_2.jpg)
WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.
![Bombardier Honoured for Technological Innovation by Quebec's Most Prestigious Business Awards Program](/upload/iblock/f05/qhibo6mkrze4ple72qhclgr9cw8yzxwl/BombardierSmartLinkPlus.jpg)
Bombardier announced it has earned a top prize for technical innovation in the 2022 Les Mercuriades competition, Quebec's most prestigious business awards program sponsored annually by the Federation of Quebec Chamber of Commerce (Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec, FCCQ).
![Satcom Direct expands Asia Pacific presence with Singapore office](/upload/iblock/768/bk139v0vxq4rasz7mwjmodlpe08pkbqz/Brian_Roos_SD_Regional_Director_Asia_Pacific.jpg)
Satcom Direct (SD), the business aviation solutions provider, is strengthening its Asia Pacific network with the opening of a Singapore office.
![The ARGUS Monday Minute: May 2, 2022](/upload/iblock/e75/ru0cys1xg1hw2bssvm0rtf1lj4ybei48/parking_US_1.jpg)
Flight activity for the week of April 23 – 30 was within 2% of activity observed the previous week.
![Swiss Flight Services introducing P2012 in its fleet](/upload/iblock/fac/2hegzhmomgc0u23nzzr3xpkm1vm1o057/P2012-Swiss-Flight-Services.jpg)
Tecnam announced the delivery at the end of AERO 22 of the first P2012 Special Mission Sentinel to Swiss Flight Services, one of the major aerial survey operators in Europe.
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![Pilatus Hands Over Fourth PC-24 to Platoon Aviation](/upload/iblock/055/zhyit4wv9p9ujr0iskxyd3pt4s2ex3ja/PC-24-Platoon-Aviation.jpg)
The ceremonial handover of the fourth Super Versatile Jet to Platoon Aviation, the German charter operator, took place at AERO Friedrichshafen, Germany’s leading show for general aviation. The versatile PC-24 stands out for many reasons, not least of which is its unique paint scheme.
![Diamond Aircraft signs agreement with Safran to provide electric motor for the all-electric eDA40](/upload/iblock/b6c/sday1oszwe5rwm09xj2sp2q4zzndpapj/eDA40.jpg)
Diamond Aircraft, amongst the leading aircraft manufacturer in General Aviation, and Safran Electrical & Power, world leader in aircraft electrical systems, have just announced a cooperation agreement to equip the eDA40 all-electric training aircraft with an ENGINeUS electric smart motor.
![Post Easter bounce shows bizav demand strong, despite economic woes](/upload/iblock/28a/jpwybqtcb23xie6o4lcvppjn97mcana5/Charter.jpg)
WINGX’s weekly Business Aviation Bulletin.
![Metrojet Engineering Clark Completes Challenger 350 12-Month Inspection](/upload/iblock/f00/umugcmvhblr9t3k4xuse3rj50tlaesgn/Metrojet-_the_first_global_7500_hangar-parking_aircraft.jpg)
Metrojet Engineering Clark (MEC), the Philippines based Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) station of Hong Kong-based Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com), recently completed their first 12-month inspection on a Bombardier Challenger 350.
![Airbus and ITA Airways partner to develop urban air mobility in Italy](/upload/iblock/e12/f7hp3timmifgk0ny82dtt8cn75mvzpmd/CityAirbus%20NextGen_ita-airways.jpg)
Airbus and ITA Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on urban air mobility (UAM) in Italy. The two companies will explore the creation of tailored UAM services, by identifying strategic use cases for emission-free mobility solutions.
![VIP Completions and John Ruiz unveil completely refurbished Boeing 767](/upload/iblock/c39/wjspl2z6pjr20zhn1ww3mo6loq8c9r3p/767_Exterior.jpg)
VIP Completions, providers of aircraft completions and refurbishment services, and client John H. Ruiz, entrepreneur, businessman and attorney, unveiled the spectacular interior of a Boeing 767 that VIP Completions has delivered to Mr. Ruiz.
![World’s first functional advanced air mobility Vertiport debuts](/upload/iblock/29d/pr8aw1z0ffowbs6brnbu4ndwpwxpe67j/Supernal_urban-air-port.jpg)
Supernal and Urban-Air Port today announced the debut of Air-One – Urban-Air Port’s proprietary deployable operations hub for manned and unmanned vehicles – marking the first functional multi-modal infrastructure hub equipped to handle future electric air travel.
![The Paragon Network welcomes ExecuJet – Auckland](/upload/iblock/f72/uym090c2pskxbdl555k8ydz1845x89h9/ExecuJet_Auckland.jpg)
The Paragon Network has announced that ExecuJet’s Auckland FBO (NZAA) located at the Auckland International Airport in New Zealand has joined their network of prestigious FBOs around the world.
![Swiss Aviation Company Purchases Two Bell 505s](/upload/iblock/76a/s7kjmwa3zqwcpek3e0sxmfqfgl1ifjdh/Bell-505_landing.jpg)
Bell Textron Inc. announced the signing of a purchase agreement with Swiss aviation company Karen SA for two Bell 505s. As part of a strategic investment plan to modernize its fleet, Karen SA will use these aircraft for VIP and commercial flights as well as provide pilot training courses.