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Former Dutch Government Fokker 70 Aircraft Listed for Sale by Alliance Airlines

By | 2024-05-02T10:08:07-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory|

A Fokker 70 aircraft, previously used by the Dutch government and currently maintained by Australia's Alliance Airlines, has been placed on the market. The VIP-configured jet, registered VH-KBX (msn 11547), is being marketed by Fokker Aircraft Services. This 28.6-year-old aircraft has been stored at Rockhampton since August 2023 and hasn't been operated on official flights [...]

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Wheels Up Consolidates Maintenance Operations to West Palm Beach Amid Strategic Overhaul

By | 2024-05-02T10:08:08-04:00 April 22nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Business & Private Aviation|

Wheels Up, the on-demand aviation operator, is set to consolidate its maintenance facilities to a new location in West Palm Beach International, signaling a major strategic realignment. The transition involves shutting down its current maintenance operations in Cincinnati International and Denver Rocky Mountain and will include significant headcount reductions. The company also plans to relocate [...]

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Capital A Explores Fundraising Options for Its Aviation Business Amid Expansion Plans

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:43-04:00 April 21st, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Capital A, the parent company of AirAsia Aviation Group (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB), is currently exploring potential fundraising strategies to bolster its aviation sector. The company, which owns and licenses the AirAsia brand, indicated that these considerations are still in the preliminary stages, with no concrete proposals yet presented to its board of directors, [...]

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Investigation Launched After Unauthorized Person Reportedly Found in Cockpit During Colorado Rockies Flight

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:17-04:00 April 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting investigations following reports that an unauthorized person was seated in the cockpit during a flight carrying the Colorado Rockies baseball team. The incident, which allegedly occurred on an April 10 flight to Toronto, was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and has since prompted [...]

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Nomad Aviation Expands Charter Fleet with Addition of Gulfstream G650ER

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:43-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Nomad Aviation, based in Zurich, is set to enhance its charter fleet with the introduction of its first Gulfstream G650ER. Scheduled to be available for charter by May 1, 2024, this addition marks a significant expansion in the company's high-end travel offerings. The aircraft, registered as HB-JLO (msn 6521), is currently listed under the Air [...]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority Vigilantly Monitors Middle East Conflict Impact on Air Safety

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:18-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation, Safety|

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is intensively monitoring the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to mitigate risks to flight safety, according to CAA chairman Sir Stephen Hillier. The regional instability, marked by a recent missile and drone barrage from Iran targeting Israel, has prompted significant adjustments in international flight operations, including diversions and [...]

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Switzerland’s Cat Aviation Becomes First Operator of Dassault Falcon 6X

By | 2024-04-25T16:26:44-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Business & Private Aviation|

Cat Aviation, based in Zurich, has proudly taken delivery of the world's first ultra-long-range Dassault Falcon 6X, marking a significant milestone in aviation. The aircraft, registered HB-JTO (msn 5), was ferried to Zurich on February 21, 2024, following connectivity outfitting by Satcom Direct at Little Rock. Since its arrival, the Falcon 6X has been actively [...]

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Heron Aviation Expands Fleet with Inaugural Falcon 8X in Germany

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:26-04:00 April 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Business & Private Aviation|

Heron Aviation, based in Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg, has enhanced its fleet by incorporating its first Dassault Falcon 8X, marked with registration D-ALDG. This addition underscores the German charter operator's commitment to expanding its high-end aviation services. The Falcon 8X, known for its advanced range and capacity, can accommodate up to 13 passengers. It will be stationed at [...]

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Ventura Air Services Expands with Acquisition of AOG Maintenance Firm Alpha Aircraft Services

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:27-04:00 April 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Business & Private Aviation, Safety|

Ventura Air Services, based in Farmingdale, has strategically expanded its operations by acquiring Alpha Aircraft Services, a specialized AOG (Aircraft on Ground) maintenance firm located in Teterboro. This acquisition, finalized on April 1, aims to enhance Ventura's service offerings and provide added value to its customers. Sam Wolf, President of Ventura Air Services, emphasized that [...]

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Argentina’s YPF to Sell Business Jets on Presidential Directive Amid Financial Strains

By | 2024-04-18T15:41:49-04:00 April 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory|

Under the directive of Argentina's President Javier Milei, the state-owned oil and gas company, Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales (YPF), is set to sell two of its business jets—a Learjet 60XR and an Embraer Praetor 500. This decision reflects the new administration's efforts to curb government spending, particularly on assets deemed lavish expenditures used by elite political [...]

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Comlux Aviation Malta Expands Charter Service with Addition of Global 6500 Jet

By | 2024-04-18T15:41:50-04:00 April 12th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Comlux Aviation Malta, a specialist in business aviation, has announced the inclusion of a Bombardier Global 6500 jet to its charter fleet, marking a new offering for its clientele. Registered as 9H-PRO (msn 60029), this ultra-long-range business jet has been part of Comlux's operations since its manufacture in 2021 but is now available for charter [...]

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Sirius India Airlines Launches with UAE Partnership to Bring Luxury Private Air Travel to India

By | 2024-04-18T15:41:50-04:00 April 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Business & Private Aviation|

Sirius India Airlines Pvt. Ltd, a new venture established by the spouses of two former SpiceJet executives, has announced a partnership with UAE-based Airavat Aviation to introduce a luxury private air travel brand in India. The startup, which emerged following the resignation of the SpiceJet executives due to conflict-of-interest concerns, will begin operations with a [...]

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