Hong Kong-based Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com), a premium business aviation service provider being part of the Kadoorie Group, welcomes Captain Kobus Swart as Director of Flight Operations effective 2 December 2019. Kobus will oversee all aspects of Metrojet’s flight operations, including the management of flight and cabin crew, flight dispatch and training. Kobus started his aviation […]
Germany‘s Air Ambulance Specialist and Special Mission Operator FAI rent-a-jet AG was honoured with an Aviation Annual Achievement Award in the Anniversary Milestone category during a special Gala Evening held coinciding with the Dubai Air Show. The prestigous event which attracted over 500 aviation industry leaders and over 100 organisations was held on a 220ft […]
Gama Aviation Signature, the largest aircraft management company in the United States, has announced the expansion of its managed fleet with the addition of eight aircraft: five large cabin and three midsize/super-mid jets. The new aircraft that have been integrated into the fleet include: a Hawker 900XP, a Citation Sovereign and Citation X, a Falcon […]
Planet Nine Private Air (“Planet 9”), the Van Nuys, California based private charter operator and aircraft management company celebrates its first birthday this week. In the eleven months since it first took to the air it has touched down in 262 different airports with its Dassault Falcon 7Xs. Its longest charter routes have connected Tokyo, […]
Planet Nine Private Air (“Planet 9”), the Van Nuys, California based private charter operator and aircraft management company, has added a privately-owned Gulfstream G650, to its managed fleet, effective immediately. The aircraft, will be available for third party charter through its aircraft management division. The owner selected Planet 9 to professionally manage the aircraft, citing its […]
Planet Nine Private Air (“Planet Nine”), the Van Nuys, California based private charter operator and aircraft management company, announced the arrival of its fifth ultra long-range Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft onto its Part 135 certificate, just in advance of its first anniversary of operations. The latest aircraft, registration no. N999PN, brokered by Freestream Aviation Limited […]
Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, announced Italy-based helicopter charter operator HoverFly as the latest member of the Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance. The Charter Alliance, which launched in March 2019, enables members to call on each other to provide a truly international VIP helicopter charter service, connecting partners in Europe, South America and Asia-Pacific. […]
TAG Malta announced the addition of a high speed Global 6000 aircraft to its growing charter fleet, affording clients greater flexibility in their choice of aircraft and cost-effective executive travel to worldwide destinations. Bombardier’s prized Global 6000 aircraft is revered as an advanced long-range private jet, boasting the widest and most spacious cabin in its […]
Vertis Aviation, the Switzerland-headquartered charter specialist will bring a touch of App-iness to this year’s EBACE when it officially launches its powerful new booking App on Booth B71. Vertis Aviation App users will have access to near-real time charter flight information, empty leg data and uniquely, the ability to book individual executive jet seats with […]
ConnectJets is marking its 10th anniversary this summer with the launch of a new division – ConnectSkies. the business aviation charter industry’s first independent ‘sustainable’ aircraft sales, marketing and logistics platform. With sustainability at the forefront of the industry and the world, especially among millennials, ConnectSkies will explore a range of options in all categories […]
Vista Global, a world leader in business flight solutions, announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire JetSmarter, creating the global On Demand digital marketplace. JetSmarter’s innovative marketplace technology will fulfil Vista Global’s digitization strategy, providing all customers with an unmatched end-to-end service and seamless booking experience. The acquisition will enhance Vista Global’s […]
Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, has announced Philippines-based helicopter charter operator PhilJets as the latest member of the Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance. The integration of PhilJets into the Alliance will provide members with VIP helicopter charter access in the Asia-Pacific region. This compliments the Alliance’s existing global capabilities in the US, Europe and […]
VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, announced the launch of VistaPet, the most comprehensive program designed to ensure all passengers feel welcome – even if they are four-legged. Emerging travel behavior trends highlight why offering solutions to provide for animals is increasingly important: VistaJet has seen a 104% increase in the number […]
Planet Nine Private Air (“P9PA”), the Van Nuys, California based private charter operator and aircraft management company, announced the addition of its fourth ultra long-range Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft to its Part 135 certificate. The aircraft, registration no. N996MS, is a low-time aircraft with less than 500 hours flown. It is offered with the distinctive […]
Weststar Aviation Services, a leading regional offshore helicopter transportation services provider, and Leonardo signed a contract – valued at around 50 million euros – for three new-generation AW169 and two AW139 helicopters for offshore operations in West Africa and the Middle East. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace […]
