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Jet Aviation marks 40 years of US operations with continued growth and innovation Jet Aviation is celebrating 40 years of business aviation excellence in the United States, highlighting decades of service expansion and announcing new developments across its operations, including growth in its aircraft management and charter fleet, enhancements to its digital staffing platform, and the 40th anniversary of its Palm Beach, Florida, facility.
flyExclusive strengthens operations with Volato acquisition Private jet charter and fractional ownership company, flyExclusive, Inc., has entered into a structured agreement with Volato Group, Inc. to acquire Volato’s aircraft sales division, expected to generate $6-8m in profit in fourth quarter 2025, for $2.1m in stock.
Elevate Jet and PJS Korea bring Challenger 650 charter to Korean market Elevate Jet, a division of Elevate Aviation Group, has expanded its international charter operations with the introduction of the Bombardier Challenger 650 to the South Korea market, supported by PJS Korea.
VistaJet becomes first to operate domestic routes in Saudi Arabia VistaJet has announced that it is the first foreign operator to offer flights internally within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Flexjet lands $800m investment backed by L Catterton Flexjet has closed an $800m equity investment from a consortium of strategic investors led by leading global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, with participation from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners, LLC and the J. Safra Group.
Aircraft grounding averted as Chapman Freeborn speeds critical parts to Athens Chapman Freeborn, one of the world’s leading aircraft charter and aviation support companies, has arranged an urgent delivery of critical aircraft parts from Paris to Athens in under 24 hours.
Elevate Jet adds VIP airliners to growing fleet management portfolio Elevate Jet, LLC, an Elevate Aviation Group company, has been awarded Certified Air Carrier capabilities by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate Large Aircraft, such as the Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ), Embraer Lineage 1000, and Boeing Business Jet (BBJ).
ECT Aviation launches time-critical cargo routes with the BN2T-4S Islander Republic of Ireland based ECT Aviation has acquired its first Britten-Norman BN2T-4S Islander aircraft, expanding its operations into dedicated cargo services between Europe and North Africa.
JSX to begin ATR operations in the US ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft has announced that JSX intends to begin ATR operations in late 2025. The Texas-based, award-winning public charter air carrier will lease two ATR 42-600s to expand its hop-on service, reaching more private terminals, FBOs, and underserved airports across the United States.
Luminair adds three new falcon 900LXs to growing charter fleet German operator Luminair has announced a fleet expansion at the Paris Air Show. It will add three brand new Falcon 900LX aircraft to be delivered before the end of the year.
Luxaviation secures EASA first direct approval of Electronic Tech Log for business aviation Luxaviation Group has announced a key milestone in its digital transformation journey, with the successful approval of its Electronic Technical Log (ETL) system by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
OPUL expands European presence with acquisition of Portugal's Quinta Jets OPUL Jets has announced the acquisition of Quinta Jets, a premier executive jet charter company based in Quinta do Lago, Portugal.
HansJet launches PC-12 membership programme in Southern Europe HansJet, headquartered in Malta, announced at EBACE 2025 the launch of a fully flexible membership/fractional programme centred on the popular Pilatus PC-12.
ExecuJet Middle East elevates global travel with ultra long-range. high-performance fleet expansion As private aviation adapts to the rise of intercontinental lifestyles, increased mobility among ultra-high-net-worth individuals and a growing demand for nextgeneration aircraft, ExecuJet Middle East is expanding its managed fleet with a strategic, futurefocused approach.
VistaJet welcomes dedicated Citation XLS to the UK market in partnership with Saxon Air VistaJet brings the popular Cessna Citation XLS aircraft in the iconic VistaJet silver and red livery to the UK market, operated by new partner Saxon Air, a leading provider of non-scheduled aviation services in the UK.
Wheels Up launches new SAF program via partnership with Delta Airlines Wheels Up has announced the launch of its new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Wheels Up charter customers who opt into this initiative are able to seamlessly book a private jet or group charter flight and contribute towards decarbonizing aviation by supporting SAF.
FlyUSA expands fleet and operations with acquisition of TRYP Air Charter and MySky FlyUSA has announced the acquisition of TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions.
Saudi Arabia officially opens domestic aviation market to international charter operators Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially removed cabotage restrictions on charter flight operations, with several international business and private jet operators already applying for permits to operate flights within the Kingdom.
KlasJet relocates additional Boeing 737 to Europe in preparation for upcoming summer seasonKlasJet, an exclusive private and corporate jet charter company and part of Avia Solutions Group, is responding to the increased demand from the European market by reallocating one of its Boeing 737s from Dubai to Europe from April until the end of summer
OPUL Jets acquires Zenith Aviation, strengthening UK and European charter and management capabilities OPUL Jets UK Ltd has announced its acquisition of Zenith Aviation, a respected UK-based operator headquartered at London Biggin Hill Airport.
George J. Priester Aviation marks 80th anniversary In the infancy of corporate aviation, George Priester foresaw its growth potential and transformational possibility. He recognized flying as a business tool, and that vision led him to begin an aviation business in 1945.
FAI reports steady 2024 revenues and advances fleet renewal FAI Aviation Group, one of the world’s leading global providers of mission-critical aviation services, announces consolidated group revenues of €130m in 2024. This matches the group’s revenues achieved in 2023.
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