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Castle & Cooke Aviation elevates sustainability at Van Nuys Airport with SAF access and clean energy infrastructure

Castle & Cooke Aviation highlights its growing sustainability portfolio at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) as it joins forces with Avfuel Corporation at EBACE 2025. With a focus on operational elegance and environmental responsibility, the FBO is positioned as a go-to destination for sustainabl...

Falcon makes first European appearance at EBACE 2025

With EBACE 2025 just days away, Falcon, part of Alex Group Investment, is getting ready to welcome visitors at its booth during Europe’s leading business aviation event. This will be Falcon’s first time exhibiting at a European aviation show, where the company will introduce its full ran...


Air bp showcases innovation and customer-centric solutions at EBACE 2025

Air bp is excited to announce its participation at EBACE 2025.​ Air bp will be talking up its business aviation services and invites delegates to visit the stand and meet Air bp’s dedicated business aviation account managers. Find out about its latest business aviation offer and discover how Air bp tailors its offer to meet customer needs. This includes the assurance of r...

AERO Business Aviation Show Hub launches strategic expansion for AERO 2026

Following the overwhelming success of the first AERO Business Aviation Show Hub at AERO 2025, the AERO Friedrichshafen team is already fully engaged in planning and preparations for the 2026 edition in Friedrichshafen. For the second edition, the Business Aviation Static Display will be expanded on the airport side as well as along axis of the A-halls of the venue. The Business Aviation Dome...

AIX shows that aircraft interiors are a strategic priority for global airlines

Airline CEOs, procurement leaders, engineers and passenger experience specialists from across the globe converged at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), making it clear that innovative, novel cabin solutions are now central to how commercial airlines compete and connect with passengers. Aircraft interiors are a strategic priority The presence of so many high-level individuals at...

AERO 2025 - the best AERO ever

The 31st edition of the trade fair – impressively demonstrated its position as the leading global trade fair for general aviation, air sports and business aviation. 760 exhibitors from 38 nations showcased a total of 328 aircraft (2024: 270), ranging from drones to gliders, microlights, single- and twin-engine piston aircraft, helicopters and ultra long-range jets. Never before hav...

IADA members salute European aviation at EBACE25 in Geneva

Members of the International Aircraft Dealers Association  will gather in Geneva to acknowledge European aircraft resale transactions at EBACE 2025. With 17 IADA members exhibiting at EBACE25, the show remains a premier event dedicated exclusively to business aviation in Europe. On Tuesday evening, the first day of the exhibition, IADA will host a special dinner for its attending and exh...

Diamond Aircraft completed major DA42 fleet delivery to CAE, signs further deal for six new DA40 aircraft

Diamond Aircraft announced the successful handover of the seventh and final DA42-VI aircraft for leading flight training provider CAE, completing an order signed with the company in 2024. In addition, Diamond Aircraft has signed a further contract with CAE to provide six new DA40 NG aircraft. Jane Wang, Director for Sales, Marketing, and Flight Operations at Diamond Aircraft Austria commented:...

AURA AERO announced three new European distributors for INTEGRAL and ERA

AURA AERO announced agreements with three new European distributors for its two families of aircraft. With the formal addition of these renowned general aviation market players to its distribution network, AURA AERO will considerably expand its reach and strengthen its position regarding INTEGRAL, its aerobatic two-seat trainer, and ERA, its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, in a VIP corporate co...

World-, European-, German, and AERO-Premiers in large numbers

AERO 2025 just started in Friedrichshafen. Attendees can expect a large number of premieres at the show. New aircraft types, projects, and services can be seen for the first time.  Tobias Bretzel from the organizer, fairnamic GmbH commented: "With 756 exhibitors from 38 countries, we have achieved a record level of participation, showcasing an unparalleled variety of aircraft. We ar...

First purchase agreement for SUBARU Bell 412EPX for commercial operations in Europe

At Aero Friedrichshafen Bell Textron announced its first signed purchase agreement for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in Europe for commercial operations. Austrian air carrier, Kitz-Air GmbH, signed a purchase agreement for the newest Bell 412 variant, to be used for aerial work, transport flights and forestry operations. Bell received previous orders for the SUBARU Bell 412EPX in the European market from...

Elixir Aircraft delivers the 1st of its 12 Elixir orders to Egnatia Aviation

On 9 April 2025, at the Aero Friedrichshafen air show in Germany, Elixir Aircraft delivered the first of the Elixir ordered in 2024 to the Greek flying school, Egnatia Aviation. The aircraft, in the livery of its new operator and of the aircraft rental company Green Aerolease, was flown from La Rochelle. It is part of the first batch of six aircraft to be delivered in 2025 and will be based at Kav...

RECARO Aircraft Seating reveals eVTOL seat developed with Eve at AIX 2025

At AIX 2025 RECARO Aircraft Seating showcases its eVTOL seating solution for the first time. Pioneering in eVTOL aircraft sector, RECARO presents its ingenious eVTOL seating solution together with the Embraer spin-off Eve Air Mobility. Utilizing lightweight materials, such as high-grade aluminum, titanium, and composite materials, the seat maintains minimal weight, enabling energy-e...

Seville welcomes aviation leaders to shape regional air connectivity

The 18th edition of Routes Europe welcomes vice presidents and heads of network planning from over 120 of the region’s leading airlines to the capital of Andalusia. Across three days, carriers will participate in more than 4,000 meetings with key stakeholders across the route development community to drive air network growth. Those in attendance include senior representatives from Briti...

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SAF Global Summit 2026

22/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
United Kingdom, London

NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2026

20/10/2026 - 22/10/2026
United States, Las Vegas

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