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FAI rent-a-jet bolsters its fleet with another Bombardier Global 6000 (MSN 9546). This latest acquisition marks FAI’s sixth Global Express and brings its total business jet fleet to 17

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January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM

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Elfly Group, developer of the all-electric amphibious aircraft NOEMI (No Emissions), today announced the signing of an MoU with UrbanLink , a U.S.-based zero-emission mobility company backed by revered US airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel

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January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Air Charter Scotland restores Wick-Aberdeen-Wick lifeline air link

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January 16, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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Aerobility, a leading UK charity enabling people with disabilities to access aviation, has welcomed in 2026 with a new Chair of the Trustee Board. Neil Tucker takes over from former Chair Shona Bowman.

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January 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM

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flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, scored an unprecedented 12 months of consistent operational punctuality topping the 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) charts among low-cost carriers in the Middle East and North Africa.

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January 16, 2026 at 2:48 PM

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flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has rung in the New Year in emphatic style launching five routes from Madinah, its newest operational base in the Kingdom.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:37 PM

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Women in Aviation Conference - flyadeal female leaders provide inspirational career insights

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January 16, 2026 at 2:34 PM

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Air Charter Scotland is gearing up to resurrect the Wick (John O’Groats Airport)-Aberdeen-Wick route effective Wednesday, January 14, with seats now on sale - priced from £74.99 each way - booking at this link

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January 11, 2026 at 8:09 AM

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Air Charter Scotland is expanding into scheduled air service operations in the new year. The Glasgow company today signed a contract with Highland Council to commence the Wick-Aberdeen-Wick route, effective January 12, 2026.

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December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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The British Business General Aviation Association (@BBGA1) is pleased to announce Hugo Robotti-Guinamand, Group Charter Executive from @flyVictor as the recipient of its 2025 Excellence in Aviation – Next Generation award.

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December 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM

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The British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) has honoured Paul Cremer as recipient of its Contribution to Industry Award 2025, recognising his 43 years’ continuous experience in general and business aviation.

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December 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM

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FAI Aviation Services DMCC, a leader in the provision of mission-critical aviation services, is delighted to have been honoured as ‘Best Air Ambulance Provider Middle East,' at the recent Middle East Aviation Innovation Awards 2025.

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December 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM

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ACIA Aero Leasing announced today the delivery of two ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft in a 70-seat configuration on lease to PNG Air, Papua New Guinea’s leading domestic airline.

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November 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM

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A new name in business air charter, Fly Above Group, trading as above™ is preparing to reprise on-demand air links all over the UK and near Europe with the industry’s best-selling light business jet.

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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM

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Volunteers from disabled flying charity Aerobility have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK - recognising outstanding work by volunteers to benefit their communities.

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November 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM

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FAI Air Ambulance signs cooperation agreement with Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital, Dubai

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November 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM

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Alliance Aviation Group announced that the official handover of its new General Aviation Terminal (GAT) at Dublin Airport will take place in mid-February 2026

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November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM

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FAI Aviation Group, Germany`s leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services, is making its exhibition debut at the #Dubai Air Show this month, 17-21 November. FAI will be showcasing its services at Booth #637.

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November 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM

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Irish Business & General Aviation Association (IBGAA) meets in upbeat mood, building on a positive year for business aviation, characterised by new and used business aircraft committed to the Irish registry, a strong showing of chartered jets, heli etc
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November 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM

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The CLIMBING. FAST. campaign welcomed the Irish Business & General Aviation Association as a new partner in the continuing effort to communicate business aviation’s significant economic and societal benefits, track record of innovation etc #NBAA

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November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM

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magniX has announced that Bye Aerospace has chosen magniX’s Samson battery product to power its eFlyer 2 aircraft prototype - first flight of the two-seat all-electric training aircraft is scheduled for early 2026.

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October 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM

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Business leads were forged at the recent inter airport Europe - evident from the buzz in the halls which showcased a raft of innovations from ground equipment and airport terminal design and operations to airfield, fuelling and AI advances

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