Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in 1Q26. This result represents an improvement of 47% year-on-year (yoy) versus 30 jets delivered in 1Q25, supported by progress in the company's production leveling initiatives.
Executive Aviation delivered 29 jets during the quarter, up 26% when compared to 1Q25, when 23 aircraft were delivered. Higher deliveries of both light and midsize jets propped the strong performance, and reflected continued solid demand across the segment.
Commercial Aviation delivered 10 new commercial jets - 3 of which were E195-E2 models, Embraer’s largest aircraft currently in production in the segment - during 1Q26. The business unit's volume increased 43% in comparison with 1Q25, when it delivered 7 aircraft.
Comlux America has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration for Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty cabins, in collaboration with DOA21, a subsidiary of the Comlux Group and a Design Organization Approval (DOA) holder.
This allows DOA21 to certify the design modifications of Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft cabins in compliance with FAA regulations, ensuring that all modifications meet rigorous safety and airworthiness standards.
With dual certification now secured from both European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the FAA, Comlux America is positioned to make ACJ TwoTwenty cabin available to clients throughout North America as well.
Customers may now acquire the ACJ TwoTwenty cabin from Comlux America and register the aircraft under the FAA’s N-Number Registry in accordance with US aviation requirements.
This latest certification further reinforces Comlux America’s experience within the FAA approval framework, following its previous certification of the very first Boeing BBJ MAX 8 cabin under FAA oversight.
TITAN Aviation Fuels has announced that Fargo Aircraft Services, located at Hector International Airport (KFAR), has joined the TITAN Aviation Fuels network, further strengthening TITAN’s presence in the Upper Midwest.
Since 2008, Fargo Aircraft Services has built a strong reputation on the field as a trusted provider of aircraft maintenance and aviation support.
Now expanding into full-service FBO operations, the team offers professional fueling, line support, and comprehensive ground services designed to deliver a seamless experience for operators and crews.
With more than two decades of technical aviation experience behind its team, Fargo Aircraft Services is known for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer-focused service - values that closely align with TITAN’s mission to deliver dependable fuel solutions and trusted partnerships across its global network.
“At TITAN, we’re intentional about the partners we bring into our network, teams that share our commitment to service, reliability, and doing things the right way,” said Robbie Stallings, President of TITAN Aviation Fuels.
“Fargo Aircraft Services embodies those values. Their strong reputation, experienced team, and dedication to supporting operators make them a natural fit for the TITAN FBO family. We’re proud to welcome them and expand our presence in this important region.”
The National Business Aviation Association has paid tribute to the legacy of John J. Sheehan, III, decorated US Navy aviator, general aviation advocate, safety expert and author, who recently passed away after devoting decades of his life to the general aviation industry.
Sheehan, a frequent presenter at NBAA events, was the author of the book Business and Corporate Aviation Management, published by McGraw-Hill, which serves today as an authoritative reference guide for professional flight departments worldwide.
John Sheehan.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen noted Sheehan’s exemplary service to the industry, stating: “John was a true advocate for the general aviation community, promoting its value and protecting its access for nearly 40 years. He quite literally wrote the book on business aviation. His life’s work has made us better, safer and more professional. His mark on our industry will long endure.”
Gogo's Galileo connectivity system has been installed in Brazil, marking a regional milestone.
The owner of the aircraft, a Bombardier Global 6000, chose to add the new system to achieve multi-orbit connectivity. It already had a Gogo Plane Simple antenna running on a geostationary earth orbit (GEO) satellite system. The owner chose to add low earth orbit (LEO) connectivity to ensure redundancy and constant reliable coverage worldwide.
Gogo’s Plane Simple Ku-band terminal using SES FlexExec’s GEO satellite system had been installed in 2024 by Líder Aviação, a Gogo authorized dealer in Brazil.
Líder Aviação has now completed the installation of a Gogo Galileo HDX electronically steered antenna (ESA) powered by the Eutelsat OneWeb enterprise-grade LEO network. HDX provides a compact, lightweight, low power and high-performance solution with reliable speeds of up to 60 Mbps, optimized for light to large-cabin aircraft.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the city of Prescott have opened a pivotal flight training center at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona, marking a significant investment in aviation education, safety and workforce development.
The debut of the city of Prescott’s Strategic Academic Flight Education Complex represents a milestone in the university’s partnership with the airport and the region. Embry-Riddle is the first educational tenant within the city-owned development.
At the center of the project is Embry-Riddle’s new operations facility. The development includes a 263,000-square-foot aircraft ramp and a new two-story, 20,000-square-foot flight operations building with dispatch, briefing and instructional space for student pilots and faculty.
The new facility complements the university’s existing flight operations at the airport, creating a state-of-the-art, streamlined environment for hands-on training while supporting long-term infrastructure needs.
“This is about giving our students the kind of professional aviation environment that is the standard at Embry-Riddle - built for flight training and grounded in safety at every level,” said Dr. Ken Witcher, chancellor of the Prescott Campus. “We are proud to partner with the city of Prescott on a project that reflects a shared commitment to aviation education and to the future of this region.”
Stuttgart-headquartered DC Aviation GmbH has announced the appointment of Andreas Stegemann as Accountable Manager.
Stegemann is responsible for ensuring compliance with all aviation-related requirements and the safety of the company’s flight operations. He succeeds Stuart Burrows, who will retire on May 1, 2026.
Since joining DC Aviation GmbH in 2012, Stegemann has built extensive expertise in flight operations and safety through various leadership roles, most recently as Vice President Ground Operations. His strategic expertise and dedication will be key to further strengthening and expanding DC Aviation’s high safety and quality standards.
Marc Ambrosius, Managing Director of DC Aviation GmbH, says, "With Andreas Stegemann, we are gaining an extremely experienced and respected leader for this key position. His extensive expertise and deep understanding of the demands of business aviation, as well as DC Aviation GmbH’s commitment to quality, make him the ideal candidate. We are confident that he will provide crucial impetus for the further development of our company.”
Yingling Aviation
Gregg Fahrenbruch
Wichita-headquartered Yingling Aviation has announced the appointment of Gregg Fahrenbruch as Chief Executive Officer, effective in the third week of April, as part of a planned leadership transition designed to support the company’s continued growth and long-term strategic vision.
Fahrenbruch brings more than 15 years of experience building and leading high-performance aviation organizations. He previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Wheels Up, where he directed more than $1bn in operations and oversaw a nationwide maintenance network.
Prior to that, as CEO of Mountain Aviation, he led the company through a period of rapid expansion, growing revenue nearly fivefold in his first five years, and establishing one of the industry’s leading fleets prior to its successful acquisition.
Most recently, he served as Aviation Operations Manager at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, where he led a successful turnaround of the organization's research aviation facility.
Since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel-US conflict on 28 February, Middle East business aviation continues to deteriorate, with fuel uplift in the region falling to its lowest level since the conflict began.
Globally, the picture is more nuanced, with Week 14's 0.6% year-on-year decline falling short of the strong momentum seen in recent weeks, with additional weakness in Europe, along with the Middle East, combining to drag the global figure below the 2026 weekly average.
Augusta Regional Airport (KAGS) bizjet arrivals during Masters week vs weekly average (2023-2026F).
Amid the turbulence, one bright spot stands out: the Masters Tournament tees off this week at Augusta National, and WINGX data forecasts a record 1,615 bizjet arrivals at Augusta Regional Airport (KAGS), a reminder that marquee events continue to drive exceptional demand spikes even as the broader market navigates an increasingly complex operating environment.
Piloted aircraft takes off vertically and accelerates seamlessly into energy-efficient wingborne cruise.
Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company pioneering electric aviation, has announced a landmark achievement in aviation history: piloted thrustborne transition by a full-scale eVTOL aircraft, taking off vertically like a helicopter and transitioning seamlessly into wingborne flight like a fixed-wing aircraft.
This milestone unlocks the defining capability of eVTOL aviation and places Vertical at the forefront of the global advanced air mobility industry.
This marks a first for a piloted, full-scale eVTOL aircraft of this class operating under the oversight of the UK CAA, which is working in close collaboration with EASA toward certification of Vertical’s electric aircraft, Valo.
As the 2026 Masters Tournament approaches, Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is transforming into a hub of innovation and hospitality for private aviation, with two major initiatives enhancing the experience for pilots, crews, and travelers alike.
NetJets to open a new, exclusive-use terminal at Augusta Regional Airport.
FlightSafety International has partnered with AGS to launch the Final Approach Lounge, the first dedicated pilot and crew hospitality suite at the airport, whilst NetJets is introducing a state-of-the-art, exclusive-use terminal, designed to elevate the experience for its Owners and guests.
The year-round facility, featuring a private 432,000-square-foot ramp, luxurious lounges, private meeting spaces, and advanced customer services, will be ready for the 2026 tournament.
Textron Aviation has announced Brazos Valley Flight Services, Executive Air Taxi Corporation, Fairmont State University, Sterling Flight Training and Victors Aviation as its 2026 Top Hawk program recipients, continuing a legacy that has placed 55 factory-new Cessna Skyhawks in training environments since the program launched in 2015.
Now entering its second decade, Top Hawk is one of the industry’s longest‑running manufacturer‑school partnerships.
Designed to support aviation workforce development, the program loans custom‑branded, factory‑new Skyhawks to selected organizations for one year, giving students access to the world’s most popular training aircraft and helping schools modernize their fleets with advanced avionics and safety features.
This year, BlueSky is partnering with Gear Up TV to bring business aviation professionals and companies an unmissable opportunity.
We’ll interview you live on-site at key trade shows, with your feature published the following week to BlueSky’s highly engaged audience of senior business aviation leaders.
But it doesn’t stop there.
You’ll also receive a dedicated company page where your full interview will live long after the event - giving you a powerful, shareable asset to showcase on your own website and across your channels. Plus, we’ll provide a ready-to-use excerpt from your interview on the same day, so you can post and promote your presence while still live at the show.
With over 25 years of experience covering the sector, journalist Liz Moscrop brings deep industry insight to every interview - backed by BlueSky’s reputation as one of the most respected publications in business aviation.
The Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH)’s subsidiaries, Southern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH South) and Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company (VNH North), have placed an order for three Airbus H225 helicopters, to support the continued expansion of its offshore energy operations, and progressively replace ageing aircraft in its fleet.
This latest order reinforces a trusted partnership between VNH and Airbus Helicopters that has spanned more than 40 years, and reflects the Vietnamese operator’s long-term strategy to modernise and strengthen its heavy helicopter capabilities.
“The H225 has proven itself time and again across our offshore missions, delivering the reliability, performance, and safety we expect. As we look ahead, we see the H225 forming the backbone of our future fleet, allowing us to modernise our operations while expanding capacity and mission flexibility,” said Kieu Dang Hung, CEO of VNH.
Bell Textron Inc. announced at FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, Chile, that the Bell 505 has set a new record for the number of aircraft orders in Latin America in 2025.
This achievement highlights the growing demand the region has seen for the Bell 505 and its multi-mission capabilities.
In the Southern Cone, there are more Bell 505s in operation than any other area in Latin America, making Bell’s support network critical to the success of the Bell 505.
The Bell 505 was introduced in 2014 and certified by the FAA in 2017. There are now more than 600 Bell 505s operating in more than 66 countries on six continents, surpassing 300,000 total fleet flight hours.
Why certifications, operational discipline, and internal processes are more relevant to jet card memberships than marketing promises.
Private aviation is often defined by speed, convenience, and flexibility. For many travelers considering a private aviation membership or jet card program, these promises may be very relevant indeed.
One of the most critical aspects of any private aviation program is often not discussed at all: safety governance.
Every private jet flight is supported by an operational infrastructure that includes aircraft operators, regulatory compliance checks, and internal safety disciplines. For travelers, however, the problem is that all of this is invisible. Jet card programs or charter brokers may appear very similar on the surface, but the operational disciplines behind each service may be quite different.
This is especially true when evaluating a membership or a jet card program. Ultimately, what a private aviation program offers is not just access to an aircraft. It is what lies behind every flight: safety governance.
As one of the most dynamic and diverse aviation markets, Asia relies on dependable customer support to keep operators flying.
Textron's Singapore Service Center supports operators across Asia with specialized maintenance, avionics troubleshooting and modernization upgrades tailored to regional operating needs and backed by OEM expertise. The facility also holds approvals from 14 National Aviation Authorities, enabling the team to support Textron Aviation aircraft registered across multiple global markets.
Jackie Chen, general manager of Textron Aviation’s Singapore Service Center explains the key role the company plays across the region, delivering OEM-backed maintenance, upgrade capabilities and a consistent service experience for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker operators throughout Asia.
As Europe heads towards the busy summer travel period, Charlie Wilcox, Director of Charter at ACC Aviation, highlights demand for private aviation - particularly from April through to the peak month of July - during which business jet traffic typically increases by as much as 70%.
“We see this trend year after year,” says Wilcox. “Private jet traffic begins to build in the spring and really accelerates into the summer. Even during COVID, the June to September period remained the strongest for business aviation, which shows just how resilient and essential private travel has become.”
Charles Wilcox.
This seasonal trend is supported by broader market data. Across Europe, flights - including business jets and turboprops – have risen by 0.8% year-on-year in February, with a modest but steady increase of 0.6% recorded year-to-date through February 2026 versus 2025.
While overall growth continues, certain markets are seeing significant momentum, most notably Italy, where private aviation activity has surged by 20%, driven by the ski season and Winter Olympics.
From a global perspective, Europe continues to play an important - albeit smaller - role in private aviation activity. In 2026, Europe accounts for 11.2% of global business jet departures year-to-date, compared to North America’s dominant 68.5%. This reflects a continuation of 2025 trends, where Europe represented 10.5% of global departures, versus 66.8% in North America.
Pilatus has announced its acquisition of Air Alliance GmbH, recognized for its expertise in the sale of Pilatus aircraft, maintenance services and flight training.
Founded in 1993, Air Alliance has been an authorized Pilatus Sales & Service Center since 2014, overseeing sales and technical support for the PC-12 and PC-24 in Germany and Austria.
The company’s portfolio of services also includes a flight training school and commercial flights with the PC-12 and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet under a professional aircraft management program and air operator certification (AOC), putting Air Alliance in touch with the entire value chain: from sales and maintenance through to operational management.
The entire workforce of approximately 120 employees will be retained under the acquisition. René Petersen, the current Managing Director, will remain with the company as CEO. He and his team will lead further operations under the new ownership structure.
BBC Studios has introduced a bespoke version of BBC Player, a streaming platform specifically designed for the aviation industry.
Developed with Panasonic Avionics for in-flight entertainment seatback systems, this pioneering service will launch later this year and is the first fully rights-cleared streaming platform developed for airlines.
It brings together world-class BBC Studios content, an intuitive passenger experience, and a modern, continuously refreshed programming slate - all fully optimised for airlines and passengers.
BBC Player will bring passengers closer than ever to broadcast premieres with a constantly updated library of BBC Studios’ finest factual, entertainment, documentaries, lifestyle, drama, comedy, and children’s content. This means that highly anticipated shows like Blue Planet III will be available on BBC Player soon after they are broadcast in the UK.
The Air Mercy Service (AMS) proudly celebrated 60 years of delivering critical aero-medical and rescue services across South Africa, marking a legacy of innovation, compassion, and life-saving impact.
Since its establishment in 1966, AMS has played a vital role in bridging the gap between remote communities and essential healthcare.
Through a unique partnership model, the organisation has evolved into a highly specialised aero-medical and healthcare support service - providing emergency aero-medical transport, rescue operations, and a Flying Doctor outreach programme to underserved and rural communities.
Effective 17th February 2026, all business aviation operators planning charter flights to Tashkent are required to nominate Tashkent-Vostochny Airport (Tashkent-Humo International/Tashkent-East, UZTP/TVT) as the destination airport in flight applications and flight plans, replacing Tashkent International Airport (UZTT/TAS) for such operations.
Tashkent-Humo (UZTP/TVT) has officially commenced operations as a modern airport dedicated to business aviation. The airport operates in a specialized format focused on business aviation.
The absence of scheduled passenger services, along with restricted public traffic access, helps maintain a controlled and calm operational environment, ensuring a high level of comfort, discretion, and efficiency for VIP and corporate clients.
Warren Gravell, CEO of Voluxis, the charter operator and aircraft management company, has spoken about office consolidation in 2025, and looks forward to the company’s new AOC and focussing on the customer in the coming year.
"I think probably the main development of last year was the consolidation of our Biggin Hill and Farnborough offices into one new office at the latter, bringing all our UK staff under one roof, he says.
"We also acquired new office space in both Dubai and Singapore, strengthening our global offering, and have made some key hires.
Warren Gravell.
“Looking forward to this year, in the immediate future, we are finalising our application to obtain our Maltese AOC in the coming months. Going into the summer season, the European AOC is going to be key, to give a further market offering."
Gulfstream welcomed nearly 2,000 attendees from 6 continents and more than 30 countries to Skyward, its newly reimagined customer event in Savannah to discuss the various topics and trends impacting business aviation.
The three-day conference took place last week at the Savannah Convention Center, not far from the company’s worldwide headquarters.
Skyward represents an evolution of Gulfstream’s long-standing biennial Operators & Suppliers Conference, introducing a refreshed format designed to be even more engaging, collaborative and customizable for customers.
Building on the success of previous events, Skyward delivered robust technical sessions, leadership updates, open forums, industry innovations and extensive networking opportunities - all led by Gulfstream experts from around the world.
Fly Alliance, a full-service private aviation company headquartered in Providence, RI, and Orlando, FL, has announced the launch of Jet Paw Lounge by Fly Alliance, the world’s first dedicated Dog FBO, opening in mid-April at Teterboro Airport.
Jet Paw Lounge has been designed to support and elevate the growing ecosystem of pet-focused private aviation.
Fly Alliance has partnered with pet travel specialists, who charter flights through Fly Alliance and offer individual seats to their clients and their dogs with domestic and worldwide destinations. The introduction of Jet Paw Lounge enhances this model by providing a purpose-built, pet-first terminal experience - further elevating the journey from departure to arrival.
Inside Jet Paw Lounge, the traditional pre-flight experience is reimagined as a calm, controlled, and elevated environment. A private dog lounge allows clients and their pets to relax ahead of departure, while individual, soundproofed pet suites - each approximately 100 square feet - provide quiet, low-stimulation spaces designed to reduce anxiety. Separate zones based on size and temperament ensure a safe, tailored experience for every dog.
When it’s time to depart, the transition is seamless. Aircraft are positioned directly outside the lounge, allowing dogs and their owners to walk straight from the space to the plane - eliminating the noise, congestion, and unpredictability of traditional terminals.
