Toronto:
Aero Asset, a global helicopter sales and market intelligence firm, released its 2025 Half Year Heli Market Trends Twin-Engine edition.
Powered by proprietary market insight, this report delivers a comprehensive analysis of the global preowned twin-engine helicopter market, providing insight for industry stakeholders.
The report tracks activity across weight classes, configurations, regions, and highlights trends in sales, supply, pricing and liquidity.
For the first half of the year, the data revealed that twin-engine sales activity dropped sharply: only 49 twin-engine helicopters sold to retail buyers between January and June - a 33% drop from 2024 and the weakest performance in five years.
"Global sales hit a five-year low, but supply held steady - and Asia-Pacific bucked the downturn with bullish momentum," said Valerie Pereira, Vice President of Market Research.
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Santa Cruz, California:
Joby Aviation has announced plans to participate in the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
The President’s recent Executive Order directs the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that mature eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing) aircraft can begin operations in select markets ahead of full FAA certification, a critical step in preparing for scaled commercial service.
“President Trump has long recognized the significance of America’s leadership in the next era of aviation and this initiative ensures our nation’s leadership will continue,” said Greg Bowles, Chief Policy Officer at Joby.
“We’ve spent more than 15 years building the aircraft technology and operational capabilities that are defining advanced aerial mobility, and we’re ready to bring our services to communities. We look forward to demonstrating our aircraft's maturity and delivering early operations in cities and states nationwide.”
The eIPP is designed to allow mature aircraft designs to demonstrate eVTOL use cases, such as passenger transportation, cargo delivery, and emergency response, ahead of achieving type certification. The program requires participating partners to have a high level of maturity in aircraft capabilities and a degree of readiness that facilitates operations from the time that community projects are chosen.
Joby is well positioned to deliver on the following fronts:
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Washington, DC:
The National Business Aviation Association has welcomed the announcement of a pilot program aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
The program, known as the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), will form public-private partnerships with state and local government agencies and private sector companies to develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations.
“NBAA strongly supports this new initiative, which will advance the adoption of AAM, and bring enormous benefits to the United States, changing the way goods and people move within rural and urban areas,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen.
“We look forward to the integration of AAM into the National Airspace System (NAS) and commend the administration and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their commitment to this mode of transportation.”
In June, President Trump signed an executive order, 'Unleashing American Drone Dominance', which called for accelerating the safe integration of unmanned aircraft system (UAS) into the NAS.
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Montreal:
Bombardier is proudly celebrating the 20th anniversary of two pillars of its global customer service network: the Chicago and Frankfurt Parts Hubs.
This week, hundreds of employees in each location gathered to take part in celebrations to highlight this significant anniversary. Suppliers, local officials and members of the industry were also invited to join the festivities to mark this major milestone.
“For two decades, our Chicago and Frankfurt hubs have been instrumental in providing the essential parts our customers need to ensure their aircraft are ready for any mission,” said Paul Sislian, Executive Vice President, Bombardier Aftermarket Services & Strategy.
“With round-the-clock operations and inventory systems programmed for speed and precision, these hubs deliver the ultimate piece of mind and confidence, underscoring Bombardier’s overriding commitment to world-class service, delivered with exceptional care and convenience.”
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Plano, Texas:
Rolland Vincent Associates (RVA), a consultancy specializing in business aviation intelligence, strategy, and forecasting, has released a groundbreaking market analysis entitled Tailored to Fit: Decoding the Structural Break Between Super Mid-Size and Large Business Jets.
This in-depth study examines the clear differences between the two segments and their implications for future aircraft design, product strategy, and investment decisions.
RVA publishes occasional deep-dive commentaries on key business aviation topics, aiming to spark informed discussion and encourage product innovation - long proven to stimulate demand for business jets. The first in this series examined tariffs, concluding that the sector’s future is best served by preserving a zero-tariff regime.
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CBAA
Anthony Norejko
The Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) has announced that Anthony Norejko will be transitioning from his role as Chief Executive Officer as part of a planned leadership succession process.
Norejko has served as CEO for seven years, leading the association through a period of significant challenges and growth, including navigating the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the aviation sector, federal election cycles, the implementation of luxury tax legislation, and ongoing advocacy efforts regarding airport access and infrastructure issues.
Under Norejko’s leadership, the CBAA has built a resilient organizational culture, developed a talented team, and successfully advocated for the business aviation community across multiple complex policy challenges.
The CBAA Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive search process for Norejko’s successor. To ensure continuity of operations and strategic initiatives, Norejko will remain with the association in a transitional capacity until the right leader is identified and successfully onboarded.
Voluxis
Nithin Narendran
Voluxis, the charter operator and aircraft management company, has announced the appointment of Nithin Narendran as head of its Dubai operation, as the company also opens its new office at the airport.
Warren Gravell, Chief Executive Officer at Voluxis, commented: “We have been operating aircraft from Dubai for a little over two years and have just moved into new premises at the airport. Nithin will be taking on the role of Regional Sales and Development Manager and running the new office. We’re excited to welcome him as he brings more than 10 years’ experience in aviation, in both operations and sales roles, in Dubai.
Nithin commented: “I’m delighted to be joining Voluxis at such an exciting time for the company, as we look to grow our business here in the Middle East. We currently have two aircraft available for charter based at the airport, a Global 7500, and a Challenger 350, and we’ll be looking to add more in the near future.”
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In Week 37 (8th-14th September), global bizjet activity reached 78,705 departures, up 7% compared to the prior week (Week 36) and up 12% versus Week 37 of 2024.
Looking at the rolling last 52 weeks, Week 37 was the 2nd busiest, while Week 26 remains the leader, with a total of 78,808 bizjet departures, while the slowest week was Week 2 2025 recording 60,510 departures.
| There have been two other weeks that have reached the 10%+ growth mark this year (W21 and W35), helping drive Q3-to-date activity up to +5.4%. |
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North America: Part 91K and 135 operations show exceptional strength
The North American market recorded 15% year-on-year growth in Week 37, with total departures reaching 55,566. The U.S. mirrored this trend with 15% growth and 53,494 flights. Among key states, Texas led with 15% year-on-year growth, while California and Florida trailed slightly with 13% and 6% growth, respectively.
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Wichita, Kansas:
Textron Aviation's Cessna Citation Ascend business jet program continues to advance as the first production unit rolled out of the manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. The aircraft is expected to achieve certification from the FAA later this year.
Employees held a special celebration to mark the major program milestone of the newest Citation business jet in the legendary 560XL series as they continue to design and deliver the best aviation experience for customers.
“Today is a big celebration and thank you to everyone who has been a part of building up to this point. It is your craftsmanship that continues to make milestones like this possible,” said Todd McKee, senior vice president, Integrated Supply Chain. “By infusing new technology and bringing new features to the market, we continue to drive the future for us to build these legendary aircraft.”
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Miami Beach, Florida:
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.
PJS Korea has been appointed as Elevate Jet’s brand ambassador and in-market agent, dedicated to serving individuals and corporate clients seeking premium access to Elevate’s fleet.
With deep regional expertise and client relationships, PJS Korea will play a central role in building Elevate’s presence across South Korea and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
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Fort Worth, Texas:
Otto Aerospace has announced its development of a proprietary aerodynamic AI model designed to optimize and accelerate the configuration of next-generation laminar flow airfoils and ultra-efficient sustainable aircraft.
The Phantom 3500 is expected to begin flight testing in 2027, with entry into service targeted for 2030.
The AI model is trained on extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind-tunnel test data. This new AI capability allows Otto to explore the aircraft design space for optimal configurations within a day, a process that previously required months or years.
The AI model will operate on Luminary Cloud’s GPU-accelerated Physics AI platform, enabling detailed aerodynamic analysis of current and future Otto aircraft configurations.
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GearUp TV's Liz Moscrop reports from ACE '25 – The Air Charter Association’s flagship event, hosted at London Biggin Hill Airport.
Recognised as the UK’s premier business aviation networking show, ACE brings together operators, suppliers, and industry leaders for a day of insights, innovation, and connection.
In this year’s report, Liz speaks with Ashley Namihas, Sales Director at Textron Aviation, about the next-generation Cessna Citation M2 Gen2. We also hear from Bernhard Fragner, CEO of GlobeAir, Galyna Kolos of APG on the importance of pre-flight planning, and ACE’s own Show Sales Manager, Brad Wright, on why this event is such a vital hub for the industry.
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Prescott, Arizona:
Graduates of the Air Traffic Management program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona, campus can now be fast-tracked into towers for on-the-job training, paving the way for them to have an immediate impact in helping to fill controller ranks.
Embry-Riddle student Magdalena Kokenge performs an air traffic simulation exercise in the new Air Traffic Control Laboratory on the Prescott Campus.
The FAA announced on September 15th that it had signed an agreement with Embry Riddle for the Air Traffic Management program at the Prescott Campus to join its Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).
The program aims to strengthen the pipeline of air traffic controllers through university programs that offer the same thorough curriculum and advanced training technology as the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City. Graduates are placed directly in FAA facilities for localized training.
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Thomasberg, Austria:
F/LIST, the Austria-headquartered pioneer of innovative luxury design for cabin interiors, is lighting up the skies by switching on its brand-new Lightshifter concept.
Building on the magical F/LIST Shapeshifter technology, which transforms solid-state monuments into multiple applications, F/LIST is now morphing wood veneer surfaces to reveal integrated illumination technology to create unexpected textures, effects, and atmospheres in the cabin.
F/LIST is switching on dramatic lighting in the skies with the launch of F/LIST Lightshifter.
The Lightshifter is a completely new material concept that enables naturally oiled wood veneer to seamlessly expose light sources on demand.
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London:
AirX, one of Europe’s largest private jet charter operators, has announced the successful completion of a €115m bond on Nordic documentation, managed by Arctic Securities.
The landmark transaction cements AirX’s status as an institutional-grade platform and provides capital to support its next phase of fleet expansion. The bond issue was significantly oversubscribed, signalling strong investor confidence in AirX’s unique, cash-generative business model.
John Matthews, Chairman and Founder of AirX, said: “AirX’s bond raise marks a defining moment in our 14-year journey, placing us at the forefront of a new era in private aviation. For the first time, we stand shoulder to shoulder with Tier-1 global asset managers and pension funds, positioning AirX as a true institutional-grade platform.
"Private aviation has been growing for over six decades, yet only two companies have ever raised institutional bonds. We are the second, but the first to do it properly, issuing a secured bond that sets the benchmark for value creation in our sector."
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United Kingdom:
Britten-Norman, manufacturer of the iconic Islander aircraft, has reached a major milestone in its programme to bring full aircraft production to its Bembridge facility on the Isle of Wight, UK.
Supported by new investment and a wide-ranging transformation initiative, the company has completed more than 50% of the first new UK-built Islander’s assembly while expanding its workforce and modernising its facilities.
Previously, major assemblies were manufactured overseas before final assembly in the UK. The new production line at Bembridge represents the return of full aircraft manufacturing to the UK.
Wing assembly of the first UK-built Islander is expected to be finished later this year, with final assembly scheduled for early 2026 ahead of first delivery in spring 2026.
“This milestone marks the excellent progress by our team in relocating the Islander’s production to Bembridge,” said Grahame Stone, Commercial Director of Britten-Norman. “By bringing the full build to the UK, we are strengthening our capability and ensuring we can deliver new aircraft efficiently for operators worldwide.”
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United Kingdom:
Leading global trade body, The Air Charter Association (The ACA), hosted its annual Air Charter Expo event, (ACE’25) in partnership with Business Air News, on September 9th at London Biggin Hill Airport.
ACE’25 has seen continued growth, setting consistent record levels for attendees and exhibitors. This year, more than 2,000 delegates registered for the expo, 100+ exhibitors and 20+ aircraft, including a Dassault Falcon 8X (Dassault Aviation), Embraer Praetor 600 (Luxaviation UK), Embraer ERJ-135LR (Air Charters Europe), Bombardier Challenger 604 (Air Independence) and Grand Caravan EX (Textron Aviation) celebrating its 40th anniversary.
The event presents outstanding networking opportunities and a unique chance to go on board an impressive range of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.
Glenn Hogben, chief executive, The Air Charter Association, says: “Air Charter Expo is a flagship event in the aviation calendar, that consistently delivers in showcasing the best of the air charter industry. The show continues to develop year upon year, and we are delighted to set another record for the number of attendees and exhibitors at ACE’25.”
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Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia welcomes cutting-edge rotor blade facility
Westport, Connecticut-headquartered Aviation Blade Services, Inc. (ABS), a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc., has announced a strategic collaboration with GDC Middle East (GDCME) to establish a helicopter rotor-blade repair facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This partnership establishes advanced in-country rotor blade repair capabilities in support of UH60, MD 530, AH-64, and AH-6i fleets. ABS will provide its world-class expertise, tooling, training, and equipment to enable GDCME to deliver rotor blade repairs in Riyadh.
ABS will also perform repair work in support of Saudi Arabian operators until the new facility is fully operational in Riyadh.
“We are proud to partner with GDC Middle East to establish rotor-blade repair capabilities in Riyadh, combining ABS’s expertise with GDCME’s local presence to better serve operators in the region. said Pete Evans, Group Director of Sales & Business Development of First Aviation Services Inc.
"This collaboration reflects our long-term commitment to supporting sustainable aviation capability in Saudi Arabia.”
Toulouse, France:
ATR will be the first to fly a hybrid-electric regional aircraft by 2030, marking a major milestone in sustainable aviation.
ATR, the world’s leading manufacturer of regional aircraft, has announced its selection by the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (Clean Aviation) to lead two groundbreaking initiatives set to redefine the future of low-emission regional aviation.
As part of Clean Aviation’s Ultra-Efficient Regional Aircraft (UERA) thrust, ATR will spearhead two ambitious development projects aimed at demonstrating the integration of hybrid-electric propulsion, advanced propeller systems and electrified aircraft systems on a regional aircraft.
By 2030, ATR will achieve a world first: flying a hybrid-electric regional aircraft using an ATR 72-600 test bed.
This breakthrough will be made possible through several projects, two of which will be led by ATR, with the support of the European Union, and in collaboration with international industry and research organisations, including Safran and RTX businesses Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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São Paulo, Brazil.
The International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA) will welcome aerospace leaders from around the world to its 37th Annual Conference, October 28th–30th, 2025, at the JW Marriott in São Paulo, Brazil.
Under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Legacies: Leading Aerospace Into New Frontiers,” the event will bring together senior executives, industry trailblazers, and thought leaders across aviation, aerospace, finance, government, manufacturing, and technology.
Over the past 35 years, IAWA has cultivated a worldwide network of over 7,000 members across 280 companies in more than 40 countries. The Annual Conference continues that legacy, offering access to expert panels, keynote sessions, and networking designed to share insights and foster collaboration.
"Our global aerospace community is stronger when we come together to share ideas, tackle challenges, and celebrate progress,” said Debra Santos, IAWA President and retired Boeing Executive.
“This conference reflects IAWA’s mission to connect, inspire, and elevate women leaders across every sector of our industry."
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