Rolling Business Aviation Daily Briefs (December 2025)

December 4, 2025

Hartzell Engine Tech PowerUP S-1200 Receives FAA PMA

Hartzell Engine Tech’s PowerUP S-1200 series aircraft magnetos has received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA). Hartzell is accepting distribution orders and anticipates global stocking availability by the end of the first quarter in 2026, according to the company. The magnetos are designed for 4- and 6-cylinder engines.

Diamond Delivers Three DA62 MPP Aircraft To Greece

Diamond Aircraft delivered three DA62 multi-purpose platform (MPP) special mission aircraft to the Greek Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. Each unit is equipped with surveillance and communication technologies to support firefighting, search and rescue and real-time intelligence operations, according to the company. The purchase agreement also includes ground stations, training, spare parts and long-term support.

December 3, 2025

Magellan Jets Offers New Financing For Fractional Ownership Program

Magellan Jets is now offering financing through NFS Capital to help clients secure potential 2025 tax benefits. According to the company, the program provides qualified buyers an opportunity to access capital to acquire fractional shares, offering up to 90% financing. Additionally, through NFS Capital, the company offers a simplified underwriting process and closings within several business days, according to Magellan Jets.

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim Adds Gulfstream G650 To Charter Fleet

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) announced the addition of a Gulfstream G650 to its charter fleet. Additionally, the company has added a Bombardier Challenger 650 to its managed fleet. The addition of two aircraft serve as part of DCAF’s charter fleet expansion to meet the growing business aviation sector in the Middle East. Besides the G650, DCAF’s fleet includes a Global 7500, Global XRS and a Pilatus PC-12. The inclusion of the G650 comes at a time of significant growth in the Middle East’s business aviation sector, the company says.

December 2 2025

MedAire, Valo Aviation Enter Partnership

MedAire announced its strategic partnership with Valo Aviation, a luxury business aviation operator in Bahrain. As part of the agreement, Valo Aviation’s fleet will be equipped with MedAire’s next-generation integrated aviation risk-management solution, MedAire360. The platform uses AI to scan over 1.3 billion open-source data inputs to detect disruptive events within minutes, MedAire says.

AMAC Aerospace Receives Extended GACA Approval

AMAC Aerospace has received an extension to its existing approval from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabia’s aviation authority. According to the company, the extended GACA approval includes new ratings for the Bombardier CL600-2B16 airframe and GE CF34-3B engine, allowing AMAC Aerospace to provide maintenance support. AMAC Aerospace’s GACA approval covers an array of aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Gulfstream aircraft.

December 1 2025

FAI Air Ambulance, Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital Dubai Enter Collaboration

FAI Aviation Services has signed a cooperation agreement with Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital, Al Qusais, Dubai. As part of the agreement, the hospital will provide ICU flight doctors and specialist medical teams for FAI’s air ambulance services. According to FAI, the collaboration is expected to optimize logistics, shorten response times and enhance coordination for patients undergoing urgent or critical transfers. FAI has provided air ambulance flights in the UAE for the past 20 years.

Action Aviation Becomes First Middle East Gogo Galileo FDX Customer

Gogo announced that Action Aviation is the first Middle Eastern operator to purchase its Galileo FDX connectivity terminal. The inflight connectivity service will be installed on Action Aviation’s Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 737. The larger variant of the Gogo Galileo FDX uses a full-duplex antenna with two arrays, accessing the Eutelsat OneWeb satellite constellation for global connectivity. According to Gogo, the system is optimized for large cabin aircraft, supporting low-latency connectivity across multiple devices simultaneously.