Airports, FBOs & Suppliers

Gama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO is getting ready to swing the doors open to its new Business Aviation Center at Sharjah International Airport on Jan. 15, 2026.

Baghdad-based charter operator Iraq Gate is capitalizing on its position as the only private jet charter company based in Iraq.

U.S. transportation officials are allowing airlines to add flights back into the system or operate planned departures, lessening required schedule reductions to 3%.

Initial operations have begun at Jet Aviation’s newest FBO facility at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in Florida.

Embraer’s executive jet headquarters is set to receive its largest sustainability upgrade in the form of more than 1,900 solar panels.

Empire Aviation Group has announced plans for a new commercial facility at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South.

One of private aviation’s advantages, its flexibility, has been a key advantage during the more than 40 days of a government shutdown.

Though the U.S. government shutdown appears to be nearing a resolution, the union representing air traffic controllers is wary of residual impacts.

The FAA is temporarily banning general and business aviation flights at 12 of the nation’s busiest airports.

As the U.S. aviation system braces for escalating disruption, data shows tens of thousands of flights will be cut between Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 alone.

Archer announced a pact to acquire Hawthorne Airport in Central Los Angeles, expected to form the operations hub of its planned air taxi network in the city.

The FAA and U.S. DOT list of 40 airports to be affected as of Nov. 7 by schedule cuts include essentially all of America's largest and busiest airports.

Signature Aviation has signed an agreement to acquire Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center.

Honeywell says Jim Currier, CEO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, will retain his role as head when Honeywell Aerospace is spun off in 2026.

Alliance Aviation has opened its new hangar and FBO facility at AlUla International Airport, Saudi Arabia’s first purpose-built general aviation hangar.

Gama Aviation’s Sharjah FBO has confirmed “major” progress in the construction of its new Business Aviation Center at Sharjah International Airport.

Business aviation is moving beyond the image of corporate jets and emerging as a critical engine for economic growth, humanitarian missions, and social development.

The largest monthly increase for a gallon of Jet-A fuel in the U.S. was in the Eastern region, up 11 cents from September, while the smallest month increase was in both the Central and Northwest Mountain regions, up 4 cents from a month ago.

Bahrain Airport Company has signed an agreement with Valo Aviation to develop a dedicated private jet facility at Bahrain International Airport (BAH).

PrivateSky Aviation Realty filed suit Oct. 24 against Lee County Port Authority.

Phillips 66 Aviation is expanding and renovating four of its branded fixed-base operator (FBO) network locations in Arizona, Florida, Michigan and South Dakota.

The company will celebrate 50 years in 2026. It specializes in auxiliary fuel systems for aircraft range extension, plus maintenance and custom interiors.

Skymark Refuelers, World Fuel Services and Clay Lacy Aviation are exhibiting what they say is the largest all-electric aircraft refueler in the U.S.

Magnifica Air plans to provide charter and scheduled service starting in 2027.

Daher is establishing an operation in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a key step in the company’s long-term strategy to support TBM and Kodiak turboprops.