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The Weekly of Business Aviation, May 23, 2025

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Associations

The entry to EBACE 2025.
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EBACE In Transition With 2026 Details To Come

May 19, 2025
In its first year without the long-term partnership with NBAA, EBACE is in a transition year and show details are under review.
a generic business jet
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Bizav Groups Expect Networking Gains With EBACE’s New Format

May 20, 2025
National business aviation associations in Austria, France, Ireland and the UK are expressing support to show organizers about EBACE’s new format.

Programs

Global 8000
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Bombardier's First Production Global 8000 Takes Off

May 20, 2025
The first production Bombardier Global 8000 completed its initial flight on May 16, departing from Bombardier’s assembly center in Mississauga, Ontario.
SmartFlyer is exhibiting its four-seat aircraft during EBACE 2025.
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Swiss Startup SmartFlyer Develops Hybrid-Electric Trainer

May 20, 2025
SmartFlyer, a startup company based near Bern, Switzerland, is developing a hybrid-electric four-seater featuring a swappable range extender.
Wisk Aero
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Wisk Appoints New CEO Ahead Of First Flight

May 19, 2025
Wisk has appointed Sebastien Vigneron as its new CEO.

Regulatory/Legislative

eVTOLS flying around city buildings
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Air Traffic Management Needs Time To Adapt To New Users: Skyguide

May 20, 2025
Facing a potential onslaught of new users, such as the owners and operators of advanced air mobility vehicles, air traffic management will need time to adapt.
Humberto Delgado Airport border system
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EU Agrees On Gradual Start For Long-Delayed EES Border System

May 20, 2025
The European Council and Parliament reached a deal paving the way for member states to begin rolling out the Entry/Exit digital border management system.

Training

Business jets parked on the ramp at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey.
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NBAA Marks 1,000th CAM Training Program Cert

May 19, 2025
The National Business Aviation Association has conferred the 1,000th certification under its Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) training program started in 2003.
The Diamond Aircraft and Egmont Aviation teams after the signing of the Diamond Authorized Flight Training Letter of Intent.
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Diamond Aircraft Signs LOIs With Four European FTOs

May 21, 2025
Diamond Aircraft signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) with four European flight schools to establish its Diamond Authorized Training Centers (DATC) program.

Services

West Star Aviation hangar
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Greenbriar Equity Group Acquires West Star Aviation

May 22, 2025
West Star Aviation, a maintenance repair and overhaul service provider, has a new owner.

Charters/Brokers

Kenny Dichter with Rory McIlroy
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Wheels Up, Marquis Founder Kenny Dichter Introduces Real Jet

May 16, 2025
Kenny Dichter, founder of Marquis Jet and Wheels Up, has launched a new venture—Real Jet, offering charter jet services through a brokerage platform.
LunaJets Chairman Eymeric Segard (left) and CEO Guillaume Launay (right).
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LunaJets Reports Solid Growth In First Quarter 2025

May 21, 2025
LunaJets is expecting a strong financial year after finishing the first quarter of 2025 with growth in several key areas.

Air Navigation

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
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Aviation Players Outline 2045 Vision For Air Traffic System

May 19, 2025
CANSO has introduced the Complete Air Traffic System (CATS) concept of operations, a 2045 blueprint for air traffic management.

Business Aviation Briefs

Airworthiness Directives

Business Aviation Appointments

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