Industry News

Adam Gray from Supercar Blondie – Reports Aircraft-tracking site JetSpy compiled data earlier this month to create a list of the most popular secret airports in the US. These secret airports are favored by celebrities who don’t like sharing tarmac with the public at major airports. Instead, they’re not-so-quietly taking off and landing in their […]

Martine Paris from Worth.com – Reports Private jet-setting has hit historic highs as the travel boom continues to crowd airports—causing delays, lost luggage, and passenger frustration. With the value of pre-owned jets up 38% last year, global aircraft broker Jetcraft is forecasting continued growth for the sector, despite a market correction already underway. “The odd […]

Jake Hardiman from Simple Flying – Reports The International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicts that the airline industry will see record revenues in 2024. The industry’s resilience and people’s love for travel have contributed to a strong recovery, resulting in a projected net profit of $25.7 billion in 2024. IATA expects more passengers than ever […]

Interesting article here on last week’s COP28 and the carbon footprint created by the event. Sentinel Aviation is committed to defining a long term sustainable future for the private aviation sector. We’re partnered with Pelorus Foundation, supporting their Climate Investment Fund which funds grassroots projects that balance carbon emissions. Our contributions to this fund demonstrate just […]

Sumit Singh from Simple Flying – Reports SUMMARY Lilium has received Design Organization Approval from EASA, a major milestone in its mission to develop a certified eVTOL jet. The jet boasts unique features, including a winged body, three electric jet engines, and a range of up to 500 km at speeds of 300 km/h. The […]

Deena Kamel from the National News – Reports The Dubai Airshow, a bellwether for the global aviation industry’s health, showcased the sector’s strong return to growth following the Covid-19 pandemic as airlines sealed multibillion-dollar deals for jets and signalled their confidence in the longevity of air travel demand. The biennial global aerospace exhibition, which ended […]

Deena Kamel from the National News – Reports The flight, with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in one of the aircraft’s four engines, took off from Dubai on Wednesday morning. Emirates has become the first airline to operate an Airbus A380 demonstration flight powered by 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel in one of the superjumbo’s […]

Ian Molyneaux from Aerotime Hub – Reports Private jet manufacturers Gulfstream Aerospace and Dassault Aviation have announced that they will showcase their business aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2023. On October 30, 2023, Gulfstream confirmed that its G500, one of the fastest private jets in the world, and the yet to be certified ultralong-range G700 will […]

Rachel Cormack from Robb Report – Reports The Echelon will be capable of covering 2,625 nautical miles and soaring to 47,000 feet. Honda Aircraft Company’s new business jet is a perfect match for high fliers. Honda Aircraft Company Christened the HondaJet Echelon, the aircraft is the production version of the groundbreaking 2600 Concept unveiled in […]

Aviation Source News – Reports President and CEO of Icarus Jet, Kevin Singh, highlights just how the flexibility provided by smaller private jets adapts to the needs of European consumers as well as the continent’s geography. The European business aviation market has experienced a surge in demand for light private jets in recent years, and […]

Hanneke Weitering from AIN Online – Reports Textron Aviation has delivered its 100th Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop twin, the Wichita-based airframer announced Tuesday at NBAA-BACE. The aircraft was delivered to the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center, a cancer research and treatment facility in Bakersfield, California, that conducts clinical trials around the world. “The addition […]

Miquel Ros from Aerotime Hub – Reports Swiss aircraft maker Pilatus Aircraft has unveiled a thorough update of its PC-24 executive jet, which increases the payload and range of this aircraft type. Pilatus Aircraft The PC-24 will see its range increase by 200 nm (370 km), with its full fuel payload boosted by an additional […]