Dassault Aviation has reached a major milestone in the development of its new flagship business jet, the Falcon 10X, with the successful completion of the aircraft’s maiden flight. The achievement marks the beginning of an extensive flight-test campaign as the manufacturer moves closer to certification and entry into service. The first Falcon 10X departed Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in southwestern France at 11:10 local time on 19 June, with test pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinec

Gulfstream Aerospace has reached two notable milestones for its flagship Gulfstream G700 business jet, completing its 100th customer delivery and recording its 100th city-pair speed record. The latest speed record was achieved on a flight from Savannah, Georgia, to San Jose, California, completed in 4 hours and 36 minutes at an average cruise speed of Mach 0.91. The aircraft then continued from San Jose to Teterboro, New Jersey, covering the route in 4 hours and 14 minutes, a

Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled its latest business jet developments to the European market, with the Gulfstream G300 and G400 making their public debut at the company’s exclusive Discover the Difference event in Farnborough. The showcase featured a full-scale mock-up of the new super-midsize G300 alongside one of the three G400 flight-test aircraft currently participating in the certification programme. The event provided customers and industry stakeholders with an up-clos

By Garth Calitz Sixteen years after opening its doors ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, King Shaka International Airport remains one of ACSA’s most debated infrastructure projects. To some critics, it was an expensive “white elephant” built for a once-off global event, which has been pretty much derelict since. To others, it has become a vital economic gateway for Durban and the broader KwaZulu-Natal province. The reality today sits somewhere between those two extremes. When

Dassault Aviation’s upcoming Falcon 10X is set to introduce a significant first for the business jet sector with the adoption of what the company says is business aviation’s first all-composite wing. The new ultra-long-range flagship, currently in development, is expected to combine advanced materials, aerodynamic efficiency and long-range capability in a move that could influence future aircraft design across the segment. The Falcon 10X was launched as Dassault’s answer to g

Cirrus Aircraft says demand for its products in Europe remains strong as the manufacturer showcases two of its latest models at Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany. The company is presenting the updated SR Series G7+ piston aircraft and the new SF50 G3 Vision Jet, with the latter expected to receive European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification later this year. The European market currently represents around 10% of Cirrus’ global fleet, a share that has remained

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the delivery of its 200th Gulfstream G600, marking a production milestone for the large-cabin business jet. The aircraft was completed at the company’s St. Louis outfitting facility and delivered to a customer based in North America. Since entering service, the G600 fleet has accumulated more than 197,000 flight hours and recorded over 87,000 landings. These figures indicate the aircraft’s growing presence in the global business aviati

Embraer has unveiled what it calls the first true evolution of its acclaimed Praetor family: the new Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E. More than a routine upgrade, these aircraft introduce a fully reimagined cabin concept and next-generation onboard technology aimed squarely at redefining the private flight experience. When Embraer launched the original Praetor 600 and 500 in 2018, the Brazilian manufacturer set a new benchmark in the super-midsize and midsize categories. The Pr

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has officially completed its certification grand slam. Following approvals from Transport Canada in November 2025 and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in December 2025, the ultra-long-range flagship has now received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification, clearing the final major regulatory hurdle for widespread global operations. The milestone not only broadens the aircraft’s market access across Europe and beyond, but als

By Garth Calitz ExecuJet has been appointed as the sole Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at Sydney International Airport, a move that reshapes the business aviation landscape at Australia’s primary international gateway. The strategic appointment follows a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation of leading international FBO operators and underscores Sydney Airport’s ambition to partner with a provider capable of delivering a premium, future-focused service offering for VIP passengers, crew