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Vista begins Global 8000 upgrades for its Global 7500 fleet

Vista plans to have its current fleet of 18 Global 7500s available to VistaJet members upgraded to the Global 8000 by the end of 2026.

By Doug Gollan, April 15, 2026

Aspen airport closure begins next week

ASE will be closed from Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9 a.m. until Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. for runway and taxiway maintenance.

April 15, 2026

Bond adds firm orders, upgrades to Bombardier commitment

Bond is also upgrading 24 of its existing aircraft options to the Global 8000 and has added four more firm orders for Bombardier.

April 14, 2026

Wheels Up announces timing for reverse stock split

The second reverse stock split by Wheels Up is expected to enable the Delta Air Lines-backed private jet company to regain NYSE compliance.

April 14, 2026

American Airlines enters private jet market via TLC Jet partnership

Flyers with TLC Jet will be able to earn AAdvantage miles through a partnership with American Airlines.

April 14, 2026

Jet Aviation expands in-house MRO, CMS software installations

General Dynamics' Jet Aviation has installed its first in-house developed in-flight entertainment and cabin management system.

April 13, 2026

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SkyShare to operate FBO at Salt Lake City area airport

The agreement enables SkyShare to add hangar capacity and a revamped FBO experience for its fractional and management customers.

April 10, 2026

VistaJet, XO parent Vista Global is exploring an IPO

Vista Global could IPO this year, per a 9fin report, which says the VistaJet, XO parent, recently secured $215 million via Bank of America.

April 10, 2026

European business aviation association cancels annual convention

European business aviation convention EBACE scheduled for June in Geneva, Switzerland has been cancelled by the organizer.

April 10, 2026

Private Jet Flight Activity Analysis – 2026 – Week 14

Global private jet flight activity failed to build on strong momentum over the past few weeks and recorded a YoY decline in week 14.

April 10, 2026

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