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Volato Group shareholders approve M2i Global merger

The merger is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter with Volato's Vaunt empty-leg program likely headed to FlyExclusive.

By Doug Gollan, 6 hours ago

FlyHouse appoints Banome, Reid to executive positions

Anthony Banome is president of FlyHouse Solutions and Brian Reid is the chief revenue officer, both new positions.

May 9, 2026

Air Charter Service sees 35% revenue growth in Q1 2026

Charter flights were up 19% and revenue surged 37% as Air Charter Service saw its top line in Q1 2026 reach $380 million.

May 7, 2026

Private Jet Flight Activity Analysis – 2026 – Week 18

Global private jet flight activity has increased by nearly 5% so far this year compared to the same time period last year.

May 7, 2026

Chapman Freeborn parent 'strong' after Ascend Airways shutdown

Parent Avia Solutions Group's bond ratings are 'one notch above those of several large global carriers, including American Airlines'.

May 7, 2026

Magellan Jets adds special World Cup jet card at $500,000

The World's Game Jet Card is targeted at fans who want to attend multiple World Cup matches and benefit from a dedicated experience manager.

May 7, 2026

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AeroVanti CEO Britton-Harr could blame legal advice in fraud trial

As AeroVanti launches a new membership program, CEO Patrick Britton-Harr filed to use an advice-of-counsel defense in his upcoming fraud trial.

May 6, 2026

Elevate Jet acquires VIP Boeing 757-200

The VIP Boeing 757-200 is configured for 50 passengers. High-speed satellite WiFi is being added later this year.

May 5, 2026

AirSprint adds flight-sharing, fractional hours exchange

Fractional owners with AirSprint can now share flights and exchange flight hours with other program members.

May 5, 2026

First flat floor Citation Ascends enter service with NetJets

NetJets President Pat Gallagher talks fleet disposition strategy as the first three midsize Citation Ascends enter service, replacing the XLS.

May 5, 2026

April private jet flight activity in North America increased 3.5%

ARGUS TRAQPak analysts expect this positive growth to continue into May with a 2.1% year-over-year increase.

May 5, 2026

BC Flight discounts 18 midsize jet cards by $18,000

The $18,000 in savings applies to BC Flight's 50-hour Classic jet card.

May 4, 2026

OneFlight International BAJit offers double jet card bonus

Jet card broker OneFlight International is offering a limited number of jet cards with $250,000 in credits for $125,000.

May 4, 2026

Wheels Up sets Q1 2026 earnings release

After fleet moves, a reverse stock split, and changes to its board of directors, Wheels Up will announce first quarter earnings next week.

May 4, 2026

FAA restores public list of Part 135 operators, aircraft after hiatus

The Federal Aviation Administration has restored its list of charter aircraft and operators but it's unclear if it has fixed the errors.

May 3, 2026

Berkshire's Abel talks future as NetJets turnaround highlights AGM

Berkshire Hathaway addressed the sale of business units in a post-Buffett era, as Adam Johnson (pictured) discussed the turnaround at NetJets.

May 3, 2026

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