Gulfstream's G500 flight test programme has surpassed 2,600 flying hours and executed more than 600 flights. The first deliveries are anticipated later this year.

Global training company CAE is commemorating its 70th anniversary. The company now employs more than 8,000 staff.

The third aircraft in Textron Aviation's Citation Longitude flight test programme has completed its maiden flight, with a duration of one hour and 40 minutes.

The Pilatus PC-12NG was the best selling business turboprop of 2016. A total of 91 units were delivered worldwide.

Associated Air Center has finished its 21st Airbus completion project with the redelivery of an ACJ320 to a Middle Eastern head of state.

FlightSafety International is introducing the first factory-authorised Gulfstream G650 training programme for EMEA, located at Farnborough airport.

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has appointed Brandon Mitchener as its CEO. Mitchener has spent 25 years as a journalist and public affairs professional and for the last two decades has worked in Brussels.

Russian broker MSky has adopted Returnjet's online booking platform to offer a search portal for its private charter clients.

Last month the BBGA made 'embracing change' the theme of its annual conference, discussing technology, the environment and politics, notably the UK government's decision to trigger Article 50 and commence Brexit negotiations.

Garmin has received EASA approval for the installation of its GTX 345 and GTX 335 all-in-one ADS-B transponders in fixed wing general aviation aircraft and helicopters.

German brokerage Pro Sky Group is cooperating with Nigerian marketing and event agency Integral to offer its VIP charter services in west Africa.

Jetex has been named as the handling partner of Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling, during the UAE leg of the Breitling DC-3 world tour.