Quest Aircraft has received certification from EASA for the Kodiak 100, which will be sold and supported throughout Europe by Rheinland Air Service GmbH.

RocketRoute has teamed up with German car rental platform, app2drive, to make it easier for pilots to arrange a car.

Airbus Corporate Jets has launched Easystart, offering tailored support to buyers of pre-owned Airbus jets. The initiative is designed to provide advice on the training, support and upgrades available to ensure a smooth entry into service.

Biggin Hill-based Oriens Aviation, UK sales distributor for the Pilatus PC-12 NG, sold three of the type during 2016 out of a total of 91 delivered worldwide. The company has pre-ordered three more to meet future demand.

Jet Aviation has appointed David Best as head of its global business development department, based in Palm Beach, Florida. He will identify, develop and integrate strategic business alliances, following previous senior roles at BBA Aviation Asia Pacific and Signature Flight Support.

Embraer Executive Jets has named Germany-based Atlas Air Service an authorised service centre for Legacy 450/500 aircraft. Atlas already provides line and base maintenance for the Phenom 100, Phenom 300 and Legacy 600/650, and operates a Legacy 450 as part of the company's fleet.

World Fuel Services' Air Elite Network has grown to 72 Diamond Service locations with the recent additions of Business Aviation Centre Frankfurt, Avjet Asia Co and Fast Air Jet Centre. Based at Frankfurt Main, BACF offers fully-equipped lounges, ground services, maintenance and vip services.

My Jet, a Swiss company offering business aviation and financial management since 2015, has re-branded as My Sky. The company's IT platform offers tools for financial management, benchmarking and accounting of an aircraft's data in real-time.