Business Aviation News – Q4 2025

ASG Completes Return to Service Project and Sale of Gulfstream GIV-SP with Strong Support from Crew Chiefs

Asian Sky Group (ASG) is delighted to announce the sale of a 1992-build Gulfstream GIV-SP to a valued client in the US.

The completion of the sale follows a two-year close partnership with Crew Chiefs Corporation, which provided its full-spectrum maintenance oversight, CAMO, planning, and operational expertise, that turned a tough project into a successful return to service and smooth transition to the aircraft’s new owner.

Alongside Asian Sky Group, Crew Chiefs provided a tailored, medium-term aircraft management structure that guided ASG and the client through every step including meticulous maintenance planning and regulatory compliance, avionics upgrades, and ad-hoc operational support coordination – ensuring safety, reliability, and timely performance throughout the process.

Dassault Names New Asia-Pacific Falcon Sales Leader

Dassault Aviation has appointed Didier Raynard as its new Senior Vice President of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region. The announcement was made at the Singapore Airshow 2026, highlighting that Raynard will succeed Jean-Michel Jacob, who is retiring.

Raynard will be based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and will lead sales for Dassault’s Falcon business jets across East and Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Rim. He joined Dassault in 2008 as Falcon Sales Manager for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Raynard has more than 24 years’ experience in the Asia-Pacific region, including roles at EADS and Airbus.

Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000

Bombardier’s Global 8000 has entered service with its first delivery to a customer during a ceremony at Mississauga, Ontario. The aircraft earned Transport Canada type certification on November 5.

Éric Martel, CEO of Bombardier praised the team for innovations that redefine business aviation with a smooth ride, high performance, and customer-focused design. Earlier milestones include completing flight tests, achieving Mach 0.95, being the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde – and a cabin altitude of 2,691 ft at 41,000 ft, the lowest in the industry. The Global 8000 has four zones, offers a range of up to 8,000 nm, and utilises leading-edge slats to reach 30.0% more airports, equivalent to more than 2,000 destinations.

ExecuJet Haite Sees China’s Bizav Market Bouncing Back

Business aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul group ExecuJet Haite is spotlighting another year of strategic expansion, foreign approvals, and new service offerings. Paul Desgrosseilliers, General Manager, ExecuJet Haite, highlighted the China-based company’s continued growth, including at its 54,000-sq-ft hangar at Daxing Airport near Beijing.

“We opened our new facility at Daxing earlier this year after receiving the necessary approvals. Now we’re focused on building out all our capabilities there,” Says Desgrosseilliers. “We’re also doing the same at Beijing Capital Airport, expanding our line maintenance offerings. We’ve got several foreign approvals this year, including Kazakhstan, Vietnam, and recently Guernsey, and now we’re talking to Indonesia and Thailand for 2026.”

XO Unveils Corporate Tier for Business Travel

Vista’s XO has launched XO Corporate, a new membership tier aimed at companies and executives seeking more flexible and efficient private travel options. The new service addresses what the company describes as surging demand for business travel options to avoid delays, rigid schedules, and limited transparency associated with commercial aviation and traditional charter brokerage models.

XO offers instant access to over 2,000 aircraft worldwide, eliminating the need for long-term contracts. Members begin with a USD 500,000 deposit, allowing for multiple team bookings and replenishable funds. Benefits include simultaneous flight capabilities, priority access, and enhanced loyalty rewards.

Gulfstream G300 Makes First Flight

Gulfstream’s new G300 business jet completed its first flight as part of a rigorous flight-test program. The initial G300 took off from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, remaining aloft for 2 hours 25 minutes at Mach 0.75 and 30,000 feet.

Launched in Savannah, Georgia, on 30 September 2025, the G300 is designed to replace the G280 and expand Gulfstream’s mid-cabin lineup.

Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream called the aircraft a game changer for the super‑mid-size segment, noting its blend of safety, technology, performance, and cabin comfort and its ability to serve “every mission” with a larger-cabin feel. The G300 offers up to 3,600 nm (6,667 km) at Mach 0.80 or 3,000 nm (5,556 km) at Mach 0.84, and features the longest cabin in its class with two living areas for up to 10 passengers. The first delivery is slated for early 2027, with the second and third aircraft already under construction.

Jet Aviation Celebrates 30 Years of Growth in Singapore

Switzerland-based Jet Aviation is celebrating 30 years of operations in Singapore, marking the anniversary of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and fixed-base operations (FBO) facility there. Established in 1995 and officially launched at the Singapore Airshow the following year, the site was the company’s first location in Asia. It is now Jet Aviation’s largest hub in the Asia-Pacific region, offering maintenance, refurbishment, modification, FBO, and aircraft services.

“In the past three decades, we have grown to become a leading provider of MRO and FBO services in APAC, and none of this would have been possible without the passion and dedication of our employees,” Said Louis Leong, Vice President of MRO operations Asia, Jet Aviation.

 Sino Jet Increases Order For AE200 eVTOL Air Taxis

Two years after Sino Jet signed for 100 Aerofugia AE200 eVTOLs, the company has ordered another 50 of the five-passenger model. The deal, announced at Aero Asia show in Zhuhai, marks the first phase of Sino Jet’s “business aviation + eVTOL” strategy, which seeks to merge high and low altitude mobility operations. The aircraft management and charter operator plans to supplement its longstanding private‑jet services with air taxi offerings.

Sino Jet’s current fleet includes Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, Embraer, Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Plans call for integrating the company’s certified safety protocols— continuous airworthiness monitoring, safety management system implementation, and staff training—into AE200 operations, with a goal of surpassing standard China eVTOL safety requirements. Li Yuanfeng, President, Sino Jet said “the partnership extends beyond aircraft acquisition, emphasizing long-haul excellence with short-haul connectivity.”