Airbus Helicopters and the Romanian Ministry of Interior have signed a contract for the purchase of three H135 helicopters and associated support and services for air medical services and search and rescue (SAR) missions in the country, following a four-year framework agreement signed at the end of July 2019 that foresees the procurement of up to ten H135s.

Luxaviation is reporting an influx of new aircraft to its managed fleet in Europe, with two new additions - a Bombardier Global Express XRS and a Global 5000 - bringing the total to nine jets joining in nine months.

Comlux is pleased to announce that its VIP operations division in Europe Comlux Malta Ltd has been awarded the Certificate of Registration to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). The approval confirms that the Safety Management System (SMS) is fully integrated into Comlux Aviation's aircraft management operations and that the company consistently maintains the highest standards of safety and security in the aviation industry.

ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is extending its managed fleet with the addition of three long-range jets - a Bombardier Global Express, Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X.

Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, will highlight the expansion of its pioneering carbon offset program for business aviation in Brazil during the largest business aviation conference and exhibition in Latin America, LABACE from August 13 to 15.

ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is expanding its Super Versatile Jet capabilities in Africa, adding a second Pilatus PC-24 to its managed fleet.

AVIAA, the world's only independent global group purchasing organization specializing in business aviation, is pleased to announce the addition of privately-owned Global Trek Aviation to its network.

South Africa's Pegasus Universal Aerospace, pioneer of the Vertical Business Jet (VBJ®) Pegasus One, has named Robbie Irons as its Chief Executive Officer. In this new role, Robbie will help lead product development and lend strategic support to Founder and Chairman Dr Reza Mia as the business seeks to secure investment.

Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation Company (Shenzhen Eastern GAC) has signed an agreement for one ACH160, becoming the launch customer for the VIP version of this medium helicopter in China.

Business jets and helicopters are finding increased use in China, thanks to the burgeoning demand for air travel for passenger and commercial purposes, experts said.