Daher Aircraft last year delivered 82 turboprop singles (56 TBM 960s, 15 Kodiak 100s, and 11 Kodiak 900s), marking an 11% increase from 2023. The company also logged net orders for 100 TBMs and Kodiaks in 2024, with its aircraft backlog now extending into 2026.

“The market demand for TBM and Kodiak continues to be resilient, benefitting from the versatility and operational efficiency of these aircraft, which is backed by Daher’s commitment for continual improvement across the product lines,” said Daher Aircraft CEO Nicolas Chabbert.

More than half of the TBM deliveries last year went to repeat buyers of TBM family aircraft, according to Daher. The U.S. continued as the leading market for these aircraft, with 40 of the 56 TBM 960 handed over in 2024 going to customers there. Also in the Americas, four TBMs went to Brazilian customers, while two of the turboprops were delivered in Canada and one in Bolivia. Daher said Europe demonstrated “increased market strength” last year with nine TBM deliveries—three each in Germany and the UK, and one each for Cyprus, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.

The U.S. was also prominent in Kodiak utility aircraft shipments, with all but one of the Model 900s delivered last year going to customers there, including a multi-mission version accepted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol for transportation and logistics operations.

AIN Media Group has acquired AircraftPost, a provider of facts-based insight, analysis, and statistics pertaining to business jets and their real-time market values. The addition of AircraftPost to AIN Media Group’s suite of products builds on AIN’s growth strategy by adding a key property to its new data division, complementing its award-winning publishing and events divisions and recognizing expanded revenue opportunities.

“This acquisition represents a milestone in our ongoing mission to be the leading provider of independent business aviation news, journalism, content, data, marketing services, and events,” said AIN Media Group president Ruben Kempeneer.

“The board of AIN Media Group is committed to the expansion of AIN as an essential resource for the global business aviation industry,” added AIN Media Group founder and chairman emeritus Wilson Leach. “The acquisition of AircraftPost is a huge milestone towards achieving that goal. It is a win for AircraftPost, a win for AIN, but most importantly—it is a win for the business aviation industry, which now has wider access to the most credible valuation source available.”

Jo-Anne Arruda, most recently AircraftPost’s COO, has joined the AIN team as the group’s head of data and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the data division, which includes AircraftPost.

Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has approved ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia to provide line and base maintenance as an overseas repair station for Taiwanese-registered Bombardier aircraft. Announced today, the approval covers 96-month heavy maintenance checks on Challenger 604s and 605s, and 120-month checks on Global-family jets up to the Model 6500.

The approval marks the first time that the Kuala Lumpur-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility has been cleared to support Taiwanese aircraft. Taiwan is home to about 30 business jets.

In addition to airframes, ExecuJet MRO Services, which is wholly owned by Dassault Aviation, is also now certified to work on engines and parts. The facility at the Malaysian capital’s Subang Airport can also conduct non-destructive testing using ultrasonic and eddy current processes on airframes.

“Our customers have been at the forefront in assisting us along the way in liaising with the Taiwan CAA to ensure that the approval is obtained expeditiously,” said Ivan Lim, ExecuJet MRO Services’ regional v-p for Asia. “We already have maintenance slots booked from our customers in Taiwan.”

Bombardier’s factory-owned service center in Singapore holds Taiwanese approval to provide line and base maintenance on Globals and Challengers, as well as the Learjet family. The OEM also has a service facility in Tianjin, China, and a parts depot in Hong Kong.

Dubai-based aviation support provider Jetex has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport to establish the country’s first FBO. The memorandum of cooperation signed this week by Jetex founder and CEO Adel Mardini and transport minister Ilhom Mahkamov begins the process for the former to develop an FBO in the country’s capital.

“At the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, we are advancing the development of business aviation infrastructure in Uzbekistan, starting with Tashkent East Airport,” said Mahkamov. “With Jetex’s expertise, we are committed to delivering a premier experience and building the infrastructure necessary to position Uzbekistan as a leading business aviation hub in the region.”

With its global network, Jetex believes its experience in the private aviation arena will align with the country’s ambition to foster sustainable growth in aviation. “We are thrilled to be part of this pioneering initiative to develop Uzbekistan’s business aviation infrastructure,” said Mardini, adding that the pact represents a significant step in his company’s growth in the CIS region. “The country’s dynamic economic growth and forward-looking vision create tremendous opportunities for innovation and expansion.”

Sean Duffy today took a step forward in the confirmation process to become the next U.S. secretary of transportation, facing a welcoming Senate Commerce Committee during a nomination hearing and committing to follow up on key aviation safety initiatives. Both senators from Wisconsin—Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D)—introduced Duffy, endorsing his selection and praising the former five-term congressman’s time on Capitol Hill for working across the aisle to ensure the Saint Croix Crossing bridge was completed.

During his opening statement, Duffy stated that aviation safety will remain a top priority, cited a need for more air traffic controllers, and expressed a need to modernize ATC systems. He further mentioned the importance of Congress and the FAA's work “to restore global confidence in Boeing,” as well as the need to “craft clear regulations that balance safety, innovation, and cutting-edge technology” as new forms of flight emerge.

While he wasn’t knowledgeable about safety management systems, he did respond to a question from the committee’s ranking Democrat, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), about mandatory SMS at Boeing: “We have to continue to push. There’s been a missing link. Obviously, there's a lot more work to do.”

Banyan Air Service, the full-service FBO and MRO provider at Florida's Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), has added the Pilatus PC-24 light jet to the service capabilities for its Pilatus Satellite Service Center, located on the grounds of its sprawling facility. The move increases Banyan’s commitment to delivering MRO service to a broader range of customers and aircraft.

In addition, the company expanded service capacity for the PC-12 turboprop single to its recently established maintenance base at Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) in St. Augustine. The North Florida facility—initially intended to handle the HondaJet—just successfully concluded its first PC-12 annual inspection and is equipped to provide modifications, avionics upgrades, and AOG support to the region’s hundreds of Honda and Pilatus aircraft.

“We are thrilled to expand our Pilatus support and complete our first PC-12 annual inspection at St. Augustine,” said Charlie Amento, Banyan’s v-p and director of MRO services. “Adding PC-24 capabilities and expanding our PC-12 services reflects our commitment to providing world-class maintenance solutions and meeting the needs of our growing customer base throughout Florida and beyond.”

Aircraft sales, management, and training provider Aerocor has launched an in-aircraft type rating training program for the Beechcraft Premier I/IA light jet. The Henderson, Nevada-based company developed the type rating program to help meet the training needs of Premier pilots and improve instructor availability “by providing a fully customized and flexible training experience tailored to the unique needs of each student,” according to Aerocor.

Aerocor, which offers type rating and recurrent in-aircraft training for the Eclipse 500/550, will also add recurrent pilot training for the Premier. There are about 260 Premiers in service.

“The release of this program is a game-changer for the Premier community,” said Aerocor training manager Jens Personius. “By providing in-aircraft training, we’re delivering an experience that is not only personalized but also more practical, helping students gain real-world proficiency that’s invaluable for safe and effective operation of Premier aircraft. This new training program reflects our commitment to providing high-quality solutions that meet the needs of pilots and aircraft owners alike.”

According to Aerocor, its online scheduling and instructor availability enable new Premier pilots to start training without delay, and “competitive pricing ensures that this premium training experience remains accessible.” The other source of Premier type rating training is FlightSafety International, which has a simulator based at its Wichita East learning center.