Gulfstream has delivered the 50th G700 since the company’s newest ultra-long-range jet entered service in April 2024, following completion at its Savannah, Georgia headquarters. The G700 fleet has logged more than 11,700 flight hours since then.

As the in-production, purpose-built business jet with the “most spacious” cabin at a volume of 2,603 cu ft, the G700 can accommodate up to five living areas and features a large “ultra-galley or a grand suite with fixed bed and shower.” Cabin altitude at FL410 is 2,840 feet, the lowest in business aviation.

Additional customization options include high-speed internet and ultra-high-definition circadian lighting. Maximum range is 7,750 nm at Mach .85 or 6,650 nm at Mach .90 with maximum operating speed Mach .935. The G700 has demonstrated its globe-girdling capability with more than 80 city-pair speed records.

The G700 is powered by two 18,250-pound-thrust Rolls-Royce Pearl turbofans. Gulfstream’s Symmetry avionics feature Honeywell touchscreens, while the fly-by-wire flight controls use BAE’s Active Sidesticks.

“Demand for the G700 continues to grow, and this aircraft is exceeding customer expectations with each new delivery,” said Gulfstream president Mark Burns. “Reaching 50 deliveries at this stage in the program is a testament to its unparalleled maturity and the quality of our advanced manufacturing and outfitting techniques. We look forward to even more customers experiencing the dynamic performance, innovation, and comfort this industry-leading aircraft provides.”

Rolls-Royce has signed the 1,500th contract for its CorporateCare Enhanced engine support program. The service, which has been available since 2019, covers various levels of support for the group’s business jet turbofans.

For the AE3007 and Tay engines, CorporateCare Enhanced includes troubleshooting and mobile repair team travel costs. For the Pearl 15, Pearl 700, BR710, and BR725 models, the cover extends to maintenance for the whole powerplant, including the nacelle, engine build-up, and thrust reversers, plus related services such as dealing with corrosion and erosion.

Rolls-Royce engines power more than 4,000 business aircraft, and the company claims almost a 70% share of the propulsion market for very-long- and ultra-long-range, large-cabin jets. More than 2,500 jets are covered by the CorporateCare Enhanced and standard CorporateCare programs, and 75% of newly delivered Rolls-Royce-powered aircraft are now covered by the former.

“Since the launch of our pioneering CorporateCare Enhanced service, we have experienced very strong global demand, clearly recognizing the value this program brings for our customers,” said Lindsey Gillen, v-p of sales and marketing at Rolls-Royce Business Aviation Services. “What really resonates with them is our philosophy behind it: whatever it is, if we provide it, we cover it. The program delivers an unrivalled, comprehensive coverage for the full powerplant, including both engine and nacelle, along with priority access to our dedicated Business Aviation Service Network.”

MRO provider SkyWay Group has introduced a lavatory modification for Cessna Citation 525B CJ3 and CJ3+ business jets that enables external waste servicing through a newly installed fuselage panel. Called SkyFlush, the system has received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval.

The modification replaces the original left-hand, belted, self-contained flushing toilet with a new toilet insert designed to pump waste overboard. Requiring no changes to cabinetry or interior accessories, the new unit fits within the existing cabinet structure.

An external service panel is installed on the left side of the aircraft, aft of the wing in the fuselage fairing. The panel includes a 4-inch waste drain fitting, a blue water service port, an LED system status indicator, a power switch for the macerator pump, and a service switch to add water and deodorizer. The design is compatible with standard aviation ground support equipment.

SkyWay noted that variants of the SkyFlush mod for additional aircraft in the Citation 525 series—including the CJ, CJ1, CJ2, CJ2+, and CJ4—are in development and are expected to receive STCs in the near future.

The SkyFlush aims to streamline lavatory servicing processes without requiring structural rework, supporting operators at FBOs and maintenance facilities worldwide.

Canada's Maverick Aviation Group has acquired avionics installation, repair, and design engineering services provider Maxcraft Avionics, which is based at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (CYPK) in British Columbia, Canada. The acquisition broadens Maverick’s national footprint and increases its capabilities in both fixed- and rotary-wing support.

Maverick said the move ensures continuity for Maxcraft’s customers while adding the long-term stability of a coast-to-coast service platform. “We’re committed to preserving everything customers value about Maxcraft while bringing the added strength of a national platform and long-term investment in people, tools, and infrastructure,” said Maverick president Trevor Rehberg-Besler.

Maxcraft will retain its leadership team, with Steve Nunn and Daryl Macintosh continuing to oversee operations. “This acquisition is not a departure from who we are—it’s a continuation,” said Nunn. “Partnering with Maverick gives us the ability to take Maxcraft to the next level.”

Macintosh added that clients will continue to receive the same hands-on support they rely on. “We’re excited to continue serving our clients with the same approach, now backed by greater reach and long-term stability.”

Maxcraft’s operations include a 30,000-sq-ft facility staffed by 45 employees. The company is known for its cockpit upgrades, custom installations, field support, and its in-house design approval organization and STC catalog.

Maverick also owns Bristow Instruments and Vision Inspection Services Canada.

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Butler National’s Avcon Industries has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for a variety of special-mission modifications to a National Science Foundation (NSF)-University of Wyoming (UW) environmental research Beechcraft King Air B300. The changes include complex integration of structural and electrical modifications to accommodate deployment of various types of sensors on the turboprop twin.

In addition to approval of its King Air Nose Extension sensor mounting provisions on the B300 and 350, the STC includes “wingtip or outboard hard points, also referred to as provisions for external stores, with significant sensor shapes, dual downward and dual upward camera ports, lower fuselage hardpoints with pylons for large external sensors, side-fuselage hardpoints for sensors, and upper fuselage hardpoints for sensors,” according to Avcon. Flight testing was done using generic shapes mounted to the hard points, giving customers a variety of sensor mounting choices for their specific missions.

“The scale of this project was huge, and this aircraft is unique among atmospheric research aircraft,” said Jeff French, professor and head of the department of atmospheric science at UW. “The NSF-UW research King Air is an essential platform to continue and expand the university’s research mission and to serve national research needs. The special mission modified King Air brings tremendous flexibility and adaptability with the multitude of configurations made available with the FAA-certified airplane.”

German design organization Spaes has developed a modification for the installation of pulse lights on the Airbus Helicopters AS332. The lights were installed at an EASA Part 145 maintenance facility.

In this case, the pulse lights were necessary to improve visibility of the helicopter during firefighting missions. The Spaes modification includes mounting of the lights underneath the AS332’s nose using brackets specially designed for the lights, as well as circuit protection with a three-amp circuit breaker. A toggle switch in the cockpit is used to switch between “on,” “off,” and “pulse” modes.

Spaes made the modification as a minor change using its EASA Part 21J design organization qualification. According to the company, “This modification aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance flight safety through the integration of advanced lighting systems, which are essential for both operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance. The ability to switch between different light modes provides flexibility to pilots, allowing them to adjust their lighting settings depending on the situation.”

“Through the installation of the pulse lights, we have made an important contribution to the helicopter’s safety and visibility,” said David Stringfellow, Spaes design engineer for structures and cabins/interiors. “The close collaboration with the technicians and the thorough documentation guarantee that this modification has been implemented efficiently and reliably.”

Artcurial will host a charity auction on June 18 in Paris to support Aviation Sans Frontières (ASF), a nonprofit using aviation for global humanitarian efforts. Held during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, the event will raise funds for ASF’s hospital plane initiative—a mobile medical unit designed to deliver care in remote regions.

“This reflects a principle close to my heart: putting the best of aviation at the service of those who need it most,” said actor and pilot José Garcia, the event’s sponsor.

Actor and pilot John Travolta, who donated a signed pilot uniform, added, “I have deep admiration for the humanitarian mission they carry out.”

ASF president Gérard Feldzer emphasized the urgency: “Only your generosity will allow us to finance new projects such as our hospital plane and humanitarian drones.”

The auction, led by Stéphane Aubert, will feature rare aviation experiences and memorabilia. Highlights include a zero-gravity flight aboard the Airbus Zero G airplane, a helmet from the Patrouille de France aerobatics team, and a Messerschmitt KR200 three-wheeled microcar once used by comedian Coluche. Other items include a Falcon jet wind tunnel model from Dassault Aviation, original artwork, and a Breitling AVI watch engraved for the event. 

Aviation services provider Precision has selected the Cirro flight operations and safety management system (SMS) from AirSuite to strengthen operational safety across its fleet. Oregon-based Precision has begun onboarding the system with 10 aircraft, and full deployment is expected in the coming months.

The cloud-based Cirro platform includes real-time flight tracking, risk assessment, scheduling, and compliance tools. It incorporates a built-in SMS and is compliant with FAA, Transport Canada, and ICAO standards. The decision followed discussions at Verticon 2025 in Dallas. 

“The ability to access real-time data and enhance risk management strategies is a game-changer for our pilots,” said Precision chief pilot Ty Burlingham. “Cirro equips us with the tools we need to ensure the highest level of safety.”

“Cirro’s comprehensive suite of tools aligns perfectly with our operational goals,” said Precision operations coordinator Shannon Bell. “We are always looking for ways to improve our efficiency and safety standards, and Cirro provides a platform that meets and exceeds our needs.”

Director of operations Matt Van Pelt highlighted Cirro’s intuitive design as a key factor in quickly integrating flight crews and support staff.

Precision has provided aviation services since 1983. Its operations include utility, training, maintenance, avionics, and government support missions using a fleet that includes Airbus, Bell, Cessna, Piper, and Pilatus aircraft.