Infinity Aviation Group has expanded its fixed base operations (FBO) network into the New York metropolitan area with the acquisition of the FlightServ facility at Trenton-Mercer Airports (TTN) in New Jersey.

Announced in an August 19, 2026, press release, the acquisition marks the third location for Infinity Aviation Group. The Trenton facility joins the company’s existing operations in Nashua, New Hampshire, and Vero Beach, Florida. The move positions the company to capture business aviation traffic seeking uncongested alternatives to Teterboro and Morristown airports.

Facility specifications and capabilities

The FlightServ facility at Trenton-Mercer Airport was completed in 2023. The complex features a 30,000-square-foot FBO terminal and 80,000 square feet of climate-controlled hangar space. The hangars are equipped with 28-foot doors, allowing the facility to accommodate the largest business aviation aircraft currently in service.

Trenton-Mercer Airport features a 6,000-foot primary runway and operates without slot restrictions. The airport also maintains on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) capabilities for international arrivals.

“Trenton sits in one of the busiest business aviation markets in the country, and with the addition of this site, Infinity will be able to better serve the New York metropolitan business aviation community,” said Steven Levesque, CEO of Infinity Aviation Group.

Levesque noted that the company plans to invest further in the Trenton operation by adding hangar capacity and expanding ramp capabilities.

Continuity for charter and maintenance operations

While Infinity Aviation Group has acquired the FBO business, the founding ownership of FlightServ will maintain a presence at the airport. Aviation Charters, a Part 135 charter and aircraft management business operated by the founders, will remain on-site to provide charter, management, and maintenance services.

The existing FlightServ FBO staff will transition to Infinity Aviation Group. According to Levesque, the retention of the local team is part of a broader strategy to maintain service continuity while integrating the location into the company’s East Coast network.

AirPro News analysis

We view Infinity Aviation Group’s acquisition at Trenton-Mercer Airport as a strategic play for the congested Northeast corridor. As Teterboro Airport and Westchester County Airport continue to face capacity constraints, slot restrictions, and noise abatement pressures, satellite airports like TTN become increasingly valuable for business aircraft operators. By securing a recently built facility with large-cabin hangar capacity and on-site customs, Infinity establishes a highly capable relief valve for New York and Philadelphia traffic. Linking New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Florida also aligns directly with the dominant North-South corporate and private travel patterns on the Eastern Seaboard.

Sources: Infinity Aviation Group

FTAI Aviation Ltd. has secured a $2.0 billion warehouse financing facility to fund the acquisition of mid-life Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320ceo aircraft through its second Strategic Capital investment vehicle. The transaction closed on August 14, 2026, bringing the company’s total warehouse financing for its Strategic Capital business to $5.5 billion in under two years.

Announced in a press release on August 17, 2026, the financing supports the newly launched 2026 Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The facility includes a $1.0 billion accordion feature, providing a potential total capacity of $3.0 billion. A syndicate of 13 financial institutions participated in the transaction, highlighting market support for FTAI’s strategy of pairing asset ownership with in-house engine maintenance capabilities.

Expanding the Strategic Capital portfolio

The 2026 SPV follows the deployment of FTAI’s inaugural vehicle, the 2025 SPV, which launched in October 2025. That initial vehicle raised $2.0 billion in equity commitments and has since committed approximately $6.0 billion across more than 300 aircraft.

Kallie Steffes, Head of Strategic Capital at FTAI Aviation, noted that the inaugural vehicle is now in its harvest phase and described the new financing as a continued execution of the company’s business plan.

“We are grateful to our lending partners, whose support reflects growing confidence in our platform as we carry this momentum and a robust pipeline of new acquisitions into the 2026 SPV,” Steffes stated in the release.

Financial performance and syndicate details

The launch of the 2026 SPV aligns with a period of revenue growth for the New York-based lessor. On July 29, 2026, FTAI reported second-quarter Aerospace Products revenue of $875.0 million, representing a 78 percent year-over-year increase. During that earnings report, the company confirmed the 2026 SPV had already begun making aircraft acquisition commitments.

The $2.0 billion facility was supported by a diverse banking syndicate. Participating institutions include ATLAS SP Partners, Deutsche Bank, Apple Bank, BNP Paribas, Citibank, Citizens Bank, Goldman Sachs, MUFG Bank, PNC Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Standard Chartered, Truist Bank, and U.S. Bank.

AirPro News analysis

We view FTAI Aviation’s rapid scaling of its Strategic Capital vehicles as a direct response to the sustained industry demand for mid-life narrowbody Commercial-Aircraft. With ongoing Supply-Chain constraints and Deliveries delays affecting new-generation Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo family aircraft, operators are extending the lives of their existing Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320ceo fleets. FTAI’s model of combining aircraft leasing with internal engine maintenance capabilities positions the company to capitalize on the high utilization rates of these mature platforms. Securing $5.5 billion in warehouse financing across two vehicles in less than 24 months underscores strong institutional confidence in this integrated aftermarket strategy.

Sources: FTAI Aviation Ltd. Press Release (August 17, 2026)

A SyberJet Aircraft SJ30-2 completed a nonstop flight from Jacksonville, Florida, to San Diego, California, on August 18, 2026, establishing an unofficial East-to-West transcontinental speed record for the C-1.f aircraft weight class.

The manufacturer announced the achievement in a press release on August 21, 2026. The aircraft maintained an average speed of 505.3 mph during the flight of approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes, surpassing the previous class record by 48.9%.

Flight metrics and record details

The C-1.f classification applies to landplanes weighing between 6,000 and 9,000 kilograms. Prior to the August 18 flight, the East-to-West transcontinental record for this category stood at 339.4 mph, a mark set by an Embraer Phenom 300 in 2013.

Piloted by Gordon “Gordy” Bryan, the SJ30-2 flight remains unofficial pending formal ratification. SyberJet anticipates official certification from the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) in approximately 90 days, placing formal recognition in late November 2026.

“I want to thank Gordy, the mechanics, the employees and all the supporters that watched the journey. This is exactly the kind of moment that can’t be disputed and cements the legacy of SyberJet as the fastest and farthest flying light jet in the world,” said SyberJet Aircraft CEO Trevor Milton.

NBAA-BACE exhibition and future programs

SyberJet intends to leverage the record flight as a promotional tool at the upcoming 2026 National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). The company will display the record-setting SJ30-2, bearing registration N378PG, at Henderson Executive Airport (HND) in Las Vegas in space AC-03.

The convention will also serve as the launch platform for the manufacturer’s next-generation aircraft. SyberJet plans to debut the SJ36 model at an affiliated event branded as “SyberJet World” during the NBAA-BACE gathering.

AirPro News analysis

We view this record-setting flight as a calculated marketing exercise designed to generate industry attention ahead of the critical NBAA-BACE convention. The 48.9% margin over the previous Phenom 300 record provides SyberJet with a tangible performance metric to market the SJ30-2 and build anticipation for the upcoming SJ36.

The event also marks a visible public milestone for the company under the leadership of Trevor Milton, the pardoned former CEO of Nikola, who assumed control of SyberJet Aircraft in October 2025. Establishing a certified speed record offers the manufacturer a verifiable engineering achievement as it seeks to secure market share and investor confidence in the competitive light jet sector.

Sources: SyberJet Aircraft via PR Newswire