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EBACE - it is not only work

Traditional business aviation exhibition EBACE in Geneva starts already less than in two weeks. Everyone who once participated knows - this event is one of the most important for companies operating on the business aviation market. A lot of meetings and negotiations, presentations and medi...

The 9th prototype of the PAK FA flew into the air

In Komsomolsk-on-Amur, the 9th prototype of a fifth-generation fighter T-50 (T-50-9), created as part of the program of the advanced aviation complex of front-line aviation (PAK FA), was launched into the air, Lenta.ru reported with ref to a source in Russian military structures. Ground te...

A350-1000 Early Long Flight proves its exclusive cabin comfort and maturity

 The A350-1000completed successfully its first and unique “Early Long Flight” with 310 passengers on board, including 10 Airbus Flight Test crew members and 13 Virgin Atlantic cabin crew. Test aircraft MSN065 took off from and landed in Toulouse on May 11th after a 12 hours flight.  During the long-haul flight the passengers, comprising Airbus employees and cabin crew...

Piper Aircraft M600 on Display for First Time at EBACE

Piper Aircraft has announced plans to attend the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) and display its top-of-the line M600 aircraft.  Executives from Piper Aircraft will attend the event along with its European dealers and sales agents, to be held May 22-24 at Geneva's Palexpo and Geneva International Airport. "This year's EBACE convention is the i...

Bombardier Global 7000 Flight Test Program Ramps Up with Maiden Flight of Third Flight Test Vehicle

Third flight test vehicle will join two Global 7000 test aircraft already flying Global 7000 aircraft’s exceptionally smooth ride redefines the business aircraft experience Offering unparalleled comfort, the Global 7000 aircraft has four distinct living spaces and a dedicated crew rest area Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that a third Global 7...

Air Serbia makes history with first all-female in-flight crew

Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, made history yesterday afternoon when its first all-female flight and cabin crew took to the skies.  The special flight, JU314, departed Belgrade for Paris at 5.05 pm on 10 May, with Captain Vesna Aleksić and First Officer Mirjana Stojilković at the controls.  Looking after guests on the flight was a team of four...

Download the EBACE2017 Mobile App Before Heading to Geneva

The official EBACE mobile app allows attendees to prepare for the show, enhances their event experience in Geneva and serves as a useful reference all year long. The free mobile app – available for the iPad, iPhone and Android smartphones – includes the following: Full conference agenda with locations and descriptions of education sessions and key events An exhibitor dir...

Airbus BizLab boosts global start-ups to bring their projects to life

Thirty start-ups –  from the three global BizLab accelerators in Toulouse, Hamburg and Bangalore – have pitched their projects at the “Airbus BizLab Summit” in Toulouse in front of an international audience of investors, BizLab partners and top managers from Airbus. Airbus BizLab, the global aerospace business accelerator, gives start-ups the unique opportunity to brin...

IndiGo selects the ATR 72-600 for its ambitious plans to enter regional market

ATR is pleased to announce that it has signed a term sheet with India’s largest airline by market share, IndiGo, for the sale of 50 ATR 72-600 aircraft, with the flexibility to reduce the number of aircraft deliveries based on certain conditions. In a deal valued at over US$ 1.3 billion at list price, the aircraft are expected to begin operations by the end of 2017. The airline is currently...

Deer Jet Exhibits 787 Dream Jet in the UK

On 4th May, Deer Jet, a leading global business aviation company, marked its European debut of the world’s first 787 ‘Dream Jet’, making a brief stop at London Stansted Airport (Harrods Aviation FBO) before continuing with a series of exhibitions:- ‘Dreams Encounter the World,’ across the globe. This B787-8 Dream Jet is capable of flying non-stop for 18.5 hours or...

Safran celebrated first flight of C919 as major partner to planemaker Comac

Safran celebrated the first flight of the C919, the first mainline commercial jet (over 100 seats) designed and built by Chinese planemaker Comac. Safran is one of the major partners on this program, as supplier of the complete propulsion system, comprising the LEAP-1C engine from CFM International*, and the nacelle and thrust reverser, built by Nexcelle**. Safran also supplies the C919...

Third Gulfstream G600 joins flight-test program

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that the third Gulfstream G600 test aircraft successfully completed its first flight. The move comes after the first G600 flight in mid-December 2016. The G600 took off at 8:51 a.m. from Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport on May 5, flying for a total of 4 hours and 35 minutes. “The consistent execution of the G600 flight-test...

Airbus A350-1000 successfully completes fuel test campaign in UK

Airbus’ A350-1000 test aircraft MSN071 has completed fuel system and engine tests in Cardiff, Wales between 3 and 4 May as part of its type certification flight test campaign. Fuel test engineers from Airbus’ site at Filton, Bristol, were on hand to support testing of the fuel systems that were designed in the UK. The objective of the test is to simulate operational conditions in ho...

With maiden jet flight, China enters dog-fight with Boeing, Airbus

China's home-grown C919 passenger jet completed its long-delayed maiden flight on Friday, a major first step for Beijing as it looks to raise its profile in the global aviation market and boost high-tech manufacturing at home. Under overcast skies, the white, green and blue aircraft, with "C919" emblazoned on its tail, touched down at Shanghai's international airport after an...

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dnata wins multi-year Silk Way Group cargo handling contract in Singapore

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Global Jet Capital launches Q1 2026 market briefing

While the geopolitical situation contributed to economic uncertainty in Q1, market fundamentals remained healthy. The quarter showed strong demand for business aviation, reflected in increasing aircra...

BGS expands fueling partnership with Freebird Airlines ahead of summer 2026 season

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Daher Aircraft showcases its “go anywhere” Kodiak 900 along with the TBM 960 at France Air Expo

The European tour of Daher Aircraft’s “go-anywhere” Kodiak 900 multi-role airplane continues this week at the France Air Expo 2026 event in Lyon, France, where it will join a fast, e...

Cathay Pacific announces plans to launch direct flights to Almaty

Affirming Cathay’ ongoing commitment to growing Hong Kong’s connectivity with Belt and Road countries, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce plans to launch direct flights to Almaty,...

Cirrus launches “Let’s Go Fly!” immersive Apple Vision Pro flight experience

Cirrus launched Let’s Go Fly!, a first-of-its-kind app created for Apple Vision Pro that delivers an immersive introduction to Personal Aviation—the freedom, convenience and acce...

Bell announced order of first Bell 407GXi in India with TransBharat Aviation

Bell Textron announced the order of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in India to TransBharat Aviation Private Limited, one of India’s most established non-scheduled rotary-wing operators. F...

Climate-friendly aviation: greater ambition pays off

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Gogo secures $7.5 million NOAA contract, providing mission-critical communications services for ‘hurricane hunter’ aircraft

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VIP Completions-YODEZEEN Gulfstream G550 wins prestigious design award

VIP Completions together with partner YODEZEEN announced that their Gulfstream G550 refurbishment project won the ‘Aviation Interior Design/VIP Completion’ title at the International...

Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Singapore: Starting in October, Lufthansa will begin flying to new destinations with Allegris

Lufthansa is focusing more than ever on premium service: Following the introduction of the new in-flight service on all long-haul flights in early May, the number of destinations where passengers can...

Air passenger rights reform: as European negotiations nearing conclusion, up to 60% of travelers could lose their right to compensation

Air passenger rights in Europe are at a critical crossroads. On June 2, the European Union’s Conciliation Committee will meet for a final round of negotiations on the revision of the European re...

Bombardier Defense to provide three Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft for maritime surveillance in Australia

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Jetfly highlights the versatility of Pilatus PC-12 in European business aviation sector

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Liebherr and Loong Air sign service agreement for heat transfer equipment

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World's longest-range aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000ULR takes to the skies

The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for three...