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Oddballs are leading entrepreneurs

Many executives and managers are like chicken picking around for worms in a chicken coop. However, fat worms are found by the early birds. And those early birds don’t pick around in a corral with a fence around it and a roof over it. If you are looking for fresh fat worms, look beyond the...

The first time for most powerful Rolls-Royce business aviation engine

February 14 became the first time for Rolls-Royce Pearl® 700 engines to power Gulfstream G700 to the skies. Gulfstream G700 used a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel for this first flight. After 2 hours and 32 minutes flight the aircraft and its engines...

First flight of Gulfstream G700 launched flight test program

The first flight of Gulfstream G700, made on February 14, officially launched the flight-test program. The 2 hours and 32 minutes flight was made at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport on a 30/70 blend of sustainable aviation fuel. The G700 was introduced as the new industry flagship in October 2019 with a full-scale cabin mock-up and an aircraft taxiing under...

100th Installation of revolutionary Tamarack Active Winglets

Tamarack Aerospace celebrated the 100th installation of its revolutionary Active Winglet System at the Sandpoint, ID headquarters. The Tamarack team developed the first of its kind and only Active Winglet technology enabling aircraft to use much less fuel, fly farther with greater payloads and a more sustainable carbon footprint. The 100th installation milestone celebrates Tama...

Citation and CJ initial and recurrent training offering by AVIAA and LOFT

An another strategic partner for AVIAA membership: LOFT. For the past 15 years, LOFT has provided experienced flight instruction to Cessna Citation and CJ pilots through the entire training process. Its unique Part 142 simulator training program, based in Carlsbad, California, will now be offered to the growing number of AVIAA members operating Citation C Series business jets. ...

MEBAA initiated 1st Planning and Operation Committee

MEBAA has initiated to set up a Planning and Operation Committee (POC) in the Middle East & North Africa. The first POC, UAE chapter took place on February 10 in the Address Hotel, Dubai. This is the first POC meeting in the General & Business Aviation industry to be set up by MEBAA and will be replicated in the neighboring countries of the Middle East & North Africa region. The POC...

New Satys Singapore operations in the Bombardier Service Centre

Satys continues the development of its Aftermarket and VIP Painting Business Unit with the operation of two new paint hangars, based at the Bombardier Singapore Service Center, the largest private aircraft MRO in South East Asia. Bombardier’s line of business jets is the most comprehensive of any original equipment manufacturer, with three leading aircraft families. Its line of ...

Keeping the tiniest patients safe, further EAA investment in neonatal services

Once again I will tell - this is something we discuss so very rarely, that many people have not even an idea of what industry does on everyday basis - search and rescue service, medevac services. Despite it is quite emotional, I consider it is more than important to know what and how is done inorder to assure the best possible in case it's needed. The smaller the patient, the bigger the cha...

A personalized paint scheme for the 300th TBM 900-series

A personalized paint scheme for TBM owners? Yes, it is possible! Dr. Ian Blair Fries and his wife Susan Fries, received a TBM 940 version as the fourth TBM-family airplane they have acquired over the past 20 years. The special gold and white exterior design, created by Scheme Designers for the Fries, includes an extra personal touch added at the Daher Aircraft, Inc. s...

French Navy search and rescue missions reinforced with four H160s

Amazing result of a partnership between Airbus Helicopters, Babcock, and Safran Helicopter Engines - the supply by DGA of four H160s to the French Navy for search and rescue missions. The French Navy will start operating these helicopters in 2022 for a period of ten years. This interim fleet of H160s will enable the French Navy to ensure the continuity of these critical mission...

Asia Jet Partners Malaysia obtains Malaysian AOC

Following a successfully awarded 9M Malaysian commercial aircraft operating certificate from the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia, Asia Jet Partners Malaysia becomes the country’s only commercially registered private jet operator. Asia Jet Malaysia is duly looking forward to moving into a new hangar facility, as outlined in the new Subang Ai...

A reason for flying on a private charter

by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert One of the reasons why people prefer to fly on a private charter are the typical inconveniences of flying scheduled commercially. A good longtime friend of mine, Prissy, prefers to fly private. But, when her son is flying their Learjet and her daughter drives the Lamborghini, Prissy must fly scheduled. Prissy flew to Philadelphia and experienced that her lost luggage didn&...

ABACE 2020 Cancelled

The National Business Aviation Association announced the decision to cancel this year’s Asian Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, given health concerns and other special challenges for event participants, which have arisen in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. ABACE 2020 was scheduled to take place in Shanghai from April 16-18. In remarking on the decision, NBAA Preside...

Successful Conclusion pf PC-24 Rough Field Certification Campaign

Pilatus obtained certification for take-offs and landings on grass, wet earth and snow, making the PC-24 the world’s most flexible business jet ever. Pilatus has now obtained full rough field certification for the PC-24 Super Versatile Jet. Certification for operations on dry sand and gravel was delivered in 2018. A comprehensive post-certification test campaign was conducted throughout...

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Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues...

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight, advancing next-generation light jet toward certification

Textron Aviation achieved a key milestone as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype aircraft completed its first flight, advancing the next-generation light jet toward certification. With th...

Bombardier celebrates 200th delivery of its Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari

Bombardier delivered its 200th Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari. The aircraft will support Mr. Ferrari’s travel to Formula One races and other bu...

Jet Aviation launched full operations at Miami-Opa Locka

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Tecnam P2012 VIP made its American premiere at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

The highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Tecnam P2012 VIP took place at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Following its successful global debut at AERO Friedrichshafen earlier this year, the flagship t...

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Joby Aviation establishes hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, advancing air mobility innovation in Texas

Joby Aviation signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Located within Hillwood’s 27,000-acre AllianceTexas d...

ALTEA advises structured approach as business jet sales become increasingly complex

ALTEA released a comprehensive Business Jet Pre-Sale Housekeeping Guide, designed to help owners address essential legal, technical, financial, and design details before bringing an aircraft to the ma...

Capital Jets expands fleet with addition of Learjet 60XR

Capital Jets, an aircraft management company and 14 CFR Part 135 aircraft operator, has expanded its operations with the addition of a Learjet 60XR. Based at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Internation...

Bell's first 505 for aerial policing work in Asia Pacific commences operations

Bell Textron announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have officially commenced aerial policing operations utilizing the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ce...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

Where performance meets preparedness — General Aviation Service’s approach to high season success

Summer high season in Spain is always a defining period for general aviation sector, and this year is no exception. With the first two months already behind us, preliminary results are offering a clea...

Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...