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A330-200/300 and A340-200/300 added to SUMS family of Satcom STC’s

Having received the EASA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a Honeywell JetWave™ installation earlier this month for the A319, A320/A321 NEO & CEO series aircraft, EAD Aerospace, an Eclipse company, has now also achieved an EASA STC for the A330-200/300 and A340-200/300 families. ...

Web Manuals transforms regulatory compliance with ‘Word-killer’ software tool

Web Manuals International AB is launching a feature-packed new version of its regulatory compliance software that the company predicts will end operators’ reliance on Microsoft Word for their aviation documentation. Branded ‘Hurricane’, the new software is the seventh version of...

New EBAA report surveys Millennials on the future of Business Aviation

How Millennials see the future of flying Environmentally-friendly aircraft, ride-sharing and the ability to fly when and where you want: these are the expectations of Millennials when it comes to flying, according to a new survey published on May 29 by the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA). The survey, ‘Expanding Horizons: How Millennials see the Future of Business Aviation...

Inmarsat to rollout European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight Wi-Fi in the business aviation market

Award-winning solution developed with Deutsche Telekom will offer unprecedented connectivity to business jets, with commercial service expected by early 2019 Inmarsat (LON: ISAT), the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, announced today that its European Aviation Network (EAN) inflight wifi solution will be available for the business aviation market by...

TAG Aviation Geneva Becomes Authorised Service Facility Network for all Bombardier Business Aircraft

TAG Aviation Geneva’s current status as an AuthorisedService Facility (ASF) for Bombardier* Learjet* and Challenger* aircraft has been extended to also include Global* business jets. The centre is now able to provide line maintenance services for Global Express*, Global Express XRS* and Global 5000* aircraft, as well as Global 5000* and Global 6000* aircraft equipped with the Bombard...

Piaggio Aerospace unveils new services to its customers

Partnership with Lowcountry Aviation to develop a Supplemental Type Certificate for the upgrade of the Avanti I to the next-generation landing gear technology. ADS-B Out retrofit can be now installed on the Avanti II. New Customer Web Portal is launched. New offers are aimed at aligning the P.180 fleet to the highest Avanti EVO standards and at expanding services wherever Clients are, anytime.&...

Textron Aviation further expands European service footprint, features line maintenance at London Biggin Hill Airport

Textron Aviation Inc., announced during the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) 2018 that it has expanded its London presence with a line maintenance station at London Biggin Hill Airport, further enhancing accessibility to factory-direct service and support for Citation, King Air and Hawker customers operating throughout Europe. The Biggin Hill station...

Honda Aircraft Company Expands Sales To The Middle East

Jetex Flight Support Appointed as HondaJet Middle East Honda Aircraft Company announced today that it has expanded sales of the HondaJet to the Middle East with the appointment of Jetex Flight Support as an authorized sales representative based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Honda Aircraft made the announcement at Palexpo during the 2018 European Business Aviation Con...

Air BP announces innovative Airfield Automation technology at EBACE

New digital platform to enhance safety, reliability and compliance in airport fuelling operations Operators will benefit from faster, more comprehensive and more accurate fuelling data The first commercially deployed system in the world to provide an engineering barrier to help prevent misfuelling, Air BP is currently pursuing patent protection for this distinctive technology Air BP, t...

Pilatus Extends PC-12 Maintenance Intervals and Delivers Significantly Reduced Operating Costs

Pilatus engineers recently developed and certified a new PC-12 Master Maintenance Plan to give greater flexibility with regard to the timing of required inspections and maintenance. The plan applies to all PC-12 Series, and will reduce required maintenance labour by 20-40%. Based on a detailed analysis of in-service fleet experience of over 6.8 million hours, scheduled maintenance intervals hav...

New Dassault Service to Reinvent Falcon Connectivity

Dassault Aviation launched FalconConnect, a comprehensive solution designed to facilitate the use, management and control of inflight connectivity. “Our industry has witnessed an unprecedented development in high-speed connectivity services which has dramatically increased cost and system complexity,” said Dassault Aviation Senior Executive Vice President, Civil Aviation, Olivi...

Advanced Connectivity and upgraded Cyber Security module added to SD Pro® platform

Satcom Direct, the business aviation connectivity, software and hardware provider, is showcasing enhancements to its digital flight operations platform SD Pro®, during EBACE 2018 on booth W115. Two new modules further supporting on-board connectivity management and giving even greater control of cyber security threat management are being demonstrated. ...

Airbus ACJ350 XWB Completion Approval for AMAC Aerospace

AMAC Aerospace is proud to announce that Airbus Corporate Jets has appointed AMAC’s facility in Basel, Switzerland as an approved Completion Center for the ACJ350 XWB. As the latest addition to the Airbus family of VIP widebodies, the ACJ350 XWB offers innovative technology and enables the most efficient and cost-effective flight possible, with “nonstop to the world” range in...

Flying Colours Corp. first to outfit Bombardier Challenger 650 jet in medevac format

Flying Colours Corp. the maintenance, refurbishment and completion specialist returns to EBACE, (booth W105), in a buoyant mood having just completed the industry’s first Bombardier Challenger 650 medevac interior. Number one in a trio, the medevac interior was completed on time and on budget, under contract from Bombardier Specialized Aircraft, and is already in operatio...

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Honda Aircraft Company announced first delivery of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to general aviation in South America. The de...

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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

Jet Aviation announced that its brand-new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is fully operational. The 27-acre facility features a state-of-the-art, 8,500 square-foot terminal, 40,000 square fee...

Tecnam P2012 VIP made its American premiere at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

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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

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...

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...