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Boeing Business Jets Celebrates Flyaway of First BBJ MAX Airplane

Milestone paves the way for delivery of the newest version of the best-selling business jetliner Boeing celebrated the fly away of the first BBJ MAX airplane, which extends the range, performance and cabin comforts of the world's most popular business jetliner. "We are excited to see...

Gulfstream G500 demonstrates readiness and reliability with eight new city-pair records

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.’s all-new G500 demonstrated both its maturity and reliability by establishing eight new city-pair speed records across continents. The G500 completed the flights as part of a customer-focused world tour. “We have the confidence to take the fully outfitted G5...

Bombardier’s Singapore Service Centre Completes its First Ka-band High-speed Internet Installation on In-service Global 6000 Aircraft

Bombardier was the first OEM to offer the revolutionary Ka-band system on its business aircraft, a breakthrough moment in business aviation Ka-band technology delivers the industry’s fastest in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity, consistent performance and seamless coverage worldwide* Bombardier’s award-winning Singapore facility provides superior customer service and high-quality retrof...

Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) 2018 Makes Shanghai The World’s Business Aviation Centre This Week

The region’s largest business aviation event brings thousands of industry professionals to Shanghai from April 17 to 19 The seventh annual Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE 2018) will open on April 17 to 19 at the business aviation base at Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport. (right) Mr. Ed Bolen, NBAA President and CEO, and (left) Mr. Lu Xun, Vic...

Dassault’s Falcon 8X to Highlight ABACE 2018

First aircraft now flying with Chinese operator This year, Dassault Aviation will showcase the Falcon 8X -- the newest business jet in the ultra-long range class – at the 2018 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE). The exhibit, which opens on April 17 at the Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Center, will also feature the popular 5,950 nm/11,020 km Fal...

Geneva Airpark top-notch results and projects

Top quality results: top-notch daily figures Geneva Airpark, the "5* residence for jets", is continuing to soar with a 20% increase in its DAILY annual turnover recorded in 2017. These figures show a growth in the number of aircraft accommodated (+13% vs 2016), the number of Daily reservations (+12% vs 2016) and the number of new customers acquired (+30% in 2017 vs 2016). These st...

Flying Colours flourishing in Asian region

Flying Colours Corp. the refurbishment, completions and MRO specialist will be marking another successful year of Asian operations at this year’s ABACE, Booth H1300. During the last twelve months the full-interiors service business, based in Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Service Centre at Seletar Airport, Singapore, has added several new technicians and seen a steady increas...

Jet MS receives ASA-100 certificate

Jet Maintenance Solutions (Jet MS), a global provider of spare parts and components, is delighted to announce having received ASA-100 certificate issued by Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA). Recently, Jet MS welcomed representative of Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA), who completed the audit and evaluated Jet MS’ processes compliance with the standard. The quality of Jet MS p...

Deer Jet launches Extra-value Plans for Charter and Aircraft Management at ABACE 2018

The premier business aviation company Deer Jet has launched four innovative plans for its on-demand charter and aircraft management services. The plans are aimed to allow a broader customer base to experience the advantages of private jet travel and to reward its most loyal clients. The new products include the “Entry Experiential Plan”, “Jet Card 4.0”, “Ferry-waived...

MENA Aerospace Strikes Major Deal with HAITEC

Partnership with FAA-certified German firm to provide MRO services from the Bahrain hangar. MENA Aerospace, the wholly Bahrain-owned provider of comprehensive aviation and aerospace services, and partner of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), have announced a significant milestone in the company’s development, and for Bahrain’s aviation sector. Enterin...

Flexjet Launches Corporate Solutions to Complement Flight Department Needs

Corporate Solutions by Flexjet will assist flight departments by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency, rationalize fleets and control costs Flexjet’s tailored supplemental lift solutions can complement any corporate fleet and optimize flight department ROI Flexjet LLC, offering travelers access to the industry’s newest fleet of private aircraft flown by crews dedi...

Gulfstream leads industry in cabin connectivity

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that it recently delivered its 100th aircraft featuring the global high-speed Wi-Fi system known as Jet ConneX. “Gulfstream has delivered more aircraft with Jet ConneX than any other original equipment manufacturer,” said Rupert Pearce, chief executive officer of Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications servic...

Deer Jet Unveils Russia Itinerary for World Cup 2018

In the expectation of a surge for private jet charters to Russia during the FIFA World Cup 2018, Deer Jet has unveiled a travel itinerary which includes Russian cultural and historic highlights in addition to premier entrance to key matches. The nine-day tour will take off on 8thJuly, at the peak of the World Cup euphoria, beginning with a series of immersive cultural activities including visit...

Daher introduces Garmin’s latest G3000 features and functionality on the TBM 930 at Sun'N'Fun

Daher announced its introduction of the latest features and functionality on Garmin G3000 all-glass integrated flight deck configuration for TBM 930s – the high-end model in Daher’s very fast turboprop aircraft family. Nicolas Chabbert, Senior Vice President of the Daher Airplane Business Unit, unveiled the TBM 930’s upgraded cockpit during a press conference at Lakeland, Flor...

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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...

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...

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

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

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...