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AsBAA presents at fifth Xi'an CIGAC 2017 Summit Forum

The 5th China International General Aviation Convention & Summit Forum was successfully held on August 24, 2017 in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. Mr. Qiang Xiao’an, Vice-Mayor of Xi’an City, during his opening speech set the encourage “aviation corporations to take full ad...

London Biggin Hill welcomes the Piaggio Avanti EVO

London Biggin Hill Airport, the only dedicated business aviation airport within the capital, is to welcome Piaggio Aerospace's Avanti EVO for the first time, during a series of showcase events by ConnectJets commencing on September 11th. Gabriella Somerville, CEO of ConnectJets, says: “...

Metrojet appoints Gary Dolski as Chief Executive Officer

Metrojet Limited (www.metrojet.com), a leading business aircraft services provider based in Hong Kong with presence in Asia, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Dolski as Chief Executive Officer effective from 1 September, 2017. Gary will assume full management responsibility of Metrojet, overseeing its long term business development and strategic growth, as well as day to day operation...

Cannes is the Place to Be in September for Flight Ops Professionals' Training Needs

Flight and ground operations professionals in business aviation will be headed to Cannes this September to harness the unique training opportunities on offer at AIR OPS Europe. "This is a not to-be-missed chance for business aviation operations professionals to get trained up on the latest knowledge and techniques in the industry," says Brandon Mitchener, EBAA CEO. "Not...

Fully outfitted Gulfstream G600 test aircraft completes first flight

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.announced that the final aircraft in the Gulfstream G600 flight-test program has flown for the first time. Outfitted with a complete interior, the aircraft serves as a cabin testbed to ensure a superior customer experience. The aircraft is the fifth to join the G600 flight-test program since it began on Dec. 17, 2016. The G600 took off from Savannah/Hil...

Air Partner comments on the rise of the VIP Airliner

At the recent Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) in Sao Paulo, Boeing Business Jets was eager to promote its range of corporate and VIP aircraft in the very-large sector. The manufacturer offers a line of business, government and VVIP models based on the company’s 737, 747, 777 and 787 airliners. To date, they have reportedly sold 250 aircraft...

Pilatus Discontinues Production of the Legendary Pilatus Porter PC-6

It brought fame to the Pilatus name worldwide – the Pilatus Porter PC-6. This multi-role aircraft has been produced at Stans without interruption since 1959, currently in small numbers, i.e. ten machines per year at most. The PC-6 is one of the world's longest-running production stories in the aviation industry. That will come to an end in early 2019 when production will be ceased. Suppo...

Amber Aviation Takes Flight, Receiving Air Operator Certificate

Amber Aviation has moved a major step closer to realizing its aim of becoming Asia’s leader in bespoke business jet services, after obtaining the Air Operator Certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which allows the company to operate business aircraft under CCAR Part 135 regulations. Amber Aviation was founded by China business aviation pioneer Mr. Chang Qiu S...

Advent Aircraft Systems launches "Get Ready For Winter" rebate for eABS anti-skid braking systems

Advent Aircraft Systems has launched a worldwide “Get Ready for Winter” promotion of its advanced technology eABS anti-skid braking system for all King Air B200/B300 and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, beginning September 1st. King Air and Pilatus operators will be facing winter conditions in a few months, making now the time to schedule installation of the Advent eABS. The promotion...

First Bell 407GXP of 100 delivered to Shaanxi Helicopter

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, has delivered the first Bell 407GXP to Shaanxi Helicopter Co. Ltd. (SHC), a subsidiary of Shaanxi Energy Group. This aircraft is the first of 100 Bell 407GXPs purchased by the company. Following the official signing of the order in June 2017, the aircraft was handed over at the Xi'an Air Show in China in the presence of Jose Jacinto Monge, managing d...

Gulfstream G280 surpasses 100,000 flight hours

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that its worldwide fleet of G280 aircraft recently eclipsed 100,000 flight hours, a milestone achieved less than five years after the first model entered service. “The G280 continues to reinforce its status as the premier super mid-size aircraft in business aviation,” said Dan Nale, senior vice president, Programs, Engineering and Test, Gulfstrea...

AIR OPS Europe 2017 – Europe’s Premier Event for BizAv Flight Operations Professionals Again to Be Held in Cannes

The second edition of AIR OPS Europe will once again be held in Cannes, 20-21 September. Europe’s premier event for business aviation flight operations and ground professionals, this is where schedulers and dispatchers come to do business, network and learn. “Business aviation ground handlers, airports and FBOs come to Cannes learn about best practices, create sales opportunities an...

Caverton expands existing Bell fleet with eight 407GXPS

Bell Helicopter announced the signature of a purchase agreement with Caverton Helicopters Limited, a subsidiary of Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc, for eight Bell 407GXPs. The Group operates in the marine and aviation logistics sectors for the oil and gas industry and employs over 700 employees in Nigeria. Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled to begin later this year. “Our...

Gogo Business Aviation’s 4G Service Takes Flight

4G Dual-Directional Antenna Shipments and Gogo AVANCE L5 Installations Underway A new era in business aviation has begun. Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO), the leading provider of broadband connectivity products and services for business aviation, has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) from the FAA for its new dual-directional antennas whic...

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