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Capital AviaNeft will provide ground handling during Confederations Cup

Capital AviaNeft, a Russian company specializing in a full service support of business aviation operations, forecasts an increase in number of flight movements to Moscow, Sochi, Kazan, and St. Petersburg airports during Confederations Cup, which will be held between 17 June and 2 July, 2017. In orde...

EBAA and TAG Aviation Announce Cabin Crew Scholarship

EBAA and TAG Aviation are pleased to announce the launch of the TAG Aviation Scholarship for cabin crew training. The TAG Aviation Scholarship is offered within the framework of EBAA’s WE-CARE programme and in co- operation with the European Corporate Flight Attendants Committee (ECFAC) and is...


Daher’s TBM air taxi takes center stage at France Air Expo Lyon

With European skies now opened to commercial operations with pressurized single-engine turboprop aircraft, Daher is using its presence at this week’s France Air Expo Lyon event to highlight the TBM aircraft family for fast and efficient air taxi service. France Air Expo Lyon is the only gathering of its type in France devoted to general aviation, running from today through June 10 at Lyon...

Leonardo: Helikorea orders three grandnew helicopters for EMS

The GrandNew helicopters add to the two AW169s already in service by HeliKorea Entirety of EMS fleet in South Korea consists of Leonardo helicopters More than 50 Leonardo helicopters are on order by Korean customers ​ The GrandNew light twin helicopter expands in the Republic of Koreawith the order of three units by HeliKorea for Emergency Medical Service. The or...

Graham Williamson– TAG Aviation still the island of stability

I am proud to say that a discussion with the President Aircraft Management and Charter TAG Aviation Europe G. Williamson became a tradition for us. EBACE is not at all the same without meeting Graham at the very beginning. So let us share some points of our discussion on the TAG Aviation year review. Q. G.Williamson, once again we are at EBACE, so just an obvious question – wh...

Deer Jet partners with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts for 787 Dream Jet "Europe Dream Journeys"

After the success of its first "Hong Kong to Tahiti Dream Journey", Deer Jet has partnered with Hilton Hotels Worldwide, part of parent HNA Group's portfolio of luxury hospitality brands, to include exclusive luxury hospitality services in its bespoke travel itineraries on board the 787 Dream Jet. The result of the Deer Jet and Hilton partnership is to offer premium busi...

Jet Aviation awarded two Medevac conversions for Embraer Legacy aircraft in Basel

Jet Aviation has recently been awarded two medical evacuation (Medevac) conversions at its maintenance facility in Basel. An Embraer Legacy 600 is being converted for a customer in Asia. For a customer in the Middle East, an Embraer Legacy 650 conversion is underway. Jet Aviation developed and owns a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that ensures short reconfiguration cycle periods...

Hartzell five-blade prop specially designed for PC-12 passes 200 milestone

Hartzell Propeller has delivered more than 50 new Top Prop five-blade composite swept tip props for the Pilatus PC-12 fleet since introduction 18 months ago. In addition, Hartzell has delivered more than 160 of the new propellers to Pilatus for new PC-12NG aircraft over that time period, bringing to more than 200 the total PC-12s flying with Hartzell's new five-blade propellers. New Pilatus...

VistaJet International – each flight is a new story to share

Let us lead you once again back to EBACE 2017 and share a part of our discussion with VistaJet International. I must confess, that already first steps on board of every VistaJet aircraft are making me feel comfortable, relaxed and home. It is a true pleasure to meet them everywhere in the world, during exhibitions or just welcoming clients flying with them. Q. VistaJet  team, yo...

Gogo Business Aviation and Rockwell Collins Bring Airshow® Moving Map to Business Aviation

Moving maps are one of the most popular features of any inflight entertainment system and today Gogo Business Aviation and Rockwell Collins bring Airshow® moving maps to customers in the business aviation market. Airshow is the aviation industry’s leading moving map application, and will now be available to Gogo’s customer base for use in business aviation cabins without...

Bombardier Major Milestone with Delivery of 3,000th Learjet Aircraft

Event also marks the 100th Learjet 75 aircraft delivery Learjet 75 aircraft provide class-leading performance, featuring innovative technology, a smooth ride, the quietest and most private cabin Learjet 75 aircraft offer the only flat floor cabin and 8-seat double-club configuration in the light jet category Learjet aircraft are the world’s first purpose-bui...

Jet Aviation announces redelivery of a completely custom-designed BBJ3

Jet Aviation is pleased to announce its Completions Center in Basel has redelivered a Boeing BBJ3 outfitted with a VIP cabin interior for an undisclosed customer. Designed in-house by the Jet Aviation Design Studio, the aircraft is the result of close collaboration with the client to craft a completely unique and personalized interior. The design is an integration of several elements,...

Guimbal sells 200th Cabri G2 to UK distributor HeliGroup

Friday 19th May was a celebration day for Helicoptères Guimbal - the factory closed slightly earlier than normal and employees and a number of customers joined together for the handover ceremony of the 200th composite-construction Cabri G2.  Resplendent in a Union Jack scheme - the British national flag - it is no surprise that this landmark aircraft has been bought by HeliGroup, the d...

Qatar Airways partners with Monacair to provide seamless helicopter travel

Service will complement new direct flights to Nice from Doha commencing 4 July Qatar Airways and Monacair are delighted to announce a new partnership between one of the world’s leading airlines and the French Riviera’s premium helicopter operator, commencing 4 July. Qatar Airways' passengers arriving in Nice on board the airline’s newly-launched direct service to N...

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IADA sees strong demand and constrained inventory shaping the global preowned aircraft market

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From first call to final mission: Helicopter Alliance’s Black Hawks excel throughout fire season

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters operated by Helicopter Alliance played a vital role in combating wildfires across Central and Southern Europe during the aerial firefighting season that has now concluded....