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Bombardier and Globalparts enhance parts support for Learjet

planning, stocking and distribution of aircraft parts for Learjet 20, Learjet 30, and Learjet 50 series aircraft. “We are extremely pleased to collaborate with GlobalParts.aero in this venture.” Bill Molloy, vice president of Parts Services, Bombardier Business Aircraft said: &ldqu...

Three Years On, Gulfstream G650 Fleet Nears 150

Since entering service three years ago this month, Gulfstream Aerospace’s flagship G650 fleet is nearing the 150 aircraft milestone. Some 145 of the ultra-long-range business jets—105 G650s and 40 G650ERs—are currently flying, according to the Savannah, Ga.-base...

TAG Aviation receives HUD/EVS operational approval

TAG Aviation (UK) has been granted approval to use less restrictive instrument approach minimums, in line with EASA regulations. The approvals only apply on aircraft fitted with HUD/EVS technology. Enhanced vision systems (EVS) incorporate sensing technology to improve a pilot’s ability to detect objects – such as runway lights or terrain – that may otherwise not be visible. T...

Jet Partners launches direct VIP flights to Grenoble

Russian company JET PARTNERS launches the weekly VIP direct flights to Grenoble. As noted in the company, VIP-direct flights toski resorts for New Year's holiday (Courchevel, Meribel, Val de Zir, Megeve) is an affordable alternative to private jets and business class tickets that are no longer for sale. Boeing Business Jet (BBJ1), designed to carry 56 passengers (mono business class) wil...

Jetflite in Antarctica! First Falcon 7X landing on the sixth continent.

Last week a Falcon-7X of Finnish business aviation operator Jetflite fulfilled a unique commercial flight. As the company told Bizavnews, on Sunday the business jet took off from Cape Town and made two legs flight to the southern corner of the world, Antarctica. The flight carried by a crew of three pilots and mechanics. The flight to Cape Town took 13.5...

Flying Colours Corp. Hits Global Heights at NBAA

Troy Funk, Vice President Technical Services of Flying Colours Corp. KSUS was pleased to accept this year's Bombardier Business Aircraft, Authorised Service Facility Excellence Award, in the North American category, during a presentation ceremony at the Bombardier booth at this year's NBAA. Along with President John Gillespie, he accepted the award on behalf of his team at the Chesterfield...

MAC Air launches QJet Shares

MAC Air Group has launched a new aircraft ownership program. Starting in early 2016, QJet Shares, with the Q standing for Quality, will be offering the opportunity to purchase shared ownership of one of six Hawker 1000 aircraft. Ownership of each aircraft will be limited to six individuals, or corporations, who demonstrate similar travel profiles. The aircraft owners will be able to maximize al...

MedAire and Gulfstream expand partnership

MedAire has extended its relationship with Gulfstream Aerospace that will see the airframer provide its clients with a comprehensive travel risk management solution. “Gulfstream has always been on the forefront of providing leading edge services to their clients.” Bill Dolny, CEO of MedAire said: “Gulfstream has always been on the forefront of providing leading edge service...

Air BP signs new agreement with Signature Flight Support

Air BP has signed a new agreement with Signature Flight Support that will enable Air BP Sterling Card customers to access fuel and flight support services at 63 of Signature’s FBO locations in the USA. In a first for Air BP, customers will also be able to purchase other ancillary flight support services using the Air BP Sterling Card. These services will include ramp, lavatory and water s...

Mallya's ACJ319 Up for Auction To Cover Tax Liens

A court in Mumbai, India, has ordered that an impounded Airbus ACJ319 owned by former Kingfisher Airlines founder Vijay Mallya must be sold before March 1. The jet was seized three years ago by India’s tax authority after Kingfisher failed to remit $28 million in service taxes collected from passengers. The ACJ, manufactured in 2006, is on a finance lease from CJ Lea...

Embraer Forecasts 9,100 Bizjets Worth $259B over Decade

Embraer Executive Jets' recently released 10-year demand forecast for business jets predicts sales of 9,100 aircraft worldwide worth $259 billion. This represents a modest annual growth rate of 3 percent, as well as a slight increase in deliveries compared with the previous decade, at 8,190 business jet shipments worth $198 billion. Once again the North American market drives the deman...

Mac Air Plans Regional Frax Program with Hawker 1000s

Portland, Maine-based Mac Air Group plans to launch a new regional fractional ownership program using a fleet of six refurbished Hawker 1000s early next year. Under its QJet Shares program, ownership of each aircraft will be limited to six individuals, or corporations, who demonstrate similar travel profiles. The hourly rate will be $2,850, the company said. Maine Aviation Aircraft Ma...

Cobham Aviator 200S Reaches First Call Milestone

The first satcom call has been made using Cobham Satcom’s Aviator 200S system over Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband satcom service. It reduces the number of LRUs on the aircraft from four to two, employing an antenna that combines the enhanced low-gain antenna, RF power amplifier and diplexer into a single compact unit, according to Cobham. The 200S is designed as the f...

Aircelle Electro-Luminescent Displays Make Bizjets Glow

Safran’s Aircelle division made a big impression on Paris Air Show visitors in June when it demonstrated its super-thin electroluminescent variable display lighting on an Airbus A380. For NBAA 2015 Aircelle (Booth N5317) has integrated the display onto a 370-microns-thin magnetically backed film that can be easily positioned on a business jet, turning it into an infinitel...

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

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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

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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...

Daher Aircraft expands its authorized service center Network in Brazil, reinforcing support for the country's growing TBM fleet

Daher Aircraft has strengthened its customer support coverage for Brazilian owners and operators of the fast, efficient TBM airplane family with the addition of two authorized service centers to the c...

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...

Bombardier to showcase its exquisite Challenger 3500 at LABACE 2026 as part of extensive multi-city Latin American tour

Bombardier Challenger 3500 will be on display at LABACE 2026 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo, revealing its impressive design and performance attributes for clients in region.&...

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...