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Aerodynamics expertise by RUAG helping to shape a greener future for aviation

The ESICAPIA and LOSITA consortia, with RUAG Aviation as a member, have successfully developed and tested wind tunnel models for simulating emerging turbofan and propeller technologies. These research projects were performed in the frame of the Green Regional Aircraft ITD (GRA) of the European Clean Sky aeronautical research programs. Data generated from these research projects will be applie...

Jet Aviation adds three business jets to its aircraft management fleet in Asia

Jet Aviation has signed three new aircraft management agreements in Asia in the past six months. These include a Global 6000 and two Gulfstream G650, all of which are based in Hong Kong. The company currently manages 33 aircraft in Asia.  Jet Aviation’s aircraft management in Asia now stands at 33 aircraft, including seven Gulfstream G650, nine G550, six G450 and two G200;...

Jet Friends Club invites to the football tournament at Geneva!

Jet Friends Club (JFC) presents first international amateur mini football tournament – International Business Aviation Football Cup (IBAFC). The tournament will be held on 23rd of May at Geneva, on the second day of EBACE exhibition. JFC invites amateur teams, whichparticipants engaged in business aviation: air charter brokers and operators,&...

AMAC Aerospace ramps up wide-body maintenance at Basel

AMAC's four hangars are currently operating to full capacity with maintenance work packages on three Airbus A340s and one Boeing B777 and more wide-bodies as a B747-8i is expected to enter the hangar doors later this year. In addition, a new maintenance contract which includes a major C-Check package, a landing gear overhaul and interior refurbishment work such as the re-upholstery of the c...

My Sky – a new milestone in My Jet’s evolution

My Jet, the Swiss company active in business aviation and financial management since 2015, has announced its re-branding today. The new name – My Sky – reflects the global expansion of the firm and the significant evolution of its product and service offer. The re-branding is aligned with the second release of My Sky’s IT platform to be issued in spring, offering innovative to...

SR Technics Releases 200th Aircraft for easyJet out of Malta

SR Technics, a world leading MRO service provider, recently completed the 200th aircraft for easyJet at its Malta facility. The landmark aircraft from easyJet departed from Malta International Airport for Geneva, Switzerland. “As our launch customer in Malta, the partnership with easyJet has been essential to our company’s success and development at our Mediterranean hub,&...

New Static Display Location Debuts at EBACE2017

A new location for the 2017 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2017) aircraft static display location will debut in May, as ongoing construction for the Geneva International Airport passenger terminal is moving into the final phase. Since the construction significantly impacts the traditional static location, attendees will take a 2-minute complimentary shuttle ride fr...

RUAG Aviation and Piaggio Aerospace complete first retrofit Magnaghi Aeronautica landing gear upgrade

RUAG Aviation’s specialists in Lugano-Agno required just six weeks to complete the retrofitting and integration of the new Magnaghi system. The installation marks the culmination of an intensive process of collaboration between Piaggio Aerospace and RUAG Aviation. The development of the Magnaghi landing gear upgrade for the P.180 Avanti II was a cooperative process from the outset. Piaggi...

TAG Aviation has been granted a Maltese AOC

TAG Aviation Europe is pleased to announce that it has received the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) from the Transport Malta - Civil Aviation Directorate (TMCAD). The granting of the Maltese AOC is the culmination of several months of dedicated planning and reaffirms TAG’s commitment to continue its expansion into new EU territories and provide its customers with an attractive choice of a...

Pilatus PC-12 NG now approved for commercial operations in Europe

Following a decision by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Pilatus PC-12 NG is now approved for commercial operations in Europe. The PC-12 has been in successful commercial use for years in other parts of the world, be it for business, medical transport or cargo flights. Single-engine turbine aircraft were approved for commercial operations in Europe on 1 March 2017. This import...

RUAG fulfils custom interior refurbishment on new Indian-registered Bombardier Global 5000

RUAG Aviation in Munich has completed the upgrade and restyling of a recently-purchased Bombardier Global 5000 registered in India. The customer approached the Bombardier Authorised Service Centre to install a custom configuration featuring an additional divan and then chose to optimise the aircraft’s downtime at the RUAG Aviation one-stop shop with IFE upgrades and the restyling of fur...

Marenco Swisshelicopter SKYe SH09 order book hits 101 units at Heli Expo

Following its participation at the 2017 Heli Expo, Marenco Swisshelicopter has reached a new commercial milestone with the 101st engagement signed in Dallas for the SKYe SH09 helicopter. With this seventh participation at the US event, the MSH team has been able to witness the continued interest and strong motivation of the market to get the latest testing and development news, all eager to sta...