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Airbus to focus on A220 interior and Connected-Cabin innovations at APEX Expo 2018, Boston USA

Debut of Airbus’ new A220 Family full-scale interior mock-up Updates on Airbus’ leading passenger experience and connected-cabin technologies Visit Airbus at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Exhibit Hall Level 0 - Exhibit Hall C; Airbus booth #143 – from Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 September Media Briefing at 9:25 a.m. local time, Tuesday 25 Sept...

Vista Global acquires XOJET, strengthening its global presence with 115 owned business jets

Vista Global acquires XOJET’s fleet and commercial operations Acquisition of XOJET’s business aviation services reinforces Vista Global’s market position in North America Vista Global’s technology and worldwide reach to expedite growth at XOJET Vista Global’s asset lite solutions to fly point to point, anywhere, anytime, are now offered by two compleme...

Boeing, Cathay Pacific to donate world’s 1st 777 to Aviation Museum

Large jetliner holds unique place in aviation history; to be shared with enthusiasts from new home in Arizona Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced that they are donating the first-ever Boeing 777 airplane to the Pima Air & Space Museum in Arizona, one of the world’s largest facilities devoted to celebrating aerospace. The iconic airplane (line number WA001 and registered B-HNL)...

Colibri Aircraft: Growing pilot shortage complicates sale of private jets

London based Colibri Aircraft, which specialises in the marketing, resale and purchase of pre-owned private aircraft, says a huge shortage of pilots in the European private jet sector is resulting in owners not always being able to use their aircraft when they need to. The company believes this problem will get worse as airlines are retiring current pilots and recruiting from the private jet se...

Boeing, Air Peace Announce Order for 10 737 MAX Airplanes

Nigerian airline to expand regional network with new, more capable 737 jet Boeing 737 MAX continues to expand its footprint across Africa Boeing and Air Peace of Nigeria today announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos. Air Peace already operates Boeing 737s between major cities in Central and West Africa. The airline, whi...

NBAA-BACE Launches Next Month in Orlando: Will We See You There?

Don't miss business aviation’s greatest event of the year – NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), Oct. 16-18 in Orlando, FL. You’ll want to be one of the expected 25,000 attendees to see what’s new in business aviation aircraft, products, technology and services; network with peers and attend any of the dozens of education sessions on t...

Mike Goulian Leading as Red Bull Air Race World Championship Approaches

With the last three races of the season closing in, Cirrus Ambassador, Mike Goulian, is leading the pack of 14 Red Bull Air Race pilots by six points. The lead is substantial given the tight margin between racers all season, where just a tenth of a second has made the difference on the podium. Goulian is one of just two Americans competing in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He began t...

Boeing KC-46 Tanker Program Completes FAA Certification

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), verifying that its refueling and mission avionics systems meet FAA requirements. The milestone marks completion of KC-46 FAA certification. To receive its STC, Boeing’s team completed a series of lab, ground and flight tests, which commenced in 2015. As par...

Planet Nine Private Air LLC (“P9”) debuts at NBAA’s San Jose Regional Forum

Showcases new into service second Falcon 7X ultra long-range charter aircraft Planet Nine (P9), the US’ newest boutique ultra long-haul charter specialist, makes its debut at the NBAA San Jose Regional Forum this week to present is latest Dassault Falcon 7X on the static display.  It’s second 7X (N119NE) entered service several weeks ago, luxuriously outfitted with 16 VIP seats...

AVIAÂ reinforces its commitment to safety culture

Signs new partner Patriots Jet Team – Upset Prevention and Recovery Training specialists.    AVIAÂ, the expanding international group purchasing organization (GPO), is pleased to announce the signing of a new safety supplier, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) specialist, Patriots Jet Team UPRT.    The Bay Area, CA-based company (near San Fr...

Workforce Shortage Issues the Focus of NBAA’s Second Annual Workforce Summit

Business aviation leaders recently met at NBAA’s Washington, DC headquarters to discuss strategies that industry stakeholders can use to face the workforce shortages facing the industry. During NBAA’s second annual Business Aviation Management Committee (BAMC) Workforce Summit, attendees discussed educational outreach and workforce development strategies, highlighting the diversity...

ALL-NEW GULFSTREAM G600 MAKES STEADY PROGRESS TOWARD CERTIFICATION

 Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its award-winning Gulfstream G600, the second aircraft in the company’s dynamic family of all-new ultra-long-range, large-cabin jets, has begun U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification field performance testing. “We continue to make steady progress toward certifying the all-new G600 later this year and beginning customer del...