Piper announces a suite of connected aircraft management capabilities, available on the G3000- equipped M600/SLS later this spring. Piper Aircraft has frequently incorporating the newest technology into their product lineup. Examples include being the first manufacturer to certify Garmin&r...
One year after the TBM 960 launch at the 2022 SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Daher returns to the annual air show event with an order book exceeding two years of production for this efficient and fast single-engine turboprop aircraft. Displayed on Daher’s exhibit stand is a 20...
Following successful Heli-Expo 2023 Leonardo announces further growth within the commercial helicopter market, with new orders for nearly 40 aircraft of various models to several operators across Middle East, Asia, Americas and Europe primarily for energy support, rescue and public service duties, and VIP transport operations. Combined orders for the AW139, AW169, AW109 GrandNew and AW10...
Business Aviation has many facets. It is essential for fast and individual connections for the regional economy, enables life-saving transports of patients and transplant organs, and drives technological innovations in aviation. Business Aviation is a significant part of the global air transport system. As an individual means of transport, it offers direct flights in line with the needs of bu...
Our new episode of the sustainable aviation discussion panel takes you to a very special and well-known island - St. Barts. We have the pleasure to talk with Bertrand Magras. Bertrand is the Managing Partner of St Barth Commuter, located on the exclusive island of St Barthelemy in the Caribbean. After studying Aviation Business Administration at Embry-Riddle in Florida, Bertrand joined the fa...
Taiwan to Ginger Aviation signed purchase agreement of the first Bell 407GXi helicopter in Taiwan.Founded by Taiwanese conglomerates in the utilities and aviation industry in 2022, Ginger Aviation plans to use their Bell 407GXi to address a growing demand for helicopter powerline wash and inspections in country. Jacinto Monge, managing director, Asia Pacific, Bell, commented: &l...
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has unveiled an eye-catching new range of external liveries and cabin interiors for its ACH130 Aston Martin Edition. Launched at Heli Expo 2023, the updated selection of colour schemes and finishings reflects the latest thinking of Aston Martin’s design team applied to its ultra-luxury sports cars. The refresh features a spectrum of distinctive external...
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert A vision is the catalyst to raise aspirations for what can become, and to release energies to get there. In 2015, a visiting British aviation journalist suggested to me that I would be the designated person to create a Caribbean Business Aviation Association. Knowing the complexities and issues in the region, I rejected the suggestion. Instead, I considered it t...
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has delivered the first example of the ACH160 Exclusive helicopter. The helicopter is not only the first ACH160 in Exclusive configuration to be delivered globally but also the first ACH160 of any version to be delivered in Europe. It was accepted by a private customer based in France and entered service immediately. Speaking at Heli-Expo in Atlanta, Head of Ai...
Abu Dhabi Aviation has signed a contract to procure six AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered in the 2024-2026 timeframe and will be used to perform offshore transport missions further expanding ADA’s AW139 fleet primarily supporting the energy industry. These latest aircraft will also allow ADA to achieve compliance with the latest OGP guideli...
The new year for Blueberry Aviation is off to an exciting start as the company celebrates its 20th anniversary this week at HAI Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta. The company has passed another milestone this March, as it has closed on its 500th helicopter transaction after the successful delivery of an AW139 to a VIP customer. 2023 is a banner year for Blueberry Aviation, as it marks 20 ye...
The demand for H160 helicopter is growing according to Airbus Helicopters. Featuring the latest technology and a breakthrough design, the ACH160 recently made an impression on customers in the private and business aviation market, with four ACH160s ordered for this purpose in 2022. With more than a dozen H160s already ordered by North American customers to date to fulfill a range of miss...
New Zealand Advanced Flight took delivery of two Bell 429 helicopters with the new Designer Series interior. With these deliveries, Advanced Flight will manage and operate three VIP configured Bell 429s in its fleet. The new Designer Series interior for the Bell 429, which was launched in March 2022, features interior upgrades for all cabin materials, combining material quality...
Leading Moorabbin based flight school Avia Aviation is the lucky owner of Australia first Tecnam P-Mentor. Avia is a Part 141 training organisation offering bespoke training solutions for around 100, mostly business students, including streams for instrument ratings and commercial pilot training. Operating for 12 years, the company also has a Part 135 charter operation....
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Brazil, SANTANA
08/09/2026
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Honda Aircraft Company announced first delivery of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to general aviation in South America. The de...
