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First Embraer Praetor 600 Transatlantic Crossing, Powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Business aviation professionals are looking forward to see and to know better Embraer Praetor 600 at EBACE 2019. let's have a look at the journey this aircraft made to get to Geneva.The journey began on May 8 at São Paulo International Airport in Brazil and arrived in Fort L...

Viability of Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuels by Global Business Aviation Coalition

Climate change, alternative jet fuel, CO2 emission... There is a lot of discussions of what and how to d in order to get better for the safety of our planet. The most important thing is to really do! TAG Farnborough Airport became the place, where the global coalition of business aviation or...


The Safest and World's Best-Selling Single Turboprop is Pilatus PC-12

Leader of Its Class, The Safest and World's Best-Selling... All this is regarding Single Turboprop Pilatus PC-12! Extremely high demand, 80 PC-12 NGs sold in 2018.As a result, the PC-12 again claims the title of world’s best-selling single-engine turboprop in its category. One of the reasons behind this success is surely the fact that the PC-12 is one of the safest turboprops ever...

A touch of App -iness by Vertis Aviation

In order to know maximum about a touch of App -iness, you have to meet Vertis Aviation at EBACE 2019! Come for the official launch on Booth B71!​ Vertis Aviation App users will have access to near-real time charter flight information, empty leg data and uniquely, the ability to book individual executive jet seats with Austria-based JetClass. TheBook Seatfeature enables users to j...

Keynote speakers at EBACE2019 -Aerospace Innovators and Policymakers

Each event is paying special attention to the choice of keynote speakers, as they are personalities, capable to inspire, to lead the industry. So, just some days before EBACE official start in Geneva, let's discover who we will have the opportunity to meet as Keynote Speakers!  Volocopter CEO Florian Reuter and the Rt. Hon. Grant Shapps, United Kingdom (UK) member of Parliament, wil...

Latest updates from TAG Farnborough Airport

Fuelling the Future: TAG Farnborough Airport hosts Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel Initiative  Underlining the airport’s commitment to responsible and sustainable development, TAG Farnborough Airport is hosting “Fuelling the Future”, a Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel initiative event taking place on 18th May 2019. TAG Farnborough Airport became the first business...

Arbus Corporate Jets is showing ACJ319 at EBACE

Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is showing an ACJ319 at EBACE, giving potential customers the opportunity to see for themselves how they can fly in greater comfort and space than in traditional business jets. The aircraft, which  is being shown for the first time at EBACE, is operated by K5 Aviation and is available for VVIP charter. It is certificated for 19 passengers. “Seeing for y...

Meet Award-Winning Gulfstream fleet at EBACE

Business aviation industry is getting ready for important event - European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition or simply EBACE. Geneva will be the capital of business aviation from 21 to 23 May. Palexpo will be the place, where newest aircraft, technologies will be showcased. Where professionals will discuss important improvements to be done, development and the future of indus...

Aviation is in my blood - Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi

Are you sure, that if you have the opportunity to talk with an important person, you know exactly what you would ask? When I had the appointment for the interview with the Chairman of MEBAA Mr. Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, I realized that I have so many questions and in the same time I've read a lot of what he had told already and it would be strange to ask something banal...So honestly, it wa...

Whats'Up in London Oxford Airport

All industry professionals are aware of different airport ratings, best in the region, best in the country, best i the city... Especially for important business aviation airports it's a "must be" to be among the TOP winners. No need to explain strategic London's place in business aviation. So, let's have a look Whats'Up in London Oxford Airport. Changes has been...

Airlines in the Age of Data and Digital Transformation - Aviation Data Symposium

We live in the Age of Data and Digital Transformation. What is the impact on aviation industry, what it mean for airlines, for everyday operations? The IATA announced that supporting airlines’ ability to thrive in the coming age of data and digital transformation will be the focus of the 2019 Aviation Data Symposium. “Air travel demand is expected to double by 2037. Acc...

Meet the growing International Team of Flying Colours

Flying Colours Corp. are expanding, not just expanding, but coming to Europe! Attention, the expansion of its international team is announced: who and what's the role?  Paul Dunford to the newly created role of Managing Director, International Operations and naming Andrew Pearce as its first ever European Sales Manager. The new positions reflect the company’s commitment to&n...

Five more Bombardier Learjet 75 Aircraft found their owner

Just to remind - The transaction, valued at approximately US$69 million dollars, allowed an undisclosed customer to become the owner of five Bombardier Learjet 75 aircraft. Just to remind - the first Learjet business aircraft entered service back in 1964, defining the industry of private flight. Since acquiring the Learjet Corporation in 1990, Bombardier h...

Congratulations on 500 aircraft mark for 2-REG Aircraft Register

500th aircraft registered is an important milestone, so we have to congratulate The States of Guernsey Aircraft Registry (“2-REG”).  Such key milestone reached since  registry’s formation back in December 2013 clearly shows a rapid growth.  “Exceeding the 500 aircraft mark is clearly a great achievement for 2-REG,” said 2-REG Dire...

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NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2026

20/10/2026 - 22/10/2026
United States, Las Vegas

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18/11/2026 - 20/11/2026
Bahrain, Sakhir

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