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Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance with first air ambulance Cessna Citation Latitude

We are happy to talk about very important part of business aviation, which still gots not enough of attention - medical avacuation. Once again, we could sound like a teacher, but... Business aviation is far from only selfies of show business stars flying jets... Its is also medical evacuation, organ's transport for transplantation, humanitarian flights... This time,  we had an...

Sustainability in business aviation by Luxaviation Group

Despite the fact that you won't find usual Luxaviation Group stand at EBACE 2019, we will have a pleasure to share their latest news with you. If we might use this term, the announcement is very "tendance". As a very special business aviation community attention is focused on the question of sustainability. The group itself defines its future development as sustainable. So let&...

Dassault Falcon 6X Design has been freezed

Dassault has freezed Dassault and begun manufacturing major parts as the program tracks to assembly of the first aircraft by early 2020. Dassault Aviation has completed the Critical Design Review for its new Falcon 6X, freezing the detailed design of the new ultra widebody twinjet, and begun manufacturing major parts as the program tracks to assembly of the first aircraft by...

Lufthansa Technik SkyRetreat concept for the Airbus A220

Amazing thing to discover: Lufthansa Technik AG is ready to offer cabin completions for Airbus' smallest commercial aircraft family, the A220. The company has already developed a first VIP cabin interior concept, parts of which will be showcased for the first time on this year's EBACE in Geneva. The full concept will be unveiled during the Monaco Yacht Sh...

MY TAG APP for Charter Clients is officially launched

Congratulation TAG Aviation!  MY TAG APP for Charter Clients is officially launched! MY TAG app is specifically designed to enhance every flight booking experience for charter clients. From initial request through to confirming departure and online payment, its versatile platform helps to ensure that every journey is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Streamlining the traditi...

New Boeing Business Jet Services Bundle with Metrojet

Congratulations! New Boeing Business Jet Services Bundle is launched!  BBJ services signed the first multiyear agreement for this service with Hong Kong-based business jet operator Metrojet. The new services bundle provides essential digital aviation tools for BBJ flight and maintenance crews which includes 24/7 technical support, onboard performance tools and maintenance planning...

Cessna Denali engine tests exceeding expectations

Textron Aviation, an amazing variety of choice, all depends on what you are looking for, there is always an answer that fits client's demand.  Getting to know latest news, you need to take your time to decide what with you will start to tell about ... Let's talk abour Cessna Denali, which is nearing thecompletion of the prototype as well as the first two flight and three gr...

Gulfstream offers aircraft line maintenance at TAG Farnborough Airport

Let us present latest announcements, made by Gulfstream Aerospace at EBACE. The first one - the aircraft line maintenance from a hangar on-site at TAG Farnborough Airport. Gulfstream’s service center at London Luton Airport remains fully operational for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Meanwhile, construction of the company’s new 220,060-square-foot/20,444-sq...

Honda Aircraft Company Greensboro Production Facility gets bigger

Great news announced during Honda Aircraft Company press conference at EBACE - plans to expand its global headquarters in Greensboro, NC by investing an additional $15.5 million in a new 82,000-square-foot facility on its 133+ acre campus in Greensboro. This will bring the company’s total capital investment in its North Carolina facilities to more than $245 million. Schedul...

AMAC Aerospace Hangar Number Five

This year EBACE started with the announcement and presentation of several news from AMAC. First one - Innovative cabin concept in cooperation with Italian Design studio Pininfarina. Ment for Airbus A350-900 to innovate the onboard experience. The inspiration comes from the electric Pininfarina design expertise with the goal to create a comfortable and enjoyable space able to make you forget be...

Type Certification hat-trick for Embraer Praetor 600

Congratulation to Embraer! Amazing Type Certificate Hat-trick! ​ “Now certified by the key aviation safety agencies of the world, the Praetor 600 has proven to be the most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize business jet to enter the market, paving the way to begin deliveries now in the second quarter,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO, Em...

Third Gogo Business Aviation 2Ku System added by K5-Aviation

News marathon from EBACE is starting! Stay tuned to latest announcements and industry news! Gogo announces it will install a third 2Ku system on an Airbus A319 business jet operated by K5-Aviation, a leading operator of ACJ aircraft. The installation will be the first to be done on an Airbus ACJ319neo, and it is scheduled to be completed this summer. The installation design and system i...

Time to book your PC-24 Super Versatile Jet - Order Book Reopens Now

Sometimes it is more than important to use the window of opportunity. This might be exactly the case. If you were thinking to become the owner of Pilatus PC-24, pay attention -  Order Book Reopens Now ! Pilatus has already handed over 30 PC-24s since the first customer delivery in February 2018. The PC-24 fleet leader, serial number 101 belonging to PlaneSense, has already flown over...

VALCORA launches conservation portfolio to raise sustainability awareness

We are continue to talk about sustainability, about sustainable jet fuel. EU Sustainable Energy Week, recent event at Farnborough, where the global coalition of business aviation organizations behind the sustainable alternative jet fuel initiative joined forces to take the next important step in its journey to a lower carbon future.   Visiting EBACE 2019, you have to meet Va...

New Cirrus Aircraft Facility in the Dallas Metroplex Area

A new facility Cirrus Aircraft at the McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in McKinney, Texas is announced! It will provide a world-class customer experience for Cirrus aircraft owners in the Dallas Metroplex Area. Factory Service operations will be offered to customers beginning in August 2019, and in late 2020 the facility will expand to include a new, dedicated Cirrus Aircraft facility on s...

Extended partnership between Pilatus Aircraft and Strata Manufacturing

Extended partnership between Pilatus and Strata Manufacturing is announced. It covers a new composite work package for the PC-24, a twin-engine business jet.  The new agreement will see Strata manufacture PC-24 flap track fairingsand comesexactly a year after the two major manufacturers signed a landmark partnership on the PC-24. The expanded deal positions Strata as the maj...

First Ever Non-stop Mission from London City Airport to Los Angeles

Recently, Bombardier announced details regarding an amazing mission - First Ever Non-stop flight from London City Airport to Los Angeles. Type of aircrraft? It's obvious - TheGlobal 7500. Today, it is the world’s largest and longest range business jet. The aircraft flew non-stop from London City Airport (LCY) to Van Nuys, CA, very popular business aviation...

Historic Milestone of The Bermuda Aircraft Registry

Another Historic Miloestone we just have to mention - 900th aircraft in Bermuda Aircraft Registry ! Bermuda is home to the oldest and largest offshore Aircraft Registry. This registration marks the most aircraft to ever be registered to an offshore aircraft registry at one time.  The Bermuda Aircraft Registry consists of a mix of both private and commercial aircraft locat...

Meet FLYING HONU - the second ANA A380

All Nippon Airways received the second of three Airbus A380 FLYING HONU on May 15, 2019.  While offering the same high standard of performance, comfort and safety as ANA's other A380 which theairline received in March, this second FLYING HONU plane also has a unique livery. Inspired by the crystal-clear water of the ocean surrounding Hawaii, the green livery depicts the face of a...

Stockholm Arlanda and Caen airports got sustainable aviation fuel from Air BP and Neste

Stockholm Arlanda  (ARN/ESSA) airport and Caen Carpiquet (CFR/LFRK) airport now are the opportunity to use  sustainable aviation fuel by Air BP for both general and business aviation customers and aircraft manufacturers.This latest fuel offering comes in support of the industry’s Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF) initiative, which aims to encourage operators an...

Welcome Textron Aviation at EBACE 2019

Are you ready to see the latest of business aviation industry? To find out about latest innovations, latest achievement, idustry changing initiatives? So let us to give you sone informationa regarding Textron Aviation participation at EBACE 2019! “Textron Aviation will arrive at this year’s EBACE as the leading general aviation manufacturing company with more deliveries in 2018 a...