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Live Concert for airBaltic’s Riga – Reykjavik launch

The Latvian airline airBaltic on May 28, 2016 launched a new route between Riga and Reykjavik, Iceland.  Today on May 30, 2016 airBaltic invites everyone to celebrate the historic launch of the new Riga – Reykjavik route with a special live musical performance by Latvian contemporary musi...

European Premiere: Pilatus Presents the PC-12 NG “2016 Model”

Pilatus presented its latest PC-12 NG, the 2016 model, at this year's European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva.  Already an extremely versatile machine, the PC-12 NG has been improved even further for 2016. The best-selling single-engine turboprop new...


Airline industry set to show it is serious about CO2

Six years of collaboration and planning paid off in February when the first-ever global carbon dioxide efficiency standard for aircraft was agreed and put forward by an ICAO committee. Manufacturers have largely welcomed the proposed standard and say they are already prepared for it, while environmental campaigners believe it could have been more ambitious and represents a missed opportunity. T...

JetSmarter announces major European expansion

Fastest growing private jet company Doubles Routes, Including Nice, London, Milan & Ibiza Private Flights. Hailed as 'the most sensible way to fly private acrossEurope', the revolutionary app JetSmarter, which allows members to travel on private jets for no additional fee has announced the launch of seven new European JetShuttle routes. Members will soon be able to...

RUAG named authorised Rolls-Royce service centre

RUAG Aviation and Rolls-Royce have signed an Authorised Service Center (ASC) agreement for the BR710A2-20 turbofan. This latest Authorised Service Centre agreement reconfirms RUAG Aviation’s participation in the Rolls-Royce global network and marks an important milestone for the aviation company. It allows RUAG Aviation to further expand the services offered for the Bombardier Global...

First E190-E2 Jet Completes Maiden Flight Ahead of Schedule

The E-Jets E2 program reached another important milestone today with the completion of the maiden flight of the E190-E2. The flight was originally scheduled to take place during the second half of this year. The aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m., local time from Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos and flew for three hours and 20 minutes. The flight occurred just three mon...

TAG Aviation To Complete First Scheduled C-Check on a Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft

TAG Aviation will undertake its first C-check on a Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft this Spring. The C-check will be completed in conjunction with a major cabin and cockpit refurbishment and will also include a new wood-varnishing repaint process which will be applied to the cabin’s woodwork interior. As the largest maintenance event for the Dassault Falcon 7X , all the expertise needed for C-ch...

Monacair takes delivery of its 6th and last H130 from Airbus Helicopters

    The six H130s operate scheduled flights between Monaco and Nice.  More than 15,000 passengers transported since start of operations in January. Monacair has received the last H130 of a contract for six units signed in September 2015. Like the previous five aircraft, the new helicopter will join the regular scheduled flight service that Monacair has set up between Monaco He...

International debut for IASO - a unified voice for the aviation services sector

A new non-profit organization, the International Aviation Services Organization (IASO), was unveiled, coinciding with the first day of EBACE. IASO’s mission is to provide a unified voice for aviation services companies at airports around the world. Created by a Board of Directors with decades of international industry experience, the organization will champion key issues affecting the airfre...

VIP Boeing 787-8 Takes Center Stage at EBACE

Unique among the aircraft in the Static Display at EBACE 2016 is the first outfitted BBJ 787-8, the conclusion of a close collaboration between completions specialist Greenpoint Technologies, Pierrejean Design Studio of Paris, and aircraft acquisition and management provider Kestrel Aviation. Greenpoint’s role in the completion process began in January 2013, with the firm investing nearly...

Jet Aviation Basel completions centre launches 3D App JetVision at EBACE 2016

Jet Aviation Basel has launched its 3D application, JetVision, at the 2016 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva. JetVision provides clients with a secure way to interact with the facility and visually manage their completions projects. With the launch of JetVision, Jet Aviation puts completions in the client’s control. The app provides virtual access to a...

Safran and AFI KLM E&M to create joint venture for aircraft engine parts repair

During a ceremony at the Palais de l'Elysée today in Paris, attended by French President François Hollande, Safran Aircraft Engines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M, part of the Air France-KLM group) signed a Memorandum of Understanding concerning the creation of a joint company dedicated to the repair of aircraft engine compressor blad...

GainJet unveils its completely revamped website designed by Branding pass

VIP Charter Operator, GainJet Aviation S.A's highly anticipated brand new website is now online, introducing a new and innovative digital experience to its customers and prospective clients. “It's about time!” exclaims GainJet Marketing Director, Andrew Hallak. Explains Hallak: “We've been discussing the idea of revamping the website for several years now, but beca...

Airbus Helicopters introduces the H160 VIP version at EBACE

H160 VIP design intentions revealed  First letters of intent (LOI) signed after recent commercialisation kick-off  Flight test campaign with Arrano engines progressing Airbus Helicopters presents an exclusive first glimpse of the H160 VIP version at this year’s EBACE meeting in Geneva, which will be held from May 24-26. Customers will have the opportunity to experience some of its feat...

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Somon Air receives its first Boeing 737 MAX jet

 Boeing and Somon Air announced the delivery of the airline's first 737 MAX, as the Tajik national carrier continues to modernize its fleet and grow its network. The 737-8 is the first o...

Flying more sustainably with “shark skin”: Lufthansa Group tests next-generation AeroSHARK

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flydubai to host UAE National Careers Open Day, showcasing aviation career opportunities for Emirati talent

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Riyadh Air launches Kuala Lumpur service, establishing its first gateway into Southeast Asia

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Airbus delivers first NH90 designed for special operations to France

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The Arriel 2K, the engine powering the Leonardo AW09 helicopter, has received its EASA certification

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Daher Aircraft delivers the 400th Kodiak, underscoring this airplane family's expanding global reach and mission versatility

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Gulfstream reclaims city pair speed record Los Angeles to Farnborough

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ATP Flight School accelerates airline career pilot program timelines by 25%

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DC Aviation Al-Futtaim secures San Marino CAR-145 approval

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Singapore selects Thales for next-generation AI-powered air traffic management system serving one of Asia’s busiest airspaces

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Bombardier celebrates 200th delivery of its Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari

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