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Get ready to a real celebration - BACA has 70th candles to blow on the cake

Did you check your agenda? There are some exciting events not to be missed this time.... We would even say a packed program of events for this year.​ BACA -The Air Charter Association is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2019. In keeping with this historic occasion CEO, Dave Edwards and the BAC...

500 Registered Aircraft surpassed by MRO Insider

A celebration is always a positive moment in everyday routine. So what is MRO Insider celebrating this time? There is a first millestone passed for the website - the registration of over 500 corporate aircraft on the maintenance quoting marketplace.  MRO Insider is a web-based tool...

Gulfstream G650 joined ABS Jets fleet

ABS Jets has added another business jet designed for long haul flights— a brand new Gulfstream G650—the very first under Czech registration. With 11 heavy jet and ultra-long-range aircraft in its fleet they are the largest Czech business jet operator. With a capacity of up to 19 passengers, the aircraft delivers maximum performance and luxury travel at the same time. High...

H160 air medical cabin concept by Metro Aviation unveiled in North America

Specific H160 cabin concept design with needs of North American air medical operations in mind debuted at HEli-Expo 2019 with cabin-mock up on the Airbus Helicopters booth completed by Metro Aviation. “At Metro Aviation, we spend a large amount of time pouring over designs to ensure any configuration that leaves our facility is one that exceeds expectations and eases the burden...

World’s Longest Range Business Jet Flight in History - Bombardier Global 7500

Do you think a 8,152 nm flight is possible? Do you think it. is even. possible? Is it the longest mission ever flown? The answer is yes, to all these questions.  Highest speed over longest distance in business aviation history ? again, the answer is Bombardier Global 7500.   Amazing flight connecting Singapore to Tucson, AZ, with an aircraft providing industry’s l...

Discover new Airbus Helicopters H145 at Heli-Expo 2019

What's new from Airbus Helicopters at Heli-Expo 2019? See by yourself, a new version of its best-selling H145 light twin-engine helicopter in Atlanta! Visible on the Airbus booth at the show, this latest upgrade brings a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission H145, increasing the useful load of the helicopter by 150 kg while delivering new levels of comfort, simplic...

First business aviation company in Angola achieved IS-BAO Stage 2 is Bestfly

Bestfly, the Angola-based aviation services company, has achieved IS-BAO, International Standard for Business Aviation Operators, Stage 2. This is the first time an Angolan business aviation company has been awarded the status, which is designed to help flight departments and operators achieve a high level of safety and professionalism. It also makes Bestfly one of the very few companies in Africa...

SaxonAir facility to get to the next level in terms of conferencing and events with Catering Manager onboard

John Freeman joined SaxonAir, to take a newly developed role as catering manager at the local business aviation firm. The recruit comes on the back of some significant brands using the facility to host a variety of events across the back end of last year.  CEO Alex Durand said ‘Following on from the success of these events and a growing appetite from the local business community...

Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance - new initiative for a world-class standard luxury rotorcraft travel

First ever global helicopter charter alliance is launched to provide clients with a world-class standard in luxury rotorcraft travel. Such announcement was made by Luxaviation Helicopters. So welcome - Luxaviation Helicopters Charter Alliance! What such alliance will change for operators, clients, brokers? First of all - is it set up to connect VIP helicopter charter op...

CharterPad to Unveil New Branding at Revolution.Aero

When the CharterPad team voyages across the Atlantic for Revolution.Aero Europe next week, we will be arriving with a new image following the company’s first rebranding since it was founded in 2011. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, CharterPad is a dynamic charter platform designed by the charter professional, for the charter professional. This modern platform supports charter activ...

Initial flight tests in Switzerland successfully complete for Kopter’s SH09 third prototype (P3)

Following its first flight on 22 November 2018, Kopter’s SH09 third prototype (P3) completed more than 50 hours of testing at the company facility in Mollis, Switzerland, where it has been produced and it is currently supported. The aircraft climbed up to 5,000 ft and reached a speed of 126 kts, while  performing a series of maneuvers such as turns, autorotations and short field take...

Strongest Deliveries in a Decade, Highlighted by Vision Jet Growth reported by Cirrus Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft announced that new customer aircraft deliveries for the company’s best-selling SR Series showed steady growth and reached 380 aircraft in 2018, an increase of seven percent over 2017. The company also announced acceleration of production and delivery of the Vision JetTM – the world’s first single-engine Personal JetTM – with 63 aircraft delivered,...

To help prevent misfuelling, Air BP launches Airfield Automation digital technology in Africa

​Air BP returned last week to the 4th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda as sponsor and exhibitor. The company reinforced its commitment to Africa and highlighted the rollout of its new Airfield Automation digital technology recently installed at nine locations across South Africa and Mozambique.  The cloud-based platform is designed to prevent misfuelling by...

Dassault Aviation signed an agreement on the acquisition of the European MRO activities of the TAG Aviation Group

Dassault Aviation and TAG Aviation announced the acquisition of the European maintenance activities of TAG Aviation Group by Dassault. The integration of those activities will take place over the next few months, once all necessary authorizations have been received.  “The acquisition of the maintenance activities of TAG AVIATION, a major MRO provider, will allow Dassault Aviation...

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Luxaviation Group extends its leadership in FBO industry with the acquisition of 17 Sky Valet FBOs

Luxaviation Group announces the acquisition of Sky Valet. This strategic move bolsters its ExecuJet FBO network, bringing it to a robust 141 FBOs across all key regions globally. The acquisition...

Gulfstream G700 EASA certification paves the way for increased deliveries

Gulfstream G700 has received EASA type certification, following the aircraft FAA type certification on March 29. Before FAA certification, Gulfstream announced G700 performance enh...

Cessna Citation Ascend program advances - successful certification tests & extensive flight testing

Unveiled during EBACE 2023 Cessna Citation Ascend program advances following the successful completion by the prototype aircraft of numerous certification tests and more than 350 flight test hour...

UrbanLink Air Mobility to provide advanced air mobility solutions in South Florida

UrbanLink plans to revolutionize transportation as the first provider of all electric zero emission advanced air mobility solutions. UrbanLink announced their partnership with Lilium.&n...

Dassault inaugurates new maintenance facility in Catarina, Brazil

Dassault Falcon Jet has opened a new MRO facility at Sao Paulo, Brazil’s new Catarina Executive International Airport.  New complex, Dassault Falcon Jet Sao Paulo-Catarina, replaces the Sor...

Gulfstream G600 gains FAA steep-approach certification

Gulfstream G600 has been certified for steep approach to landing by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, opening access to more airports around the world. G600 has successfully demonstrated...

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Gulfstream G700 EASA certification paves the way for increased deliveries

Gulfstream G700 has received EASA type certification, following the aircraft FAA type certification on March 29. Before FAA certification, Gulfstream announced G700 performance enh...

BBGA calls for ring-fencing of slots as two prime London airports restrict bizav movements this summer

British Business General Aviation Association is appealing for the ring-fencing of take-off and landing slots for business aviation users on behalf of its operator members who face being locked o...

Luxaviation Group extends its leadership in FBO industry with the acquisition of 17 Sky Valet FBOs

Luxaviation Group announces the acquisition of Sky Valet. This strategic move bolsters its ExecuJet FBO network, bringing it to a robust 141 FBOs across all key regions globally. The acquisition...

ACA 75 Internship Programme launched to strengthen the next generation of air charter industry

Air Charter Association announced the launch of a new sponsored internship programme, to coincide with its 75thanniversary. The programme is designed to further support the next generation o...

Pratt & Whitney Canada selects Azzera for carbon offset solutions

Pratt & Whitney selected Azzera to provide carbon credits for Pratt & Whitney Canada Carbon Offset Service. With this arrangement, Azzera will supply a portfolio of high-quality...

Data Communications upgrade for Hawker 4000 business jets earns STC approval

Federal Aviation Administration has granted STC approval of a fully integrated Future Air Navigation Systemand Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communication program for Hawker 4000 airc...

Signature LAX now 100% supplied by blended SAF

Signature Aviation announced a new milestone in sustainability by bringing a 100% supply of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to its Los Angeles International Airport location. This...