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City-Pair Record on Renewable Fuel by Gulfstream G280

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) to power a record-breaking flight by its class-leading super-midsize Gulfstream G280 aircraft. The Savannah-to-Van Nuys, California, journey covered 2,243 nautical miles/4,154...

Aviation company embarks on new horizons in the U.S. - meet Click Aviation Network at SDC2019

Global aviation services company Click Aviation Network will be sending representatives to the 2019 Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference (SDC2019) in San Antonio, Texas, from 29 January to 1 February. This will be the first time Click exhibits its trip support and travel services at the conferenc...

World’s first Airbus ACJ320neo accepted by Acropolis Aviation

World’s first Airbus ACJ320neo was accepted by Acropolis Acviation on today 16th January at Airbus‘s Toulouse, France HQ. Powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, the aircraft flies on to Basle, Switzerland where cabin outfitting will immediately commence by AMAC Aerospace. Its new Alberto Pinto cabin interior, which meets Acropolis‘s unique specification, will be installe...

Miracle Flights Announces 610 Free Medical Flights Performed in December 2018

The nation's leading medical flight charity Miracle Flights today reported 610 free commercial airline flights provided in December 2018 to critically ill children and adults in need of specialized, distant medical care. This reflects a 28 percent increase over the 476 flights performed in December 2017. Patients from 28 states and five countries, ranging in age fro...

India’s first Airbus Corporate Helicopters ACH145 is delivered to Businessman and Philanthropist Adar Poonawalla

State-of-the-art aircraft includes Airbus Helionix glass cockpit avionics system for enhanced performance and safety Airbus has delivered India’s first fully customised, ACH145 helicopter to Mr Adar Poonawalla, CEO and Executive Director of Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by doses. This marks the entry of the highly successful twinengine helicopter...

Record Year Worth $500 Million In Biz Jet Sales for Mente Group

Mente Group registered a record year for the company in 2018 for transactions. Since its founding in 2009, Mente Group has expanded into a full-service business jet strategic consulting company. "This past year was a record year for Mente Group transactions in the aircraft segments where we operate," said Mente Group President and CEO Brian Proctor. "The dollar volume o...

Luxaviation Group: Belgian fleet gets two newcomers for full charter operations and results of successful year for Brussels FBO

Luxaviation Belgium fleet got two newcomers to its full charter operations fleet. As the first, we are talking about a large cabin Challenger 350 aircraft, which joins the Luxaviation fleet in Brussels. Attention, it is a first for the Benelux market. Meeting the high-standards of its kind, the Challenger 350 provides a state-of-the art cabin for up to 9 passengers and has a ran...

Embraer Phenom 300 hot based throughout Europe - the addition to SaxonAir charter fleet

Private air charter operator SaxonAir announces the addition of an Embraer Phenom 300 jet to their aircraft fleet. The 2016 manufactured aircraft G-KRBN is to be hot based throughout Europe operating from various key European locations. This addition brings the fleet at SaxonAir up to a total of 9 jet aircraft and 4 helicopters, giving SaxonAir one of the most unique and diverse charter...

Garmin® G500H TXi flight displays now certified

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the certification and availability of the G500H TXi touchscreen flight display for normal category VFR helicopters. The G500H TXi features a vastly expanded feature set that offers an array of panel possibilities and a streamlined upgrade path for helicopters already equipped with the original G500H flight displ...

Following 2018 success London Biggin Hill eyes up 2019 development

London Biggin Hill is predicting an exciting 2019, hot on the heels of the latest WingX Advance report identifying the airport as one of the fastest growing in Europe over the past 12 months. During 2018, London Biggin Hill grew by 12%, in contrast with a 1% decline in business aviation activity for London airports. The London Heli Shuttle service, extension of the opening hours, competit...

Enhanced flight deck capabilities for new production Cessna and Beechcraft piston platforms coming soon

Enhanced flight deck capabilities for new production Cessna and Beechcraft piston platforms are announced by Textron Aviation. The features include new standard and optional equipment as part of Garmin’s G1000 NXi next-generation integrated flight deck, which provides pilots with enhanced control and connectivity in the cockpit. “Today, new and experienced pilots alike continue to r...

JetSuite Inc. Celebrates 10 years Of Continuous Operation In 2019

JetSuite, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will celebrate its tenth year of operation in 2019, as the first and only premium experience in the light jet category. Delivering flying experiences that move the soul, JetSuite is an industry-leader providing individualized service, distinctive amenities, a fleet of state-of-the-art jets, and the friendliest, most knowledgeable pilots in the in...

GLOBEAIR RELEASES AMAZON ALEXA SKILL

GlobeAir is to become the first runner in enabling private jet bookings via voice search by announcing its new Amazon Alexa skill. The brand-new skill is perfect for the Smart Traveller and is now available in English and German. Austrian private jet company GlobeAir is becoming the first bizjet company to release an Amazon Alexa skill for immediate private jet bookings. The award-winning pri...

TAG Aviation Extends international network to Asia Pacific Region by Opening Fixed Base Operation in Macau

TAG Aviation today officially launched its first Fixed Base Operation (FBO) in Asia Pacific. Located in Macau, the new facility marks a major milestone for the company’s ambitions in expanding its business to meet the continuing growth in the Asia Pacific region. The facility represents the fourth FBO for TAG Aviation globally. The opening ceremony was attended by...

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