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Embraer Executive Jets expands customer support in Europe

Aero-Dienst Vienna Appointed Falcon Authorized Service Center

Dassault Aviation has approved Aero-Dienst’s Vienna, Austria facility as an Authorized Service Center (ASC), allowing it to perform line maintenance, AOG support and other services for Falcon 900EX, 900EX EASy, Falcon 2000EX and 2000EX EASy models. Approval for the Falcon 7X and 8X is coming s...

Lufthansa Technik starts ETSO certification for its Induction Cooking Platform

Lufthansa Technik starts the ETSO (European Technical Standard Order) process for their Induction Cooking Platform. The entire series of numerous and complex tests starts in August, 2017, bringing the option of preparing food freshly on board within reach. Simultaneously, Lufthansa Technik is pla...

Deer Jet to manage largest Dream Jet fleet in the world

Deer Jet, a leading global business aviation company, has announced plans to introduce a second Boeing 787 Dream Jet to its fleet, which will make it the world’s largest operator of the type. Deer Jet also brought its current 787 Dream Jet – the first in the world – to the U.S. for its debut display this week. A showcase was held at the birthplace of The Boeing Company &...

Sky Valet wins Ibiza FBO tender and will soon inaugurate a fully refurbished state-of-the art FBO

Sky Valet announces at EBACE that it has been awarded the tender to manage the Ibiza Business Aviation Terminal for the nextfive years, in line with the process being followed by AENA to develop the FBO business model in Spain, which we are delighted to collaborate with. The Business Aviation terminal is currently going through a complete refurbishment process, and VIP passengers...

PPG, Vision Systems to develop aircraft window shading applications

PPG and Vision Systems have reached a commercial agreement to work together on developing new applications utilizing Vision Systems’ electronically dimmable window shading solutions for aircraft. The agreement provides a framework for PPG and Vision Systems to pursue opportunities in commercial, regional, military and general aviation applications that capitalize on each company’s...

Cessna Denali poised to redefine segment as first test articles come to life

Textron Aviation announced the status of development on its new high-performance Cessna Denali single-engine turboprop, as the program begins fabrication of the first test articles. The clean-sheet Denali will incorporate the latest technology and is being designed to outperform its competition in capability, pilot interface, cabin experience and ownership costs. Powered by GE’s advanced tur...

Fully outfitted Gulfstream G500 makes European debut in Paris

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the first fully outfitted Gulfstream G500 test aircraft made its European debut by setting a city-pair record from Savannah to Paris. The aircraft flew between the two cities in 7 hours and 40 minutes, covering the 3,788-nautical-mile/7,015-kilometer distance at an average speed of Mach 0.90. In commemoration of the 90th anniversary of Charles...

Meridian Air Company reviews results of 2016

An interview with Vladimir Lapinskiy, CEO How can you comment on Meridian`s review of business aviation sector in 2016? Let`s split my reply in two parts – our review of the market results and annual performance of our airline. When we speak about the Russian market, its volume was still decreasing in 2016. However, there`s certain difference from the previous years. Experts suggest...

Industry first: Vistajet abolishes positioning fees globally

VistaJet announced that it has abolished hourly ferry flight fees for new Program customers globally. Uniquely in the industry, the commitment applies no matter where in the world a customer is flying to or from. The move signals a significant commitment to VistaJet’s mission to be the first operator to offer a truly global service. Its customers now have complete freedom when booking,...

TAG Aviation Completes Second 120- Month Inspection on Global Express Aircraft

TAG Aviation Farnborough Maintenance Services (TFMS) has completed its second 120-month inspection on a Global Express* aircraft. The on time and on budget delivery of this significant project reinforces TFMS as one of the two TAG ‘Centres of Excellence’ for undertaking heavy base maintenance work on Bombardier. Since December 2016, TFMS has been hiring and training several typ...

BizjetMobile Secure Second North American Fleet

BizjetMobile announced City Jet Inc. as the second fleet operator in North America for CHiiMP Smart. City Jet Inc.’s selection of CHiiMP Smart follows fleet installations from Emergency Airlift in North America and Jetfly in Europe after they committed their respective fleets to the revolutionary Bluetooth-based platform last year. City Jet Inc. CEO Ron Mays said, “We are excited...

Bombardier Inaugurates New Service Centre at London Biggin Hill Airport

New maintenance facility further strengthens Bombardier’s customer support network and creates employment opportunities in the London area Strategically located service centre offers customers full breadth of Bombardier’s support network closer to their base of operations Bombardier Business Aircraft is pleased to celebrate the grand opening of its new service centre located...

Pilatus Presents Series Standard PC-24 at EBACE 2017 and Series Production is Underway

The third PC-24 prototype, which also represents the series standard, will be unveiled to the general public at this year's European Business Aviation Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, from 22 to 24 May 2017. At the Pilatus headquarters, PC-24 series production is underway and accelerating to ensure on-time delivery of the first customer aircraft after certification. A premiere at EBACE 2017: t...

New management for Lufthansa Technik's "VIP & Special Mission Aircraft Services"

Very good order situation in the areas of Completion and Maintenance & Modification Kai-Stefan Roepke, Vice President Commercials, and Thomas Decher,Vice President Operations, are leading the division "VIP & Special Mission Aircraft Services" with immediate effect. Walter Heerdt, who has been responsible for the division to date, went into retirement mid-Ma...

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From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

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