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Airbus Helicopters delivers first three AS565 MBe Panther to Indonesia

Qatar Executive to exhibit at Middle East Business Aviation Association show in Dubai

Qatar Executive – the largest Gulfstream G650ER operator in the world – will showcase the latest aircraft to join its fleet at the exhibition Qatar Executive will welcome partners and visitors on board its latest Gulfstream G650ER – one of the world’s fastest business jets...

Vision Systems exhibits electronically dimmable windows at MEBAA Show

As a world leader in solar protection systems Vision Systems will present high-end motorized shades and Electronically Dimmable Windows (EDWs) dedicated to business aviation. Vision Systems' tailor-made motorized shades for one or two windows feature smooth or pleated fabrics, single or dual...

HondaJet to debut in Middle East

The world’s most advanced light jet will be showcased at MEBAA 2016 Honda Aircraft Company announced that it will showcase the HondaJet at the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Conference Dec. 6-8 in Dubai, the region’s premier business aviation event. The appearance at the Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport will mark the first tim...

AMAC Aerospace receives new contracts for maintenance packages

AMAC Aerospace has announced that several contracts with new and existing customers for maintenance packages on Airbus A318, A319, Boeing BBJ and Gulfstream G550 have been awarded to the facility in Basel, Switzerland. The company also announced the return to service of three aircraft after a heavy maintenance input at AMAC’s headquarters in Basel. A privately owned BBJ from a Midd...

Gulfstream announces government order from Polish Ministry of National Defence

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced that the Polish Ministry of National Defense has signed an agreement to purchase two Gulfstream G550 aircraft. The aircraft will be configured for VIP transport and will be delivered in 2017. “With its reliability, efficiency and durability, the G550 is a valuable tool for the Polish government,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. &ldqu...

VistaJet Receives Best Charter Operator 2016 Award From Asian Business Aviation Association

VistaJet has been presented with the Best Charter Operator 2016 Award from the Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA). AsBAA is a non- profit trade association representing over 130 corporations, fellow trade associations, individuals & SME’s based in Asia and around the world from the General Aviation Industry. Its annual Icons of Aviation Awards ceremony both recognizes the...

Luxaviation Belgium unveils four million euro hangar at Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport

Luxaviation Belgium, part of the Luxaviation Group, is unveiling its new 4,000sqm hangar facility at Kortrijk-Wevelgem International Airport, Belgium. The hangar, being officially opened on Thursday, November 17 by Dutch violinist and conductor André Rieu, is part of a four million euro investment by the Luxaviation Group. The facility will provide space for up to 15 business aviation aircr...

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

TAG Aviation Maintenance Services Europe has completed its first 120-month inspection on a Global Express aircraft. The 120-month inspection project - which was completed in August and has been carried out at TAG Farnborough’s Maintenance Services Centre - included a full strip and repaint of the aircraft’s livery, a SwiftBroadband upgrade and a cabin refurbishment which was unde...

Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Singapore Service Centre Receives Asia Business Aviation Association’s Icons of Aviation Award

Bombardier Business Aircraft is pleased to announce its Singapore Service Centre has been recognized bythe Asia Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) with the prestigious Icons of Aviation, Best Maintenance Repair Organization Award. The Icons of Aviation Awards celebrate achievement across 11 key categories of business aviation and are the industry’s only award ceremony in Asia. The...

Diamond Aircraft DA62 nets prestigious German Design Award Special 2017

After having received the Fliegermagazin Award for Best New Aircraft 2016 and being nominated for the Austrian National Award Design 2015, Diamond Aircraft's DA62 has been awarded with the German Design Award Special 2017. The German Design Award is an international accolade awarded by the German Design Council. Initiated in 2012, the German Design Award is among the most distinguished desi...

Air Partner’s Predictions for the Private Aviation Market

“Air Partner’s Private Jets division in Europe continues to grow steeply, breaking our previous sales records from before the banking crisis. In fact, at the half year results, the group reported a record H1 for Private Jets. We very much hope that our commitment to world class customer service and unwavering focus on quality will see this growth trajectory continue.” “P...

H135 receives EASA certification for Helionix avionics suite

The light-twin helicopter H135 received the type certificate by the European Aviation Safety Agency for its new Helionix cockpit. The avionics system designed by Airbus Helicopters offers operators increased mission flexibility and safety. Helionix is a family concept with standardised features and is already available on the H175 and H145. Axel Humpert, Head of H135 Programme said: “The...

Wings of Business National Award - the essential to know from Mikhail Titov

Q.Mikhail ... how a TOP level professional in business aviation became a producer of Wings of Business National Award? Professionalism - is not abstract, but quite specific thing. When there are no work results, the professionalism becomes invisible. That is why, having a break in the continuous operational activities, I decided to organize an event, which is intended to become the main event o...

Vector Aerospace completes first Pratt & Whitney Canada PW305A engine test at UK facility

Vector Aerospace, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has recently completed its first Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW305A engine test at its Fleetlands facility in Gosport, Hants, UK. The announcement highlights Vector’s continuous growth in the business and general aviation engine support market. Commenting on the milestone...

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