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Zenith continues expansion at London Biggin Hill with hangar acquisition

Saudia Private Aviation signs long term agreement with Wyvern

Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) has signed a long-term agreement with Wyvern to implement a comprehensive programme ensuring that SPA achieves the highest standard of safety and quality possible. In delivering its services, Wyvern will provide updated operational and technical manuals to SPA which...

Sikorsky Thanks S-92® Helicopter Operators and Steps Up Support in Key North Sea Region

Sikorsky continued its celebration of the S-92® helicopter fleet’s one million flight hour milestone with events in the North Sea Region, the largest S-92 operating area in the world. Sikorsky is a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT). Celebrating Monday in Aberdeen, Scotland, and Tuesda...

Daher marks aviation milestone with rollout of 800th TBM aircraft

Daher announced the completion of its 800th TBM very fast turboprop business aircraft, which has rolled out from the company’s final assembly line at France’s Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrenees Airport. This milestone aircraft is a TBM 930 – the latest addition to the TBM family of very fast turboprop aircraft, which is in production along with the TBM 900 version. « The 800t...

MJets Opens $8.6M FBO Complex in Thai Capital

Thailand-based aviation services provider MJets inaugurated its new FBO at Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport on September 18. The facility has a terminal with a 3,400-sq-ft lounge, including private meeting rooms and a separate area for private accommodations, on-site customs, immigration and security service. It also has a new shower-equipped crew lounge and rest area,...

BACA calls for urgent decision on UK runway capacity

BACA has added its voice to the ever increasing number of industry leaders that are calling on the UK government to make a decision regarding a new runway in the South East. Many organisations have published data regarding the level of trade that the UK is losing as runway capacity becomes increasingly constrained at major airports such as Heathrow and Gatwick. At the end of 2015 BACA commissio...

Jetex awarded official FBO and handler for MEBAA Show 2016

Jetex Flight Support has been appointed as the official FBO and handler for the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) Show 2016, organised by F&E Aerospace on behalf of MEBAA at DWC airshow aite from 6 to 8 December. "This agreement is a testament to the quality standards Jetex offers to their valued clients. We have been pleased to partner Jetex for the...

Bombardier Business Aircraft Sharpens its Customer Focus with Reorganized Leadership Team

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced strategic changes to its leadership team and organizational structure. The changes, which take effect immediately, are designed to optimize functional alignment and strengthen the company’s customer experience. Jean-Christophe Gallagher, formerly Vice President, Strategy, Marketing and Innovation, has been named Vice President and General Manager, Cu...

Bell 407GT Helicopter used to tackle Rhino Poachers in South Africa

Charity Rhino911 will operate a Bell 407GT in an attempt to curb the problem of illegal Rhino poaching in South Africa. The non-profit organization established by Fred Hees, President of BBM Inc. in cooperation with Heli Africa Wildlife will use the Bell 407GT to try and reduce the rising number of Rhino killed particularly in relation to the surging demand for illegal Rhino horn. Rhi...

CEPA EXPO 2016-JAA workshops and presentations look to the Future of Business Aviation

The organisers of CEPA EXPO have created a program of forward looking and visionary presentations for the 2016 event. Featuring a series of educational workshops organised by the JAA Training Organisation, CEPA EXPO 2016 promises to deliver a highly educational series of workshop presentations enabling delegates to be fully informed on the latest regulations and the implications for the future. Th...

51 North acquires Gloucestershire Airport based Executive Aviation Services

51 North, a nine year-old private jet management company, based at Farnborough Airport, formally announced today it has acquired long established management and charter operator Executive Aviation Services, ushering in a new era for the two family-run and managed businesses. This move brings together the worldwide and AOC expertise of the two companies. The partnership coincides with EAS's...

Luxaviation signs strategic partnership with Darwin Aviation

Luxaviation has signed a strategic partnership with Darwin Aviation, a Thailand-registered aviation brokerages company, to expand its charter operator and aircraft management business in South-East Asia. Mr. Tom Kunsch, Managing Director of Luxaviation Asia, signed the agreement with Mr. Darwin Yang who is both Chairman of Darwin Aviation, as well as President of ASEAN-China Commerce Associatio...

Entrol launches simulator vibration system

In entrol we believe in the continuous improvement of our simulators. Proof of this is the launch of the new vibration system, designed to improve pilot training and increase the realism of the simulation. The system consists of 4 electromagnetic actuators located below the cockpit. These actuators generate vibrations which are transmitted throughout the whole cockpit, and vary accord...

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Presents Sukhoi Business Jet at AAD

JSC Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC), manufacturer of Sukhoi Superjet 100 and Sukhoi Business Jet new-generation aircraft, will take part in Africa Aerospace and Defence, an exhibition to be held in South Africa on 14-18 September 2016. Participation in Africa Aerospace and Defence is SCAC’s first exhibition demonstration of its aircraft on the African continent. Africa’s market is one...

Dallas Cowboys owner receives new H145

Dallas Cowboys Owner, President, and General Manager Jerry Jones, leader of one of the world’s most recognizable professional sports franchises, has chosen a new, customized H145 corporate helicopter as his go-to business transportation tool. Jones decided to purchase the H145 from Airbus Helicopters Inc. of Grand Prairie, Texas after a competition with other available helicopter models....

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