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RUAG Aviation conducts demo tour

RUAG Aviation is on a demo tour with the Dornier 228 in Latin America. The aircraft will visit ten countries in 56 days. The tour will cover over 40,000 kilometers, allowing potential customers to examine the aircraft. “During the tour we’re expecting important visits from local airli...

Avcon – growth through diversity

“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.” This quote is from the German philosopher G.W.F. Hegel and adorns the website of Austria’s largest private jet operator, Avcon Jet. Any company that quotes philosophy on its home page must be a serious play...


MEBAA 2017 to take place in Marrakesh

Organisers of the Middle East and North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) 2017 have announced a new location at Marrakesh Menara Airport, from 12-13 September. The 2015 edition saw 2033 visitors over its two-day run, viewing offerings from 57 exhibitors including the leading players in the business aviation market. It was during this show that discussions with the Moroccan government...

Embraer 2015 Results As Expected for Bizjet Division

Fourth quarter delivery numbers for Embraer's business jet division were mostly as expected in today's announced financial results, while deliveries of commercial jets (25 light and 20 large jets – 101 deliveries for all of 2015) surpassed its overall annual guidance for 2015. Embraer Executive Jets delivered 82 light jets and 38 large jets throughout 2015, meeting its projections fr...

Gama Aviation achieves first IS-BAH in the Middle East for Sharjah FBO

Gama Aviation has been awarded the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) at its Sharjah FBO. The accreditation, made by the International Business Aviation Council, is the first for a Middle East-based FBO. “I am delighted that the Gama Sharjah FBO is setting the standard for quality within the Middle East. It’s a tribute to the hard work of our staff and...

Bell Helicopter Expands Customer Service Network Across the Globe

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, today announced multiple new additions to its customer service network – continuing to provide customers with local support in every corner of the world. “At Bell Helicopter we understand the importance of maintaining the readiness of our customer’s aircraft. That is why we’ve established an industry leading aftermarket suppo...

Embraer Executive Jets to exhibit Legacy 500, Legacy 650 at Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Embraer is showcasing two of its executive jets at the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo, slated for March 08 to 10 in the United Arab Emirates capital. The event will be held at the Al Bateen Airport, which handles executive flights, featuring manufacturers, airlines, pilot schools, executive aviation services and airport operators. Embraer said in a press release that the Middle East is on...

Airbus Helicopters rolls out H175 Flight Crew Operating Manual

Airbus Helicopters is continuing to deliver on its commitment to safety as its number one priority with the release of the H175 Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM), coming just over a year after the release of the helicopter industry’s first-ever FCOM for the H225 in oil & gas configuration. The newest FCOM, designed specifically for the super-medium H175 in offshore configuration, wa...

Finmeccanica AW109 Trekker helicopter performs first flight

Finmeccanica has announced the maiden flight of the new AgustaWestland AW109 Trekker light twin-engine helicopter.   A prototype aircraft took to the air for the first time at the Helicopter Division’s Cascina Costa facility (Italy).    The helicopter performed as expected during the flight which included an assessment of its general handling and basic systems. A total of...

FlightPartners releases ‘V2’ software

FlightPartner has released its latest software, V2, a B2B air charter marketplace. The software offers an advanced search engine allowing complex trip builds, an accurate instant quote and complete internal payment processing. The new release allows a sale to be closed immediately, rather than have user switch between tools to complete the transaction. “We are extreme...

Universal Aviation Mexico complete Toluca FBO renovation

Universal Aviation Mexico has completed a multi-million renovation of their Toluca International Airport FBO. The company is a joint venture between Avemex and Universal Weather and Aviation. Universal Aviation Mexico is one of the longest-running FBOs at Toluca Airport and was established in the early 1990s. “With our Toluca FBO being both a high-traffic destination and one of the cor...

Vector Expands MRO Capability for H130/EC130

Vector Aerospace is now approved to repair and overhaul the tail rotor gearboxes of the Airbus Helicopters H130and EC130 B4. The Canada-based maintenance group will provide the new service from its facilities at Langley and Richmond in British Columbia, which already supports many Airbus models, including the H125/AS350, theAS355, the BO105, the H135/EC135 and th...

Phoenix Heli-Flight Acquires New H130

Following a successful Canadian demonstration tour, the first utility configured H130 aircraft is acquired by Phoenix Heli-Flight. Phoenix Heli-Flight, a charter helicopter company operating out of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, is a privately owned company known to be a regional leader, providing modern, new aircraft which enables Phoenix to supply innovative solutions to all of their cl...

Albinati Aeronautics celebrates 15 years of operation

Albinati Aeronautics is celebrating 15 years of operations. The company was founded by Stefano Albinati in February 2001, when the company took its first aircraft under management. In 2005, Albinati Aeronautics obtained a Swiss AOC and made its first steps as a commercial operator. The same year it established its CAMO department (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization). In 2009 an...

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AMAC Aerospace records strong business growth as new contracts and approvals drive demand across core services

AMAC Aerospace Group continues to experience strong business momentum, marked by new certifications, contract wins and rising demand across its maintenance, completion and aircraft modification activi...

First production Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 rolls out, marking major step toward entry into service

Textron Aviation has marked a key milestone in the development of the Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 with the rollout of the program’s first production aircraft. The achievement brings the next-g...

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Daher Aircraft delivers Europe’s first Kodiak 900 to Swiss couple for outdoor adventures

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