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Embraer delivers first European based Legacy 450

Embraer has delivered the first European registered Legacy 450 private jet. Registered in Belgium as OO-NEY / MSN 55010003, the aircraft was delivered to its new owner over the Christmas period. Although the final customer is unconfirmed, the aircraft will be managed by Brussels based Smart Air,...

ExcelAire Cleared for Cuba

Ronkonkoma, N.Y.-based ExcelAire has become the latest operator to receive FAA authorization to fly charter service to Cuba. ExcelAire, which is authorized to fly directly to the island nation from 19 gateway U.S. cities, completed its first trip late last month from New York JFK International Airpo...

Cessna Drops Citation CJ2+ from Product Lineup

The Cessna Citation CJ2+ is no longer in production, as the Citation M2—an upgraded CJ1 with Garmin G3000 avionics—and CJ3+ “have proven to be a great fit for our customers in this space,” a Textron Aviation spokeswoman confirmed. The CJ2+ (Model 525A) has been built on the same production line as the CJ3+ and CJ4, so “we could build it if required for a customer miss...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim expands at Dubai South

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim is expanding its operations at Al Maktoum International Airport following the recent announcement at the Dubai Airshow from its joint venture partner – Al-Futtaim, to lease additional land from Dubai South. The new plot will increase the operational potential of DCAF – the first and only integrated private and business aviation operator at AMIA, enabling the c...

Embraer delivers Legacy 500 to Middle East Airlines

Embraer has delivered a Legacy 500 to Lebanon-based airline Middle East Airlines. Legacy 500 msn 55000037 / OD-CXJ was delivered to Beirut via stops in Recife Brazil, and Tenerife, Spain on December 31 using flight number MEA500. The order was originally announced during 2015s EBACE show in Geneva, Switzerland. The aircraft will be operated by Cedar Executive, a new division of Middle Eas...

Paramount Business Jets Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Establishing New Scholarship Opportunity

Worldwide aircraft charter provider Paramount Business Jets (PBJ) recently marked 10 years of assisting clients across the United States and around the globe with their charter aircraft needs by establishing a new scholarship opportunity for college students considering careers in aviation and aerospace. Founded July 1, 2005 in Manhattan, New York and now headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Pa...

Special missions Gulfstream 550s for the RAAF?

L-3 Communications will modify an unspecified number of Gulfstream G550 aircraft for Australia under a US$93.6 million foreign military sales deal announced by the US Department of Defense on December 28. “L-3 Communications Mission Integration, Greenville, Texas, has been awarded a $93,632,287 firm fixed-price undefinitised contract action task order (1648) for Australia Government...

Torqued: Higher Ed Needs To Address Looming Pilot and Mechanic Shortage

by John Goglia I don’t know how much more dire the predictions about pilot and mechanic shortages need to get before action is taken. Reading Boeing’s annual pilot and maintenance technician forecasts tells me the alarm bells are ringing, but no one seems to be listening. And Boeing’s 2015 forecasts once again predict an unprecedented demand for personnel to fly and maintain t...

NetJets pilots agree contract improvements

The NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft Pilots (NJASAP) has ratified a tentative agreement reached in October with NetJets over contract improvements. The referendum saw 75.43% of the 96% eligible members voting in favor of the referendum. “The unflinching resolve and dedication of the NJASAP Membership has brought us to today – the ratification of a contract that sets the bar...

JetSmarter partners with Jet Linx to increase US flights

JetSmarter and Jet Linx have formed a $150 million, five-year partnership. Jet Linx will offer JetSmarter customers extensive flight options with a fleet of 54 business jets across the US, at no cost for members, in cities including, Atlanta, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Washington D.C. and many more. With this joint venture, JetSmarter’s flight...

Victor reports on European business jet trends

A new report from online charter specialist Victor has revealed some key trends on business jet movements in Europe. The report, in conjunction with German based aviation consultancy WINGX Advance, looks at all business aircraft flights in Europe for the first six months of 2015. Victor then mixed in some of its own booking data to complete the overall picture. The company found that busines...

TAG Aviation adds G650 to UK AOC

TAG Aviation (UK) Ltd has added a Gulfstream G650 business jet to its UK AOC. Following the successful completion of the AOC proving flight, TAG Aviation UK has now received full UK CAA approval to operate this ultra-long aircraft commercially. The granting of the AOC for the G650 type aircraft is the culmination of several months of dedicated planning and reaffirms the ability of TAG A...

Challenger arrival heralds new era for Australian SAR

The first of four Bombardier Challenger 604 special missions jets which Cobham Aviation will operate under a 12-year contract to provide search and rescue aircraft for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has arrived in Australia. The aircraft, currently registered to Canada’s Field Aviation as C-FIDT, arrived into Adelaide around midday on Wednesday after d...

Your mission - our solutions

In the beginning there was a telephone by Alexander Bell, which was revolutionary, then phone became common and by the end of last century radiophones emerged, as well as ISDN system, advanced satellite units and a variety of mobile phones, followed by IP-phones and high speed internet. Throughout its whole history mankind is fighting to stay connected. In aviation, especially its business jets se...

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