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Private helicopter transport market - Leonardo announced new contracts in Latin America at LABACE 2023

Leonardo confirmed its leading position in the private helicopter transport market with new contracts in Latin America announced during LABACE 2023. Gruppomodena S.A. has been appointed official distributor of Leonardo helicopter types including the AW119Kx, AW109 legacy, AW169 and AW139 f...

UrbanV is ready to launch air mobility with AWS

UrbanV has selected Amazon Web Services as its cloud provider, receiving support to build eVTOL vehicle transport networks, which will enable a revolution in sustainable urban transport. UrbanV is working in partnership with AWS Professional Services to develop and operate its ow...

Air Charter Expo ’23 showcases the best in industry

Air Charter Expo 203 is expecting to see a record number of exhibitors and aircraft on static display. The leading air charter industry event, taking place on Tuesday 12 September at London Biggin Hill Airport, will be the biggest yet with more than 70 exhibitors already confirmed, alongside an exciting selection of aircraft. Many of the world’s leading air charter companies have b...

Aerocare delivers the golden touch for AirX with unique Embraer Legacy 600 project

Aerocare has completed a comprehensive refurbishment project on an Embraer Legacy 600 for air charter business, AirX Group. Working closely with interiors specialist, AeroVisto, the project included a luxury internal refit and the painting of a striking golden livery. AirX turned to Aerocare after being commissioned by the aircraft owner to replicate the custom gold livery of their existing B...

Very special flying experience – SkyAlps private jet division

When we got to know Italian SkyAlps better, we discovered a division that offers private jet flights. So, to learn more about the combination of the two activities - commercial and private aviation, we continued our discussion with CEO of SkyAlps Alex Spinato. Q. How comes you are combining two activities commercial and private jet flights? A.S. In fact, business aviation is our histori...

Air bp returns to LABACE announcing the start operations at a new supply hub in São Paulo state

Air bp returns to LABACE, the largest business aviation event in Latin America, held at Congonhas Airport. To coincide with the event, Air bp is pleased to announce that operations will start at a new supply hub located in Paulínia, in the interior of São Paulo. Scheduled to open later in 2023, the new hub will increase logistics flexibility and provide more options fo...

Aviation MRO leader Flying Colours joins Flexjet family of companies

Flying Colours is joining the Flexjet family of companies. This further expands the private jet travel industry most significant maintenance and product support network, with facilities in the United States, Canada and Europe supporting Flexjet’s rapidly growing fleet. Flying Colours, headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, offers not only a full range of MRO services but a...

Embraer brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to LABACE 2023 in São Paulo

Embraer returns to LABACE 2023 from August 8 to 10 in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Phenom 300E, the world’s best-selling light jet for 11 consecutive years, and the Praetor 600, the most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize jet, at the Congonhas Airport. Heading into the Latin American tradeshow, Embraer continues its momentum with...

Gogo introduces AVANCE LX5 for easy L5 upgrade to Gogo 5G connectivity

Gogo Business Aviation introduced AVANCE LX5, a value-priced and easy box swap for AVANCE L5 owners to upgrade to Gogo 5G that eliminates the need to install a second Line Replaceable Unit on their aircraft. Designed in the exact same form factor as the currently available AVANCE L5, LX5 is contained in a single box LRU, ideal for space-constrained customers, and houses the hardware and...

Gulfstream G550 completes 1 millionth flight

The high-performing Gulfstream G550 fleet recently completed its 1 millionth landing, proving the long-lasting durability of the aircraft and its continued performance excellence. To date, the G550 fleet has logged 2.6 million flight hours. The G550 Gulfstream Enhanced Vision System, now known as Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS), and was recognized for this achievement and other...

London Southend Jet Centre joins Avfuel branded network

Avfuel welcomed London Southend Jet Centre (EGMC) to its branded network. Offering both luxury and convenience, London Southend Jet Centre is just a 12-minute helicopter ride to the center of London, 36 miles from London’s financial center, Canary Wharf, and provides two-minute aircraft-to-car transfers, letting guests skip the terminal and go straight to their destination. &n...

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim completes its first 60-month check on Bombardier Global 6000

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim has successfully completed its first 60 months maintenance check on a Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft. The aircraft which is owned by a private customer underwent its first heavy maintenance check at DCAF hangar at Al Maktoum International Airport. The maintenance inspection was the largest undertaken by the DCAF team, involving over 2,000 man-hours and adept...

MedAire joins Aerosafety at LABACE - demonstrates Digital Assessment Kit and MedLink

MedAire will be exhibiting at LABACE in São Paulo, 8-10 August, will be demonstrating its Digital Assessment Kit and co-exhibiting with Aerosafety, an International SOS company, as is MedAire. Together the companies serve the Brazilian market with emergency kits, equipment, and expert medical, security, and consulting services. Dr. Paulo Alves, MedAire Global Di...

IBAC welcomes UAS International Trip Support as new industry partner

The International Business Aviation Council announced UAS International Trip Support has joined IBAC as an Industry Partner. Kurt Edwards, IBAC Director General, commented:“We thank the outstanding leadership at UAS for coming forward to support our efforts of serving the diverse needs of the global business aviation community. UAS’s participation as an IBAC partner demonstrates t...

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