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DC Aviation Al-Futtaim celebrates 10th anniversary

DC Aviation Al-Futtaim celebrates its 10th anniversary of operations in Dubai. This year is rich on celebrations, as it will be 25th anniversary of DC Aviation and 15th year of operation of DC Aviaion Malta. Over the past decade, the company has achieved signi...

Hunt & Palmer highlights the benefits of air charter at RotorTechUK

Hunt & Palmer is looking forward to its debut participation at RotorTechUK 2023 at its new Sywell Aerodrome venue. Jo Etherington is representing the leading aircraft charter brokerage, hosting an outdoor exhibit within the static display.  Visitors interested in business&nbs...


AutoFlight to showcase next-gen eVTOL at 2023 Paris Air Show

AutoFlight will be a part of 2023 Paris Air Show. It will be an exclusive opportunity for industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts to witness the world’s first public presentation of Prosperity I eVTOL aircraft, including full interior design of the cabin. This innovative aircraft, often referred to as an Airtaxi, offers safe, quiet, and affordable urban air mobility solutions. A...

Making finding an aircraft simple - Textron Aviation – Interview EBACE 2023

The day after newcomer Cessna Citation Ascend was announced, we celebrated the 100th Citation Longitude production units, as well as enjoyed every single aircraft on Textron EBACE 2023 static display. Before the doors opened to visitors, we had a fascinating and very interesting chat with Duncan Van De Velde, RVP Sales of Textron aviation. Here is the essential of our discussion: Q. On Med...

flyExclusive awarded Part 145 certification

FAA has certified flyExclusive as a Repair Station Operator under Part 145 of the FAA’s Code of Federal Regulations. The certification authorizes flyExclusive to perform maintenance, repair, paint, interior, and avionics services on third-party aircraft in addition to its own fleet of 95 jets. These services will be performed out of the company six-hangar MRO facilities, const...

Global advisors at the speed of life – Jetcraft – interview at EBACE 2023

The blend is unique indeed proven experience, trust of clients, international reach, nuanced market intelligence. Last April we announced an exciting news – Jetcraft latest acquisition of North American CFS Jets. So, the opportunity to discuss with Pascal Bachmann, Senior Vice President Sales EMEA was just a perfect fit. Here is the essential of our discussion: Q. We’re on Christmas...

Touchdown to head down - London Biggin Hill runway to relaxation – interview EBACE 2023

I have to admit, this place has always been special to me. The team, the service, especially the attitude and the incredible ability to put you at ease. London Biggin Hill Airport – a designated UK port of entry. So meeting them at EBACE 2023 was quite an excitement and…   There are appointments when, from the very first second, you feel at ease, at home, as if you've known t...

AMAC Aerospace join Rolls-Royce European service network

AMAC Aerospace Switzerland becomes a member of the global support network of engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce as a European authorized Service Centre. AMAC Aerospace are joining the global support network of engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce as a European Authorized Service Centre. The Swiss experts in aviation will support the BR710A2-20 engines that power various models of the Bombardier...

Metrojet completes the first Hong Kong G650 8C inspection

MRO station of Hong Kog based Metrojet Limited recently completed an 8C inspection on a Gulfstream G650 aircraft. The check was the first of its kind performed in Hong Kong. The team of professional engineers from the Metrojet HK MRO conducted more than a hundred different maintenance tasks from nose to tail on the managed aircraft. Performing an event such as a heavy 8C inspection requires a...

A unique heritage - 60th anniversary of the brand - Dassault Falcon interview EBACE 2023

It is a very special year for Dassault Aviation – 60th anniversary of Falcon brand. A unique French heritage, a story, a legend, a reason to be proud. An absolute true statement -among all the business aircraft flying all over the world, only one can trace its heritage to legendary fighter jets like Mirage and Rafale. There is no doubt that every Falcon is equipped with technologies pro...

Updating the future – General Aviation Services Spain interview EBACE 2023

Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Granada, Gerona, Ibiza and Alicante, sound tempting and call for some vacation. 40 exciting years of experience, FBO services in Spain and nearly one hundred highly qualified professionals, this is a brief description of who are General Aviation Services. To have a better picture of how business aviation is doing in Spain, we...

No cost or headaches, just flying together - Gemini Wings interview EBACE 2023

Company with the idea to create a network of small European aircraft operators and individual owners - Gemini wings - recently joined European Business Aviation Association as new member and were one of first time exhibitors at EBACE2023. The goal is clear – rival largest charter providers in terms of communication, planning and pricing to deliver top notch support for flights. At the end of...

LunaJets sees a hard landing after the golden age

After two years of post-pandemic unsustainable growth, the business aviation market is experiencing a major step back. LunaJets’ CEO Eymeric Segard, commented: “Our industry is highly cyclical and exposed to macro swings, we are not surprised by this slowdown in Europe. We had largely anticipated this situation but nonetheless remain very concerned by this new marke...

For the second consecutive year DC Aviation offsets 1.5 million liters of Jet A1 fuel sales at Malta International Airport

For the second consecutive year DC Aviation has successfully offset the sale of 1.5 million liters of Jet A1 fuel at its FBO located at Malta International Airport. This significant achievement has been made possible with the invaluable support of AZZERA. DC Aviation remains fully committed to promoting a more sustainable aviation industry through affirmative action....

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Flexjet advances global expansion with acquisition of The Jet Business

Flexjet announced the acquisition of London-based aircraft brokerage and advisory firm, The Jet Business. The deal extends Flexjet’s capabilities in whole private aircraft sales, procuremen...

Gulfstream announced new on-site customer support in Singapore strengthening Asia-Pacific service network

Gulfstream Aerospace announced new on-site Gulfstream Customer Support in Singapore, further strengthening the company’s service capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region and reinfor...

ExecuJet MRO services Belgium completes extensive project on Falcon 7X

ExecuJet MRO Services Europe completed a major project on a Dassault Falcon 7X that included: installing a Starlink system and antennae, performing an avionics upgrade, an engine change, exterior repa...

Jetfly is redefining business aviation with its Shared Ownership Program

For over 25 years, Jetfly has stood out in Europe as a pioneer of a distinctive shared ownership model in business aviation. Designed to offer the flexibility of private aviation without the constrain...

Gulfstream G300 and G400 make their European debut in Farnborough

Gulfstream Aerospace marked the European debut of the Gulfstream G300 and Gulfstream G400, bringing two of the company’s newest next-generation aircraft to customers and industry leaders at its...

Bombardier & Elie Saab collaboration introduces the Haute Couture of aviation with Global 8000 cabin design

Bombardier and ELIE SAAB unveiled a new chapter in business aviation: a bespoke cabin design for the Global 8000 aircraft that redefines the onboard experience through the lens of haute cout...