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Essential news for 23 May 2023

Comfortably on time - Geneva Airpark - land right next to the C3 terminal

Comfortably on time - Geneva Airpark - land right next to the C3 terminal. When time is more than important, more than even landing right on time and right where you need is essential. #GenevaAirpark #comfortably #ontime #land #right #nextto #C3terminal

Tuesday`s summary

Fastest ever biz aviation inflight broadband plans now available - Inmarsat

Next chapter of Inmarsat Jet ConneX inflight broadband solution, with a new range of service plans introduced to redefine gold standard connectivity in the business aviation market and satisfy even the most data-hungry users for many years to come. Launched as part of Inmarsat’s JX Evolution programme, these latest service plans are available for new and existing customers to order...

White glove supervision demand dominating ground operations

White glove standard supervision demand is dominating ground operations as client needs continue to evolve and the number of private aviation operations continue to rise. Operators now want an elevated level of care and more concentrated and refined ground support. This is in addition to traditional supervision’s role of navigating complexities and handling any unforeseen issu...

SEA Prime the growth of business aviation in Milan continues in 2023

SEA Prime came at EBACE after inaugurating the new Hangar X, the eleventh at Milan Prime Linate, which adds up to the 140,000 m2 of dedicated business aviation infrastructure managed by SEA Prime at Malpensa and Linate. In line with the SEA Group's focus on sustainability standards, Hangar X received an “Excellent” rating under internationally recognised BR...

Pacific Air Charters expands to American Samoa with Tecnam P2012

Tecnam announced the delivery of the first batch of two P2012 Travellers to Pacific Air Charters Inc, which will expand its operations in Samoa under the "Pago Wings" brand. Pacific Air Charters Inc, which has been operating in Hawaii since 2003, has already purchased two Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft. This delivery follows the signing of an order for two P2012 aircraft plus twent...

Collins Aerospace highly efficient and cost-effective internet solution for all bizjet cabin sizes

Collins Aerospace launched a new cost-effective, cabin connectivity solution, allowing business jet operators - of all cabin sizes - to keep their passengers connected while in the air.   IRN NX Satelite Communication system for Iridium Certus 700 is among the first certified connected cabin hardware and service solutions that can be installed and operated globally on a variety of aircra...

Daher aircraft division transitions to sustainable aviation fuel for all flight operations at its Tarbes, France site

Daher shared its experience in the use of sustainable aviation fuel for the company’ flight operations at the Tarbes, France headquarters site of Daher’s Aircraft Division in southwestern France. Nicolas Chabbert, the Senior Vice President of Daher’s Aircraft Division, noted that the company is fully committed to the use of sustainable aviation fuels for the transition...

J&C Aero modernizes cabin interiors for the SkyUp Airlines Boeing 737 fleet

J&C Aero has completed a complex cabin interior modernization project for a Ukrainian charter air carrier SkyUp Airlines. The works covered the airline’s twelve Boeing 737 NGs. J&C Aero’s team has ensured the certification of new passenger seats, as well as has installed them together with new class dividers, carpets, entry area mats, and additional galley equipment....

ExecuJet to launch German FBO partnership with Kurz Aviation Service

ExecuJet is entering into a strategic FBO partnership with German Kurz Aviation Service. ExecuJet already runs German FBOs in Berlin and Munich. Kurz Aviation Service operates FBOs in Stuttgart, Cologne and Frankfurt, as well as running general aviation terminals in Stuttgart and Cologne. Ronny Stechert, Managing Director, ExecuJet Europe, commented: “We are thrilled t...

Vertical expands presence in Asia-Pacific with VX4 aircraft pre-order from Kakao Mobility

Vertical Aerospace announces that South Korean mobility technology company, Kakao Mobility, has pre-ordered up to 50 of Vertical’s VX4 aircraft, adding South Korea to Vertical’s list of customer launch markets. Kakao Mobility, the largest Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform in South Korea with more than 30 million registered users, is the mobility subsidiary of South Korean inte...