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Falcon Aviation launches three month charter enticement at Dubai Airshow

Dassault to Showcase Falcon 8X, 900LX trijets at Dubai Air Show 2017

Ultra-Long Range Falcon 8X Marks First Year in Middle East Service Dassault Aviation will highlight its new ultra-long range Falcon 8X business jet at this year’s edition of the Dubai Air Show, which opens on November 12 at Dubai World Central. The exhibit will also feature a new moderni...

VistaJet customers grow by 50% in the Middle East

The leader in global business aviation increases its offering to continue positive momentum in the region New Program hours doubled year over year New Program customers rose by 50% year over year Full flying service now available in and out of Saudi Arabia as expansion continues Results...

AVINCO awarded exclusive mandate to remarket an Airbus A340-541

Avinco has been mandated by the owners of one Airbus A340-541 as exclusive remarketing agent. The aircraft powered by Rolls Royce Trent 553-61, has been manufactured in 2005 and was last operated by Emirates. It has a MTOW of 372T and the current cabin accommodates 12 First class, 42 business and 204 economy seats equipped with AVOD (Panasonic S3000i). The aircraft is...

Signum Aviation deploys Osprey Flight Solutions’ risk analysis

UK-based flight planning specialist Signum Aviation has become the latest company to install Osprey Flight Solutions’ risk analysis and management solution. The Osprey Flight Risk Assessment System provides operators, such as Signum Aviation, with the ability to instantaneously risk assess every single flight through their own flight planning tools. It provides auditable reports on flight...

Garmin announces availability of visual approach guidance for the GTN 650/750

Garmin is pleased to announce the latest software upgrade for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen series is now available. New GTN features include visual approach guidance, control and display of the GTX 3000 transponder and GTS 8000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II)/Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II), as well as LNAV+V approaches without Space-Based Augmentation System (S...

ACJ319 “best in class” cabin is highlighted at Dubai show

Demonstrates flexibility to work, rest and play in an ACJ Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) will exhibit an ACJ319 at the Dubai show , highlighting the value of a “best in class” cabin to potential customers. The ACJ319 on display is operated by Comlux on VVIP charters, is certificated to carry 19 passengers in enviable comfort, and features a cabin with a lounge and two private r...

Exclusive artwork by Marc Quinn now on display at TAG Farnborough Airport

Customers of TAG Farnborough Airport can now enjoy an exclusive display of work by the leading British contemporary artist, Marc Quinn which are on loan from the world renowned Deutsche Bank Collection.  In collaboration with Tatiana Ojjeh, Deutsche Bank Art, Culture & Sports and Deutsche Bank Wealth Management, the series of five works, entitled Through Eye of History, is on view at...

Weston Aviation - BACA Best FBO of the Year award for the Second Successive Year

Weston Aviation, the UK and Ireland based FBO and Business Aviation services company has won,  for the second year running, the prestigious Best FBO/Ground Handler Award at the annual BACA - The Air Charter Association Awards held at the Guildhall in the City of London. The award is voted for by the BACA membership which is formed from charter brokers, aircraft operators, airport authoriti...

World Fuel Services continues European growth

World Fuel Services (WFS) has expanded its on-the-ground operations in Europe, driving closer partnerships and extending work at existing bases.  The news follows the completed acquisition of ExxonMobil’s general aviation network earlier this year, which has led to WFS physically operating at an additional 80 airports, bringing the total to more than 100 worldwide. In Europe, 22 a...

Gulfstream to bring three aircraft, special missions focus to Dubai Airshow

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. will exhibit three business jets at the Dubai Airshow Nov. 12-16: the flagship Gulfstream G650ER, the award-winning Gulfstream G550 and the class-leading Gulfstream G280. The aircraft will be part of the airshow’s static display at Dubai World Central. “Gulfstream is uniquely positioned to support the steadily growing Middle Eastern market with our versati...

Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) Announces Strategic Partnership with Breitling

AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative trade body for business and general aviation has announced a new strategic partnership with legendary Swiss watchmaker – Breitling. The partnership between AsBAA and Breitling is based upon a mutual commitment to: the advancement of aviation innovation, to creating opportunities for those in the aviation community, and to a culture of education,...

Exclusive NBAA-BACE 2017 Q&A with Inmarsat Aviation’s Kurt Weidemeyer

Twice per year business aviation celebrates “Christmas” - EBACE and NBAA-BACE. In your opinion, to what extent has the industry changed between these two events? It’s a very fast moving industry, so we’re seeing a lot of change even in the months since EBACE earlier this year. For Inmarsat specifically, at EBACE 2017 we announced that our Jet ConneX inflight Wi-Fi servic...

JetCrew pioneers corporate flight attendant training and placement defining premium services benchmark

JetCrew, a subsidiary of Jetsolution Aviation Group, established in early 2017, has proudly launched a progressive training program for corporate flight attendants, extending the group's business vision in service perfection. The objective of the training is to provide high-level cabin service enhancement and safety training to aircraft owners and operators, enabling their aircrew to deliver b...

AfBAC EXPO taking off as South African Civil Aviation Authority lends support

  AfBAC EXPO, the African Business Aviation Association’s first combined conference, exhibition and static display, has confirmed that it is being supported by the South African Civil Aviation Authority, whose Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, will give a key note speech.  The conference theme will focus on the evolution, sustainability and longevity of African busines...

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Bahrain, Sakhir

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Beyond operations: the global role of FBOs — interview with Evgeny Shadov, General Aviation Service

Aviation evolves through moments of clarity — moments when industry leaders step forward to explain not only what is happening, but why it matters. This conversation with Evgeny Shadov, VP ...

Ten years of growth, expertise and excellence at Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac

Located alongside Dassault Aviation’s flagship manufacturing facility, Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac is celebrating a decade of dedicated support to Falcon operators around the world....

Airbus Corporate Jets survey points to a new wave of demand for large business aircraft in Asia

Confidence in Asia's business aviation market is on the rise, according to new research commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ). Industry experts expect demand for business aircraft to grow st...

Flexjet receives first-ever Embraer Praetor 600E as fleet launch customer

Embraer delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, marking the operator as the launch fleet customer for Embraer’s latest-generation super-midsize business jet. The inaugural aircraft joins Fl...

HondaJet Echelon advances to next phase with successful wing assembly

Honda Aircraft Company announced the completion of the first wing structure for the HondaJet Echelon test aircraft, marking a pivotal advancement in the program and moving the new light‑jet platform i...

Global Jet Capital releases its annual 2026 Business Jet Forecast

Global Jet Capital has released its sixth annual Business Jet Market Forecast, outlining a confident outlook for the sector. The updated analysis anticipates steady expansion over the next five years,...

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PC-12 PRO receives Safety Autoland certification

Progressive. Proven. Professional. The all-new PC-12 PRO introduces a completely redesigned cockpit built around the Garmin G3000 PRIME Integrated Flight Deck. Equipped with advanced technologies...

Beyond operations: the global role of FBOs — interview with Evgeny Shadov, General Aviation Service

Aviation evolves through moments of clarity — moments when industry leaders step forward to explain not only what is happening, but why it matters. This conversation with Evgeny Shadov, VP ...

Half a thousand strong: Textron Aviation rolls out 500th Cessna Citation Latitude

Textron Aviation has reached a significant production milestone with the rollout of the 500th Cessna Citation Latitude from its Wichita, Kansas, facility. The achievement reflects the enduring popular...

Ten years of growth, expertise and excellence at Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac

Located alongside Dassault Aviation’s flagship manufacturing facility, Dassault Falcon Service Mérignac is celebrating a decade of dedicated support to Falcon operators around the world....

Airbus Corporate Jets survey points to a new wave of demand for large business aircraft in Asia

Confidence in Asia's business aviation market is on the rise, according to new research commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ). Industry experts expect demand for business aircraft to grow st...

ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia successfully completes 20-Year heavy maintenance inspection on Indonesian Legacy 600

ExecuJet MRO Services Australia successfully completed a major 20-year scheduled airframe inspection on an Indonesian-registered Embraer Legacy 600 at its Sydney facility, further demonstrating t...

KlasJet receives key FAA approval to launch ACMI and charter services in the US market

KlasJet has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining Part 129 Operations Specifications (OpSpecs) approval from the FAA, paving the way for the company's expansion into the U.S. market. As pa...