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RECORD-SETTING GULFSTREAM G500 TO VISIT RUBAE 2018

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced its all-new, clean-sheet Gulfstream G500 will be on display at the 2018 Russian Business Aviation Exhibition (RUBAE), Sept. 12-14, in Moscow. The G500’s RUBAE debut comes just after the aircraft earned its U.S. Federal Aviation Administration type and produ...

Jetex Flight Support named official FBO and handler for MEBAA Show 2018

Jetex Flight Support has been appointed as the official FBO and handler for the MEBAA Show 2018. The event is organized by Tarsus F&E LLC Middle East on behalf of the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA) at the DWC Airshow Site from 10th to 12th of December. ...

Guangzhou takes centre stage for global aviation event

World Routes 2018 to bring together 3,000 industry leaders Guangzhou is set to welcome more than 3,000 delegates from across the globe when the world’s premier air service development event returns to China. The 24th World Route Development Forum is being held in the city from 15-18 September 2018, providing a global meeting place for airlines, airpor...

Mike Goulian Leading as Red Bull Air Race World Championship Approaches

With the last three races of the season closing in, Cirrus Ambassador, Mike Goulian, is leading the pack of 14 Red Bull Air Race pilots by six points. The lead is substantial given the tight margin between racers all season, where just a tenth of a second has made the difference on the podium. Goulian is one of just two Americans competing in the Red Bull Air Race World Championship. He began t...

MEBAA Conference in Jeddah highlights industry opportunities

The MEBAA Conference Jeddah took place 04.09.18. at the Jeddah Hilton, and brought together the business aviation industry from the region. Speaking at the event, Captain Bander Khaldi, managing director, National Aviation Academy, said that Saudi Arabia will require 8,800 pilots and 11,700 technicians by 2024 due to attrition replacement and fleet growth. During his presentation, he describe...

Farnborough International to provide new home for Helitech International

After three years at London's ExCeL, Helitech International - Europe's largest event for the rotorcraft industry - has announced that the 2019 edition of the show will move to Farnborough International's recently launched permanent structure for exhibitions. The purpose built 12,500sqm multi-functional venue - which is 35 mins by train from London Water...

Dassault to Highlight Falcon 8X, 900LX Trijets at RUBAE 2018

Falcon 8X Celebrates First Year in Service with Russian Operators Dassault Aviation will showcase its Falcon 8X ultra-long range trijet and the latest version of its Falcon 900LX large-cabin long range Falcon business jet at this year's edition of the Russian Business Aviation Exhibit (RUBAE), which opens on September 12 at the Vnukovo 3 business aviation complex. The 6,450 nm...

Leading airlines to recruit talented flyers - Pilot Career Show Frankfurt

The problem of global aviation pilot shortage coming into sight has been a widely discussed issue. The drawback of pilots affects more and more airlines all over the world, resulting in flight cancellations & delays, and exerting downward pressure on smaller airports and regional airlines. Reasons behind the issue are quite well known: the retirement “boom” that is to hit the ranks...

Air Cargo Community Frankfurt - More courage for digitisation

The Third Air Cargo Conference in Frankfurt was a great success for the organisers, not only in numbers of visitors who attended, but also concerning the content of the conference: with focus on digitisation of the supply chain, innovations in air freight and impulses from start-ups. In the end, there was a considerable consensus: Digitisation will not do any good without people. Over 180 parti...

Planet Nine Private Air LLC (“P9”) debuts at NBAA’s San Jose Regional Forum

Showcases new into service second Falcon 7X ultra long-range charter aircraft Planet Nine (P9), the US’ newest boutique ultra long-haul charter specialist, makes its debut at the NBAA San Jose Regional Forum this week to present is latest Dassault Falcon 7X on the static display. It’s second 7X (N119NE) entered service several weeks ago, luxuriously outfitted with 16 VIP seats...

ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL AIR CHARTER EXPO 2018

There is still time to register for this year’s Air Charter Expo (ACE18) at London Biggin Hill Airport, set to take place on Tuesday 11th September. With at least 30 aircraft on the static display and more than 60 exhibitors – a 25% increase on 2017’s event – visitors to the show will experience first-hand the latest innovations in the business air charter sector. P...

AVIAÂ reinforces its commitment to safety culture

Signs new partner Patriots Jet Team – Upset Prevention and Recovery Training specialists. AVIAÂ, the expanding international group purchasing organization (GPO), is pleased to announce the signing of a new safety supplier, Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) specialist, Patriots Jet Team UPRT. The Bay Area, CA-based company (near San Fr...

Dubai HeliShow 2018 partners with Dubai Civil Aviation Authority to fuel growth of helicopter industry

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, the Royal Pavilion at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South will host the Dubai HeliShow 2018, from November 6 to 8, 2018. The event which is held every two years, is supported by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), as a strategic partner of this inte...

The Airbus Foundation celebrates its first decade

On 30 August 2018 the Airbus Foundation – the company’s vehicle for corporate philanthropy – marked a milestone: its 10th anniversary Over the last 10 years the Airbus Foundation has grown in size and scope but remains committed to a strategy that focuses on inspiring the next generation and humanitarian action. Throughout the previous decade the Foundation, chaired by Airbus...

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