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CJ4 flies with Williams’ new

Cessna Aircraft is here at EBACE, sailing high after the successful first flight of its Citation CJ4 prototype early this month.

Flying Service NV has signed an agreement with Aviapartner Belgium

Flying Service NV has signed an agreement with Aviapartner Belgium to perform all third-party ground handling at Antwerp Airport until the end of September

Biggin Hill Growth Soars As London Slots Tighten

The Air Partner initiative at Biggin Hill comes as the airport reports business jet movements increased by 25 percent last year and it foresees 30-percent
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner gets the nod for new Biggin Hill UK facility

Executive charter group Air Partner has received a green light to proceed with its plans to create a purpose-built business aviation enclave at London Bigg

Ixair anticipates first Cabri delivery for heli-school

French-based operator Ixair (Booth No.

Grob SPn completions and training head to Switzerland

Grob Aerospace is establishing a completions and training facility for its SPn light business jet at St.

Aero Toy Store sees U.S. sales plummet while exports soar

It’s no mystery why the Aero Toy Store travels here to Europe’s EBACE show each year.

Bizav creeps toward top spot on Eurocontrol radar screen

After low-cost carriers, business aviation now ranks number two in Eurocontrol’s latest traffic statistics.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ACJ Center Delivers First Outfitted Aircraft

On April 22, Airbus’ new Corporate Jet Center (ACJC) delivered its first aircraft–a VIP-configured A320 to a private customer.

New Boss at ACJ

François Chazelle is the new vice president in charge of Airbus’ Executive and Private Aviation division, following the recent departure of Richard Gaona t

Airbus looks ahead to strong sales of large VIP transports

Airbus recently passed the 100 sales mark with its Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) family and is now achieving breakthrough sales with its new larger VIP t

What Does IRMA Cover?

The IRMA relates to airplanes approved for a total of at least eight seats, helicopters with at least five seats and engines rated with a minimum of 1,750

Software changes planned to simplify IRMA sign-up

The system developed under the Cape Town Treaty to clarify ownership of aircraft and equipment is being made easier to use.

Bizav engine MROs spool up for growth

The business aviation engine maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) market presently serves approximately 26,000 turbine-powered aircraft.
Aircraft

Stork is Onboard the G650

Gulfstream Aerospace’s choice of Stork Aerospace to be a major partner for its new G650 large-cabin business jet is not surprising, given the long-st
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Stork Fokker embraces the VIP/corporate market

One of six Airbus-approved outfitters for its ACJ corporate jetliner family, Stork Fokker Services (Booth No.

Hawker Beechcraft Names Indian Distributor

Responding to increased demand for its parts throughout the Middle East and India, Hawker Beechcraft has named Kolkata, India-based Arrow Aviation Services
FBOs

New FBO Planned for Dubai World Central

Palm Aviation, the on-demand flight support provider, has announced plans for a new $12 million FBO at the massive urban aviation development project, Duba

Gulfstream Names New GM at Luton

Savannah, Georgia-based Gulfstream has named Sumi Fonseka the new general manager of its Luton Service Center, located at the UK’s London-Luton Airport.
Charter & Fractional

As fleet expands, NetJets Europe takes steps to sustain growth

Fractional ownership provider NetJets Europe (NJE) this year is planning to increase its 140-aircraft fleet by around 20 percent.

Environmental Issues High on EBACE Agenda

The potential impact of new environmental restrictions is high on the EBACE conference agenda here in Geneva this week.

How the ETS Works

According to the European Union’s CO2 emission trading scheme (ETS), each affected facility is allotted a certain number of CO2 emission permits, based on
Regulations and Government

European bizav seeks to avoid CO2 emission trading scheme

The need to demonstrate environmental responsibility while remaining operationally viable has been identified as the biggest single challenge facing busine
ATC

Eurocontrol braces for VLJ flood

According to Eurocontrol, by 2010, European operators will have ordered some 500 very light jets (VLJs) and about 300 of these will have been delivered by

Commercial electronics boost cockpit upgrades

Advancements in the consumer electronics industry are making their way into cockpits of business aircraft.
Aircraft

Dassault adds Falcon options

Dassault Aviation is here at EBACE talking about new equipment options it has in the works or has already completed for its Falcon business jets, and is ex

PGA Avionics delivers on-demand entertainment

French cabin electronics specialist PGA Avionics (Booth No.

Socata Appoints New Chief Test Pilot

In March, Socata appointed Stéphane Jacques as its new chief test pilot.
Aircraft

New TBM Cockpit Is Jet-Class

EADS Socata’s latest TBM 850 business/utility aircraft is now available with an upgraded cockpit, based on a Garmin G1000 avionics suite.